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Customer Reviews for Chicago & REO Speedwagon

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Chicago II is a great album

5/5
Tom from Cincinnati, Ohio
16th August 2018

Chicago advertised that they would be playing their second album in it's entirety, and in my opinion did a great job performing it!!! Sadly many people enjoy only "hits".

Chicago and REO

5/5
Debra from Detroit, Michigan
13th August 2018

I thought REO was ok, but I totally loved Chicago. The thing I've always loved about them is their horns. I thought they were phenomenal. They may have not performed all their hit songs, but what they did play was great.

REO and Chicago

5/5
Bob S. from Darien, IL
9th July 2018

Overall, a great concert. Not a huge REO fan but they were very good. I am a huge Chicago fan, have been for most of their 50+ years. If you really are a true Chicago fan, you would have enjoyed the music from the second album. True, not all of them were popular hits. However, they are still great songs and great music. The music and lyrics are moving, even in today's environment, which speaks loudly for the band and their music. My only complaint was with the sound system at the Allstate Arena. It was not good, which took away from the performances of both groups.

REO great as always

5/5
Val Steeves from Austin, Texas
2nd July 2018

REO was great as always. Kevin was right on with the vocals. Bruce and Dave sounded amazing. Plus Neal and Bryan were awesome as they always are. I've never been disappointed with an REO concert, and I've been to over 70. The same can't be said for Chicago. I saw them the last time they toured with REO (2014) and they were amazing. But last nights show was definitely not a good idea. Playing the entire Chicago 2 album, what were they thinking. Next time, give us a heads up before we buy the tickets (although I still would have gone to see REO). One last observation: I've never seen a venue shut down the general admission lawn seating and move everybody to reserved seating. Where were all the true reo fans. I know you're out there. I've seen you at other shows. REO, come back soon. Austin loves you, we always have and we always will.

Wake up people!

5/5
Joe Joe from Spring, TX
1st July 2018

Saw Chicago REO at The Pavillion. It was fantastic. New musicians in Chicago are great. particularly the new lead singer. For those of you who are complaining about them playing the entire second album. Wake up. I bought my tickets in March and knew at the time that was the plan. I’ve only seen Chicago about 6 times. By far the best.

Lakeview is our favorite.

4/5
Mark F. from Syracuse, New York
28th July 2018

Syracuse has a lot to be proud of with the Lakeview venue. Great place to see a concert. Yes, it was loud. People covered their ears at times. As for the concert I'm not a huge REO fan but I will say they came to please and the audience was thrilled. As for Chicago this was our 7th time seeing them in 2 yrs. We go because they have a special unique sound and are incredible musicians. Of course we love to hear their hits. Going through their second album left the audience confused and anxious to hear what they came to hear. Great solos by Keith the lead guitar player and their new percussion team. Felt the solo sung by Lou Pardini was out of place in that venue but again it was part of the 2nd album. Outside of that they were fantastic. Once bands like Chicago and EWF stop we will really miss those horn sections. I'm sure Chicago will rethink their song list next year. The've been giving people what they wanted for 50 yrs. Give them a break. Thank God for Chicago!!