Progress Energy Center Raleigh Memorial Auditorium @
- Raleigh @
,NC @
- Wed, Nov 18, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Shaking his hand @
Posted 11/19/2009
by Victrix
Featured Review
This performance was spectacular. Initially I was concerned about the front row center seats but the execution was fabulous even close up. Even got to shake Frankie's hand. While his is not my favorite music, it was a spectacular treat for my wife. Brought her to tears. She knows all the lyrics and was following every song with rapt intent. He did a great job including songs from throughout his career. He had a great set of backup singers, and the band was tight. Again, amazing performance from close up - there are a lot of bands that sound and look better from a slight distance (those of you who have seen other bands close up know what I mean). Of course, the sound and lighting engineers deserve a piece of the credit, particularly the sound as close as we were (as well as Frankie's musical director of thirty-something-plus years). After seeing Jersey Boys a few months ago, this was like icing on the cake. I said his wasn't my favorite music but there is something personally meaningful in seeing a true legend perform so well and getting to shake his hand. And something can also be said about the quality of people that are fans of his from their enthusiasm to how polite they were leaving the parking garage, allowing people to back out of their parking spaces (yes, I know, not everyone backs into one when they get there) and allowing every other car to cut into the exit lane. Something tells me you wouldn't see that after a rap concert.
Progress Energy Center Raleigh Memorial Auditorium @
- Raleigh @
,NC @
- Wed, Nov 18, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Shaking his hand @
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5/5
Valli good as ever!
Progress Energy Center Raleigh Memorial Auditorium @
- Raleigh @
,NC @
- Wed, Nov 18, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Too many to list! @
Opening act(s): Stewie Stone was a pleasant surprise and very funny! @
Posted 11/20/2009
by woa2004
Location: Greensboro, NC
This is my fourth time seeing Frankie Valli. I saw him with the original Four Seasons (except Joe Long substituted for the retired Nick Massi) at Wake Forest University in April 1967. The "voice" nearly hits all the notes it did then. His new "Seasons" and Robbie Robinson and the backup band are terrific. I was surprised they weren't selling T-shirts or other paraphernalia in the lobby.
Progress Energy Center Raleigh Memorial Auditorium @
- Raleigh @
,NC @
- Wed, Nov 18, 2009 @
Favorite moment: Too many to list! @
Opening act(s): Stewie Stone was a pleasant surprise and very funny! @
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5/5
Franklie Valli was great
Progress Energy Center Raleigh Memorial Auditorium @
- Raleigh @
,NC @
- Wed, Nov 18, 2009 @
Opening act(s): Jokes were crude. Did not like this part! @
Posted 11/20/2009
by DeanSmithFan
Location: Raleigh, NC
One of the best concerts I have seen. His voice is still there and he connects with the audience. Brought back a lot of wonderful memories of the 60s.
Progress Energy Center Raleigh Memorial Auditorium @
- Raleigh @
,NC @
- Wed, Nov 18, 2009 @
Opening act(s): Jokes were crude. Did not like this part! @
