Will Hoge

Hoge was great. He is always great. A good musician with a solid voice and great, GREAT songs. Some timeless, some topical, some commentary, but always feels from the heart. I saw him late last year with William Elliot Whitmore opening and I think Will liked the kick drum. He uses it nicely but sparingly. I need to see him with a band again. Some of the songs are too angry to be conveyed with an acoustic guitar. I mean, I guess Woody Gurthrie did it, so what do I know. I just miss the Drive By Truckers like guitar attack in "Still a Southern Man". The venue is nice. It is more a listening room than a concert venue. The seating for 8 at table is a little tight and leads to a lot of spilling, a lot of apologizing for movement and not enough room in the aisles. Still, it is a nice place to take my wife to show whew I know she can sit down. Hoge is a must see act, if you love brilliant songwriting and he has a nice way with the crowd.

If you are in Des Moines vinyl cup is a most go venue Intimate setting to hear your favorites and get to meet them after. Will hoge is crazy talented , an epic storyteller. You must go see him

Simply a great show. Hoge is at the top of his game. I think I have seen him 5 times, as recently as late last year in Memphis but the new album and his confidence with the great material made it a fabulous show. He didn’t even play my favorite songs, (John Prine’s Cadillac, and Still a Southern Man) and I still could not have been happier. Even the river runs out of this town. The venue is weird, too nice and absolutely fucking fabulous to watch an intimate show at. Feinsteins. Better than any Cite Winery Show. Catch him on this tour!

This is my second time seeing Will in concert even though I’ve been a fan for fifteen years. This was my first time at the venue at Feinstein’s, but we absolutely loved it. We’d love to go back again and I’d love to see Will perform again too.

Will was great, but a pity he was on his own without a band. He needed to be the main act with a band and not a support act of a band/musicians that were all right but a dime a dozen. Will, will you please return with your band?

First time at The Triple Door, great venue, food was excellent, but the service was a bit slow. My friend Hayley and I had never heard of the opening act but enjoyed him. Hayley had never heard of Will Hoge, but is now a big fan. I have loved Will's music for a number of years and got to see him when he was in Seattle earlier this year. He performs with passion for his music and is a phenomenal musician. And he takes time to greet and speak with anyone who wants to talk to him. I can't wait for the next opportunity to see him again! Terrill Boss

I’ve been a fan of Will Hoge since 2009. This was my first seeing him perform in person and he exceeded all my expectations. He’s such a talented singer and songwriter. This was also my first time seeing a performance at The Acorn Theatre, and everyone was very friendly and the venue was very intimate.

Another great show put on by Will Hoge at a great venue I’ve never been at. I love the crowd work and it was a great selection of songs! I’ll definitely be back to the venue as well. Great sound!

Wasn’t sure what to expect at this small intimate venue. I had never seen Will live either but been a fan for a while. Sound system was perfect! You could hear his great voice perfectly and the harmonies. He told great stories and was very personable. More importantly - why isn’t this man more famous??? He is an amazing song writer and lyricist. Perfect combination of rocker and balladeer. Go see this man if you get a chance.

We had a blast watching Will Hoge at The Stable Music Hall & Lounge. Will is a fantastic musician, singer, song writer. And the Stable was a great venue. The Bartenders were extremely friendly.

First time seeing Will, and my ears are still ringing! Band was tight and LOUD!! Didn’t get to hear a couple of my favorite tunes of his, but, hey, that’s live music. Union Stage is a great venue.

Lots of energy! And a great tight band. Will has a great personality and he shared that with the audience. Drummer was awesome, as were all members of the band!

Amazing show! Everytime I move to a new city, Will is one of the first musicians to gig in it. I don't know how, but he has been my ambassador of music from Nashville to Orlando then Austin and now NYC. His music is the soundtrack of new adventures.

Very cool intimate setting. Hoge and Kellogg would pick song themes form hat and alternated songs. Not sure how random it really was like Elvis Costello song wheel. The stories and bannter between songs was the best. Stories about wild thing, Kris Kristerson , dildos, smoking pot premarital sex, Faith and family. Will comments Sure the season ticket holders are thinking who is this guy. Only problem was didn't get to hear any of his American protest songs. Thoughts and prayers, Travon Martin etc.

This is the third time I have seen Will Hoge, the previous occasions were at the Thekla. Each time he has been fantastic, he puts everything into the performance and has become my favorite live performer. This was almost a 5 star review but he wasn't as chatty as he normally is and didn't seem happy when he first took to the stage. But the songs were performed brilliantly and the occasional singing off mic was a highlight.

Always a great show from Will. Probably the 16th or 17th time I have seen him. This show was great because he wasn't playing with a set list. He was going as the spirit moved him!

Will Hoge put on an awesome show! He has such a good, unique voice as well as being a great musician and song writer. I am shocked he hasn't become a big star. He's had a nice career as a grinder but he has the talent that is deserving of so much more.

This was our 5th time seeing Will and he never disappoints! His sets are different for each tour and we enjoyed hearing older work we had not heard before!! Looking forward to seeing him again!!

Music was great. Quite a few people were not there for the music so were most annoying with their loud conversation during the music. Assorted food venues were very good. Met the daughter of the man who started Rock the Ranch. She informed us of the history of the festival. Will Hoge was our highlight. Second time seeing him. First was on Cayamo.

The very intimate setting @ Huize 23 was just excellent for Will Hoge on his own, just his guitar and microphone, a real treat. Will Hoge is a true professional and his songs just great listening to, with an audience of perhaps 75-80 people he just had all in his hand (except the two noisy Spanish women who chatted throughout the concert, initially setting off with the question who is he? The answer from the male companion: an American)... If I come across Will Hoge again, I'll go listen to him!