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PRESS
REVIEWS:
Supertramp's Roger
Hodgson
Starts First U.S. Band
Tour In 30 Years
Rolling Stone Feb 25,
2012,
Steve Baltin –
“..to the adoring fans
who rise to their feet
as Hodgson
and his
four-piece backing band
take
the stage with the
FM radio staple "Take
The Long Way Home," it
might as well be 1979
all over again.”
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Roger Hodgson Serves Up
'Breakfast in America'
to the World
Huffington Post, Mar 11,
2012,
Gregory Weinkauf –
“This is the real deal:
a legendary music man,
in brilliant form and
shimmering presence,
supported by a tight,
terrific band. When you
can go. An evening
with Roger Hodgson will
raise your standards of
concert-going.”
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Roger Hodgson Live in
Tulsa!
Classic Rock Revisited,
Feb 28, 2012,
Jeb Wright
-
“He is a consummate
musician that takes
his craft seriously. Every
aspect of
his
performance was
flawless.” |
Roger Hodgson Interview
Ink19, Mar 2012,
Bryan Gilford –
“Roger simply exudes the
art of connection.
Because his song's meanings are so
positive and
uplifting,
our own life's experiences with them
are usually true and
happy memories. Theaters
and other
venues filled with the
energy of all
those
hearts in those moments
help create that
powerful connection Roger easily
turns on with
his smile,
voice and music.” |
Roger Hodgson brings
voice of Supertramp to
Chandler
Classic Rock Music
Examiner, Feb 17, 2012,
Ted Hansen -
“Beautiful. That’s the
word that just keeps
popping into your head
when watching Roger
Hodgson perform. Whether
it’s the melodic
complexity of his songs,
the harmonies he weaves
with his band, the
lyrics that sweep you
away or his ability to
still command the
incredible upper range
of his voice…”
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Review: Roger Hodgson at
the Tulsa
Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino
Real Rock News, Mar 2,
2012, Scott Smith
"…the concert offered
ample proof that
Hodgson still
brings his A-game to the
stage." |
Supertramp Frontman Wins
Big at Pechanga
San Diego Reader, Mar 7,
2012,
Daniel Knighton -
“Frequently entertaining
the audience with
stories from his days in
Supertramp, Hodgson
connected deeply with
the fans in a way few
stars of his stature
do.”
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Review: Northern Lights
Theater
69 Faces of Rock, Mar 5,
2012,
Mark Kadzielawa –
“Roger
Hodgson sounded great,
his voice was in
fantastic shape. He was hitting
all of those high
notes,
and making it look easy. ..Watching Roger
Hodgson
perform and interact with the audience,
one
couldn't fail to notice
the positive energy he
was emanating throughout
the evening. A true
touch of magic indeed!” |
AUDIENCE
REVIEWS:
- I was a Supertramp fan
the first time I heard
Breakfast in America in
1977. My wife and I went to
the Pechanga casino concert
on Feb 25, 2012. We were
blown away and deeply moved
by the honesty and sincerity
of Rodger Hodgson’s show.
His show was special, not
only because of the meaning
of his music but his
delivery and his vocal
excellence. Rodger you
nailed it! We were moved to
tears. Rodger's show is
simply brilliant. Thanks for
the memories, great music
and a killer show. The world
needs people like Roger.
- Incredible show. I used to
go to the Forum to see
Supertramp numerous times. A
friend that used to go with
me to those shows, finally
saw you last night for the
first time since then. HE
WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY! …
ROGER, you are like a FINE
WINE, you just keep getting
better with age.
- Best concert I have ever
seen and I have been to a
lot. I am still singing,
dancing, smiling and cannot
get the amazing play list
out of my head. Roger and
his band are truly amazing.
- I saw his show at the Hard
Rock in Ft Lauderdale. WOW.
It was great. That guitar
just drove the crowd crazy
when he strummed the opening
to "Give A Little Bit"
during the encore.....a
giant singalong ensued with
everyone on their feet!!!
What a great sound. His
voice is still terrific.
- Seeing Roger Hodgson perform
live in concert has been
near the top of my "bucket
list" for over 30 years now,
so I went into this event
with pretty high
expectations. I left 2 hours
later, blown away. Roger and
his band rocked the house…
- Roger and his band showed us
a place in heaven!!!! He was
phenomenal, and yes, he was
even better than in the
70's!!!! Not sure how that
could be, but he is!!! Love,
love, love the sax player!!!
Hang on to him!!! You have
to come back!!!!!!!!! Thanks
for such a memorable
experience with my 3 college
girlfriends......took us
back to some incredible
times!!! Love you, Roger!!!
- Roger and band, Thank you
all for one of the most
uplifting and inspiring
concerts I have ever felt.
The sound was excellent and
I'm still buzzing from
incredible vibration and
energy that was manifested
this evening.
- All I can say is, it was the
best concert that I have
been to in 30 years. You
vocals were so clear, the
harmonizing was beyond
words, and you brought
tears, and emotions to the
surface.
- Last night was by far the
most inspirational and
heartfelt concert I have
EVER attended. What a great
band you have put together.
- Roger, words just cannot
express how incredible last
night's show in Temecula
was... When my girlfriend
and I saw you in
Bakersfield, Ca in 1976 we
had just started dating..
Now all these years later we
have been married 34 years
and have two grandchildren..
We both were in tears most
of the night as you brought
back almost 35 years of
memories for us... BRAVO!
- I have seen many wonderful
live performances in my
lucky life. What I heard
last night was in fact, the
greatest audio bliss I have
ever felt. I have seen
Rick's version of all this,
and it was real nice, but
what you bring to us Roger,
is something so rare....so
perfect! Without one single
element missing from your
show, I wish to thank you so
much, for you didn't just
charge my battery, you gave
me a shiny reserve of Power.
- Having seen many concerts in
my lifetime, I want let
everyone know that last
night’s show was one of the
greatest concerts I have
ever seen. Roger was the
perfect host for an evening
of unforgettable and
memorable music.
- Saw Roger and the band last
night in Chandler,AZ..All I
can say is WOW!!!!! They
sounded fantastic and Rogers
voice is as good today as
when he recorded back in the
70's. Thanks Roger for
playing AZ, what a treat!!!
- For the first time in my
life, I invited my "parents"
who are 77 and 81 years old
to join me at Roger's show
last Sunday night. Of
course, I'd never invited
them to any rock or pop show
ever. We kinda feel it
belongs to us and what older
parents would enjoy that!
... I was hoping and praying
that somehow the gap in
cultures, tastes and age
would melt away with the
universal and spiritually
uplifting nature of Roger's
music. I'm so happy to
report that my parents are
now counted among the ever
growing list of Roger's
fans. It was emotional for
me to see them on their feet
in ovation to an artist from
a time when that gap was
huge. I thank God and Roger
for this. He truly is a
healing and unifying force.
- Both of us have personal
favorites that have meant a
lot to us in our lives and
it was incredible to hear
these songs not only
performed, but to hear you
share what music and song
writing has meant to you in
your life. It was a concert
we have waited entirely too
long to experience.
- …His voice, still amazing.
His music, still timeless.
His band, well rehearsed and
very tight. His concert, one
of my most memorable in my
life. They simply do not
write timeless music like
this anymore. My only hope
is to be able to catch this
tour again someday,
somewhere!!
- I've been to a lot of
concerts and seen a bunch of
the great artists of our
times, but this show that
Roger Hodgson and band put
on was by far the best of
any show I have ever seen.
The venue could not have
gotten any better. It was
like he was playing in my
living room just for me!
This guy’s voice just
doesn't lose any range with
age. In fact it is an
amazing vocal range he can
reach! I was taken back in
time and cannot get his
songs out of my head and it
has been two days since the
concert! It does not get any
better than Supertramp live!
How can one guy write so
many incredible songs and
have so much talent? Need I
say more!
- I went to this concert with
no particular expectations:
I'd grown up in the 70s
listening to rock music more
often than not, and being a
guitarist, was more focused
on guitar-driven bands. I
was therefore unprepared for
the level of talent and
musicianship on show, and
can honestly say this was
one of the best concerts -
small or large in scale - I
have ever experienced.
Roger's voice, thirty-odd
years on from Supertramp's
big hits, was virtually
indistinguishable from the
original recordings; his
playing was perfect, and his
band equally so. The
performance was such that
the spirit and style of each
song was there in abundance,
together with that wonderful
live presence that the best
musicians can lend to it.
Roger came across as a true
artist, and a genuinely nice
person. I left the theatre
exhilarated Next time he's
in town, I shall be there
for more.
- This show was excellent.
First, the sound of this
show was outstanding.
Roger's voice is as good, if
not stronger, than ever. His
musicianship, complemented
by an outstanding band was
impeccable. ..The second and
almost more important point
is that Roger engages with
an audience like no one I
have seen. He is a gentleman
in the true sense of the
word and shares his past,
his hopes, and his dreams
with the audience in an
unselfish and empathetic
manner that is a pleasure to
experience. His show is a
must see and the more
intimate the venue the
better.
- You captivated the audience
with your voice, your songs,
your heartwarming words and
blessed us with an
incredible performance.
Thank you for making 11/8/12
a special evening that
brought a smile to our faces
and let us forget the
problems we are facing and
will be facing in the days
to come. ~Jim and Teresa
Hutchison
- Last night’s performance
will provide an everlasting
blend of memory of all those
years in college dorm rooms
enjoying the blend of your
talent the piano and a
saxophone. ~Keith Martin
- Every song, every note with
perfect timing and beautiful
sound. There's no performer
who can match Roger's
genius. The music and lyrics
are so intricate and
beautiful and they deliver
clear, simple messages about
life, love, and faith. ~Jim Amey
- This is undoubtedly the best
concert experience of my
life. Your music is
absolutely timeless and is
sure to be enjoyed by
generations to come. Jeannie
Craig Urich
- Roger, this band you have
now! My God, old boy! How
did you pull that off? Just
remarkable. ~Ray Appleton
- I see over 25 concerts a
year and need to tell you
that you put on the best
show ever! ~Brian Weintraub
- With two young girls and
they had a fabulous time
clapping and smiling all the
time. They still were in
that happy mood when they
were walking/dancing back to
the hotel singing your
songs. ~Sylvia
- It was a life time
experience, A flawless
performance at A night i
will cherish forever!
Kristen Johnson
- Wow! Words escape me. The
show was excellent but what
I liked the most was feeling
this music touch my soul
through my heart. Just like
the gentle genius who is
Roger Hodgson, his
expression through music
transcends! I loved every
minute and was in the moment
for it all. A MUST SEE! Dawn
Williams
- I cannot express how much my
wife and I enjoyed your show
in Seattle. I bought us
tickets hoping for a good
show but boy were we
surprised. Your voice was,
to say the least
magnificent. Your band was
beyond words, AWESOME!! My
wife and I are still talking
about it and cannot wait for
you to return the Northwest.
You painted a picture with
your songs and words. The
setting was perfect. Clear
day, great venue, wonderful
music and a great songwriter
completing the evening.
Thank you, Roger may you
continue to sing as long as
you can. ~John
- go to a lot of shows from
big name and indie bands &
by far the show by Roger is
one of my top 3 shows ever.
His gentle spirit was felt
throughout. The music is
timeless and probably will
be played in spaceships in
the future as well... wow is
all I can say to this
marvelous performer. Delio
BagacoI
- The show far exceeded my
expectations. I was not sure
what kind of band would be
with him, but when they
started playing it was like
magic. The vocal harmonies,
blending of the keyboards,
unbelievable Saxophone,
harmonica, wow! Everything
was right in place. I wish I
could have thanked the Band
personally for an absolutely
entertaining night. My wife
and I are both musicians and
we just had to bow our heads
to these wonderful talented
masters of their craft .To
be able to write and perform
songs at Rogers level is
truly a gift to treasure!
Grens
- I have seen literally
hundreds of concerts but
never have I attended either
a Supertramp or Roger
Hodgson show live. I've seen
DVD footage of both but have
waited so long to see him.
Well, now I have experienced
his concert and must say
that it was the best concert
I have ever seen. There are
many reasons for this as I
have seen some unbelievable
shows over the past 30
years. First, Roger truly
appreciates his fans and
audience and it clearly
shows. He is so polite as
well. He clearly loves what
he does. The sound of his
show was another
breathtaking experience as I
don't believe I have ever
heard a better sounding show
ever. All instruments and
voice was perfect! Also, I
have to give much credit to
Roger's band. Oh my gosh!
What a great sounding band.
Roger played some rare
tracks of supertramp as well
as his own songs. The show
was so remarkable. Pikemay
- I saw you play at
the Mountain Winery in
Saratoga, CA in August of
2012. I wanted to tell you
that I was transported that
night. I was born in 1964
and grew up in the fervor of
the 60s and civil rights. I
really thought, as a child,
that heart would win the
day. I never imagined things
turning out like they have -
with so many wars and people
at each others throats. It
tends to make one cynical.
And then there you are - up
on stage - keeping the faith
- holding space open for
heart in spite of all of the
darkness in the world.
Amazing! You rekindled my
own belief in love that
night and helped me remember
the poet inside of myself,
so sorely neglected. It was
beautiful and I thank you,
sir, for your artistry and
the power of that candle you
hold aloft. Robin Fisher
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