Béla Fleck & the Flecktones Tickets

I've been to my share of concerts, but this one is up at the top of my favourites list now. From the entire group rocking out on their fantastic compositions, to the amazing duelling, to the unforgetable solos, to the Tuvan throat singers (who I have seen before on their own), this was just a knockout show on every level. Great lights, great sound, phenomenal musicians - please come back again!!

Bela Fleck is genuinely humble for a great musician. He does not hog the spotlight and lets his other musicians shine. And what a great band he has. He supplemented this show with Tuva musicians (including Tuva throat singing) which was great to see the combining of musical styles----which Fleck already does on a grand scale. Very different but fascinating take on Christmas songs. Overall, a great show and not to be missed.

I've seen Bela Fleck and/or The Flecktones numerous times in Vancouver over the past fifteen or twenty years, once or twice at the Cultch, at the Jazz Festival, at the Folk Festival, at the Rogue Folk Festival with Abigail Washburn, at the VIFF where he presented the film (Throw Down Your Heart) that he and his brother worked on as they traveled through Africa. Every time I've seen him I've come away feeling that that was the best concert I'd ever attended. Saturday night was no exception. Incredible experience. Having the Tuvan throat singers was a stroke of genius.

The musicianship was truly unbelievable - I would travel to see them again.

Bela Fleck & his band were just amazing, a group of most talented musicians who each had something unique to play. We went for my husband's birthday and I think it was the best birthday gift i got him in a long time:))

you must see bela the appreciate real music, a life changing experience!

This band is capable of anything, the music was tight exciting and so well played it was otherwordly Alash was interesting and a great fit all in all one great show!

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones put on a stunning show - the whole band (and each guest) played so beautifully. Victor Wooten's solo was a masterpiece. Don't miss this show

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones brought some special Christmas magic to the Jube. Their improvisations on Christmas songs were magical--especially the 12 Days of Christmas done in 12 keys and 12 time signatures. Tuvan throat singers Alash rounded out the performance. Special thanks to Bela and the boys for sponsoring Alash's travel to our part of the world. A very special evening!!

absolutely fantastic. I enjoyed their music on CD but seeing them live is something else.

A good show. Show had variety, great musicianship, humor. Throat singing a new experience. Appreciated how Tuvans were integrated into the show with the Flecktones.

Bela's concert was awesome!! I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. I will go to his concert again when he returns and I hope that he returns to Edmonton soon.

Each member in this amazing group has incredible talent. Who knew that Christmas tunes could be presented in such a unique and entertaining fashion?! Alash Ensemble from Siberia was like the star on top of the Christmas tree. We were humbled and awed by their unique throat singing and brand of musical talent . Their primal tones resonated within, it was absolutely a thrill to experience.

I was taken by my son who is a fan and didn't know what to expect. It was one of the best shows I have ever seen.

One of the best concerts I have seen. Astounding performance, great stage presence, it was obvious they were having fun and they were genuinely pleased to be performing for us. What more could you ask for? The musicianship posessed by this group is is unsurpassed - Victor Wooten & Bela Fleck, enough said.

It is hard to put into words the magnitude of musicianship and experience that radiated from Béla Fleck and the equally gifted Flectones. Not often can one hope to enjoy a musical experience like this. Béla Fleck is a true musician with an open mind.

Arrived with big expectations & all was surpassed with the musical skills, humor & daring of this unit. This was THE HOLIDAY TOUR & the material was rooted in Christmas music. They sound way bigger than just 4 guys. They are: bass (4 & 5 string, 5 string fretless) banjo (acoustic banjo, 2 electric banjos) alto & tenor sax, flute (played both saxes at once on occasion) electric drums, acoustic drums played on a hanging keyboard while standing, box. They had an out of control violin player join them on occasion (Jon Luc Ponty-esque) plus a group from Siberia called ALASH who were Tuva singers & played drums, spike fiddles, Siberian banjo & some kind of wind instrument. Pretty amazing. This group played on their own plus with the Flecktones. I saw a change since the last time I caught these guys, & one for the better. Last time around, I was left a little confused as to the notion of their "group". I mean there was so much soloing that it got in the way of the concept of a band collectively playing songs. Not so last night. While there were solo spots, plus each band member took an entire song to solo with just them on stage, there was no doubt that the Flecktones are a band (and have been for 22 years). They decided to play a song that included all 12 time signatures so they did the 12 Days of Christmas. Not wanting to do something as simple as that, they decided to play the 12 time signatures while utilizing every key...buy their CD!

Watching the Flecktones (and their musical guests) in action is tantamount to a religious experience for pretty much anyone who has ever picked up an instrument. For everyone else, it's just outsanding music. Bursting with creativity, virtuosity, and sheer musical joy, the Flecktones captivate their audiences without alienating those listeners who may shy away from music's more avant garde territory...not that any of the players on the stage would feel the least out of place in more experimental settings. Are the Flecktones coming to your area? Go to the show! And bring along at least 4 friends who have never heard of them. They will all thank you.