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IAN ANDERSON IN CONCERT:

Progressive rock icon Ian Anderson rose to fame in the late '60's as the frontman of legendary prog outfit Jethro Tull, and he continues to carry on the band's legacy today. The eccentric singer and all-around musical talent elevated the flute to rock and roll prominence with his prodigious playing on classic hits like "The Witch's Promise" and "Living in the Past", and he continues to delight fans with virtuosic flute-playing at his mesmerizing live shows. Although Jethro Tull officially retired their name in 2011, fans can still catch Anderson on a highly anticipated tour that features the late great band's biggest hits as well as cuts from his 2014 album Homo Erraticus.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Scottish-born, British-raised Ian Anderson was exposed to music at an early age through his father's big band and jazz records. He formed his first band Blades in 1962, and a few years later he took up the flute as a way to set his sound apart from a musical landscape already saturated with hallowed guitarists. In 1967 he moved to London with the band, which underwent numerous name changes before finally settling on the name Jethro Tull, which had been suggested by a booking agent. The band's 1968 debut album This Was fared relatively well, but their 1969 sophomore album Stand Up launched them to international superstardom, topping the UK Albums Chart and establishing them as pioneers of the budding progressive rock movement. A string of critically and commercially successful albums followed over the next three decades, including a number of popular solo albums by Anderson. In 2012 Anderson released TAAB2: Whatever Happened to Gerald Bostock, a sequel to Jethro Tull's epochal 1972 album Thick as a Brick, and in 2014 he thrilled fans with the announcement of a tour featuring the legendary band's greatest hits performed alongside his album Homo Erraticus.

FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:

" Great show. Being a Jethro Tull fan this was a real treat to see. Brought me back in time. This was a show all would enjoy.

" This was a great show. Ian Anderson is a world class musician who's showmanship is on full display. Ian is agile and puts on the full show!"

" I wasn't sure what to expect at his age. But dang this show was such an unexpected surprise. I could not get enough of Ian's flute playing. It gave me goose bumps. The show lasted at least 2 hours with one encore, another unexpected surprise."

Reviews

Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 66 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I think this was my favorite concert, ever

    by hitfan on 2013-11-04Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary

    I've seen Ozzy, Opeth, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, but I think that this was my favorite concert that I've ever been to. I had never seen Jethro Tull/Ian Anderson in concert before--and I quipped just before the show that I would have liked to get a time machine and travel back to 1976 to see the most celebrated live Tull line-up live in concert. But watching this show, I certainly wasn't disappointed. Being that this was a smaller venue, I got to sit in the fourth row and to see Ian Anderson perform live one of the greatest albums of all time in it's entirety (Thick as a Brick) was an experience I'll never forget. Ian Anderson has amazing stage presence--even when he just stands there, he exudes charisma. He probably could have been a performer on Broadway if he had wanted to.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by lmg42 on 2013-11-03Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary

    How can you go wrong seeing TAAB 1 and 2 live? I had a fabulous time at the concert. It is the second time I've seen Ian Anderson live and I was thrilled to be able to hear TAAB live. Just couldn't keep the smile off my face the entire time!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Jethro Tull was great.

    by Dougt on 2013-10-31Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary

    We thought the show was great, sound was excellent.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull

    by VE4HAY on 2013-10-31Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary

    While the music was true to the concept album, Thick as a Brick, the vocals of Anderson were not up to snuff, with much of it being unrecognizable, mash of noise drowned out by the music. However, with that said the second half or as it is called - Thick as a Brick 2 has some great songs on it. But once again Anderson's vocals are pretty much done.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Jethro Tull

    by greatpumpkin on 2013-10-31Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary

    Frankly, it sucked. Quite boring; he only played 2 hits. Liked his previous shows tho.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Average Show

    by BGGG on 2013-10-29Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary

    The show was average as far as the concerts I've seen of late with many great artists from Ian Anderson's day go. The music was good but the cheap, repetitive video playing in the background was just a distraction and didn't really add value. I would have preferred the focus just stay with the band and Ian's great flute playing. I can't say for sure that I'd go see him again.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Ian Anderson/Jethro Tull can deliver!!

    by ScooterSr on 2013-10-29Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary

    First time I got to see Tull live on stage and was not disappointed!! Certainly made me wish I would have seen the original band in their heyday but this reformed group of very talented musicians did not let us down and Ian still can play that flute. Played Thick as a Brick I & II to perfection and came back for a resounding encore performance of Locomotive Breath!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Ian Anderson and band were great

    by WinDar on 2013-10-28Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary

    We thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to Ian Anderson and his band. It was like watching the Pied Piper! He was moving all over the stage. His band and the young vocalist did a great job too of entertaining the audience. Certainly the folks around us were enjoying the music and they commented that this was one of his better concerts.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Ian Anderson

    by Rosemary on 2013-10-28Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary

    I bought tickets for my husband who is a fan but didn't know what to expect myself. The energy, the music, the story, like watching characters in a play, was outstanding!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jethro Tull, still wowing the crowd as pensioners!

    by Swampy69 on 2013-10-28Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Calgary

    An excellent evenings entertainment, Jethro Tull once again proved why they have been in the business for over 40 years. I was especially impressed with the addition of the extra singer as Ian Anderson seems to struggle with some of the older material. All in all, they are still the best Prog Rock band out there!