Let me start by saying, I am/was a HUGH Jagged Edge fan. Although love Silk and like K.C.& Jo-Jo and Dru Hill, I decided to attend the concert mainly for Jagged Edge. I discovered these same groups would be in concert in Baton Rouge, LA on 27 May before finding out about the Birmingham concert. I was so excited about this, I was planning to take a road trip to attend (I reside in Montgomery, AL). Needless to say, I was overjoyed to learn of the concert in Birmingham, AL.
Bottom line....the concert was horrible. We all were ROBBED. 1) the line up was Silk, J.E., KC/JoJo and then Dru Hill. I never would have thought this would be the line up. I just knew Silk and J.E. would be at the end. 2)When we walked in and saw a D.J turn table setup and no band, we were shocked and done. I paid for a live concert...not a sing along. Not one group brought a band. 3) Jagged Edge was the biggest disappointment...they song about 3 of their songs and didn't quite finish them, pieces of 2 of Keith Sweat's songs. They spent the majority of their time promoting their new album, talking. And, then they played clips of songs of other artists that were popular to the audience as sing a long. Go figure. I wanted them to stop, shut up and sing. When they said good night after 30 minutes on stage, I could have cried. Money and time down the drain. 4). All I can say about K.C. And JoJo is...K.C. Bounced around, wind and grind like a wild man. And, Jo-Jo stood in one place zonked out, barely opened his mouth (you couldn't hear or understand 1 word). I almost fort to add, Silk haf to come back out to help Jo Jo sing upon his signaling. 5). It was like none of the groups cared or even rehearsed except Dru Hill. It was obvious that Dru Hill to their job seriously. They actually had an order plan, transition plan, routines and energy.
Overall, it was a very very ameture style and cut back concert. They treated us as if we were back woods people who would be happy for anything. I honestly, don't think they are giving bigger cities this type of performance.
I would not attend another. Just think..not only do I wish I had not gone; imagine had I drove to Baton Route . I was HIGHLY Disappointed.