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Review 1 for Ray Davies

4 / 5

Poet earns his laurels

Grove of Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

, CA @

- Wed, Mar 24, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When The 88 joined the fray for a closing segment featuring Kinks classics. @

Setlist: Included (not in exact order):

This Is Where I Belong
Dedicated Follower of Fashion
Apeman
Two Sisters
20th Century Man
All Day And All of The Night
Tired of Waiting
See My Friend
A Well Respected Man
Set Me Free
Where Have All The Good Times Gone
Sunny Afternoon
Mr. Pleasent
Victoria
The People in Grey
I'm Not Like Everybody Else
Pressure
You Really Got Me
Low Budget
David Watts
Celluloid Heroes
Lola
and several others... @

Opening act(s): The 88 played a pretty lively, Kinks-inspired set for 40 minutes. @

Posted 03/25/2010

by robbo4

Location:Southern California

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Ray Davies, master songsmith, spinner of yarns, and owner of one of the most engaging and noteworthy catalogs of lyrical prominence known to this or any other planet displayed his wares to an appreciative, nearly packed house at Anaheim's Grove Theatre this Wednesday. For some 95 minutes, the poet laureate of British pop/rock roasted chestnut after chestnut on the open fire within the hearts and memories of the predominately "baby-boomer" aged crowd, reeling off song after song from his 46 year career both as a solo artist and as the main voice of those often unheralded, but always entertaining disgraced schoolboys, The Kinks. Layer after layer of human the existence was put on display by Davies through both song and story as the now 66 year old singer/songwriter exposed the virtues, the jealousies, the compassion, the sadness, and joy of we who share this fleeting parallel existence as members of the opposable-thumb crowd. The only bit of magic missing from the mostly two man show (Davies and his guitarist, the very adept Bill Shanly, played as a duo for the first 70 minutes) was the thumping, pulsating sound that brother Dave and the erstwhile Kinks brought to the screaming crowds of the 60's and the dreamers who have followed the band since. This omission was rectified handily when the opening act, The 88, returned to the stage and plugged in one again for the six song rocking finish the ended the evening on a spirited note. It was during the latter part of the program that crowd finally sprung out its collective seats to recall the energy of the music as it was originally scripted. Many thanks The 88 for hanging around and adding their very Kinks inspired stylings to mix for the finale that sent the crowd home with smiles and renewed energy. Let's all hope that one day soon, the brothers Davies will see it fit to once again share the stage to provide that crackling energy only reaches it's zenith when brother Dave straps on his Les Paul and accompanies his older sibling with his own unique straggled backing vocals and chomping guitar licks. Thank you for the days, brother Ray, and thank you for last night's show as well...

Grove of Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

, CA @

- Wed, Mar 24, 2010 @

Favorite moment: When The 88 joined the fray for a closing segment featuring Kinks classics. @

Opening act(s): The 88 played a pretty lively, Kinks-inspired set for 40 minutes. @

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Review 2 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

Ray

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Ray started singing Village Green Preservation Society. @

Posted 11/21/2009

by tonypete100

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The Ray Davies show was great. The show was layered in three parts with energy building each minute. Ray opened with himself and guitarist warming up the audience with gems from his solo and Kinks catalogue. He then added the rest of his current band with more tunes from the past 40 years. After a brief intermission the Dessoff Choir joined Ray and band on stage. At this point Ray led choir and band on a journey through the Kinks golden age. I got chills hearing all my favorites from Aurthur and Village Green Preservation Society. Throughout the show Ray made relevant and humorous comments about the songs and when and why they were written. He mentioned his brother Dave several times and it made me sad that they are not playing together. I recommend that you see a show on this tour as soon as possible.

Town Hall @

- New York @

, NY @

- Fri, Nov 20, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Ray started singing Village Green Preservation Society. @

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Review 3 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

Ray is fantastic in concert

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Posted 07/27/2012

by Anonymous

Best concert I've been to since the 70s... Ray was in great voice, sang loads of Kinks songs as well as his own from his solo career. He was so charismatic and energetic. I was expecting a great concert, but Ray was greater than great. Even as he has been touring for decades and singing the same songs from his extensive catalog, he still brings freshness and life to the stage. He was appreciative of the audience and truly appeared to love his work.

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

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Review 4 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

Posted 07/25/2012

by Anonymous

Ray and The 88 were great but sound may have been a bit off

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

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Review 5 for Ray Davies

4 / 5

Genius!

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Sun, Jul 22, 2012 @

Posted 07/24/2012

by bluzan

Location:San Diego

When Ray first walked on stage, I thought "Oh my gosh, my dad is performing". But Ray soon proved me wrong. He can still rock out and he knows how to work a room. I felt as though I was in a small club in the 60's. So fun!

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Sun, Jul 22, 2012 @

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Review 6 for Ray Davies

4 / 5

Ray Davies Really Got Me !

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Sun, Jul 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Waterloo Sunset and when Ray changed some words around in a very humorous way ! @

Setlist: Not my job to report.... @

Opening act(s): The 88 - Excellent young band ! @

Posted 07/24/2012

by 24kjewl

Location:Los Angeles

The show began with The 88 who was an excellent band !
Ray Davies voice was still strong and he did many great Kinks tunes !
He did have good energy, considering his age, but only one encore.
A few key songs were missing, such as LOLA, A WELL RESPECTED MAN
and YOU REALLY GOT ME. Overall, a very good show !

House of Blues San Diego @

- San Diego @

, CA @

- Sun, Jul 22, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Waterloo Sunset and when Ray changed some words around in a very humorous way ! @

Setlist: Not my job to report.... @

Opening act(s): The 88 - Excellent young band ! @

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Review 7 for Ray Davies

2 / 5

Davies Concert Incomplete

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "You Really Got Me" @

Posted 07/23/2012

by Lolalover1

Location:Berkeley

Ray Davies is legendary and one of the best songwriters in rock n' roll! It was great to finally get to see him live. Really enjoyed some of the songs and especially "You Really Got Me". Unfortunately, walked away at the end of the concert disappointed and a little down that he didn't perform 3 of his greatest and most famous songs: "Well Respected Man", "So Tired", and unbelievably "Lola". We drove a long way to see him and came away only partially fulfilled. Hopefully he will do these classics in the future for other fans to enjoy.

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: "You Really Got Me" @

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Review 8 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

Ray Davies at the Wiltern - 7/21/12

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The 88s @

Posted 07/23/2012

by CureMixedUp

He was great! Full of energy and raring to go. Great that he performed 2 songs from Misfits in his encore.

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The 88s @

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Review 9 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

If there was a sixth rating star...

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

Posted 07/23/2012

by theremaniac

it would apply to Ray Davies. His ability to both entertain and involve his audience is beyond compare. He is also without doubt one of the great song writesr of the generation.

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

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Review 10 for Ray Davies

2 / 5

Ray Davies from The Kinks

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

Favorite moment: NONE @

Setlist: LACKING @

Opening act(s): The 88 @

Posted 07/23/2012

by rollo2900

Location:Los Angeles, CA

I love the venue (The Wiltern LA) where I saw Ray Davis this weekend, but the actual show left me something to be desired. I took my best friend for his birthday to see Ray as he and I are both high fans of The Kinks. However, the concert was very lacking! Ray Davies voice was not at his best, the opening act's music not very good and the lead singer's voice kind of screechy. The concert didn't start until 9:30, two hours after it was scheduled to start, a bit ridiculous!
And what was most disappointing was that Davies kept teasing the crowd with "Lola" and said: "you aren't ready for that" and NEVER played the song, not even during encore performance. All in all, we were a bit disappointed and underwhelmed to say the least!

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

Favorite moment: NONE @

Setlist: LACKING @

Opening act(s): The 88 @

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Review 11 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

Ray Davies Never Disappoints

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Great, fresh versions of Dead End Street, Til The End Of The Day, Victoria, and You Really Got Me. @

Opening act(s): The 88 (fantastic!) @

Posted 07/23/2012

by hihosteveareno

Ray Davies (and his beloved Kinks) has been my favorite artist for years. Forget his age, he's in great shape, full of energy, and his voice is amazing. Thankfully, he enjoys playing intimate venues like The Wiltern & The Orpheum. The Wiltern is a great place to see a show, but when there's reserved seating on the floor, people constantly try to move up and sit where they're not supposed to. Causes some disruption, I'm just saying that The Wiltern might want to to watch out for that. Otherwise... loved it!

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Great, fresh versions of Dead End Street, Til The End Of The Day, Victoria, and You Really Got Me. @

Opening act(s): The 88 (fantastic!) @

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Review 12 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

The Immortal Ray Davies!

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was the fan parcticipation, i.e. sing a long to most songs. @

Posted 07/23/2012

by Anonymous

Location:El Sereno

The best show I have been to for quite a longtime.

The Wiltern @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

- Sat, Jul 21, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was the fan parcticipation, i.e. sing a long to most songs. @

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Review 13 for Ray Davies

4 / 5

Didn't Play Lola but...

Wiltern Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, Ca @

- 07/21/2012 @

Favorite moment: Come Dancing @

Opening act(s): The 88s @

Posted 07/22/2012

by Anonymous

Location:United States

He didn't Play LOLA. I suppose this adds to the myth of Ray Davies, but I sure would've loved seeing him play Lola. Maybe not the best venue to see him play. Standing room is much better because his songs are so dance-friendly (COME DANCING). He did tease with the opening riff to Lola and then muttered something. I didn't quite catch what he said. He did an acoustic set and then came out with the opening act (The 88s) and played some great songs. I would recommend it definitely.

Wiltern Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, Ca @

- 07/21/2012 @

Favorite moment: Come Dancing @

Opening act(s): The 88s @

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Review 14 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

Ray Davies was awesome

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Posted 07/22/2012

by gadfly72

Awesome show. Would see him again anytime. Great mix of songs. Liked his using the 88 as his backup band and singers for part of the concert

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

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Review 15 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

The Kinks music extraordinaire

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: ALL @

Opening act(s): Good @

Posted 07/22/2012

by veriloud

Great set , great players, Great Show ! Catch this show if you can !!

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: ALL @

Opening act(s): Good @

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Review 16 for Ray Davies

4 / 5

Good, but something missing

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Thu, Jul 19, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I'm Not Like Everybody Else/20th Century Man/Victoria sequence. @

Posted 07/21/2012

by hanfrac

Ray came out with Shanley and did acoustic stuff (which I thought was pretty solid). When the 88's joined, he was trying, but the crowd wasn't giving him anything back, which I think took the energy level down. First encore, with 3 songs from Sleepwalker/Misfits/Low Budget, was unexpected. Second encore of Lola, after the lights had gone on and elevator music playing, was great. It felt like he came out for a 2nd encore because maybe the show was a little flat.

The show at the Warfield a few years ago with the choir was superior. Maybe the 88's didn't do it for me.

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Thu, Jul 19, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I'm Not Like Everybody Else/20th Century Man/Victoria sequence. @

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Review 17 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

Ray Rocks at age 68

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Thu, Jul 19, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I loved everyone singing the main refrain to "Dead End Street" @

Setlist: I Need You , This Is Where I Belong. Dedicated Follower of Fashion. In A Moment
Sunny Afternoon ,Next Door Neighbour, Apeman, Dead End Street, Instrumental ,
Till The End Of The Day, Where Have All The Good Times Gone, I'm Not Like Everybody Else ,Victoria, 20th Century Man, Celluloid Heroes, Come Dancing,
You Really Got Me ,You Really Got Me, All Day And All Of The Nigh,t Encore: Misfits, Full Moon, Low Budget, Encore 2:Lola @

Opening act(s): The 88 @

Posted 07/21/2012

by vcharming

It was great being a room full of very enthusiastic, Kink-loving, rock music fans at the Fillmore. Perhaps no one s quite a Kinks fanatic as I am, but some were close. Ray opened the show in an acoustic duo setting with guitarist Bill Shanley, then added his opening band The 88 and rocked out. What can I say it was a set list filled with hits, near classics, and obscure gems: From the opening "I need You, "This is where I belong" , to
"Apeman", "20th Century Man," and "Celluloid Heroes", to the encore which pleased me but maybe not everyone else: a tribute to late 70's Kinks--"Misfits", "Full Moon", and "Low Budget". Ray's voice was not 100% at all times but his enthusiasm and energy has not waned since my first Kinks show in 1980. God save the Kinks and God save Ray Davies. Now if only he and his brother could just get that 50th anniversary tour together...

The Fillmore @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- Thu, Jul 19, 2012 @

Favorite moment: I loved everyone singing the main refrain to "Dead End Street" @

Opening act(s): The 88 @

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Review 18 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

Ray Davies is the Master

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: See My Friends -- Ray and Bill Shanley played this in an English folk style without diluting the power and charm of the original. Brilliant!. @

Setlist: With Bill Shanley: I Need You, This Is Where I Belong, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, In A Moment, Sunny Afternoon, Next Door Neighbor, Apeman, Harry Rag, See My Friends, Waterloo Sunset, Dead End Street. With The 88 and Bill Shanley: 'Til The End of the Day, Where Have All The Good Times Gone?, I'm Not Like Everybody Else, Victoria, 20th Century Man, Celluloid Heroes, Misfits, Full Moon, You Really Got Me, All Day And All of the Night, Low Budget. @

Opening act(s): The 88 played their own songs in a 40-minute set, then later joined Ray onstage as his backing band. @

Posted 07/21/2012

by Stagson

Location:Northern California

If you're reading this, you have probably heard of the Kinks and can name a few of their songs, but you're wondering if it is worth seeing Ray Davies live. Stop thinking about it, buy a ticket and GO! I was completely mesmerized by Ray when I first saw the Kinks in 1976, and he has never disappointed me since. Don't miss the opportunity to see one of the true giants of rock and roll in the relatively small, intimate theaters that he typically plays. He is warm, witty and relaxed on stage, and can draw from a catalog of songs that is on par with, and in many cases better than, the other great British Invasion bands of the 1960s. Plus, his concert appearances are never quite the same. The first half of his Napa performance consisted of acoustic duets with his longtime guitar partner, Bill Shanley. Many of the songs had an English folk twist, and even the rockers sounded as solid as if a full band was backing him. In the second half of the concert, Ray and Shanley were joined on stage by The 88, an LA indie rock band that has recorded and toured with Ray frequently the last couple of years. The set list consisted mostly of 60's Kinks classics, but Ray threw in a couple of late-70s Kinks songs that he has not often performed (Misfits and Full Moon), as well as a couple of 2000s songs from his recent solo CDs (In A Moment and Next Door Neighbor). Whether old or new, Ray's songs stand the test of time -- the passion is there and the lyrics are mature and thoughtful enough that it seems natural for Ray (in great shape at age 68) to still be singing them. I could go on and on, but I'll just end this by saying that Ray Davies is one true artist that every rock lover should see.

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: See My Friends -- Ray and Bill Shanley played this in an English folk style without diluting the power and charm of the original. Brilliant!. @

Opening act(s): The 88 played their own songs in a 40-minute set, then later joined Ray onstage as his backing band. @

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Review 19 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

Great show!

Fillmore @

- SF @

, CA @

- 07/19/2012 @

Favorite moment: Hollywood Boulevard, Lola, heck, all of it! @

Opening act(s): Great, but did not catch name @

Posted 07/20/2012

by LolaDawg

Location:SF

Older guys still rock! Two encores and I have never seen an audience sing along like this, ever! It had a great community spirit. Highly suggested if you are in LA or SD this weekend. Does anyone know the name of the opening act? They were excellent as well, but never saw their name on the billing...

Fillmore @

- SF @

, CA @

- 07/19/2012 @

Favorite moment: Hollywood Boulevard, Lola, heck, all of it! @

Opening act(s): Great, but did not catch name @

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Review 20 for Ray Davies

5 / 5

Ray Davies Concert at the Uptown Theater

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Davies coming out for an encore, with a beer in hand, and sharing it with a few of the fans in the front row. @

Setlist: All the songs were great. Really like the way he has rearrainged some of the Kinks song too. I think the crowd was a little disappointed that Lola wasn't perform, but hell, there's only so much time in every show. @

Opening act(s): Like I said before, the 88, were very good. Lots of energy and extremely talanted musicians. @

Posted 07/19/2012

by JimmyJoe2020

Location:Lincoln, Ca

Saw Ray Davies at the Uptown Theater on July 17th and I can honestly say it was one of the most enjoyable concerts I have ever attended - and I have been to more concerts through the years than I can remember.
First off, it was such a great pleasure to see one of the early pioneers of rock perform, both the old songs, as well as some of his newer solo material. Having always been a fan of The Kinks, I was so gald to be able to see their founding member do his thing - and what a performance. He has such a knack for getting the audience fully involved with the show, that halfway through the show everyone was up on their feet, signing and dancing along with him. It was like raising the roof at a old English beer hall - which is what he promised we would all do before the evening was over.
If he ever comes through my area again, I will be there.
ps - the opening act, The 88, who also back Davies during his show, where also very, very good.

Uptown Theatre Napa @

- Napa @

, CA @

- Tue, Jul 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Davies coming out for an encore, with a beer in hand, and sharing it with a few of the fans in the front row. @

Opening act(s): Like I said before, the 88, were very good. Lots of energy and extremely talanted musicians. @

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