Blues Traveler
concert reviews and tour history

I am currently sitting at the winery disappointed with the sound Crew at the show. John’s Harmonica mic has not worked all evening. Techs have been running all over the stage throughout the first half of the show. I can see John playing his harmonica but I can’t hear it unless he is standing close to the vocal microphone. I alerted guest service that we can’t hear the harmonica. I was informed by staff that the message was received and understood. This is not what I paid for.

Venue was fantastic, weather perfect, crowd solid but well behaved and the music was tremendous especially Rusted Root and Blues Traveler. One bizarre incident I encountered - attendees were all tailgating with coolers and grills, drinking and eating, etc. in the parking area as with most similar events. I decided to walk up to toward the gate to see if they'd opened the gate since there had been a delay and I had a can of diet soda in my hand. The guy providing direction to the gate, ticket table and will-call pointed to the sign at the gate that read "no outside food or drinks" and said "hey, the sign says no outside drinks". I responded that I was wasn't going in yet (just like any other music event, sporting event or when I'm going through airport security, I was going to finish my drink before entering). The guy barked "HEY, ARE YOU JUST GOING TO STAND THERE DRINKING THAT IN FRONT OF ME". I thought he was kidding so I just took another sip. He barked "OKAY BUD, I CAN BE A D*CK TOO.... GO BACK YOUR CAR!" I didn't see the point in his anger so naturally, I just finished my drink and went into the park. I've been to dozens of festivals and hundreds of concerts and sporting events but I've never been to a venue or event of any sort where a worker had no concept of the idea that "no outside food or drink" means INSIDE the show, not OUTSIDE. I was shocked at his lack of understanding but I was more shocked that he'd be personally insulting to a paying customer.

U guys rocked!

Such a great show.