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Talib Kweli Fan Reviews - Ticketmaster
Review 1 for Talib Kweli
Dilla lives on
The Fillmore Detroit @
- Detroit @
, MI @
- Sat, Feb 9, 2013 @
Favorite moment: I LOVED the Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Quintet. They were absolutely marvelous! @
Posted 02/14/2013
by PBell
Location:Chicago
I (along with two friends) drove up from Chicago to attend the tribute. We thought that it was an excellent concert. Dilla would have definitely been proud to see how many people appreciated his craft. It's bittersweet that we won't be blessed with any new material, but his legacy continues to live on. I plan on attending again next year.
The Fillmore Detroit @
- Detroit @
, MI @
- Sat, Feb 9, 2013 @
Favorite moment: I LOVED the Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Quintet. They were absolutely marvelous! @
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Review 2 for Talib Kweli
Don't waste your money
Club Red @
- Tempe @
, AZ @
- 07/21/2012 @
Posted 07/22/2012
by Disappointed85379
Location:Arizona
I got my husband VIP tickets to see Talib Kweli as a Father's Day gift. There was suppose to be an artist meet and greet prior to the start of the show. Fans arrived early and were lined up for the meet and greet only to be told that it was rescheduled for after the show. The show commenced at around 8:30 pm. Talib didn't show up until 12:30 am. It was so hot inside the venue that it was almost intolerable, but the fans hung in there for 4 hours to watch Talib perform for 1 hour. VIP ticket holders then lined up again for the artist meet and greet only to be told that Talib had left the venue because he was sick and would not be doing the meet and greet. Refunds were issued and fans were sent on their merry way. This was a huge disappointment and I will never spend money on another Talib cd or performance etc...
Talib you conducted yourself unprofessionally and you lost a fan base here in Arizona. You should have personally let your fans that you were sick and you should have apologized for being so late and not being able to do the meet and greet. Maybe if you conducted yourself in a more professional manner then you would be able to book larger venues than Club Red.
Club Red @
- Tempe @
, AZ @
- 07/21/2012 @
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Review 3 for Talib Kweli
Talib was great but why 30 opening acts?!
Theatre of Living Arts @
- Philadelphia @
, PA @
- Tue, Jul 3, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Talib @
Opening act(s): no one worth mentioning @
Posted 07/05/2012
by jase7027
When your event says 8p and the headliner appears at midnight you're already off to a bad start. There was no need for the 4-5 opening acts, especially when they were not even somewhat well known acts. Once Talib came on he was great but I was also exhausted and a bit frustrated.
Theatre of Living Arts @
- Philadelphia @
, PA @
- Tue, Jul 3, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Talib @
Opening act(s): no one worth mentioning @
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Review 4 for Talib Kweli
Vogue Theatre @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Jun 3, 2012 @
Posted 06/26/2012
by Anonymous
never seen kweli live before, but I'll never forget it. went out and bought gutter rainbows after it, and it's the real deal!!! please go support our indie artists!!!
Vogue Theatre @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Jun 3, 2012 @
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Review 5 for Talib Kweli
GREAT!
The Vogue Nightclub @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- 06/03/2012 @
Posted 06/12/2012
by indyMOM2012
The show was great! It was a perfect venue to have a more intimate show. It's just always disappointing to see what little support TRUE hip hop performers get in Indianapolis. On one hand, no complaints because I literally stood less than 10 feet from him during the entire show. I just worry that after awhile artists like Talib Kweli will choose not to come to Indy.
The Vogue Nightclub @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- 06/03/2012 @
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Review 6 for Talib Kweli
Awesome!!!
Vogue Theatre @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Jun 3, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The whole show was great! @
Setlist: it ranged from hid stuff to other hip hop artist material! @
Posted 06/05/2012
by Awwwwwwyeahhhhh1332
Location:The Vogue
fantastic concert!!! If you haven't seen Talib Kweli live you must go !!!
Vogue Theatre @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Jun 3, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The whole show was great! @
Setlist: it ranged from hid stuff to other hip hop artist material! @
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Review 7 for Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli = A M A Z I N G
Green Room @
- Ft. Lauderdale @
, FL @
- Wed, Feb 8, 2012 @
Opening act(s): Dj Immortal was great @
Posted 02/11/2012
by Shortye
Location:Miami, Fl
Until recently i had never been to one his live show but have always admire his music...This show BLOW MY MIND and took me to a time when we hard GREAT MUSIC...
Green Room @
- Ft. Lauderdale @
, FL @
- Wed, Feb 8, 2012 @
Opening act(s): Dj Immortal was great @
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Review 8 for Talib Kweli
Fun Night
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 22, 2011 @
Posted 12/04/2011
by JonnyNYC3
Location:NYC
The show was great! Had a great time. All the performances were great. Show started a little late(good for me because I am never on time to anything) and ran late. Artists were all cool, signed autographs.
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 22, 2011 @
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Review 9 for Talib Kweli
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 22, 2011 @
Opening act(s): terrible @
Posted 10/24/2011
by Anonymous
it was terrible. There were so many opening acts (most of whom sucked!) that we had to leave at 11:30 without seeing Talib. I have no idea what time Talib actually started performing, but the opening acts were way too crappy and got to us after 3 hours!
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 22, 2011 @
Opening act(s): terrible @
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Review 10 for Talib Kweli
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 22, 2011 @
Posted 10/24/2011
by iamtexture
This show was so dope. Statik Selektah brought out Saigon and Skyzoo. Smif n' Wesson, Buckshot, Jean Grae, Pharoahe Monch killed it - Talib Kweli was awesome.
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 22, 2011 @
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Review 11 for Talib Kweli
Phenomenal lineup showcasing the best Brooklyn
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 22, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Jean Grae fondles Pharaohe Monch during Simon Says @
Posted 10/24/2011
by ZLSG
Location:Brooklyn, NY
Great lineup, great venue, great delivery. Best concert real hip hop fans never heard of.
Music Hall of Williamsburg @
- Brooklyn @
, NY @
- Sat, Oct 22, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Jean Grae fondles Pharaohe Monch during Simon Says @
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Review 12 for Talib Kweli
Real Hip Hop
Firestone Live @
- Orlando @
, FL @
- Sat, May 7, 2011 @
Favorite moment: When he did "Get by" @
Setlist: Get By, I try, Cold rain, Gutter Rainbows, Uh oh, Im on one @
Opening act(s): Soliliquists of Sound and Fred the Godson @
Posted 05/09/2011
by capALM
Location:Orlando
Talib was incredible. He is an amazing showman and I'd watch the show over again and again.
Firestone Live @
- Orlando @
, FL @
- Sat, May 7, 2011 @
Favorite moment: When he did "Get by" @
Setlist: Get By, I try, Cold rain, Gutter Rainbows, Uh oh, Im on one @
Opening act(s): Soliliquists of Sound and Fred the Godson @
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Review 13 for Talib Kweli
Greatest MC of All Time
Vogue Theatre @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Apr 17, 2011 @
Favorite moment: When he performed "Definition" and when he brought out Hi-Tek @
Posted 05/02/2011
by Anonymous
What can possibly be said about Talib Kweli that could truly explain his excellence? Nothing really, for that you have to listen to his music. Talib Kweli was the reason I started listening to hip-hop, and he's the biggest reason that I still do. I got to meet him before the show at a meet and greet in a record store. He signed a poster for me, took a picture with me, and we talked for a bit. How many internationally renowned artists do you know who would take the time to pay respect to their fans like that? Then the show at the Vogue was incredible. It's a great venue - not too big or too small, and with good acoustics. The speakers were loud, but not to the point of painful. He had a live band with him (drummer, bassist, and keyboardist/DJ) and it really made his songs sound different but in a good way. It was a fresh take. He performed a lot of crowd-pleasers and was high energy the whole time. No hypemen, no backing tracks, just an amazing artist with a microphone and a beautiful mind. Then he brought out surprise guest Hi-Tek (his producer/MC partner in Reflection Eternal) and the crowd went nuts. My only complaint would be that the opening act, Fred the Godson, was pretty bad, and there was about 45+ minutes between him and Kweli coming on where the house music was godawful (I'm talking Lil Jon and the like).
Vogue Theatre @
- Indianapolis @
, IN @
- Sun, Apr 17, 2011 @
Favorite moment: When he performed "Definition" and when he brought out Hi-Tek @
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Review 14 for Talib Kweli
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
Posted 04/29/2011
by Anonymous
Great Show!! enjoyed it, tickets were inexpensive... You should charge more
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
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Review 15 for Talib Kweli
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
Posted 04/28/2011
by craaazyjackie
The show was amazing. i have seen Talib in concert at least 6 times, and he always astounds.
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
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Review 16 for Talib Kweli
Kweli killed it
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
Posted 04/28/2011
by AshleyAC
Amazing, entertaining show... Kweli is such a talented rapper and he played all of my favorite songs. He mixed it up and did songs from his previous albums.. definitely recommended and hoping to see him again soon!
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
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Review 17 for Talib Kweli
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
Posted 04/28/2011
by Anonymous
AMAZING show. One of the best shows so far this year. I saw him 8 years ago and fell in love and this show def stood up to my expectations.
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
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Review 18 for Talib Kweli
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Cover of Beatle's song "All The Lonely People" @
Posted 04/28/2011
by Anonymous
Talib Kweli has the right combination of smart lyrics, a great band, and good state presence. Really enjoyed Jean Greasy as special guest!
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
Favorite moment: Cover of Beatle's song "All The Lonely People" @
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Review 19 for Talib Kweli
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
Posted 04/28/2011
by Anonymous
Opening act was horrid. Wrong band to open for Talib. I hated that part. Never again. Talib and Jean Grae were perfect!
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
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Review 20 for Talib Kweli
Social Commentator Turned Diva
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
Favorite moment: hearing the classics @
Opening act(s): who knows? i didn't even hear their name mentioned @
Posted 04/28/2011
by MikeO620
Location:Boston
I've followed Talib throughout most of his career and have seen him play at numerous events in that tenure. This show, however, was absolutely deplorable. The tickets and event page listed doors opening at 7pm and show starting at 8pm. Doors did not open until 8:15pm and an opening act (if that's what you'd call them), which were not listed, took the stage at about ten past nine. If their sole purpose was to get the crowd going and prime them for Talib's grand entrance, they may have served their purpose, but to banter on for 45 minutes was mind-numbing at best. In common hip hop show format, they sounded awful through the house acoustics and brought their entourage on stage which did little more than attempt to drag unwilling female patrons onto the stage. To this end, they were not successful.
At about 10:15pm Talib finally made his grand entrance and although by this time I was ready to walk out, I figured that I had waited three hours to see him, the least I could do was hear him out. What ensued was what I assume to be some of his newer material and while I was not all that impressed, I figured he'd get around to his classics, which he did and pulled off perfectly.
I guess what troubles me most about this show is that the Talib that I "knew" was someone who was all about class (and class consciousness for that matter), and what he showed me was that in the twilight of an illustrious career he has succumbed to the vanity of his own celebrity. This whole "I'll go on when I'm good and ready to" does not sit well with me and is an indication to me that he really doesn't care about his fans so much as he does about the casual whims of stardom.
Paradise Rock Club @
- Boston @
, MA @
- Tue, Apr 26, 2011 @
Favorite moment: hearing the classics @
Opening act(s): who knows? i didn't even hear their name mentioned @
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