Chicago & REO Speedwagon Reviews

Tom from Cincinnati, Ohio

CHICAGO II IS A GREAT ALBUM

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".

Debra from Detroit, Michigan

CHICAGO AND REO

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.

Bob S. from Darien, IL

REO AND CHICAGO

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.

Val Steeves from Austin, Texas

REO GREAT AS ALWAYS

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.

Joe Joe from Spring, TX

WAKE UP PEOPLE!

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.

Roland van Oostveen from Toronto, Ontario

REO SPEEDWAGON AND CHICAGO IN TORONTO 2018

REO played a good solid set. I will admit that I am not a big fan. Chicago needs to be commended for going out on a limb and playing through all of Chicago I. That took courage. I was impressed with the musicality of the entire group. They, even with the replacements, continue to be polished musicians. Loved to hear this album played in entirety. My only regret, as always is that Terry Kath is missing. While the replacement musicians were fantastic they just aren't Terry. RIP. When is Peter returning? One of the best, of many Chicago concerts, I've attended.

K Donaldson from Buffalo, New York

CHICAGO AND REO DARIEN LAKE 8/7

Was not expecting REO to step it up, was pleasantly surprised at how well they sounded and played. Chicago well seen them last year and was slightly disappointed too many love ballads..Cetera songs, this was a story it was by far the best Chicago concert I have seen, top form as always wish there was an oncore was my only complaint.. but bring out those wonderful classics that never go old!! Thanks for a rockin night!

Doug from Boston, Massachusetts

CHICAGO/REO MANSFIELD MA

As a many many decades fan of CHI I got what I wanted Sunday evening. Something from Chicago that i've never heard before in concert. The rendition of Chicago II was great...especially Fancy Colours, In the Country, It Better End Soon, and Poem for the People. The second part of their set were about 10 or so of the basic chestnuts usually performed. Enjoyed all (except the power ballads) and look forward to their 2019 tour. I find the comments interesting about being surprised / disappointed about the CHI set-list for this concert. A brief check of their website (starting months ago) would have shown you the plan for 2018. I bought tickets to this event not giving 2 hoots about REO but I sat there as an adult enduring their sound and applauded respectfully after all songs. Get a grip folks.........it's music.......and two completely different bands/ sounds / styles.

Mark F. from Syracuse, New York

LAKEVIEW IS OUR FAVORITE.

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!!

from Tampa, Florida

REO IS FANTASTIC !! CHICAGO NEEDS TO LISTEN TO THEIR FANS !!

REO was amazing last night. Brought the entire amphitheater back to the Good Old Days. Everybody singing along, cheering, clapping and dancing. What a great time. Chicago although great musicians, seem to be playing for a Las Vegas hotel. Everybody just sat in astonishment. Most of the band members are new, and it seems that the group is not Chicago at all If they would play popular Chicago songs throughout from beginning to end, and not just the second album. The fans would not leave, and go home. Really disappointed. With all that said, the Venue is great. I love the outside space. Easy to maneuver, and close to all amenities so your not away from your seats long. Everyone is helpful, and quick to serve you in all areas. Love going to the Mid Florida Amphitheatre.

Greg from Raleigh, North Carolina

CHICAGO GOT THE RIGHT AUDIENCE!

Despite a stormy night with a complete shut down of the venue at one point Chicago blew Raleigh away. The audience instead of being put off by a little band history lesson, actually listened to the complex early works. They and the responding audience started to work together to create a great concert experience. Those guys worked theiir @sses off. I didn't know what to expect after reading other reviews. Damn glad I ignored them. One of top 10 shows I've been to. That's our of nearly 100 of all types of acts. Chicago is a sure ticket whenever they come around again.

Sarah from Kansas City, Missouri

CHICAGO ROCKED, REO WAS LAME

I've never been a huge REO Speedwagon fan. I was at Wednesday night's concert to see Chicago. I've seen Chicago many times and they always rock. I'm a huge fan of the horns. REO sounded weak and the bass was way too much. The overall sound of the band was tired and worn out. They played all of their wimpy ballads and very few of the songs that actually rock. I knew going into the concert that Chicago was going to play their second album from beginning to end. I knew that I wouldn't know many of the songs so I just had to wait it out until midway through their set list. The wait was well worth it. I know I'm in the minority here. Chicago rocked their songs while REO was a huge disappointment. Chicago's show was a huge success even without Peter Cetera.

Ralph from Chicago, Illinois

REO IS THE BEST, CHICAGO HAS AN EGO PROBLEM

REO was outstanding as they always are. High energy, great sound. Played all the songs we all grew up with and love. Chicago, not sure where the thought process was. Chicago 2, albeit a great album, is not what we were all there for. Was going to leave at intermission, but talked the wife into staying. Second half of show was fantastic, but lots a lot of people with the first half and playing Chicago 2.

Fatima Horner from Toronto, Ontario

REO - ROCKED IT - CHICAGO - HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT

REO Speedwagon put on an awesome show. Kept you excited and in the concert mood. I would go see them again in a heartbeat. Chicago, very disappointing. started with a 45 instructmental piece which felt like I needed to leave and go striaght to bed. They saved all the popular songs for last wihich at that point most of the crowd had already left because it was not interesting at all. Would not ever spend money to watch them in concert again. Budweiser Stage was awesome, first time there and loved the stadium.

JAN KELLY from Toronto, Ontario

REO SPEEDWAGON / CHICAGO - BUDWEISER STAGE TORONTO

MY FIRST TIME SEEING REO SPEEDWAGON LIVE. THEY WERE FANTASTIC. THEY WERE FULL OF ENERGY AND TOTALLY ENGAGED THE CROWD FROM THE BEGINNING. WE HAD GREAT SEATS AND THOUGHT THAT WE WERE GOING TO HAVE AN EQUALLY GOOD TIME WHEN CHICAGO CAME ON, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. THEY STARTED OUT PLAYING A WHOLE NEW ALBUM THAT NOBODY KNEW AND EVERYONE JUST SAT THERE WONDERING WHAT THE HELL WAS GOING ON. WE LEFT AFTER ABOUT THE FIRST SIX SONGS THEY PLAYED AS IT SEEMED LIKE THEY WERE JUST HAVING ONE BIG JAM SESSION AND FORGOT THAT THEY ACTUALLY HAD AN AUDIENCE THAT HAD PAID TO HEAR THEM SING ALL THEIR HITS...VERY VERY DISSAPOINTING... THEY SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THE HINT WHEN THEY SAW SO MANY PEOPLE WALKING OUT..... REO SPEEDWAGON SAVED THE WHOLE EVENING FOR US, THEY WERE BRILLIANT.

LAURIE from Toronto, Ontario

REO SPEEDWAGON ROCKED AND CHICAGO DIED

REO SPEEDWAGON HAD EVERYONE UP SINGING AND DANCING, THEY SHOULD HAVE PLAYED LONGER. THEN OUT CAME CHICAGO AND WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT FROM THE FIRST SONG TO WHEN I LEFT ONLY 1 HOUR INTO THEIR SET. I SAT THERE THINKING "WTF". THE AUDIENCE LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE ATTENDING A HUGE FUNERAL. TOO BAD WE CANT GET HALF OUR MONEY BACK.

Bruce from Reading PA

ALL 3 STARS FOR REO

REO rocked it! I knew almost every song. Great energy! Great vibes! Crowd was amped! Chicago came on. " We are playing our 2nd Record from 1970 ". What? And they did. Over an hour and I knew 3 songs. Lots of protest music. Lots of anti establishment. It was like the 60's except that its freakin' 2018!!!! People sat in their seats. People checked their phones to see what the songs would be because no one knew! People checked how much longer it would go. People checked Facebook. People got up and left. When they finally played a familiar song the people still there responded! Clapping along, singing, dancing. Then it was another obscure rendition. Then it was a drum set ( it was great but I was there for CHICAGO hits!!! ) . Then another hit!! Then another instrumental. We left with 15 minutes left. There are 20 to 30 amazing pieces they could have played. Maybe 5 were performed. What a waste!

Ron B from Milltown, New Jersey

REO ROCKED, CHICAGO PUT ME TO SLEEP

I had been going to PNC to see CHiCAGO perform their greatest hits for the past 5 years. Never heard they were doing CHICAGO 2. I was 6 years old when CHI 2 came out so i knew none of the songs. Great musicians but paying for good seats, Section 201 and not knowing the music, words etc literally put me to sleep. I left with my family at 9:30. Sadness and disappointment for my Autistic daughter is what bothered me the most. See kept saying, I don't know these songs, let's leave. Very disappointing. REO, silly hokie love songs but guys pushing 70 still crushing it. Loved them. May have to make sure CHICAGO goes back to the greatest hits next go around before buying any tickets. Love you Chicago, just not last night. THUMBS DOWN

SK from Syracuse, New York

DISAPPOINTED

REO - Loud doesn't equate to good. Chicago. By intermission you already had a good share walk out. With all of your hits, it would have been nice to hear one every three or four songs to keep people interested and able to join in the fun.

Keith M from Pittsburgh

REO GREAT, CHICAGO SKIP THE FIRST HOUR

Everybody posting here can't be wrong. Saw the tour last night in Pittsburgh. REO was full of energy and played exactly what I wanted to hear. Chicago, on the other hand, played an hour of unknown drivel before they got to the good stuff. No clue what they were thinking. You could tell the audience was bored. This is not why we're came! Do yourself a favor and after REO set go get a beer and a sandwich. When you hear 25 or 6 to 4, go back in.

Bruce from Tampa, Florida

TOO MUCH SELF INDULGENCE

Let's be fair to all here. Those of us who actually bought the music in the 70's really come to the show to hear the hits. REO was spot on except for a song which seem to come out of the AC/DC screaming lyrics. (Geez what was that) I saw Chicago with EWF a few years back and the show was GREAT. Both bands in the end were on stage doing each others hits.. Wasn't familiar with most of the Chicago 2 songs except for 2. IF you add up the songs they played it was around 27. Seemed like when it came to the hits it was a bit rushed. I will say the new singer who replaced the other singer who replaced Peter did a great job. If I tried to hit those notes, a hernia would have occurred. Weather held out and all in all a slow dance with the wife during a Chicago song isn't too bad at all.

RJ from Tampa, Florida

REO WAS AMAZING! CHICAGO WHAT WERE YOU THINKING

REO was as awesome as always! I have never saw a bad performance from them. They carry so much energy and love for their fans on the stage. Chicago I was so disappointed in you. Why didn't you play all you hits everyone remembers? Did you notice the crowd sitting down not jumping up and down except for a few songs. if you are a fan from the 80's leave after REO plays. REO you get 5 STARS.

Dan from Raleigh, North Carolina

REO/CHICAGO RALEIGH

Show kept getting delayed due to rain. This cut both bands’ sets shorter, which was unfortunate for REO since they were fantastic and only played about 8 songs. It thankfully cut the full Chicago II album, thought the band played many of its songs, which made their set drag until they did the hits

Bill Lehan from Charlotte, North Carolina

REO UNDERSTANDS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A "NOSTALGIA ACT"

As reflected in most of the reviews here, REO Speedwagon gave the crowd what they wanted, which was a tight, high-energy rendition of their best-known songs. Unlike Chicago, REO benefited by still having the frontman from their '80s peak, if not their (sadly departed) lead guitarist. Kevin Cronin is spry at 66, still leaning into the songs and roaming the stage much as he must have done 35 years ago. Chicago appears to have only two of its original members, 70ish horn players James Pankow and Lee Loughnane. The lead vocalists most fans identify with Chicago, tenors Peter Cetera and soundalike late '80s replacement Jason Scheff have long departed, and the remaining members don't seem to have seen fit to replace them.Perhaps their decision to play an entire album, in sequence, deep cuts included, dating from before the time Cetera assumed lead vocals , is connected to their lack of a distinctive lead vocalist. The audience only recognized one song, the opening "Make Me Smile".

Susan from Charlotte, North Carolina

REO ROCKED IT!!! CHICAGO WAS A DISAPPOINTING MESS

REO was amazing!. The crowd was on their feet throughout the entire time they played. Watching them play looked like they enjoyed playing and gave us a performance to remember with a great familiar set of songs, along with some less known songs that hooked some of us into them. The energy was contagious. The lead singer engaged the crowd and left us wanting more of them. Enters Chicago and the energy died. They only played songs from their Chicago 2 album and lost the audience. It was what I am calling an attemp to provide a psychedelic experience gone totally array. A kaleidoscopic mess!!!. We left the venue within 30 minutes to avoid falling asleep and so did tons of other people. In closing, REO was worth the ticket price ALONE!, Chicago played for themselves not the crowd who they disappointed who were there to support them.

Scott from Charlotte, North Carolina

CHICAGO- REO CONCERT

REO was great- Chicago put me to sleep - and many others. Very disappointing tonight- lots of people left after 4-5 Chicago songs.

Jim from Charlotte, North Carolina

REO AND CHICAGO

9/15/18 REO rocked the house and Chicago was terrible, they not as good as their tribute band.

EB from Charlotte, North Carolina

CHICAGO ARROGANCE RUINED A GOOD TIME!

I went into this show blind, expecting what these acts always had delivered in the past. REO delivered and earned 5 stars. Chicago chose to play what they wanted (70 minutes of the widely unknown Chicago 2 album) as opposed to what their fans wanted to hear (the hits). CII is a double album and is a collection of 20 plus songs devoid of billboard hits with the exception of 25 or 6 to 4, which closed the first act. At several points during the first act I stood up and surveyed the crowd.....not one person was standing. Everyone was sitting. People booed....loudly! People left.....in droves. By the time Chicago wrapped things up with 30 or 40 minutes of songs you know, over 1/3 of the crowd had departed. The fact that the sound mix was consistently off during the night didn't ruin the REO set. Chicago's set list did! REO: 5 stars. CHICAGO: 1 star because they eventually got to the point and played what people came to see!

Duane from Motown from Houston, Texas

REO ROCKS; REFUND REQUESTED FOR SORRY CHICAGO PERFORMANCE

REO has "rooted with the changes". High energy, very tight musically and played their many hits with fun and showmanship. Vocals were great as was tribute to Tom Petty. Only disappointment with REO was the decision to tour with Chicago. Everything I said positive about REO was really bad with Chicago. Your decision to play your Chicago II album was really a mistake. Your not U2 and II was not the Joshua Tree. I could only take 45 minutes of their set before leaving. I saw Chicago 35 years ago and they were great. Now they just played like they were old. Even worse made me feel old and resentful. Bummer.

Terri from Houston, Texas

STAY FOR REO, THEN GO HOME

REO was amazing!!! 90 minutes into Chicago I heard one song I recognized. We left. Stay for REO then go home. Chicago needs to rethink their set list.

JB from Chicago, Illinois

REO & CHICAGO AT ALLSTATE ARENA - JUNE 24,2018

Let me start by saying I would have given it 5 stars if not for the bad acoustics of the venue. As for the performance of REO and Chicago - they were great. Those whining about Chicago and that they played their 2nd album for the first set is just sad. If all you want is to hear a groups greatest hit, buy a CD or download them. REO even did some of their less know songs and even did a Tom Petty song. It is actually nice to hear them (all groups) do more than just the hits. If you're truly a fan you will get it........... if not.........you are not worth the time. As I began this review - the only disappointing part of the concert was the poor acoustics, the echo factor was so bad that you could not understand the vocals. We had good seats right behind the sound people, so I expected better. As long as you knew the music you could follow along. Both groups were energetic and gave a fantastic show. It was easy to see they enjoy what they do and want to give the fans a great show.

Alex G from Detroit, Michigan

SOUND ISSUES AND SONG SELECTIONS

There was no question that REO Speedwagon did a good job with their performance. I am a big Chicago fan and I have enjoyed the past 6 years of going to see Chicago at DTE Energy Music theater. Starting with their concert when they were paired up with the Doobie Brothers, I haven't missed one of their performances and have looked forward to it every year. I'm very sad to say that this performance left me very disappointed. I went there to hear all the great songs that just pump everybody up and make for an exciting and energetic evening and was bummed. On top of this, there was a sound issue. I approached I can't tell you how many staff members at DTE and told them that the speaker's projecting the sound to the lawn area and the deck on top of the hill must have been off. The staff was very polite but nobody seemed to be able to get a message to the people at the mixing board to let them know. I will continue to see Chicago every year that they play. I just hope my message is heard.

Maria from Toronto, Ontario

CHICAGO WAS DISAPPOINTING

Chicago played unknown songs ( which they are promoting) for about an hour or more and I didn't really enjoy it. Then they played a few of their popular songs. So disappointing. Don't waste your money.

Susan from Boston, Massachusetts

REO ROCKED CHICAGO...NOT SO MUCH

The energy was awesome until Chicago took the wind out of everyone's sail with that self- indulgent music that nobody knew. Not what the majority of fans came to see. Too bad. So many people walked out. I've seen them before and they were highly entertaining. I feel like it was a wasted evening.

Not a Fan from Freehold New Jersey

REO KILLED IT. CHICAGO VERY VERY DISAPPOINTED.....

I saw the show last night at PNC Bank Arts Center in NJ. REO Speedwagon killed it played with a lot of energy and played ALL the songs we loved from the 80's. Chicago barely played any of their hits and you could hear crickets in the crowd. Who ever is managing this tour its time to rethink the set list. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY.

Stephanie from Youngstown, OH

LOVED REO BUT WOULD LOVE A REFUND FOR CHICAGO!

Went to the show in Burgettstown with family was so excited. REO sounded great and sang mostly hits but then Chicago took stage with snooze worthy songs boring us to tears for about an hour . We were so frustrated waiting to hear something good we left early:(

JHawk from Tampa, Florida

REO CHICAGO TAMPA

Went to the concert with my wife and 14 YO son, people everywhere were complaining about Chicago and the songs they played. They have a ton of hits and played songs no one knew Even my son said he noticed the audience looked bored out of their minds REO should have played the entire show and sent Chicago home

Sioban from Charlotte NC

REO AND CHICAGO

I saw chicago in Charleston sc less than a year ago and was so impressed so we bought 12 tickets to the reo and Chicago concert in Charlotte and it was truly the biggest disappointment from Chicago. REO was well worth it but chicago sucked. People all around us left. After an hour we were done....heard none of the good 70 songs.

Sara from Atlanta, Georgia

REO/CHICAGO

Reo was great. Chicago was very very disappointing. I loved them last year at Verizon. I thought it was the best concert ever. I spent a lot of money on these tickets and received a very different product from Chicago. They didn’t play their main hits the first half of the concert. The musicians are very talented but they need a singer that sounds like Peter Cetera which they had last year. It is a combination of that voice and the horns that make it Chicago. Sorry but chicks dig that voice. Very unhappy.!

Rick from New Braunfels, Texas

REO-CHICAGO

REO Speedwagon still has it! They put on an amazing show and truly they are entertainers. Very disappointed in Chicago. They made a huge mistake by making people sit through their whole Chicago II album. Then they tried to get the audience re-engaged but it was too late. They had lost them. These guys should know better. People pay to hear what THEY want to hear NOT what they want to PLAY. So sad. Took really good memories and skewed them. Will not make that mistake again. REO WAS WORTH THE TICKET PRICE. Thank you Kevin Cronin and the band!

Herman Smith from Houston, Texas

CAME FOR CHICAGO, WISH I WOULD HAVE COME FOR REO

I saw Chicago & the Doobie Brothers last year and it was a fantastic show. But this show was horrible, except for REO Speedwagon. I'm not a big fan of REO, but a huge fan of Chicago. After seeing this show I've since changed my tune. Speedwagon gave a great performance of their classics. Chicago played the entire Chicago ii album which has some classics, but the entire album? Are you kidding? Do you know how long that playlist is and how lackluster most of those songs are? And it seemed kind of arrogant...like we're playing this album whether you like it or not. Half the audience left midway through like other venues have reported. I can't imagine the band not noticing that. The band is losing fans doing this. I know I probably will not come to another concert of theirs if they do that again. Round up your hits, and play them, add in a few new songs, like all other bands. Don't bore people to death by playing an entire album. Not every song is worth a concert performance!!!

JAY from Dallas, Texas

CHICAGO CONCERT IN DALLAS BOMBED

Chicago should have read the previous reviews of their concert. First hour should be rated a zero . All they played was their new album. No one applauded, many including myself was reading my phone, guy in front of me fell asleep and others just conversing during the set. Many people left after the first hour, although the second half was much better. I've seen Cihicago several times since the early 70s and this will definitely be my last Chcago concert. As for REO , they were great. Played all the hits, audience on there feet the entire time. If there was a 10 rating they should have got it.

Dan T from Denver, Colorado

REO GOOD. CHICAGO BAD.

As other have posted REO put on a great show. Sadly Chicago played their Chicago II album for the first half of their set and bombed. The last 45 minutes they finally played some of their hits. I’m glad I found previous reviews before arriving so we sat in the club bar and watched baseball until the second half of their show. Chicago change your set list. Give fans what they come for.

Jim from Denver, Colorado

REO SPEEDWAGON AND CHICAGO CONCERT

REO gave the fans what they came for: their hits. Somehow Chicago missed this memo; the first hour of their show was terrible, and fans were shouting, "Play something we know!" Both bands played with good energy and sounded good. Suggestion for Chicago: it's not too late to change your set list.

DT from St. Louis, Missouri

REO/CHICAGO

REO put on a high energy show, all the hits and they seemed to really enjoy playing together. Chicago was a snoozer, left after 50 minutes.

Wal R. from Rosemont, IL

THE NIGHT CHICAGO DIED? HOPE THEY HAVEN'T JUMPED THE SHARK!

Saw 2018 REO/Chicago concert at Allstate Arena, IL. Been a Chicago fan since 1969 and see them every summer. On this night, my fandom was seriously injured. REO brought it, albeit a deafening volume at times. Crowd was standing and loud after REO set. Chicago's two sets had no positive flow, newer members didn't click artistically, show was boring and disjointed. Big screen graphics and historical references badly overpowering. We sat main floor back, next to the sound mixers. The sound/acoustics were bad, some ear-splitting reverb and even the sound techs shook their heads. We saw droves of people leave early and I was shocked. Some were likely REO fans but never have I seen that before. At the end the remaining fans had no enthusiasm, no noise, no nothing, just numb! No interest in an encore and total disbelief! We really hope it's not the end of an era. Please Chicago re-think your sets/performance/artistry/video graphics/sound and get back to being the best band in the land.

Kelly from Cincinnati, Ohio

REO AWESOME, CHICAGO TERRIBLE!

REO was awesome, played their hits and got the crowd going, would definitely see them again. Chicago was terrible, the crowd was bored, just sitting there staring, many people left. Why not play the songs people came to hear? As the people that stuck it out to the end were leaving, all we heard was comments on REO was great, Chicago sucked.

Heather from Toronto, Ontario

CHICAGO SUCKED

So disappointing with the Chicago concert. People go to see a concert to hear the band's favourites, not unknown songs. They have so many great hits but I left before they were played, if at all. Don't waste your money.

Steve from Boston, Massachusetts

REO AND CHICAGO @ GREAT WOODS

REO was a little loud but overall GREAT !! Chicago on the other hand.... complete rip off... had I known they were gonna play the WHOLE Chicago 2 album I would definitely not have gone... only 2 songs were from greatest hits... most people gone by then... plus the visuals were not that good

Anthony from Huntington, New York

JONES BEACH 8/3/18

Chicago did not give the crowd anything to get excited about as they made crowd sit through the 2nd album. They played a crowd favorite and then took a break. Very disappointing!

Steve from Tyngsboro, Massachusetts

REO GREAT! THIS NIGHT CHICAGO DIED

REO Speedwagon was amazing and got me excited about what was to come next. Then when Chicago played, absolutely terrible is being to kind! I waited for few months to see them since I got my tickets. I couldn’t be more disappointed with what they delivered to a paying audience. I’ve seen many concerts and never saw so many people leaving a show so early into the performance. The audience was sitting there with blank expressions on their faces, pretty much stunned, hopping that the next song would be the first of the hits that they all showed up to hear. Sad to say but it really never happened. As soon as Chicago played a hit they went back to leaving the paying patrons in a blank stare once again. You would think that when the Chicago band themselves saw that people were leaving and the rest were just sitting in a daze that they would’ve regrouped and started playing the music that everyone came to hear. It’s a shame we can’t get a refund. Chicago you should be embarrassed! So bad!

from Boston, Massachusetts

REO GREAT! THE NIGHT CHICAGO DIED

REO Speedwagon was amazing as always and got me excited about what was to come next. Then when Chicago played...absolutely terrible is being to kind! I waited for the past few months since I got my tickets to see them. I couldn’t have been more disappointed with what the delivered to a paying audience. I’ve been to many concerts and I’ve never seen so many people leaving a show so early into the performance. The audience was sitting there with blank expressions on their faces, pretty much stunned, hopping that the next song would be the first of the hits that they all showed up to hear. Sad to say but it really never happened. As soon as Chicago played a hit they went back to leaving the paying patrons in a blank stare once again. You would think that when the Chicago band themselves saw that people were leaving and the rest were just sitting in a daze of shock that they would’ve regrouped and started playing the music that everyone came to hear. It’s a shame we can’t get a refund for the price of a ticket that was so very badly not worth the time or money. Out of the $200 dollars that I spent for me and my wife to go to the show we got about $33.33 worth of entertainment for each ticket and that came from REO Speedwagon. Chicago you should be as disappointed in the performance that you gave as most of the people that paid to see that crap that you delivered to them. Chicago you should be embarrassed!

Couple going to see the concert from Jacksonville, Florida

REO SPEEDWAGON CHICAGO CONCERT

This was the worst concert I have ever been to. After being so excited to get tickets to celebrate a birthday to this concert thinking we would here all the hits that these awesome bands have had through the years. REO did play some great songs and we loved it. Chicago sucked and played obscure songs from records no one knew. It was a travesty when they have so many great songs. The crowd looked on puzzled and asking one another what in the world is going on. Then have the place just cleared out and left once it was clear they were going to continue to play crap no one knew. Terrible waste of money... a huge disappointment. I love concerts and this one was terrible.

Michael L from Chicago, Illinois

REO / CHICAGO

REO was Great. Chicago embarrassed the City and the Band. I have been to a lot of concerts and this was a gift from my Girl as I had never seen Chicago, can’t believe how fast we left after they started. Normally I would say they should give us back our Money but I actually prefer Chicago keep it and see if they can buy a clue!!!

Gina from Houston, Texas

REO CHICAGO

REO was great... played their hits! Chicago... what the hell was that? Terrible and a waste of money! We left after over an hour of torture. I’ve never been to a concert where everyone sat down, that should have told you something. Worst concert I’ve ever been to. The only reaction from the crowd was when they sang You’re the inspiration. Which we heard on our way out and wasn’t enough to keep us from leaving.. Hubby and I enjoyed the entertainment of peoples reaction during the concert and those that were on their phones and lying down... including my hubby!

Chuck Mady from Dallas, Texas

TERRIBLE

Reo was great. Chicago sucked.

Michelle from The Woodlands TX

REO

Disappointing show. REO should of played longer. Chicago needed to stick to their good songs.

Don from Fort Worth, Texas

DALLAS DITTO

Indy, had I read your reviews before the Chicago/REO concert in Dallas i most probably still would have bought tickets. But after absolutely enjoying a great REO opening concert last night I feel much better about walking out of of Chicago after the first hour of songs which few people would recognize. It was a great brass playlist but the band didn't play to their audience in Dallas any more than they did for you.

Crystal from Chicago, Illinois

AWFUL!

Posted Reviews are spot in. REO was good. Chicago tanked. The worst concert I have ever been too. Agree when your audience is so quiet and sitting the entire show and leaving, you have a problem.

Ann from St louis, Missouri

REO/ CHICAGO IN ST LOUIS

I was looking very forward to this concert! I've seen Reo multiple times and felt Chicago was going to be just as exciting and great as Reo! Oh lord was I wrong! Of course REO doesnt sound as well as they did, but they still out on a great show and they do PLAY THEIR BIG HITS! Unfortunately, Chicago failed in their 2 hour show! It was the longest 2 hours ever! I should have followed the others as they left 45 minutes in! They didnt play any of their hits. They played 2 songs that I even knew! When your playing for your fans, play your greatest hits! That's why your fans are there!!!!! To anyone thinking of going. Do yourself a favor and leave after REO! Lifes to short to sit and listen to that mess for 2 hours!!

Jimmy Mac from Denver, Colorado

REO WAS GREAT, CHICAGO EXCRUCIATINGLY BAD SHOW

I can't believe we paid full price for this concert. When the lead singer/keyboardist is trying to explain the reason the audience is sitting on their hands and not applauding, something is wrong. WTF Chicago? By the time you pulled the nose up on this dive bombing concert the Pepsi Center was half empty. Unfortunately for REO Speedwagon few will remember what a great show they put on, all people will remember is the first hour of Chicago's set was so bad.

JM from Denver, Colorado

REO AND CHICAGO DENVER

REO rocked the house down in Denver! They sounded better than ever! Chicago however was terrible Very disappointed. Nobody cares about the Chicago 2 album but the band. The sound techs for this venue should be fired immediately. It sounded terrible. Even the songs we all love couldn't be enjoyed because the sound was physically painful. Enjoy REO and then go home. Chicago is doing nothing but promoting their #2 album to get into hall of fame. Very disappointing!

Laurie Miller from Denver, Colorado

WASTED TIME

REO Speedwagon was amazing as always. Then Chicago played...absolutely terrible! The audience was falling asleep or leaving in droves. I wish I would’ve followed and left, but I stayed, thinking “surely they’ll play one of their hits”. I heard a total of 2-3 songs that I knew. In the end, I left thinking that it was a complete waste of my night. The only benefit was that the parking lot was already half empty making it easier to get the heck out of there. On the way out, everyone was discussing how disappointed they were with Chicago. I feel badly that REO is stuck on this tour with them. Don’t waste your time, I never will see Chicago again!! I see a lot of concerts and have yet to be disappointed. This one changed that for me.

Karen K from Chicago, Illinois

DISAPPOINTING CHICAGO SHOW

REO was great, played the songs we all wanted to hear. Chicago -- on the other hand -- decided to play album #2 with very few crowd favorites. People started leaving after 20 mins, we left at intermission. Very disappointing, was so looking forward to dancing to my old fav's.

Craig from Denver, Colorado

CHICAGO SHOULD HAVE OPENED.

REO opened and rocked. Sound wasn’t great. Chicago closed and it seemed that everyone had given everything to REO. Chicago is very talented. I think it would have been better if Chicago had opened.

Randy from Salt Lake City, Utah

MIXED REVIEW

Short of it. REO Speedwagon was incredible. They're not what they use to be, but, wow, Great show. Chicago...blew chunks! And I love Chicago. Super disappointed with that. We left after an excruciating 70 min.

Dmur from orange county , ca.

CHICAGO/REO

previous reiew spot on. reo was and is still rockin although their sound was a bit screechy and loud. the forum has some of the best accoustics around so i didnt understand that. Chicago was brutal, terrible show and i was one who left an hour into their set . zzzzzzzz ticketmaster ended up selling seats for half price, so someone knew something, just wish they had given me a heads up. lol

Scurby2 from Los Angeles, California

WHAT IS CHICAGO THINKING

Playing the Chicago 2 album in entirety is a mistake. Everyone at the concert is here for the hits. If no one stands up for the first hour of a concert it is a dud. After several songs there were minimal applause between songs and People started exiting after 1 hour in. This album has no major hits and does not hold up in 2018 (unless you are really drunk or Alice from the Brady Bunch). Reo speedwagon put on a good show.

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