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Todd Rundgren

Average rating:

4.5

136 of 146(93%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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4 / 5

Todd is great to watch perform!

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When they played "Couldn't I Just Tell You". It happens to be my favorite Todd song at this particular phase of my life and the band rocked it! @

Setlist: Who cares, it's all good!! @

Opening act(s): Some country chick. Not much happenin' there... @

Posted 10/28/2009

by Charvel

Location: South Orange County, California, USA

This is the third time I've seen TR. The band was fun to watch and Kassim seemed to be having a great time. They've been touring for a year so Todd was doing quite a bit of screaming as his high end vocals were probably not up to par. But his distinctive voice still came through well for the most part. I wasn't familiar with the Arena album but it was cool to watch them perform it not knowing what was coming next. Todd also put out some classics to satisfy us longtime fans. He's a never miss event as far as I'm concerned!

Downside was the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. Intimate venue but no standing at the stage and mediocre acoutics took away from a great show.

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When they played "Couldn't I Just Tell You". It happens to be my favorite Todd song at this particular phase of my life and the band rocked it! @

Setlist: Who cares, it's all good!! @

Opening act(s): Some country chick. Not much happenin' there... @

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Review 2 for Todd Rundgren

3 / 5

Too much noise, not enough vocal

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @

Favorite moment: No joke.....Tipping the guy seating us $20 for a good seat. He said, "For another $20 I can get you a great seat". $70 seats, $40 meal, $40 seat tip @

Setlist: A few songs.......the Arena CD......some encore songs @

Opening act(s): Can't remember....she had a nice voice but the music was less than thrilling. Very coffee-house-like, which is music I really don't care for. @

Posted 10/26/2009

by Addnos

Location: The OC

My rating is no reflection on Todd's performance. He gives all he has and appears to have fun doing it. I love Todd's music and the thing I enjoy best about him is that he can write very melodic pieces in almost any genre. That said, his latest CD, Arena-released in 2008, has plenty of rock to go around and I play it almost every day. This particular performance spotlighted the Arena CD but also mixed in about 8-10 other songs that go back 3 decades. The problem with the Coach House (or maybe with Todd's setup) is that the venue had so much distortion for the first few songs I could literally not hear the vocals at times. Once he got to the Arena CD, which he played front to back, some of the sound issues were resolved but still I wanted to them to turn down the overbearing guitars and distortion I was hearing. I made the mistake of forgetting my earplugs for the evening. I'm paying for that today with ringing in my ears. It's not pleasant. Now, I have heard bands play at the Honda Center with similar distortion problems, but then saw the Police at the Honda Center and they had no distortion issues. But that's an area with 15,000 people. The Coach House is a borderline dive-bar with less than a 1,000 people. I guess it's a matter of the music and the way it's presented. But for Todd to be such a great producer and writer and then to listen to the "noise" produced during his concert, it was a bit disappointing. I like hearing his voice. It just wasn't to be on this night. It's not the first time I've been to the Coach House when they've had poor sound...but it will be my last. I'm not going back.

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @

Favorite moment: No joke.....Tipping the guy seating us $20 for a good seat. He said, "For another $20 I can get you a great seat". $70 seats, $40 meal, $40 seat tip @

Setlist: A few songs.......the Arena CD......some encore songs @

Opening act(s): Can't remember....she had a nice voice but the music was less than thrilling. Very coffee-house-like, which is music I really don't care for. @

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Review 3 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

Todd rocked

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @

Posted 10/26/2009

by lauradtoddfan

Location: California

How does he do it? Todd was unbelievable. Another concert "straight from the solar plexus," as my boyfriend says. Compositions, lyrics, voice, band... all of it perfection. As usual.

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @

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Review 4 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

What a amazing performance.

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Every minute till the end @

Setlist: A mix of old and the entire Arena CD. @

Posted 10/26/2009

by Pacific88

It has been far too long since I was blown out of my seat. Todd was amazing, very tight band and the vocals were right on.

Go and see every show he may do, you won't be disappointed the man is a genius.

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Every minute till the end @

Setlist: A mix of old and the entire Arena CD. @

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Review 5 for Todd Rundgren

3 / 5

Rocked, But NO OLDIES

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Oldies (3 of them) @

Setlist: A loud hard rock list @

Opening act(s): Fair at best @

Posted 10/26/2009

by kaibear

Location: Redondo Beach

Tood was spot on with his musical abilities,but everyone at my table were there for the oldies.When he did squeak out a couple oldies, the crowd went wild. Not to say his new stuff didnt rock, it did, but with these troubled times, I was there to drift back in time to those beautiful songs that only the Rundgren Sutan combo could do. Just wanted to drit back to "Can we still be friends" "Real Man" etc etc. I do have to admit I left dissapointed.

Coach House - Capistrano @

- San Juan Capistrano @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 25, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Oldies (3 of them) @

Setlist: A loud hard rock list @

Opening act(s): Fair at best @

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Review 6 for Todd Rundgren

3 / 5

Todd rocks in Roch

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Today @

Posted 10/21/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Rochester, NY

Todd Rocked. Good band. Todd's vocals were a highlight. Took me a while to get used to the '09 sound. Todd was funny and irreverent. Very comfortable on stage...good rapport.

Loved "Today." Many of the songs from the Arena album were quite "singable", but I did not prep by getting the album beforehand. Thus it took awhile to lock in on the words.

Don't go if you expect "Hello, it's me." If you want to hear his current approach with a loud tight band, don't miss it.

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Today @

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Review 7 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

Todd still rocks!

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Encore of "Couldn't I Just Tell you" and "Just One Victory" though the whole show was awesome @

Setlist: Love In Action, Black and White, Black Maria, Mad, and a boatload of other selections from "Arena" with encore as above @

Opening act(s): Greg Townson: Single performer who sang quite well and played guitar even better. Handled himself well and was fun to listen to. @

Posted 10/21/2009

by leonlifer

Location: syracuse NY

Top 50 Contributor

Todd and his most worthy band put on a great show at the German House, though it seemed to take forever for the show to start after the opening act. Once they hit the stage, it was Todd at his best, playing his butt off, singing like a much younger man ( can it really be possible to sound BETTER with age? ) and making his own special political commentary along the way. Great crowd also, everyone there to appreciate Our Hero and the unique comaraderie among strangers that seems to occur at every Todd show was in evidence at this one as well.

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Encore of "Couldn't I Just Tell you" and "Just One Victory" though the whole show was awesome @

Setlist: Love In Action, Black and White, Black Maria, Mad, and a boatload of other selections from "Arena" with encore as above @

Opening act(s): Greg Townson: Single performer who sang quite well and played guitar even better. Handled himself well and was fun to listen to. @

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Review 8 for Todd Rundgren

4 / 5

Todd Rungren Loud and Proud

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Posted 10/21/2009

by Devor40

The German House venue was as big as a banquet hall. After the mediocre opening act, Todd and the band took the stage half an hour later. Even though the audio mixing was fair at best, there were many memorable moments where Todd and his 4 piece band totally rocked. Todd and his lead guitar player intermingled some great licks. I haven't listened to Mr. Rungren since the mid seventies but I plan on buying the new CD "Arena" today. Glad I went and had a good time.

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

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Review 9 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

Todd - Arena tour still fun

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Was a waste of time - all Todd fans really want to see is the band... @

Posted 10/21/2009

by Anonymous

This was the 4th time I saw this particular concert; this time with a new bass player. She was great on the bass. Todd's back was stiff but except for the lack of "big kicks" was in great voice and the band was really good...definitely into the music. Standing close to the band is always a big plus as well....which is why the German House was a good venue. I hope that Todd continues to tour for a long time - their performance belies their ages.

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Was a waste of time - all Todd fans really want to see is the band... @

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Review 10 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

Todd Rundgren - Arena Tour

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Posted 10/21/2009

by PGC60

Location: Rochester, NY

Todd and company played at the German House in Rochester, NY last evening to small but enthusiastic crowd on a Tuesday evening. Todd never ceases to amaze with his high power, hard driving command of sound and stage. This is the second show on the Arena Tour I have been to, the first being the Tralf in Buffalo. That show was equally as impressive and made this visit in my hometown a must. I would highly encourage the purchase of the Arena CD as it is politically relevent in its lyrics as well as the powerful music put forth from the man himself! Don't miss it!

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

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Review 11 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

Rundgren Rocks!

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: With Kasim Sulton playing in the band, Todd did the old Utopia song "Trapped". Excellent! @

Posted 10/21/2009

by Anonymous

As he has done for the last few years, Todd came back to rock in Rochester. The show's set list was pretty much a repeat of the show last year at Nola's. The songs from Arena sound much better live so it was good to hear them again. The band sounded tight with Kasim Sulton and a new bass player for this show. A great evening of music, Todd didn't disappoint.

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: With Kasim Sulton playing in the band, Todd did the old Utopia song "Trapped". Excellent! @

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Review 12 for Todd Rundgren

4 / 5

Rundgren - Rocks Hard at 64!

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Some guy on solo guitar @

Posted 10/21/2009

by Awizardatruestar

Location: Rochester

This was an Arena show. That means he plays a few gems on the front and back side of the show, but the main portion of the concert is his latest album "Arena", in its entirety. I think a lot of the casual fans in the crowd expected some sort of greatest hits show -- They don't know Todd very well. So, there were some walkers. However, a great core of about 300 diehards were hanging on every note for the full hour and 45 minutes. The band is tight. Lots of guitar leads from Todd and Jesse. Fun to watch Kasim playing guitar and keys.

German House Theatre @

- Rochester @

,NY @

- Tue, Oct 20, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Some guy on solo guitar @

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Review 13 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

Todd is Godd!

Akron Civic Theatre @

- Akron @

,OH @

- Sun, Sep 6, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Da-da-dali hello, being the king of the cool jerk, love song medley... and waiting for just one victory. @

Setlist: See AWATS liner notes, but you would have to look more deeply for the songs from the "warm up" band. @

Opening act(s): Wait another year and utopia's here. @

Posted 10/06/2009

by GELS

Location: Akron

As a huge Todd fan and an AWATS lover, this show was amazing! There was only a single glitch with costuming, but it was the first night of the tour and, well, what can I say?, it did not diminish a thing for me. The costumes were great, the vocals were spot on, the music was worthy of, well, a wizard, a true star. Having spent months in my room when this album was first released listening to every detail with headphones and getting to know it inside and out, I have to say that Todd's and the band's renditions of this tried and true classic was fantastic, well done, and quite a lot of fun to witness. It was very obvious to me that the musicians had a high energy level and were truly enjoying the craft. The fact that I had the woman I love beside me for all the love songs made them even more meaningful and enjoyable for me. If you have a chance to see this show and don't make the effort, SHAME ON YOU!

Akron Civic Theatre @

- Akron @

,OH @

- Sun, Sep 6, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Da-da-dali hello, being the king of the cool jerk, love song medley... and waiting for just one victory. @

Setlist: See AWATS liner notes, but you would have to look more deeply for the songs from the "warm up" band. @

Opening act(s): Wait another year and utopia's here. @

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Review 14 for Todd Rundgren

4 / 5

he's still got it

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: the cotume changes were hilarious @

Posted 09/21/2009

by shackboy

Location: minnesota

only the fourth time i've seen him perform,but as good as any since the first in 1977.
he put alot of work into his performance.

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: the cotume changes were hilarious @

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Review 15 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

TRULY A WIZARD

Park West @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Utopia @

Posted 09/20/2009

by GJTWEETER

This was my 58th Todd show.
In my top 5 Probably # 2 to be exact,the only one better was RA Tour back in the 70's.
Definitely worth the ticket price.

Park West @

- Chicago @

,IL @

- Sun, Sep 13, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Utopia @

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Review 16 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

Todd Rundgren

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Everything @

Posted 09/20/2009

by pinkfloud

Todd Rundgren was, and still is, and always will be...'the One and Only' A True Wizard, A True Star!! Thanks again for gracing us with your presence in Minneapolis!!!!

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Everything @

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Review 17 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

Todd Rundgren is a Wizard, a True Star!!

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The many costume changes, especially the astronaut getup. @

Opening act(s): Todd and former Utopia members. @

Posted 09/20/2009

by xlaur5

Location: Wisconsin

Any Todd Rundgren concert is a memorable event. The Wizard, a True Star concert was awesome. Todd is not only an excellent song writer and singer, but an outstanding performer as well. I have followed his music for 35 years and still am in awe of his technical and musical wizardry. The extrordinary variety, number, and quality of his costume changes threwout the concert was exceptionally innovative and a real pleasure to watch. Performing with Roger Powell, Kasim Sultan, Jesse Gress, Prairie Prince, and Todd's own wife Michelle was a real treat to see. An experience I will not soon forget. We're looking forward to Todd's next tour to our area. Hopefully in the near future. Thanks Todd for an excellent performance yet again. You never let us down.

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The many costume changes, especially the astronaut getup. @

Opening act(s): Todd and former Utopia members. @

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Review 18 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

Todd still is a wizard!!

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: I loved the encore, Just One Victory. The song brought back my love for Todd's lyrics, and put a lump in my throat. @

Setlist: Entire album: Todd Rundgren: A Wizard, A True Star @

Opening act(s): Todd Rundgren & Utopia @

Posted 09/19/2009

by hannafan

Location: Minneapolis

Todd and Utopia put on a fantastic evening of entertainment. The sound mixing in the Utopia set made it difficult to hear words but this improved after intermission when Todd Rundgren & his band played music from his Wizard a True Star album. The show was full of surprises with all the crazy costume changes... from the opening space suit, to a bright orange shirt and pants, shiny gold spandex suit, inflatable fat boy suit, chef outfit.... Todd kept us amused. He and his utopia band: Roger Powell and Kasim Sulton with new band additions played the favorites and made the crowd go crazy.

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: I loved the encore, Just One Victory. The song brought back my love for Todd's lyrics, and put a lump in my throat. @

Setlist: Entire album: Todd Rundgren: A Wizard, A True Star @

Opening act(s): Todd Rundgren & Utopia @

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Review 19 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

awats lives

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Posted 09/18/2009

by stacyp

the show was well worth the flight from burbank . todd gave 1000% to bad the fans at the show were a little lame and keep there buts in there seats 99% of the show

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

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Review 20 for Todd Rundgren

5 / 5

Best Concert I Have Ever Seen

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: I laughed at every new costume that Todd appeared in for each of the different songs in the Wizard performance. @

Posted 09/17/2009

by Barricades

Location: Minneapolis

Todd Rundgren and his ensemble planned and delivered one of the most professional and entertaining performances I have ever seen. I was amazed at the attention to detail in the performance in both the music and the theatrics. Todd changed his costume for almost every song in A Wizard, A True Star. The band was tight and played the Wizard album the way it was originally recorded. I had high expectations going into the concert and I was blown away that they could pull off such a challenging performance. I am happy that I was fortunate enough to be in the auditorium.

State Theatre @

- Minneapolis @

,MN @

- Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @

Favorite moment: I laughed at every new costume that Todd appeared in for each of the different songs in the Wizard performance. @

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