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by JD on 4/25/24Chrysler Hall - NorfolkIt was John Melloncamp, that's all I need to say. Great show!!!
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John Mellencamp in Concert
John Mellencamp has been bringing his brand of American heartland rock to fans since the late '70s, when his raw, rootsy sound set him apart from the arena rockers in vogue at the time. The Midwestern twang that adds to his signature vocal style also informs his songs, as he details the ups and downs of the everyday working folks he grew up among. The rough-and-ready roots-rock sound he perfected on milestone '80s albums like ‘American Fool’ and ‘Scarecrow’ has remained a crucial touchstone for Mellencamp's concerts, regardless of where he falls in the roots–rock spectrum at any given phase. And when he delivers classics like "Jack & Diane," "Pink Houses," "Small Town," or "Hurts So Good," he digs deep for a gritty, from-the-gut delivery that connects with his audiences in an immediate, visceral way. From his 2017 Sad Clowns and Hillbillies tour with guests Emmylou Harris and Carlene Carter to his 2018 Other People's Stuff tour, Mellencamp's latter-day outings have shown that the veteran road dog only gets tougher and more determined.
John Mellencamp Background
John Mellencamp was born in Indiana in 1951, and worked with a series of bands throughout his teens, but in the mid '70s he managed to hook up with David Bowie manager Tony DeFries, which led to his first record deal, under the name Johnny Cougar. He scored his first hit, the rocking "I Need a Lover," in 1979, but it was his 1982 album ‘American Fool’ that really broke him through to the big time. The massive hits "Jack & Diane" and "Hurts So Good" made him a bona fide rock star. On subsequent '80s albums like ‘Uh-huh’ and ‘Scarecrow,’ Mellencamp (finally working under his own surname) developed the sharp, sociopolitical side of his lyrical sensibilities. On songs like "Pink Houses," "Small Town," and "Scarecrow," he sang of and for the working people who are the heart and soul of America, and Mellencamp became an American icon in the process. But despite his Grammy award, his mega-Platinum record sales, and his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame membership, Mellencamp has never lost sight of the people who put him where he is, and they're still the focus of his music.
It was John Melloncamp, that's all I need to say. Great show!!!
Great performance, loved this show! Wish it had lasted longer, hope to see him again! Have been a fan for years, disappointed alcohol not sold after starting of show.
As John explained in many interviews this isn’t your typical rock show… It has a little sprinkle of a performance piece in it. The 25 minutes or so of vintage movies really give a peek inside some of John’s songs, lyrics and tone. Of course, once the music kicks in he in the band keep you rocking all night, with a little break for some slow acoustic pieces and a great “poetry reading “ Set to his music. I loved it all !
Really enjoyed this show. John played some new tunes and many of his classics. His band was excellent, too, contributing to a stellar show. Overall entertaining performance and glad to see him in a small venue, up close and personal.
If you have loved Mellencamp since he was John Cougar and you have all his stuff, you’ll love his show. If all you know him by is the hits, save your money and stay home. The show started with 20 minutes of clips from old movies. It was weird. That notwithstanding, the hits were great. The deep cuts were dark, protest songs. No thanks. It didn’t ’hurt so good’. Some of it just hurt.
John Mellencamp was very personal and entertaining at The Township in Columbia SC last weekend. I have seen JCM many times going all the way back to him being an opening act for Heart. The set list was great and his band sounds amazing. The only disappointment was that the had the venue stop serving alcohol at 8 and he does not come until 8:25?!
Love the man, the band, their performance...they are true masters of music artistry! John has always been my number one & still is & fiddle player Lisa is pretty remarkable herself!!! Thank you John & band!!! LOVE ❤️ you & your beautiful music!!!
I throughly enjoyed John Mellencamp and his musicians. I liked everything about the show except the 20 minutes of black and white movies that were shown. I would rather have had 20 minutes more of him singing. Great show!
55th time seeing John live and he never disappoints. Had the best time dancing and singing all night. Love his storytelling. Equal to his songwriting. He has the best band backing him. They’re truly amazing artists in their own right. If you get the chance to see John and his band live, do it!!
The John Mellencamp "Live And In Person"concert at the Chrysler Theater in Norfolk, VA was Fantastic. John was the best I've seen. He was engaging and showed his appreciation to his audience. His band also added to the great performance. The song set selection was all John Mellencamp at his finest. Best evening out with loved ones. Hope John returns in the future.