Brad Paisley is my favorite country artist, and for many good reasons. Incredible guitar playing? Check. Writes his own very memorable songs? Check. Sense of humor? Check. A band that plays with tightness and precision? Check. A stage show that overwhelms you with a visual feast? Check. A style that pays homage to the old while still being new? Check. For me he is the perfect country musician - bar none.
I would say Brad is in my top 3 performers and something to keep in mind is that all of this high praise is coming from a person that calls country his second love and punk/rapcore/heavy alternative his first. Brad's artistry transcends the boundaries and I would recommend his concert to anyone trying to get a non-fan to give country a chance. He is that incredible.
This concert did a good job of covering Brad's 8 CD career, minus the Christmas songs of course. Sadly missing was Whiskey Lullaby, but most all the other hits were there and some with a new interpretation, demonstrating Brad's musicianship and creativity. For those that have experienced a Brad concert before, he included a new animation short (drawn by him of course - where does the talent end?) turning himself into a tongue-in-cheek country superhero out to save the other big stars. Fun as always.
If you get the chance to see Brad live....DO IT!!! You will not be sorry.