I was blown away by how talented Taylor Hicks was. I was looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night with my man and my friend offered us comp tickets to come check out the show so off we went. We got to participate in the Meet/Greet before the show and there is a photographer and cool lounge to hang out in.
His Vegas show is located in the Paris Hotel and Casino at the Napoleon bar (this is where the dueling piano performances are). The venue is intimate with small tables in the first 2-3 rows (VIP), chairs lined up behind the VIP, and comfy seats at the bar also available for general admission. There is not a bad seat in the place and the room holds maybe 175-200 people tops.
Taylor Hicks and his 5 piece killer-band seriously could of played a huge concert hall. Huge talent! I don't see this show remaining at this venue for long. A bigger space it going to be needed very soon when the word gets out about how amazing the Taylor Hicks show is. The show covered every musical style with a little of everything for everyone. The young kid on the guitar blew me away with how stunning he was, Little Memphis was amazing on the organ.
Great song choice, high energy, lots of good ole' harmonica playing, and some entertaining chatter about the people and places that molded Taylor into the performer he is today. Taylor cruised through his set with confidence and ease as he joked with the audience and showed off a few sexy dance moves for the ladies.
Song Set List: Maybe You Should, Country Living, 19, Porch Swing, Back to Louisiana, Don't let me down, 19 (my favorite song and a great tribute to our troops), In the Ghetto, 7 Mile Break Down, and for a very fitting finale, Viva Las Vegas. This show made me laugh, cry, and truly connect with Taylor and the band.
My only complaint is that the volume level is way too high. This could easily be fixed with a bigger venue *Hint Hint!