Phenomenal!
by Jonathan Mantini on 2024-11-04The Avalon Theatre At Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort - Niagara FallsRating: 5 out of 5Billy Ocean was, by far, above expectations. Not only did he give his all, but he also created such a personal experience for the fans. It was easy to interact with him through the crowd whenever the opportunity arose. The lighting and music setup were amazing. Billy Ocean brought a constant positivity throughout the show, even sharing moments from his life so his audience could get to know him better. He paused occasionally for water, which is totally reasonable, especially given that he didn't sit down once throughout his entire performance. His voice was outstanding—it left me and others in awe, sounding just as powerful as he did in the '80s. You get to know so much about Billy Ocean just from attending his concerts, and it’s clear how much he cares about what he does because he truly put on a show for everyone to remember. Considering he’s 74 years old, it's incredible what he delivered for the crowd. He played all the songs you’d hope to hear, and the timing of every song was spot-on. (Spoiler alert!) "Caribbean Queen"came at the end, giving everyone a final moment to hype up as the concert wrapped up. Overall, I'd call this review "phenomenal!"Not only was the concert phenomenal, but it even went beyond that title with how special and memorable it was.