Ian Anderson Tickets

The evening spent listening to and watching Ian Anderson and his hand picked band of virtuoso musicians was fun and enjoyable. Mr. Anderson can play as good, if not better than ever and his musicianship and showmanship were on full display throughout the evening. Sadly his voice has lost all of it's youthful range and he was virtually unable to hold any of the longer notes in his songs. Many were simply unreachable. This is where the gifted young singer/performer, that danced and cavorted about the stage, came into play beautifully. He picked up a good 60-70% of the vocals throughout the evening and he had a solid grip on the Jethro Tull sound. If you have the chance, do go and see this wonderful concert. The music and performances were simply amazing. Just don't go expecting to hear Ian Anderson sing like he could 30 years ago.

Geat show! Very well staged and presented, professional at all times. Ian and the band are great musicians. I would have liked to have heard 1 or 2 more of the old Jethro Tull classics played during the encore.

Just amazing! The band played perfectly, I welcomed the young back-up singer for Ian.

Could only be better if Ian's voice was like it was 30 years ago Good job getting rid of fan that was ruining the show for people Round him

The concert where Ian and the band preformed Thick as Brick and Thick as a Brick 2 was very theatric from start to finish. The band sounded terrific and they were very tight. The extra video and such were great. The one I thought was that with Ian Anderson's vocal not able to hit the high notes was to have the new singer song more or sing along with Ian as I listen to the complete album the next day and felt that the vocals needed to be stronger. I did though enjoy the show

Very disappointed, we could not hear any of the words to song. Ian's voice lacked power, I think that is why he had 2nd singer. The only good song was Aqualung which he did for the Encore.

The Ian Ancerson Thick as a Brick show was really pretty lousy. An old guy who has lost his voice should probably know when to give it up. Vocals were terrible and even the young singer helping him was OK with theatrics etc., but his voice just didn't cut it. The music was fine. No photos were allowed even cell phones - which was really uncalled for as it was nothing special.

An incomparable experience, was undecided whether to go. Sure glad I did!

Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull fame performed Thick as Brick 1 & 2 at the Centennial Concert Hall Tuesday evening. the performance was unforgettable. It was a complete show incorporating live theatre and video that was synced to the live performance. The band was top notch and the music moving from one section to another like an opera. Fantastic. Ian Anderson's flute playing was as good as ever.

Honestly, could it be any better? One of the best shows I have seen

a great time with a great story line loved the show

Was in row 4 about 1/3 from the end, at the Concert Hall in Winnipeg. I've sat in the front in this venue about 7 or 8 times for acts from George Thorogood to River Dance to the Symphony and have always been impressed with the sound. From our seats, the sound mix was terrible - far too heavy bass and couldn't understand the lyrics. It's not because it was loud - I could talk to my wife without leaning over. Even though I wasn't familiar with the Thick as a brick album, I thought I would be able to pick up on it. Not a chance, still have no idea what it's about. It sounded like they only had one mic for the drum kit, and put it inside the bass. That could be why only about 10 people cheered after the solo. Also, Ian's vocals are not what they were 40 years ago, however Ryan is a much younger guy and a lot of the time I couldn't understand him either. We paid over $100 per ticket and left at the break. We gave our seats to a guy and his young son, hoping they would get more out of it than we did. I do like Jethro Tull and I appreciate the talent of the musicians,

Although the first I noticed in the Centennial Concert Hall was the demographic in attendance (are we baby boomers really getting that old...?), Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) was anything but old... Far more than the guy in black playing a flute in the spotlight, the performance featured an outstanding band that brought the music of 40 years ago right up to date, and Ian Anderson played not only with the mastery of his 60-some years, but with the lithe energy of a 20-something athlete - including plenty of signature one-legged stances while piping his tunes. While the sound was a little intense for my ears (had to remove my hearing aid...), it was of truly excellent quality, and all the musicians excelled to such an extent that it would be hard to single out one of them.

Loved the show. Ian Anderson still has it! Liked 1 and 2 but enjoyed 2 better. So glad for the encore. Not often someone gets the whole house on their feet.

Upon entering the venue, there were memos on the door that read , no photos, recording, whistling or cheering.......and other such drivel, I was concerned. (no need to be) The show was just that, a show rather than a concert. Big screen interaction throughout and the musicians "acting" parts during the show were a great addition. Ian Anderson s flute playing is something to behold still after all these year. The band was tight and the music was what I was expected, AWESOME. TAAB 2 was more than I was hoping for. I must say that I enjoyed it more than TAAB1. Overall if you get a chance to take in this show, you really should. it was worth every cent. The show was great, the sound was glorious, and I would not hesitate to see it again.

Hearing Thick as a Brick and TAAB2 performed in their entirety was a memorable experience. Ian and the band are excellent Recreating TAAB after 40 years with a new band must be a daunting proposal and the boys were up to the task. From the opening notes to end, the song cycle was performed brilliantly. My only minor complaint was that Ian didn't sing as much (although he had an excellent stand-in) and his voice was a little pitchy in spots (no surprise due to getting older and the demands of the music). The reduced singing did allow him to concentrate more on his flute and guitar playing which as always were spot on. The backing band (especially guitarist Florian Opahle and Keyboardist John O'Hara) were excellent. TAAB was thoroughly enjoyable. After intermission TAAB 2 was performed and although I didn't have as high expectations, I must admit, I was blown away. Highlights were Banker bets, Banker wins and Shunt and Shuffle (although it all flowed very well together as its own concept piece. The encore was an extended version of Locomotive Breath (always a classic gem). All in all a very enjoyable night's entertainment if you are a fan of TAAB.

I've seen Tull 5 times prior to this, 3 of which were during their heyday in the 70s. I would say, musically this show was on par with those shows. The theatrics aren't as grandiose as they were back then, but that's ok. Ian, always the showman, still can command the stage. I was pretty shocked as to how much Ian's voice has deteriorated. At times, it was almost painful to watch. It was a good idea to have the alternate vocalist, as it did work, for me, for the most part. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed the second half of the show with the new material. Obviously written with Ian's vocal limitations in mind, Ian sang most of the vocals for this part and he didn't have to strain to hit the higher notes. Nice to see a classic act from the 70s still able to write relevant music. Loads of musical talent on the stage. The guitarist has a remarkable resemblance to Martin Barre. The venue, the Winnipeg Concert Hall, was spectacular. I would recommend this show. Although I think that die hard Tull fans will either be disappointed in the vocals, or look past the few weak spots and enjoy the show for it's content. I can see where it could go either way.

Fun concert, creative artist, not run of the mill at all. Good job by security to remove drunk and unruly fan who was disrupting show

This man has such a unique way of telling stories and bringing them to life with his music. Ian Anderson and his band provided a fabulous display of talent, that kept me totally enthralled for every moment of the concert! I loved the theatrics and the addition of vocalist, Ryan O'Donnell. Their voices worked so well together, and allowed the audience to thoroughly enjoy Jethro Tull's Thick as a Brick experience with the combination of O'Donnell's vocals, while Anderson performed his mastery on the flute.

He still has the chops on flute despite losing some of his voice range over the years. The band is very tight. The energy Ian displays for his age is something to be admired.