Five Stars Ain't Easy!
by patg on 2011-09-27MTS Centre - WinnipegOk, so I must admit - I'm a MALE, classic rock buff all the way - Eagles, Fogerty, Floyd, Adams, Kiss, that's MY style but something told me I had to order tickets to this show. Matt Nathanson, very much worthy of opening for these two great bands. Ok, so his pipes don't match that of Train or Maroon 5, but he's got some great tunes. It's clear why he's opening for these bands - don't miss his act! Train takes the stage next and WOW! Can Pat Monahan sing like a son of a bitch! Didn't miss a note, I'm sure of it. 'Course if he did, he was likely cruising THROUGH THE AUDIENCE, or jamming out ON STAGE with at least 30 screaming guests right from the audience! Their set included every Train song I wanted to hear as well as some classy covers and it was clear they were the 'crowd pleaser'. By the time Train left the stage, I felt that was worth the price of admission and was a happy camper. The screaming sound of thousands of girls let me know Maroon 5 had taken the stage. If Train was the 'crowd pleaser', Maroon 5 made it clear that's really why the crowd actually bought tickets. HOWEVER, don't be fooled, I personally still classify this show as a 'double headliner'. Maroon 5 left me wanting nothing more - every song, perfectly executed. I'd say some what less interaction with the audience, but where that lacked, Adam and the crew made up in showmanship. Top knotch, boys, all three acts. Five stars, believe it or not, is hard to achieve in my books.