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Ani DiFranco

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4.7

152 of 161(94%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

Ani DiFranco Fan Reviews - Ticketmaster

5 / 5

Ani DiFranco is AMAZING!!

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

,MI @

- Fri, Sep 25, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The song before the encore was Shameless and FINALLY everyone got up and started dancing. I'd been dancing in my seat the whole time. @

Setlist: Anticipate; Untouchable Face; Red Letter Year; Splinters (?); Fuel, Nov. 4th, 2008; Smiling Underneath; Albacore; Names and Dates; Two Little Girls; Tired Old Face(?); Whose Side Are You On?; If You're Not(?), Marriachi(?); Shameless encore: Evolve; Both Hands; Hypnotized @

Opening act(s): Gregory Alan Isakov I was late and didn't see his band's whole performance but I got their CD because they were great. His voice is so beautiful and soothing. @

Posted 10/05/2009

by Lovesani

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Featured Review

This was the best concert event I've ever experienced! I was lucky enough to be in the fifth row and it was such a treat. Ani has such amazing presence. The warm smile on her face above her little 5'2 figure belies the energy she puts out. She plays so hard and with such precision. It's like watching the Cirque du Soliel, you see it with your own eyes and you still wonder if it's possible. She's so ceaslessly generous and friendly. The Michigan Theater is an intimate venue but there's something in the way she preforms that makes it feel even more so. Maybe it's the folk mentality that touches all her songs, regardless of genre, that makes it feel so close. She's one of those rare preformers who has that gift of making you feel as if you're sitting in someone's living room listening to her and her band jam. Her positive attitude washed right into the crowd. There was such a friendly, happy vibe. We're all usually happy to be at a concert but we also get on the nerves of the people we're sitting next to. There was a feeling of togetherness and community that I've never seen at a concert. I've made a vow to never miss her concerts when she comes to town.

Michigan Theater @

- Ann Arbor @

,MI @

- Fri, Sep 25, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The song before the encore was Shameless and FINALLY everyone got up and started dancing. I'd been dancing in my seat the whole time. @

Opening act(s): Gregory Alan Isakov I was late and didn't see his band's whole performance but I got their CD because they were great. His voice is so beautiful and soothing. @

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Review 2 for Ani DiFranco

4 / 5

Ani Difranco was Amazing

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Posted 11/12/2009

by specialk1983

First off she does not look anything like the picture of her with purpler hair above the image needs to be updated. She is less fuss and more just all about the music. This was my first real encounter with Ani's music and I was impressed. It was not all "women's power" movement type music, I appreciated this. Her guitar playing as well as the other musicians in her band were great. Lots of ENERGY from Ani and the audience.

NOTE: Her song about Obama was great. I am not a political person could go either way with Obama by her line "Thank you American for being more than I expected" was well put!

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

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Review 3 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

ANI IS MY NEW IDOL

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell @

Posted 11/03/2009

by SPCL

I wasn't a big fan before I went. I went because I knew she was talented, and my girlfriend was a fan. I saw she was playing and couldn't pass up the opportunity. Thank God. That was the most amazing concert I have ever been to. If Ani ever comes back, I guarantee I will be there.

-Anais Mitchell (the opening act) was also very good! She's so adorable. She too is talented and very fun to watch.

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell @

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Review 4 for Ani DiFranco

4 / 5

Energetic!

Grove of Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 11, 2009 @

Opening act(s): A hippie young woman with a very high voice. @

Posted 10/29/2009

by QueenMarina

Location: Los Angeles

Ani Difranco is much smaller than you would expect, but such a big voice! It was great to see this voice, this personality, that I've been listening to for years, right in front of me. The Grove was a good setting for her.

With her large catalog of songs, I expected to only know about two that night, and that's about how many I recognized. But it was good to listen to songs that were new to me. The best part was her banter between songs in which we got to hear more about her and the songs.

Grove of Anaheim @

- Anaheim @

,CA @

- Sun, Oct 11, 2009 @

Opening act(s): A hippie young woman with a very high voice. @

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Review 5 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

Ani is Ani is always wonderful!!!

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Favorite moment: How could Obama possibly have fixed everything already? @

Posted 10/28/2009

by MrWrong

Location: Sacramento, CA

I am a huge Ani fan, and have seen her many times. As always, she did not let me down. She played some old stuff, some new stuff, and some songs you will never hear on an album. Everything was beautifully performed, and any real Ani fan should have loved it. The venue was nice...the chairs were a little cramped, but that is typical of theater seating. It was very easy to get to compared to the Greek Theater which is where I last saw her in Berkeley. All in all, I had a fabulous time, and will continue to recommend her concerts to anyone interested in hearing strong music from dedicated musicians that care about their craft.

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Favorite moment: How could Obama possibly have fixed everything already? @

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Review 6 for Ani DiFranco

4 / 5

Ani was awesome

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Posted 10/26/2009

by Pakaboo

It was stellar. I didn't know what kind of performer Ani di Franco would be, but I was so happy I went. I have always liked her music. She had great stage performance, she interacted with the crowd, she told stories about her songs and herself, and she had a sense of humor. Her show was very lively.

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- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

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Review 7 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

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Posted 10/26/2009

by Anonymous

As always, Ani was full of energy, and amazing to watch. She has such a huge catalog of music to choose from, yet she satisfied both her newer and older followers.

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

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Review 8 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

Ani diFranco not just some sniveling girl

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Hard to choose a favorite. @

Setlist: Great mix @

Opening act(s): Anais was sweet, down home, she really conected with the audience when she played a request instead of her planned song. Bought a cd @

Posted 10/26/2009

by queenofhorsthief

Location: Portland

As I stood in the front row next to my daughter, I thought what a powerfull example Ani is for her. Thank you

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Hard to choose a favorite. @

Setlist: Great mix @

Opening act(s): Anais was sweet, down home, she really conected with the audience when she played a request instead of her planned song. Bought a cd @

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Review 9 for Ani DiFranco

4 / 5

A Fine Ani Show

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Posted 10/25/2009

by Omkaruna

Location: Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR

Ani was wonderful. She didn't play long at all, good thing the tickets were not a bad price. I thought that the opening act was good, for what I could hear of her. The crowd was quite chatty through her set and Ani's. Its sad that people can't give these gals some respect and shut up to listen to the music. The opening act was not very loud and she was a soft play = bad combination. We had to fine a security guard guy to tell him to crank her up so we could tell what she was singing.
All in all, it was a good show. Ani was great. The crowd loved her and she sure can pack a house!

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

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Review 10 for Ani DiFranco

3 / 5

Don't like this venue

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell @

Posted 10/25/2009

by KGPdx

Location: Portland

I went to see Ani a few years ago at the Schnitz and had a much better experience. I think I'm too old (39) for general admission. Also, she played 4 songs I knew and about 14 I didn't know, probably from a new album I haven't listened to (that would be my fault). I also didn't connect much with the opener, Anais Mitchell.

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell @

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Review 11 for Ani DiFranco

2 / 5

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Favorite moment: shameless @

Posted 10/25/2009

by hapy

too short. venue has funny set up, way too many drunk people who talked the entire time.

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Favorite moment: shameless @

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Review 12 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

ani rocks as usual

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Opening act(s): anais mitchell @

Posted 10/24/2009

by hotelliz

Location: Lincoln City, Or

Any concert with Ani is going to get a favorable review from me...however i sometimes hate the Crystal Ballroom it is not always cool when you have to stand for two and a half hours and be pushed around by rude people who spill their drinks on you

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Opening act(s): anais mitchell @

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Review 13 for Ani DiFranco

2 / 5

Ani rocks, but 90 minutes is ridiculous.

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Posted 10/24/2009

by RighteouslyGruntled

Location: Portland, OR

Maybe it's the Crystal Ballroom's fault - what headliner starts at 9 and ends at 10:30 on a FRIDAY? Ani and her band played an amazing set, of course, and her presence was engaging and fun to watch as ever. I've been following Ani for over a decade and have seen her perform all over Oregon and California. Never before have I felt cheated. I hope when she comes to town again she plays a different venue and makes up for lost time. She's too great a musician to leave her fans wanting so much more.

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

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Review 14 for Ani DiFranco

1 / 5

Oh how the mighty have fallen

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Posted 10/24/2009

by TMoneyMillionaire

Location: Portland, Oregon

This was the first show I have ever walked out on. I used to love Ani, I really did. I once rode on a Greyhound bus for seven hours just to see her play a show on the Piers in Seattle. Last night was awful. The Crystal Ballroom is the worst venue to see a show if you have any interest at all in the artist. People talk incessantly, its too loud to make out what is going on on-stage. The opening act was completely drowned out by the noise. It was insanely hot, which inevitably led to an odor that could choke a donkey. The floors were covered with sticky spilled beer that could suck the sorrow off a recent widow. I lost my shoe twice. Ani somehow seemed to lack the spark of excitement that she was known for at her live shows. I left after about five songs. It was too packed and the crowd seemed too restless, as though they were waiting for something amazing to happen...but it never did.

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

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Review 15 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

Ani diFranco not just some sniveling girl

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell; she made me cry. It was so nice for her to play a request in place of her planned song. @

Posted 10/24/2009

by queenofhorsthief

Location: Portland

As I was standing in the front row with my daughter I kept thinking, what an amazing and powerfull example this woman is.
THANK YOU!

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom @

- Portland @

,OR @

- Fri, Oct 23, 2009 @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell; she made me cry. It was so nice for her to play a request in place of her planned song. @

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Review 16 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Posted 10/20/2009

by Anonymous

Awesome show! Ani rocked out! New stuff sounds fantastic!

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

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- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

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Review 17 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

Ani the Great

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Ani walking out onto the stage initially @

Posted 10/19/2009

by Starr11

Location: Oakland, CA

The venue (Zellerbach Hall) was amazing. The acoustics were good, the lighting was beautiful, and the size of the place was good for what it is--not so big that you can't see a performers face if you're sitting in the mezzanine. The show began promptly, and transitions were smooth.

Ani was AMAZING as usual. Anais Mitchell opened for her and she was pretty amazing as well. The comedian who came on before Anais was mostly funny.

Ani sang a bunch of new songs that will be on her upcoming album, which was a huge treat for the crowd.

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Ani walking out onto the stage initially @

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Review 18 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

Ani is amazing

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Favorite moment: It was all good @

Opening act(s): The line up was fantastic @

Posted 10/19/2009

by Chartis

She never disappoints, I could listen to this womans music all night. her lyrics are moving and powerful. She truly is blessed with a natural gift of telling the truth about our world.

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Favorite moment: It was all good @

Opening act(s): The line up was fantastic @

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Review 19 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

ani di franco rocks

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Favorite moment: she came out before everyone was back from the break, started playing and then looked round and said "where the fuck is everybody" @

Opening act(s): forget her name, very good the last 2 songs she was putting together for a folk rock opera were particulaly good... @

Posted 10/18/2009

by helenmb99

Location: san rafael, ca

I have been listening to ani's music since i was in college in London, when no one over there had really heard of her, and my friends and i were just blown away by her sound and smart lyrics. to see her live is a treat, you get a whole new level of power from her voice and her guitar. she is funny, and knows how to rock the house.

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Favorite moment: she came out before everyone was back from the break, started playing and then looked round and said "where the fuck is everybody" @

Opening act(s): forget her name, very good the last 2 songs she was putting together for a folk rock opera were particulaly good... @

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Review 20 for Ani DiFranco

5 / 5

Ani Difranco...Still great after all these years!

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The encore is always best at her shows because she plays great classic songs that the entire audience sings along to. @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell @

Posted 10/17/2009

by KeepTheArtsAlive

Location: Berkeley, CA

This was the 11th time I've seen Ani in concert and she never disappoints. Her focus has shifted a bit over the years and she is all about her daughter now, which is amazing. The new songs she played were much happier but still have that folky, politically charged feel. The two openers were also talented and entertaining.

Zellerbach Hall @

- Berkeley @

,CA @

- Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The encore is always best at her shows because she plays great classic songs that the entire audience sings along to. @

Opening act(s): Anais Mitchell @

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