I wanted to see George Jones because he is one of the last of the original country music breed, and I have never attended one of his concerts. I am glad that I can say that I saw him perform live. I have previously attended concerts for Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and some other old-timers, both male and female.
I must now become a critic and review the concert. I would say that it was a disappointment. George, according to his own words, just had surgery several days
prior to the concert. His voice was hoarse (laryngitis) and he could not always hit the
high and/or the low notes. He sat on a chair half of the time and was not really charismatic
at any other time. I gave George three stars (average), but that was only because he was George Jones. If he was an unknown and performed this poorly I would only have given him 1/2 star. It's time to hang it up George lest you leave a parting image of a
washed up country singer. You were and are much better than that. Please do not disappoint any more of your loyal fans. You are a country icon ! Go out that way !
I somewhat enjoyed the concert due to sentimentality....and seeing George live on stage.
Rialto Square Theatre @
- Joliet @
, IL @
- Fri, Mar 15, 2013 @
Favorite moment: Of course, I Stopped Loving Her Today. @
Setlist: George sand many of his classics, but most left something to desire. @
Opening act(s): Average. @