The Seven Decades Tour: Jethro Tull Concert Review
- Date of Concert: August 20, 2023
- Location of Concert: The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights, OH
I’ve seen many concerts (I don’t know how many) in the last 25 years.
I’ve seen most of my favorites. However, there are still a few I have not seen.
And Sunday night of August 20, 2023, this was another first for me.
I finally saw Jethro Tull.
Ian Anderson (Lead singer/Flute player/main songwriter/leader) is still putting out new albums (RokFlote came out earlier this year and I must say I really like it.), and his band are just so great.
Some don’t like the band anymore because Ian’s vocal range is not what it used to be. But I still think he sounds good and he’s found a range he’s comfortable with. So I don’t have a problem with it. He’s still giving it his all and seems to be having fun. He’s a great performer.
Lots of fun visuals, some good stories (Ian mentioned The Eagles’ song Hotel California as having some of the same chord changes in his song We Used To Know he wrote earlier than they did their song. It was all in good fun, but I saw what he meant when I heard the solo. Definitely similar. Also, during We Used To Know, the font of the song title on the screen video looked like the Hotel California font. Pretty funny.), and basically, everything I love about music and concerts in general.
He and the band delivered.
If you’re a fan, I recommend going to the show.
No openers, and two sets.
Not that I meant to keep track but Set 1 started at 7:30 PM and ended at 8:20 PM. They had a 20 minute intermission and then came back on from 8:40 PM to 9:34 PM.
Very fun night.
Keep on rocking Ian and the guys in Jethro Tull!!
Jethro Tull Band Members:
- Ian Anderson (Lead Vocals/Flute)-He also plays Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Harmonica, and writes most of the songs.
- Joe Parrish (Guitar)
- David Goodier (Bass/Double Bass)
- John O'Hara (Orchestral Conductor/Piano/Keyboards/Accordian)
- Scott Hammond (Drums/Percussion)
Set Lists-Set 1:
- Nothing Is Easy
- We Used To Know
- Heavy Horses
- Sweet Dream
- Hunt By Numbers
- Holly Herald
- Hammer on Hammer
- Mine is the Mountain
- Bourree in E Minor (Johann Sebastian Bach Cover)
Set 2:
- Farm on the Freeway
- The Navigators
- Pavane in F-Sharp Minor (Gabriel Faure Cover)
- The Zealot Gene
- Dark Ages
- Aqualung
- Encore: Locomotive Breath
Photo Gallery (click on thumbnail to view larger image)
Video Gallery (click on thumbnail to play video)
16 Comments
Sharon Dyer
I love your blog Lucas. I will never get to see and hear all the bands that you have seen in your short life. So I love hearing about your escapades. Love you!!
The Ardent Fan
Thanks!! I haven’t seen as much as I would like and have sadly missed many. But I’m trying. Love you too.
Thomas Hamilton
Saw the show in santa rosa…sucket!…his new music not for me…wanted to see all his best…so much…wasted my dollars…sad!
The Ardent Fan
Yeah it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. And yeah I know his voice is not what it was. But I was happy to be there regardless.
RJ
I enjoyed seeing Tull at the Greek.
I missed seeing him in his prime and it was my chance.
The song selection was fine and the performance was fun.
Blessings to all!
The Ardent Fan
Great. I’m glad you had fun too.
John MacMillan
Seeing them on Friday 19th April 2024 in Bournemouth,
England.
The Ardent Fan
Have a great time. I think the band is great and if you can accept that Ian talk sings the songs more these days, then you’ll be fine. Tell me how it goes. And if you don’t like it, well then I’m sorry.
pj
THANX much for posting this! Prolly saved me 80$ cuz I love JT but not these songs….
The Ardent Fan
Ha you’re welcome. That’s fair.
John MacMillan
Seeing them on Friday 19th April 2024 in Bournemouth,
England.
The Ardent Fan
Excellent. I hope you have a great time. I know many don’t like Ian’s voice anymore, but I think it’s fine. Enjoy!!
Christopher Thomas
Just Saw The Albany NY Show & It’s My 6th Time to Tull – Ian Moves Alot Better Than The Last Couple of Shows & at 76 yrs Old = Quite Impressed !!!!!! Very Tight & Super Performance From His Newer Band mates !!!!!!!!! Nice Vintage Songs & Sensational Current Mix – A Definite Show NOT to Miss !!!!!!!!!!
The Ardent Fan
I really enjoyed it. I know a lot of people don’t like his voice now and miss Martin Barre etc. but I’m ok with his voice, I love the new albums, and yes the band is tight. I don’t have a problem with it. Glad you’re enjoying seeing the band.
Scott Finkenkeller
I have been a fan since 1974, my first TULL concert was in 1975 and seen most gigs since then, lots of changes along the way, saw them the night before You did in Indy at the TCUamphitheater, Ian and the boys always put on a good show ( drove 3 hours,and would do it again) Im glad You liked the humor its been one of his trademarks. No, they dont move like they used to, and his voice has deminished a bit, but the music is tight as ever, totally pro. I like the newer albums, TAAB2, ZEALOT GENE, ROK FLOTE, and looking forward to the next one, maybe a US tour in 25? people might ask why, I say why stop now no way to slow down !!!! SfTulL p.s The wife and I are seeing the STONES in Chicago on her 65th birthday next month.
The Ardent Fan
Awesome!!!! I love these stories. I wish I was older so I could have seen more shows in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and even 90s (I didn’t start going to shows until late 1998. I was 16 going on 42 now.). But I’m glad I’ve seen the shows I have seen. Yeah I loved the Jethro Tull show and I really love the newer albums. Rokflote and The Zealot Gene are amazing. His voice now doesn’t bother me at all. I understand why it does bother people because I’ve felt that way about other singers. But I always want to support my favorites and I’m happy to support Ian and his guys. They’re still rocking and I’m all for more albums and tours. Thank you for sharing your story and enjoy The Stones!! Of all the bands I have seen, they are definitely my favorite concert. Check out my review of them too from 2015.