Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park

Sting, Dominique and the rest of the band were exceptional, as you'd expect. The audience, however, nearly ruined the experience. This crowd had no consideration for others around them. The guy to my right tried to livestream about half the concert to his Insta followers, sometimes blocking my view of the stage with his phone. People all around us talked loudly the entire show about their kids, clothes, gossip, stopping only briefly to take selfies or shoot video of the 3 songs they knew. There was a constant stream of people taking selfies against the orchestra railing with their camera flash on. Between us and the stage, a sea of phone screens. These people weren't there for the show - they were there to brag to their friends about being at the show. And before anyone blames millennials, all of these folks were in their 50s and 60s. They couldn't give 2 sh*t*s about anyone other than than themselves. In contrast, I went to a show at The Eastern 2 nights before, packed with millennials, to see a rising band and had a phenomenal time. People were there to see the band and participate as fans. Sure, people snapped the occasional photo or video but they had much greater self control. That's the kind of show I want to see. I'll take a new band with an engaged audience any day over a mega star with a self-absorbed audience.

Too Awesomeness!!! My Oldest Daughter, Angelica and I Nina! Had an unforgetable night Out With The Goo Goo Dolls! We couldn't Imagine what to expect! Everyone was sooo plesant sooo wonderful and kind!!! We got to see Goos upclose few songs. Had VIP Meet and Greet Thanks To My Daughter, Angelica! Got to say HI To Johnny and Robby my Old Neighbors from Off Broadway in Buffalo, N.Y. they are so down to Earth and just simply Nice! Like your Relatives. They performed Incredible and so did O.A R.! Yous Rock!!! Making memories for a lifetime!!! Audience was kind and Friendly everyone was full of Joy!!! Good vibes in Chastain Park! All the Workers, Security, Vendors, Jist sooo sweet and pleasure talking to them!!! Hope we experience this again! Just words can't describe! Like Two Cinderella's gone to the ball and just enjoyed everything, Concert, people!!! Beautiful Evening weather too Stars Full Moon! Thank you All from Our Hearts 💕 Love Yous Beautiful Souls! Nina L.A. Buford, Georgia Angelica R. A. Sandysprings, Georgia

John Fogerty even at 78 never disappoints! He’s happier now that he finally “owns” the rights to all his songs again & has turned his band & tours into a family affaire with his 2 sons Shane & Tyler both opening the show & then accompanying their Dad during his part of the show! While I understand his wanting to include his 2 sons, I for one always enjoyed seeing & listening to both keyboard player Bob Malone & Drummer extraordinaire Kenny Arronoff. Hopefully someday they’ll both be invited back to play with him once again!

The show was awesome! It was so much fun to here him talk about getting his music back and then listening to him sing those songs. John Fogerty is one of my favorite artists and I'm so glad to get so see him again in concert. The venue is one of my favorites. Even the hot Georgia summer cooperated and it wasn't miserably humid and hot. The only negative I have to share is that Live Nation did an abysmal job of communicating their clear bag policy. I did my due diligence before leaving home and found NOTHING online, nothing at all about clear bags. Upon arrival, they were enforcing a strict clear bag policy which forced me to carry wallets and phones in a grocery bag all evening while my purse was checked at a checkpoint outside of the venue. Live Nation should have included that information with tickets, in emails they sent, and clearly, front and center on their website.

John Fogerty: 7/26/23 “And we were rollin', rollin’, rollin’ on the river. Well it wasn’t exactly a river and the big wheels were actually tractor trailers as I made my way down Highway 85 South into Hot-lanta Wednesday evening. The event was to be my first time seeing Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member, lead singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the iconic Creedence Clearwater Revival LIVE. With John coming into town six months after regaining control of CCR’s catalog after a decades-long battle with his former record label I couldn’t have picked a better time to see one of my ‘bucket-list’ artists! Approaching the outdoor uncovered amphitheater you could sense revival in the air but all you could feel was the 93° temps rising off the stone and it’s waffle-iron seats. A brief shower cooled things off a bit. With two thirds of the 29 date ‘Celebrates His Songs’ tour in the books and John’s 10 studio album/16 charted single portfolio combined with Creedence’s 7 studio album/20 charted singles one could anticipate an evening of musical perfection and selection. My seats were dead center front and back and side to side chosen at the presale. The evening’s performances began promptly at 8 p.m. with a 35 minute / 8 song set from L.A. based ‘Hearty Har’. ‘It’s an absolute privilege to be opening up for John Fogerty, it’s a beautiful night.’ The six person band led by John’s two sons Shane and Tyler Fogerty (both on guitars and vocals) featured classic garage rock and roll with a twist of psychedelia. With songs about rock and roll aliens abducting earbuds, a psycho, and a boogie man the set was overall performed and received well. After a relatively brief stage turn with very little equipment to swap out, the lights dimmed completely for a video introduction featuring an interview with John which included classic video clips. By now I had upgraded myself spotting two unclaimed resale seats on Ticketmaster’s map feature I moved down to row D. At 9:03 John Cameron Fogerty appeared a top a three step riser separated by platformed keyboards to his right and drums to his left (the words ‘JOHN FOGERTY CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL’ backlit on the drumhead in psychedelic rainbow). With his right arm raised and fist clenched the spotlight shone on John alone as he strummed the opening note. The flannel shirted and bandanaed Californian retaining the same full head of hair he had in the 70’s opened with 1968’s #2 ‘Bad Moon Rising’. With an image from the ‘Blue Moon Swamp’ album cover of a giant moon on the two side screens we were instantly transported to bayou country. The hour and a half / 18 song set included nearly all the hits with strong vocals and straightforward guitar-work. The sound quality in the amphitheater itself was superb! With an ‘Ah thank you so much “Hello”, I am so happy to be back here in Atlanta playing for y’all. We’re out here to rock and roll and get with it so come on let’s get busy’ he rolled into and extended jam of ‘Up Around The Bend’ and ‘Green River’. Trading out a gorgeous Gibson Les Paul Goldtop for a Rickenbacker, Fogerty told us the backstory of ‘Who’ll Stop The Rain’ written just after Woodstock. ‘This is a Rickenbacker I purchased way back in the first week of nineteen sixty-nine’. He had modified it by putting a Les Paul Humbucker in the bridge after listening to other greats of the era ‘Jimi, Jeff, and Eric, ask your grandpa’. ‘I played this guitar at WOODSTOCK!’ The guitar had gone missing for forty-four years until he relocated and reacquired it in Cincinnati, ‘I got my baby back!’ With the venue not supporting it’s own large video screen aside from the two small box styles to the upper left and right there were obviously missing background images and footage, John referring to them, ‘I don’t know if you’re looking at pictures or not’. Unfortunately, and at no fault of John’s it really took away from the experience as a whole. ‘Rain’ featured John and son trading out licks, Shay playing his own Rickenbacker for just such an occasion. Swapping out guitars yet again this time for a bright red Telecaster he performed ‘Lookin’ Out My Back Door’ in classic Buck Owens’ AM radio style and brilliancy. Back to his original Black Gibson he moved into his own #’5 ‘Rock And Roll Girls’, ‘Lodi’ and ‘Run Through The Jungle’ playing the harmonica portions himself. Fact of the matter, he kept his roadie tech busy swapping out, tuning and retuning guitars all night long! Mid-set turned to some lesser known obscure cuts. There was the roots styled political ‘Effigy’ from ‘Willy And The Poor Boys’ followed by a love song for his wife Julie ‘Joy Of My Life’ from ‘Blue Moon Swamp’ introducing and featuring his tenor saxophonist Rob Stone and welcoming his two sons Shay and Tyler. ‘Perhaps you have noticed some family resemblance on this stage’. Anyone who took the opportunity for a beer break missed out on one of the best songs of the evening ‘Keep On Chooglin’, the song likely popularizing the term meaning to have a ball or good time. Starting out with some showcase solo guitar the song moved into a harmonica and mini-drum solo between John and Richard Millsap (his credits include Delbert McClinton, George Strait, Kid Rock). John called the shots on harp and Richard echoed back on drums. Back to the hits Fogerty called on the audience to make some noise. Apparently there was a bit of bad blood between the artist and the venue’s locals, ‘I love this place called Chastain Park, the neighbors take offense but “What the Hell”’, and ‘Make some noise, take that Mrs. Peachtree’. ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’ followed with his own #4 hit ‘Centerfield’ rounding the bases in which John played a baseball bat shaped guitar. The electronic hand claps matched the white spotlight flashes and ending the song John motioned a ‘You’re Out’ call at the final note. ‘Down On The Corner’ was next, he sure knows how to build a setlist at that point everyone was up and dancing. Another highlight of the evening was his only #1 1984’s ‘The Old Man Down The Road’. With and extended guitar solo featuring himself and both his sons, that one song in my opinion was worth the price of admission. Rounding out the regular set was ‘Fortunate Son’. John who received his draft notice and served during the Johnson administration (although never deployed) played a blue and black plaid guitar that matched his shirt. The encore following consisted of two songs but first a cart was rolled onstage holding a bottle champagne, glass, and a party hat. John took the stage alone, ‘As you probably have heard I got my songs back. It’s a really big deal for me… I had a plan, my plan was “I outlived all those sons of bitches” and that’s reality!’ With the band members reentering one by one with glasses full they toasted the celebration with John. ‘This is for you, I love you!’ ‘Travelin Band’ and you probably guessed it, ‘Proud Mary’ with final bows brought the evening to it’s conclusion. A John Fogerty Creedence Clearwater Revival message ‘Thanks for Celebrating!’ image on the side screens signaled both the end and a brand new beginning. Notably missing from the setlist were: 1968’s #11 ‘Suzie Q’, ‘Long As I Can See The Light’ and ‘Sweet Hitch-Hiker’. I wasn’t at Woodstock and I hadn’t been afforded the opportunity to have seen Creedence LIVE but I’d like to say that tonight I saw a little piece of history unfold! ‘I’m the dad [of these songs],” Fogerty told Billboard. ‘I created them. They never should have been taken away in the first place. And that hijacking left such a massive hole in me.’ With a brilliant ‘Buck’ half moon setting in the sky over Chastain Park it became obvious for John that the bad moon had long at last taken a miraculous turn for the good!” Review and photo by DAve (Concert #803)

The show was incredible. I had a VIP Soundcheck ticket. My VIP Host, Luis Mendoza, was informative and quick to answer questions. Floor staff were wonderful, friendly, and assertive. The Frozen-Drinks staff went above and beyond and deserve a special mention. Thank you for keeping us safe during the inclement weather and providing a great venue.

Boy George is awesome! It is a dream come true. I used to see him on MTV in the 80’s and I was so excited to see him perform live. I wish he sang more songs. I wanted to hear ‘Move Away’. Love him!

They keep getting better and better! I love how they are digging deep into the archives, mining old material for ever changing set lists. The full band played like they’d been together for years, comfortable with each other and the material without sounding worn. And I loved hearing Trina Meade as a backup vocalist.

This is the 3rd time I flew to Atlanta to see Collective Soul live in less than 2 years? Why? BECAUSE THEY ABSOLUTELY DELIEVER 100000%!!!! I almost find it pointless to review Collective Soul concerts, because everybody knows they're badass and they sound better than ever. I'm a 23 year old girl and they're my favorite band. Ed is SUCH an energetic force on stage and the rest of the boys LITERALLY shred to the point that you can't even look away. There are no beer or restroom stops when you see Collective Soul. They ABSOULTELY will blow your mind away. And meeting them at their meet and greets are always fun and inspirational. These guys are full of love. Their shows are TOP NOTCH rock and roll!!

She played for about 2 hours. Every song you know and she did a cool DJ style set in the boards area of her original vs unlocked and got the crowd in the vote. She had 2 special guests. Brandi Carlyle for a sing and then Stacy Abrams to a melody with Virl on fire. She only the stage shortly for one moment to get her new station. She started out with You don’t know my name which is so ironic. She looked beautiful in a black glitter cat suit & what I think were gold chain mail braids all the way down her back. Her smile is electric. She 100% generated the vibe. This is 2nd time seeing her & would gonagain

Not a fan of Chastain and felt Switchfoot played way too long and Collective Soul did not play long enough. Probably 90% of us there are part of the Collective Soul family and paid our big bucks to see Collective Soul. Their concert at the Roxy a few years ago where it was just them was AWESOME!. Spoke to several other long time CS fans and none of them liked last nights concert. What was good about it was getting to meet Ed's dog before the show, the new Bob Dylan song was very well done is a hit, seeing 3 of their kids join them for December was very cool and the teen on the piano was awesome, and the band was as good as ever. Just not enough of them playing music. Chastain's rules are getting ridiculous. Bands should avoid that place and instead to the one in Alpharetta, the Fox, ASO's hall, etc. CS was also awesome at the Bowl in Sugar Hill. Again, I am not bad mouthing CS since they are always awesome but we need to see them play longer sets at a better venue.

I have seen them Many times and this was easily one of the best. Special guest appearances, bringing their talented families on stage to sing and play with them, and special solos & songs. Great night!

One of the best concerts we’ve seen this year! Their voices blend beautifully & all the musicians in the band were outstanding including the warm up band that also played with the headliner! I highly recommend this concert & hope they return to Atlanta soon! Just hope they appear at a different inside venue!

Billy Gibbons & band are a total class act! We had a severe weather delay, but the hardcore fans, venue & band stuck it out to play an entire setlist before the imposed curfew! Band was tight, but honestly they could lose the bass player who didn’t contribute much, keep Billy & drummer Frank Beard, play most of the ZZ favorites except those Dusty Hill sang & go on forever! Ah Haw Haw Haw Haw!

The best night of my life. The four year wait to see them again was worth every second. 5sos is by far the best band I have ever seen live. I have loved growing up with them and their music. I can’t wait for them to come back to Atlanta so I can see them again! They are absolute gems and I wouldn’t have wanted to party with anyone else.

This was my first 5sos show and it was AMAZING!! They are such incredible live performers but they are also such down to earth people. They constantly thanked for having them. It was so fun, and I will definitely see them live again.

The music, what we heard of it, was fantastic. Unfortunately, a severe thunderstorm combining lightening and heavy rain, caused the concert to be suspended after only around four songs. Very disappointing but that’s the risk with outdoor venues. The good thing is that the storm helped cool things off. The concert is supposed to be rescheduled so we’re hoping we’ll be able to attend.

“Spoiler alert, rained out early into the show! ‘A sultry evening in Hot-lanta, GA (daytime high 98°, real feel 108) forged the perfect ambiance for an outdoor amphitheater show! It was the ‘Raise The Roof Tour’ but with no roof to raise, above us only sky. The closest I ever got to seeing Zeppelin was Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience 2X (great shows), and no tribute bands whatsoever. I had also held tickets to a canceled event with Alison Krauss and Willie Nelson do to illness back in August 2019, so it was a first seeing her. Although I don’t own a copy of either of the releases from the duo, I just knew that this was one to be experienced LIVE. Entering the park, there was the crowd I had anticipated in my mind’s eye (just a little cleaner cut), stereotypical. Several varieties of Zeppelin shirts to be seen on folks mingling through the common areas, tie dye was popular too! The stage backdrop curtain was ornate, all white vertical and draped with tan drapery above peppered with strings of hanging lights. It would later be illuminated all in a rich purple upon the band’s entrance. In addition there were what had the appearance of vintage photography lamps on tripods (2 pair and 2 to the sides 6 in all). The time was at hand for bluegrass to meet rock, rhythm and blues. A 7 piece band came on, each musician hand chosen by Plant himself and thus began what was to be a song set leaning heavy on the current release. Krauss (age 50) possessed the voice of an angel with perfect harmonies making eye contact with Plant. Plant now 73 still adorning his trademark long curly hair, sang mostly a mid-range. His voice was by no means weak (and I’ve seen weak to know it). My highlights were supposed to be, well you guessed it, the Zeppelin songs but there was to be no Plant chanting, ‘Bring it back, bring it back, bring it back’ or a classic ‘Ooo Yeah’! Nature began her light display and four songs in ‘some fine gentleman’ came on stage and told us all to take cover. Most of us waited it out in any shelter we could find. ‘One one thousand, two one thousand, three one thousand, four... until the stage crew came out to pack it up, sad day. The band’s guitarist J.D. McPherson opened the show in rockabilly style with a half hour set. Postponed TBA this Fal!” by DAve (Concerts # 662, 663)

It was a good show Great venue beautiful night BNL didn’t play very long and didn’t play a lot of the songs that everyone wanted to hear. Toad the Wet Sprocket & Gin Blossoms were both really good and put on a better show then BNL.

Loved it! A joy to see a true living legend...other than the long beer lines which caused me to miss a couple of her early songs, it was fabulous... Probably my first concert post-Covid...she's not getting older, she's getting better...if that's possible...