Duran Duran

We went back to Forest Hills to see Niles Rogers and Duran Duran. Even though I think this venue could use some changes, I do like the acoustics there. Nile Rogers played a lot of songs he co-wrote or produced with other entertainers. He was a good opening act. Duran Duran was very good; Simon Le Bon still has his voice and he fronted the almost original band with only Andy Taylor not participating on the tour. They put together a great setlist mixing their classic hits while adding some new stuff. At one point, they did get a little political by talking about then dedicating a song to Ukraine which only drew a small applause from the audience. If you enjoy(ed) 80’s pop music, you really should see this show.

Amazing! Let me start by saying this is my first time seeing them. Duran Duran was my favorite band in the early to mid 80's. So yes I have waited 40 years to see them and they did not disappoint. They sounded amazing and performed several of my favorite songs. With all of that said, if Nile Rogers opened and said Duran Duran was not able to make it and then did his set with the Chic org, I would have demanded I be charged more money. I mean, I have been under a rock and recently learned he produced The Reflex, but when he did is melody performing all the hits he is responsible for, my mind was blown. This is the guy who made the much of the music I grew up loving. So, this was and amazing night for me, simply amazing.

Duran Duran was FANTASTIC...the problem is that the acoustics of PPG Paints Arena suck. Too much echoing in that BIG cavern makes hearing the music and the lyrics very difficult to hear. I talked with Duran Duran's sound technician at length, and he told me that PPG Paints Arena is a VERY difficult venue to "dial in" the sound properly. This was my first, and will be my LAST concert that I will attend at the Arena. I won't pay the kind of money for the tickets I bought ($$$$) just to listen to murky, over booming music. I had no issue whatsoever with the band, their sound tech or the comfort of the Arena, but I think the cavernous bowl of the Arena does not make for a good concert venue.

Amazing show from an amazing band - they still have it in spades!! Easily one of the best concerts I have ever attended. They looked and sounded great and the production value was top notch. My only criticism was that the spotlights from the first song were SO incredibly bright that it blinded me for a bit and I had to wear my sunglasses to continue watching the performance of that first song. Fortunately, the lights were not an issue for another other songs in the playlist. If you're a fan of Duran Duran, I highly recommend seeing this show - you won't regret it!

Nile Rodgers and Chic were absolutely amazing! So many songs he has written and produced that many fans weren't aware of! Not only did they play what we would expect to hear, but so many other famous toe-tapping tunes! What a way to start the evening! Then came Bastille... and honestly, I only knew of them through others... but I very much enjoyed their set, as well, and will be looking up their music to download. What a treat they were! Finally, Duran Duran comes down in a virtual spaceship and blew everyone away! Followed by "Hungry Like the Wolf" and a host of other 80s hits, intermingled with later music and their newest soon-to-be hits, the musical talent and showmanship is unrivaled. And to say that they haven't missed a beat is an understatement! Not one note was in error. Everything was spectacular, and I can only say that I hope they were recording for a future live video release! Ultimately, Red Rocks is the absolute best venue in the world! This was my first time to visit, and it did NOT disappoint! Even the 15-minute rain shower couldn't dampen anyone's spirits! All in all, the entire experience was one not to be forgotten, and it never will be!

As always, Duran Duran rocks live and I love all their music. This time, I have a couple of things that I found a bit disappointing: 1) The band played: 6 songs from their first album, 4 from their second, 1 from their third, 1 from their fourth, 2 from their 7th, 1 from their 8th, 1 from their last and a couple of singles. If you like all the other albums, it is a bit disappointing. I'm a huge fan of them and I love their latest music, which was completely ignored in this concert. As a big fan of their (completely absent) newer music, I wish they had play some. 2) Nile Rodgers over did it: I was excited to see Nile Rodgers with Chic. However, I think he should have played 4-6 disco songs from Chic and leave it there. Instead, he was adamant to prove how famous he is by explaining several times that he produced Madonna, David Bowie and others and he decided he had to play covers of Like a virgin, Material Girl, Modern world and Let's dance. Frankly, I would have preferred to see more of Duran Duran instead. I had my kids with me, and they were tired before Duran even started. Finally, I cannot avoid a rant about the venue: this amphitheater is nice once you make it, but driving from north San Diego at 6:00 is horrible, access to the venue is as bad as it gets, and you better be prepared to leave a bit early unless you can tolerate being stuck in the parking lot for over an hour on the way out. I really wish most bands would consider the SDSU Open Air theater instead. To add to this, they try really hard to charge you for every possible add on they can: VIP parking, easy exit parking (proving normal parking is a trap), skip the line, etc.

It. Was. Amazing! Where to even start? First was Nile Rodgers and Chic and I cannot express how much of an energetic and quality show that was! Their part had so much energy to it that I feared to run out steam for the rest of the concert. It’s incredible the talent Rodgers has and his influence in the music industry. Then came Bastille which I wasn’t too familiar with but had a great time when they were on stage. Knew a lot more of their songs than I thought and they were an incredible live performance. Then came the boys! They are truly at their best. I saw them in National Harbor in 2017 and while they were great as always then, last night they were a hundred times better. The energy. The performance. The playlist. The tech on the show. The audience interaction. I’ve never seen palpitating so much positive energy! LeBon is always a showman and of course the rest of the band is at their prime. I can honestly say it was one of the best nights and shows of my life.

Atlanta provided a very enthusiastic crowd to compliment the energy Duran Duran brought to their performance. They had a great selection of AOR cuts from the first two albums to appeal to super fans. The overall set was compromised of "the hits" so it was a "crowd pleasing" set for the casual fan. As a super fan, I wanted deeper cuts, but was not disappointed with the performance. The set rarely deviates between cities. The stage set and visuals were thankfully refreshed for the second leg of the tour and very effective in making it a visually appealing show. If you have never seen them perform, you should catch this tour.

My friend and I went to Dallas with the anticipation of an amazing concert. Nile Rodgers and Chic were on stage when we entered the seating area. We both enjoyed this performance. Next, Bastille came on stage and they quite literally killed the upbeat atmosphere. Their song selections were not what you’d expect to keep the crowd excited and interactive; my friend almost fell asleep during Bastille’s performance. My friend and I both use walkers due to extreme back pain so I got us decreased mobility seats. When I made my way to my seat, it was quickly apparent that the seat was more narrow than they looked, thus, we were both uncomfortable in our seats. We asked if we could sit behind the handicapped seats while sitting on our walker’s seat. We were told, “No, but you’re welcome to stand behind them.” If we had the ability to stand for more than 5 - 10 minutes at a time, we wouldn’t need our walker! What’s the difference between us sitting on our walker seat and other people that were standing behind other seats? I was disappointed that there seemed to be a double standard for handicapped persons. Despite this, my friend and I both truly enjoyed ourselves with the Duran Duran portion of the show. From the minute they came on stage, the party was on! This was my friend’s 1st and my 4th Duran Duran concert. I’ve been to other states to see Duran Duran and I have never had trouble with narrow seats. So, the concert by Duran Duran was definitely a five star show! But the seating antics caused me to give a four star review.

Loved the show. This was the fourth time I’ve seen Duran Duran and the first time seeing a show in the new climate pledge arena. The sound was great. Duran Duran was awesome as ever. The only critique I would say is that Chic with Nile Rodgers shouldn’t of been the first act to go on. We thought Bastille was going to be the first act, so we came in a little late and we ended up missing all of Chic and Nile Rodgers set. Please have Duran Duran play again at climate pledge. They have played smaller venues prior to this one in Seattle, and they are well deserving of a repeat concert at this venue. The fans will definitely come.

Duran Duran puts on a fantastic show. They have been my favorite band since the early '80s when I was a "tween". I even carved their original "DD" logo in the new concrete in the patio at my parents' home (they've lived there since 1980 and it's still there to this day)! I couldn't afford to see them as a teenager, but when I was several years into my "grown-up" career I was fortunate enough to see them perform at The Barrymore on Broadway in NYC (11/2007) for their "Red Carpet Massacre" tour (VIP, front row, John Taylor's side - love love love him and have had a huuuuuge crush on him since the early '80s!) I saw them on the last night of their "Future Past" US tour at the Hollywood Bowl (09/11/2022), which was another fantastic show with a spectacular finale ("Rio", "choreographed" to a fireworks show). Last night's show (11/02/2022) at Yaamava' Theatre was also wonderful. They are in they're 60's and can still rock the house! No lip syncing here. No "air guitar". All real and truly genuine. I want everyone to know that those who may have thought in the '80s these "pretty boys" with their fanatic following would be a trend that would pass ("The Fab Five" they were dubbed) were completely wrong. These men have outlasted years beyond all other pretty boy one-hit wonders...decades, actually, and still look pretty damn sexy. Rock on, Duran Duran, and don't ever stop!🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

Spectacular!!! It was a great crowd seeing the ultimate band play many favorites. But we really liked the songs -Friends of Mine, Careless Memories, Planet Earth, and Five Years. Would have been nice to have at least one song from Paper Gods, or the album before(sorry, spacing on the title--This Is Now or something), and Astronaut. But they have soooooo many songs I understand it's obviously hard to pick which one to play, except the obvious like Wild Boys, Hungry Like the Wolf, Rio, etc. What we have always like about Duran Duran is the songwriting, the words just resonate with us. We saw all 3 shows at the Bowl, and 1 in Las Vegas a week earlier. We're going to the R&R Hall of Fame induction on November 5th. So Happy!

Nile Rodgers / Chic were GOOD ... the mix/sound was perfect for them 👍🏽 HORRIBLE and inconsistent mix/sound ruined most of Duran Duran's set. The only times there was a good mix were songs that featured saxophone - otherwise, either one instrument (guitar, bass, or keys/synth) randomly would be way too loud in the mix and sounded (unintentionally) distorted. In addition, the general overall sound level/volume was way to high/loud - Simon Le Bon's vocals would frequently distort. I frequently attend shows by metal bands, so just being loud was not the issue, it was being loud enough to cause distortion. Also, in my younger years I used to run sound (at much smaller venues) - it's possible that I was just in a "bad spot" and that the mix was perfect elsewhere in the auditorium, but I highly doubt it since the opening act had a perfect mix. This was the worst sounding show I've been to at this venue. Can't fault the performers - Duran Duran played well, just couldn't enjoy it due to bad mix.

It was AWESOME!!! I had the best time of my life last night and I have already attended about 20 other times to see Duran Duran. Since 1987. Love this Band and would love to see them in Syracuse NY. I saw Paul McCartney up here in 2017. Certainly the Carrier Dome is smaller but still would be so happy to have them come here and perform. I wish that they make an essception near the end of their tour and come back to NY whether at MSG of Barclay Center or the USB Arena on LI or Carrier Dome in Syracuse. Thank you Duran Duran for a wonderful night. out of 5 stars I would give them 10!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGLY AWESOME!! This was my 7th concert with DD since 1984, 3rd at MPP. Everyone is as always AMAZING!! DD EQUALS LIFE for many of us "veteran" Duranies. The new songs from FUTURE PAST are quite relevant to the day. The great "oldies" and classics pulled up the most excellent memories of the vinyl and casette days. Always fun singing and "playing' along with DD while the youngsters nearby look mystified... Nick's creative sounds, Roger hammering the drums, John- PTFB JOHN!!, Simon sounds as good as ever. Dom, Anna, and Rachael are essential to the complete sound of DD. The videos playing in the background really was another most excellent touch. CHIC and Nile Rodgers are a great opener group, and the collaboration is a match made in heaven. The tribute to Ukraine was a heartfelt gesture, and WE ALL hope they will again find their ORDINARY WORLD. THANK YOU ALL for continuing to create and provide DD music. And, yes Simon, her name is....RIO!!

The workers were friendly and helpful. The weather was very good. The police made it a bit more difficult to get to the parking garages than it should have been by blocking access to roads you needed to turn on to. The food sold at the venue is less than inspiring. As for the show itself, it could have done without the person DJ'ing at the beginning, and Chic's set was a bit long (though good!), but Duran Duran were their normal energetic, amazing self. Backup singer Anna Ross has been with them for a while and is very good (especially on Come Undone, as always). Backup singer Rachael O'Connor is new. She was fun to watch and also brought great energy to the show. She handled the Tove Lo parts for Give It All Up. They needed to turn her mic up, as she was hard to hear. Simon's mic seemed a bit distorted and it seemed like some of the other vocal mics didn't work at all. The music came through loud and clear, however. Going with the Future Past theme, they had songs from their new album and a bunch from their first two (so no Paper Gods or Astronaut songs this time, unfortunately). Duran Duran is still the most fun live act in the business!

Duran Duran put on an absolutely excellent show, as always! I've seen then several times at various venues. They do an excellent job of playing a mix of old and new material. So whether you want reminded of the 80s, or you've followed their career, you'll be happy. And as always, Simon Le Bon is a fabulous frontman. This was my first time at Merriwether. I opted for lawn seats. My daughter and I were about an hour early, so we were able to get a choice of seating, but the front of the lawn was already full. We only took a blanket as I knew I'd stand through the whole show. I was able to see the stage fine (I am 5'10"). Plus there were two screens that often provided the better view. There was a wide variety of food, and a water station to refill your reusable bottle (must be empty coming in). Overall, a great experience!

Just wow. Over the past 41 years I've seen Duran a few times. We are all getting older, but I still love to see them live and I become the 13 year old who saw them in 1983 for the first time. The old songs still go down the best. Planet Earth, The Reflex, Wild Boys, The Chauffeur, the list goes on and on. I'm sure there are not many 60 plus grandads who can Wear those white trousers well. They all still look and sound good. I just hope I'm fortunate to see them again soon. The support band are a little to be desired. And getting out of the venue was something not planned out well.

Wonderful show from an iconic band, made even more special by the intimate location, a big improvement on the usual arena setting. A few notable misses on the setlist - Is There Something I Should Know being the most obvious - but this in no way diminished the experience, with plenty of classic Duran Duran to satisfy the baying public. Le Bon's vocals are unchanged from 40 years ago; he's a phenomenal frontman, who commands the crowd with ease. My 17 year old son has seen countless artists from the 80s and 90s but Duran Duran are the only band from that era that he's always wanted to see. Only one word of advice to the organisers; don't open the doors at 7pm if the band intend to get on at 9pm. It's a really long time to stand around. Luckily, Duran Duran are always worth the wait!!

The worst DD concert I've seen. Crap venue, dodgy sound, short set, low energy and a constantly chatting crowd. Simon seemed very downbeat, and when he asked "Are you having a lovely time in Ibiza?" he did it with such a lack of enthusiasm. Maybe he was coming down with something as his voice was very strained. Nonetheless, I could hardly hear Nick's keyboards or Dom's guitar - it was John's bass all the way. So not great, unfortunately. And don't get me started on the Pollen "experience" - a weekend of disappointments, silently removing events from the schedule and shortening/changing DJ set times at the last minute. Let's hope they never put on a three-day festival if this is what they manage for three short evenings!