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Review 1 for Wanda Jackson

5 / 5

Geniune R & R from the Once and Future Queens

Trocadero @

- Philadelphia @

, PA @

- Thu, Jul 28, 2011 @

Posted 07/30/2011

by ClydeC

Location:Philly

Featured Review

This is the real deal. No props, no gimmicks, no posing. Just balls out rock and roll like it used to be. The Troc was a rockin like an old time Alan Freed show on Thursday night. What can I say about Imelda May. She's beautiful, talented and fantastically entertaining. She has a wonderful chemistry with her band. Not surprising since her extremely rockin' guitar player is her husband, Darrell Highgam. Imelda should be more famous than she is, but alas she doesn't do the kind of material the kids listen to today.
Wanda Jackson, understandably (she is 73 after all) didn't have the energy that Imelda had but she still put on a great show with her band of youngsters. Her stories about Elvis and the old days were a nice bonus.
See this show even if you don't know about rockabilly or think you might be too young to enjoy it. Especially the 20 somethings. You might see something completely unfamiliar to you. That is, entertainers actually singing and playing real musical instruments. No autotune crap here.

Trocadero @

- Philadelphia @

, PA @

- Thu, Jul 28, 2011 @

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Review 2 for Wanda Jackson

5 / 5

Wanda has still got it

The Wonder Bar @

- Asbury Park @

, NJ @

- Mon, Aug 20, 2012 @

Posted 08/22/2012

by PkSmaker

The Wonder Bar was packed and the heat started building as soon as Wanda took the stage. At 73 the Queen of Rockabilly held court with a smattering of Classics, Covers and a few tunes off her new Jack White produced album. Between songs she delighted the crowd with some Storytelleresk tidbits about her time with Elvis, what it was like working with Jack and of her struggles to produce her first American Hit. Her voice was superb and she still has a few wiggles and jiggles left in her. I highly recommend her show, even if you aren't a big Rockabilly fan. It was just good entertainment.

The Wonder Bar @

- Asbury Park @

, NJ @

- Mon, Aug 20, 2012 @

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Review 3 for Wanda Jackson

4 / 5

Carolyn Flood stole the show!

Duck Room at Blueberry Hill @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Sat, Aug 11, 2012 @

Posted 08/14/2012

by VirginiaLee

It was fun seeing Wanda Jackson do some of her old hits. However, the second act with Carolyn's wonderful vocals and clever lyrics definitely stole the show.

Duck Room at Blueberry Hill @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Sat, Aug 11, 2012 @

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Review 4 for Wanda Jackson

5 / 5

Wanda Jackson is still the Queen of Rock and Roll

Duck Room at Blueberry Hill @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Sat, Aug 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Hearing her talk about Elvis. @

Posted 08/13/2012

by Boots43

I've been a fan of Wanda Jackson for a while, but I've never gotten the chance to see her live. I'm really glad that I was able to see her because even in her 70's she knows how to put on a show! Her voice sounds just as good as it does on her early recordings even though she was battling laryngitis. She did a good mix of her classic songs and some of her newer songs as well. She threw in a couple of Elvis covers and a cover of Amy Winehouse that was recorded on the album she worked on with Jack White. Highley recommend you see her live if you have the opportunity. Will not disappoint.

Duck Room at Blueberry Hill @

- St Louis @

, MO @

- Sat, Aug 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Hearing her talk about Elvis. @

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Review 5 for Wanda Jackson

5 / 5

Wanda Jackson and the Dusty 45s were awesome!

Club Nokia @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 31, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Wanda's encore. @

Setlist: Dusty 45s - New Romance, Perfect Piece of Art, Little Shack, Only Wanna Be With You, 32 Quarters @

Opening act(s): Best West Coast
Dusty 45s @

Posted 01/03/2012

by 1Deejay

The opening act Best West Coast were very boring and repetitive in regards to their songs. The crowd did not cheer untill their last song.The Dusty 45s from Seattle (Wanda Jackson's backup band) came on next and played a short set of their own material which really got the crowd going. Their songs had energy and variety which set the audience up for Wanda's appearance. Wanda then came on and sang an excellent set. She spoke about her singing career over the years and the different tribute songs to different artists.

Club Nokia @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 31, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Wanda's encore. @

Setlist: Dusty 45s - New Romance, Perfect Piece of Art, Little Shack, Only Wanna Be With You, 32 Quarters @

Opening act(s): Best West Coast
Dusty 45s @

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Review 6 for Wanda Jackson

1 / 5

Where's Wanda?

Club Nokia @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 31, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When Wanda finally came on. @

Posted 01/02/2012

by Anonymous

Five of us came to hear Wanda Jackson and ended up attending a show consisting of Best Coast and Wanda's back-up band. A wan Wanda came on stage at 11:30. After two and a half hours of standing up (no seats), my friends and I were done. Would never do a show like this again.

Club Nokia @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Dec 31, 2011 @

Favorite moment: When Wanda finally came on. @

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Review 7 for Wanda Jackson

4 / 5

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Posted 09/29/2011

by Anonymous

A good time! Wanda was great. Worth the $$ for a worthy charity.

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

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Review 8 for Wanda Jackson

2 / 5

Fix the sound!

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Buzz Campbell and later that day, Big Sandy. @

Posted 09/26/2011

by Shmarky

Location:San Diego

Bands were great, but the sound was severely lacking. From monitors cutting out partway through a song and frustrating the band members, to severe feedback popping in halfway through a song as well, there were far too many problems for a show of this caliber. The sound quality in the arena was terrible with all the echoing effects, so only those close to the stage got to hear clearly. Also, dancing on the dirt floor was workable, but far from ideal.

Came in at 11AM and was told there were no in and out privileges. How crazy is that? Then found out when we left at 6:30PM that they actually were allowing people to come and go.

Good lineup of acts, but if they don't fix the sound issues the next go around, then this might be a good one to pass on.

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Buzz Campbell and later that day, Big Sandy. @

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Review 9 for Wanda Jackson

2 / 5

Not enough substance to fill the space

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Posted 09/26/2011

by Krisaree

Location:San Fernando Valley, CA

This was a 2 1/2 hour travel for me so I had high hopes that it be worth it however I was let down by the quantity of cars, quantity of guests, quantity of vendors, and quality of sound for the performers.

The venue is a nice place, however whoever planned it did not make good use of the space. They spread the event over too much area and the place ended up feeling quite empty most of the time. For the area that they spread everything over, it also made it feel like there weren't many cars there. It is possible that cars weren't registering for the show because there were so many other car shows going on that day. I personally knew of 2 others on that same exact day.

The bands that were lined up were quite reputable but due to the Arena area being so large and them only being set up on a small stage at one end, you felt as though you had almost no crown in comparison to the space. Also, the sound quality didn't seem to be clear at all. It sounded muffled and the main spotlight didn't cover the entire stage area.

Lastly, when I found out you could purchase the tickets ahead of time for $30 (as opposed to the $40 at the door) I was very excited. And then the final page of my ticketmaster transaction came up. My total was almost $40. I believe it was $38 and some change. I couldn't believe it. My friend walked up to the ticket office when we got there and paid $40. If you're going to give an online purchase option, you should make sure it is going to be worth it. Or at least give a warning to your patrons of the situation that they will be facing.

Overall, it seemed like a good effort had been put forth by the planners, but I do believe that there is great room for improvement. Perhaps more advertising was necessary... perhaps the planner isn't very experienced.... I'm not sure what it was. But this was definitely a flop for me and I don't plan on returning until I hear of marked improvements.

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

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Review 10 for Wanda Jackson

2 / 5

The music was Great!

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Big Sandy and his Flyright Boys, Junior Brown and Wanda Jackson @

Posted 09/26/2011

by Falcon5

Location:Riverside, CA

The So Cal Hellbilly Fest this year at Del Mar was disappointing...had it not been for the great music, it would have been a complete flop! It was advertised that there would be approximately 700-800 vehicles for show at this event and I would be surprised if there were even 100! There were not very many vendors and the food available was mediocre and way overpriced! A soda was minimum $4.50 at this event! Had it not been for the bands and the music that was at the show, we would have left way before the event was even 1/2 over. We got advance tickets for $30 for the show, but friends of ours paid $40 at the door and felt ripped off! Wanda Jackson was awesome, Junior Brown and Big Sandy were fabulous!

The only saving grace is that St. Jude's Hospital will benefit a little bit, because I seriously doubt after paying for their expenses, there will be much if any profit for this show. We will definately think twice before going next year if they have this event again.

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Big Sandy and his Flyright Boys, Junior Brown and Wanda Jackson @

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Review 11 for Wanda Jackson

2 / 5

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Posted 09/26/2011

by Anonymous

This event MUST have in and out privledges in order for the price to become even close to justifiable. The only reason I am not angry is because some money went to a good cause. This concept has a potential to be amazing but vendors were still setting up an hour after it opened and it wasn't advertised enough so the ammount of people was small.

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

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Review 12 for Wanda Jackson

2 / 5

So Cal Hellbilly was....

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The Bands and Hanging with Friends @

Posted 09/26/2011

by Afhrsjdi

Location:San Diego

Went with 12 friends, paid $30 for ea tix. Ever just pay $30 fir a show and not have more than 40-50 cars? The bands were great though. We were all disappointed in the fact that there wasn't a lot of cars to see. Beautiful Girls of course, vendors were okay. The bands were amazing, and the dirt field not so great.
Next year, more cars, more vendors, and not on the dirt field.

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: The Bands and Hanging with Friends @

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Review 13 for Wanda Jackson

3 / 5

Good car show

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Wanda jackson @

Setlist: Oceanside sound system!!! @

Opening act(s): OSS @

Posted 09/26/2011

by Amberleehoney

Location:Oceanside

Any time you pull together hot cars, dangerous dames, and killer music, it's going to be a good time! Throw in some fun shopping and all American fair food and you have yourself the hellbilly fest!
The bands were great, although I would have staggered them a bit, so that one stage wasn't fighting with the other. Shopping was good, and food was fair food as per usual. PBR was sold out by 3pm.. So that was a bummer! And the said 350 cars and bikes was more like 100.. Hopefully next year will be bigger, with more cars and more vendors! I'd like San Diego to start holding their own when it comes to car shows/ music festivals!! That way I'm not driving up to OC every year to get my fix!

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Wanda jackson @

Setlist: Oceanside sound system!!! @

Opening act(s): OSS @

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Review 14 for Wanda Jackson

4 / 5

Wanda Jackson and Junior Brown

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Posted 09/26/2011

by nicoled28

They were both amazing! By the time they played the arena wasnt as crowded so I was pretty close up front. The only down side of the whole event was the sound in the arena, it wasnt that great and was very echoey. Other then that everything was great :]

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

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Review 15 for Wanda Jackson

3 / 5

Hellbilly Fest was great!

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

Posted 09/26/2011

by Anonymous

Fest was great, we were expecting a bigger crowd and more cars. I would recommend that the day is compacted, 12 hours was waaaay to long and not enough to do. 11-6pm is a better timeline. The shows were great- Wanda Jacksan and Junior Brown killed it.

Del Mar Fairgrounds @

- Del Mar @

, CA @

- Sat, Sep 24, 2011 @

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Review 16 for Wanda Jackson

4 / 5

Great Show!

Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Aug 6, 2011 @

Favorite moment: One of the cool things about Wanda Jackson is she talks to the audience, Like she is signing in your living room. Great Interaction. @

Setlist: Shakin All Over; Fujiyama Mama; Lets Have a Party: Rock Your Baby: I Gotta Know; Funnel of Love; Cell Block No 9. She did an Elvis song and a Gospel song, but I can't remember which one. She did about 10 songs total @

Opening act(s): Justin Townes Earl opened. I had never seen him before , but he was great. It was just him on guitar, a stand up bass and a fiddle. Good sound great guitar playing, I would see him again. @

Posted 08/08/2011

by oscar100

Location:St. Paul

This is the second time I have seen Wanda Jackson. I saw here five years ago in a small indoor theater that seats about 300. She was great. She is 73 and this was the last stop on a 40 concert tour. It was fairly warm in the 80's and raining and she had a pick-up band. She has a little less power than she had five years ago, but her voice was still sharp, she still sounded good. I think she could still blow out some speakers and your ear drums, if she wanted to.

Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater @

- Apple Valley @

, MN @

- Sat, Aug 6, 2011 @

Favorite moment: One of the cool things about Wanda Jackson is she talks to the audience, Like she is signing in your living room. Great Interaction. @

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Review 17 for Wanda Jackson

5 / 5

Once in a lifetime show!!!

Trocadero @

- Philadelphia @

, PA @

- Thu, Jul 28, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Wanda and Imelda performing together @

Posted 08/02/2011

by TheNudeCupcake

Location:Cleveland Oh

One of the best shows I've ever seen in my life! We traveled 8 hours from Cleveland Oh to Philadelphia Pa for this event. I would make the trip 20 more times just to see this show. Wanda Jackson is a 1950's rockabilly legend and Imelda May from Dublin Ireland is a smash! The two together wow wow wow! If these two are ever paired together again I will travel afar. The venue was amazing but their policies were something we weren't used too but I'll take it.

Trocadero @

- Philadelphia @

, PA @

- Thu, Jul 28, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Wanda and Imelda performing together @

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Review 18 for Wanda Jackson

5 / 5

Down In Cell Block #9

Trocadero @

- Philadelphia @

, PA @

- Thu, Jul 28, 2011 @

Posted 08/01/2011

by SneakyFreak

Wanda is still the reigning Queen of Rockabilly. Her style makes for a real fun night.

Heath Haynes & The Hi-Dollars play some plain old solid Rock N Roll.

Imelda May...Do I really have to say anything more?

Trocadero @

- Philadelphia @

, PA @

- Thu, Jul 28, 2011 @

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Review 19 for Wanda Jackson

5 / 5

Love Imelda May

Trocadero @

- Philadelphia @

, PA @

- Thu, Jul 28, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Jonny got a Boom Boom @

Opening act(s): Imelda was the opening act. The headliner was Wanda Jackson and was having some voice issues. She is a high energy 73 year old. Her back up band was very good. Wanda took time to thank her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for her career. @

Posted 07/31/2011

by StreetRod

Location:NYC & Philadelphia

Imelda May was the reason why I attended this show. Imelda and her band are amazing. I saw her share the stage with Jeff Beck and now Wanda Jackson. I would like to see her do a full show on her own.

Trocadero @

- Philadelphia @

, PA @

- Thu, Jul 28, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Jonny got a Boom Boom @

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Review 20 for Wanda Jackson

1 / 5

Magic Stick @

- Detroit @

, MI @

- Wed, Jun 29, 2011 @

Posted 07/01/2011

by Anonymous

I didn't go due to the last minute date change. Waste of money.

Magic Stick @

- Detroit @

, MI @

- Wed, Jun 29, 2011 @

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