| FAN COMMENTS |
| Al's Fans Speak Out About Touring With Scissors! |
Prior to the start of Touring With Scissors, we held a drawing for fans to meet Al backstage after a show in their area, and enter their concert review or other comments right here at weirdal.com! Despite the short life of the drawing, we got thousands of entries, and the winners' comments are posted below!
| October 29, 1999 - Halifax Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Duncan Stewart says: |
Weird Alís Friday night audio-visual extravaganza was a spectacle-and-a-half. Backed by an all-star band, Al soared through a collection of tunes both old and new, highlighted by a twenty minute medley that consisted of a collage of songs, including a couple that donít appear on any album. Most of the full songs were accented by costume changes and I was thrilled to see the band suddenly materialise in those yellow plastic radiation suits and swimming goggles for Dare To Be Stupid. A close second was the grunge rocker outfits for Smells Like Nirvana. Although Al maintained an incredibly high level of energy throughout, he was almost outdone by Ruben. Alís no idiot thought, so before things got out of hand, Al shot him. |
| October 25, 1999 - Hamilton Place, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Vicki "Teri" Brown from Woodstock says: |
I was blown away with the show, Al fans that have yet to see him and the band perform are in for a great treat. The lite show and costume changes were amazing. It was great to hear Al to do so many of his older songs. "Like A Surgeon" truth or dare version is still my highlite of the live setting, Ruben really knows how to wear a cone bra!!! I was very impressed on how tight sounding the entire band performed, and how good everyone looked. |
| October 21, 1999 - Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Chase Sulyma says: |
I thought the "Running with Scissors" concert was awsome. I went to Al's last concert (Bad Hair Day) and I didn't think that it could be outdone but I was wrong! The Band sounded great and Al was awsome as usual. My favourite part was when they sang the "SagBegins" and "Yoda". Well keep up the good work guys! Bermuda you rock! |
| October 20, 1999 - Walker Theatre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Jessey Camara says: |
To say the least the concert was fantastic. My wife Natalie and I had a great time. The music was great, the costumes fantastic and the effects incredible. I really liked the effect of snow during "The Night Santa Went Crazy" |
| Bob Emery says: |
How does one describe a Weird Al concert? More costume changes than Cher. |
| October 17, 1999 - Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| David Carlsen says: |
Last night's concert was the third Weird Al concert I've ever been to, and it was the first for my girlfriend, Joanne. It was amazing. |
| October 16, 1999 - Max Bell Arena, Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Jim Pearson says: |
Wow! That seem to be the best way to sum up Al's show in Calgary on October 16. It was the most fun I've ever had at a concert in years. It was also the first concert where I've seen in snow INDOORS during "The Night Santa Went Crazy". |
| October 14, 1999 - G.M. Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Babis Roussinos says: |
I have just returned to Victoria the day after the Vancouver show on October 14th. My friends and I were excited to meet Al after the show and we went to many stores trying to find a "glow in the dark snorkel" or a big pair of scissors for him to sign, but unfortunately we couldn't find any so we headed to the stadium. Then the fun and surprises began. |
| September 26, 1999 - Greek Theater, Los Angeles, CA |
| Erik Peterson says: |
It was a night of suprises at the Greek last night. First, Al was introduced by none other than his mother, who was quite pleased to introduce her boy. |
| Alan Bates says: |
What a GREAT show! Weird Al, Jon, Jim, Steve and Ruben put on a very entertaining show as usual. The video bits were hilarious and it was a great surprise to have Jake Lloyd walk out on stage during the "Saga Begins." |
| September 22, 1999 - Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Toby Barbour says: |
If I had to chose one word for this concert it would be "PHENOMONAL". This RWS tour was way better than the BHD. I got goosebumps when Al started playing Polka Power. The sketches in between the sets were hillariously funny, although I do kind of miss the Paul McCartney interview. The setlist for the concert was fab, it was great hearing some of my favorite songs live. All about the Pentiums was awsome. Overall I loved the concert, it was a big plus getting to see him at his alma matter. But the biggest thrill of the evening was afterwords when I met AL and had him sign my copy of Running with siccors. P.S. Al's band rocks |
| August 31, 1999 - Konocti Harbor Resort, Kelseyville, CA |
| Thom Solverson says: |
Plug from a Fan: |
| August 30, 1999 - Evergren State Fair, Monroe, WA |
| Jeff Sargeant says: |
Well, how can you not enjoy an Al show! I must admit I hadn't planned on going to this show, but entered the contest regardless. (I am glad I won because I would seriously regret having missed this show) Upon learning that I had one I immediatly went to get tickets. Sadly for Al's popularity, but good for me I was able to get fairly decent seats just 4 days before the show. I was quite close but too far to the left to see the screen, but it didn't upset me to much because being a UHF, ALTV and Weird Al Show fan I'd seen most of the clips before. |
| Eric Gjovaag says: |
What can I say that hasn't already been said here? Al, Bermuda, Ruben, Steve, and Jim seemed to be in fine form again in Monroe. The weather was a bit threatening -- a few lightning bolts lit up the clouds during the show -- but we were lucky, the rain held off while we were there. (Good thing we were there, our home town was pelted with the worst hailstorm the region has seen in years!) Lots of energy, lots of fun on stage. Al sounded great and was obviously enjoying himself, like when he commented on the "upcoming" holiday season right before the "snow" fell leading up to "The Night Santa Went Crazy." And that entire grandstand waving their arms together during "Amish Paradise" was a sight to behold, I'd love to know how it looked from the stage (and I wish I'd brought a lighter). This show was shorter than the last time I saw them (Seattle in 1997), but I think they packed in just as many songs, or at least parts of them. I did miss "Like a Surgeon" (I suspect Ruben didn't!) and "Dare to Be Stupid," but the new stuff made up for it. "The Toppings Will Go On," a pizza-delivery-themed takeoff of "My Heart Will Go On," AKA "That Annoying Song from 'Titanic,'" I found especially amusing, since I delivered pizza myself one year to make ends meet. (Al, I hope you can get permission to do it on the next album, this one is terrific!) And the "Star Wars" suite -- "The Saga Begins" and "Yoda" -- that they did as a closing encore was great. Some audience members had brought their lightsabers for this! Nice additions to The Chant, by the way. Oh, and I can't forget to mention the video material, including several clips from "The Weird Al Show" (his "appearance" on "The Flintstones" was a big hit) and a great one from "King of the Hill." As before, it all worked well as bridging material during costume changes, and even introductions to songs. |
| Laura Gjovaag adds: |
Weird Al was greeted to Seattle with special effects courtesy of Mother Nature. Not only did one of the wildest hailstorms in memory hit the area as he performed (headlines the next morning: "Freak hail storm pummels area", "Summer weather has gone straight to hail"), but Al's music was punctuated by a background of lightning that often managed to be in time with the music! Luckily for the fans, the storm was a few miles to the south and missed the outdoor performance area entirely. |
| Jeff Troy says: |
The concert was great, both of us seeing him live for the first time. A lot of energy, and we were both impressed by the multimedia show. Amazing that 14 people total could put on that kind of show. |
| August 29, 1999 - Oregon State Fair, Salem, OR |
| Jon Tennis says: |
First, Thank You for the hats, t-shirts, and also coordinating the whole contest thing. This may sound weird but I knew I was going to win. It's great that you would do something so cool for your fans. You are a true Superstar. You made me and my son, Christopher, feel like a "close personal friend of Jon" and gave us an experience we will remember for the rest of our lives. Maybe longer? |
| August 28, 1999 - Silver Mountain Amphitheater, Kellogg, ID |
| Casey Winslow says: |
I'm from Clarkston Wasington, and I attended the concert in Kellogg Idaho. The concert was the absolute best!! It was the very most exciting time of my life!! I got to meet Al backstage and he was so cool. The whole experience was a dream come true. |
| August 27, 1999 - Antelope Valley Fair, Lancaster, CA |
| Merry from La Canada, CA says: |
Well, it was simply awesome! We were in the 3rd row almost center stage and were so glad that "AL" included quite a few songs from the "Running With Scissor's" album. (We did miss "Albuquerque" though!) We were also so glad that there were so many songs that we loved from previous albums. Although they were only part of a medley, it was so much fun to see & hear them performed again live on stage! |
| August 24, 1999 - California State Fair, Sacramento, CA |
| Katie from Dixon, CA. says: |
The night was sultry, the food was bad, and everywhere there were large animals mooing, farting, slobbering and squealing. But what more can one expect from the State Fair. Well, if you happened to be in Sacramento California last night you could expect a really great concert. Al did not disappoint us. |
| Tom adds: |
"I heartily endorse this event or product!" |
| Michael Lawton says: |
Wow! What a great show!! It was so cool how Al could put all those great songs in one show. The interviews on the screen were sooo funny! Afterward meeting Al and the band was the greatest. Everybody was so nice! Next to being born it was the best day of my life! |
| A song from Gil Peles |
Well I went to the computer and turned it on one day |
| August 21, 1999 - Star Plaza Theater, Merrillville, IN |
| Dale Method says: |
Ah, there's nothing quite like the refreshing experience of seeing a quality performance by the likes of "Weird Al" Yankovic in Merrilville, In. It was great to be there when "Weird Al" Yankovic sang his/her song(s) Sagabegins and Yoda during the encore of the concert. The performer's band (no known file) was also woth mentioning. His/her bassist Steve Jay, his/her lead guitar Jim West, and his drummer Ruben Valtierra. The crowd was really into "Weird Al" Yankovic and were moshing it up all over the Star Plaza Theater on August 21, 1999. A good time was had by all in attendance at said event and venue. This is Method, Dale signing off. |
| Julie Gonzales says: |
I must say out of all of the concerts and theatrical productions I have attended in the last 15 years there are only two singers that I have seen that sound better live in concert than on their recordings. Yes, Al is one of them. I must admit to being very surprised at how much I enjoyed his show. |
| August 19, 1999 - Navy Pier, Chicago, IL |
| Dan Margalit says: |
Touring With Scissors is comedy of biblical proportions. Whether Mr. Frump means nothing or everything to you, the show is sure to leave you in ditches. I mean 'stitches'. The video bits get funnier every time they get forced down our collective throats. Lippy lipy... or pipy sinky... Oh, that cracks me up. After the show, Al was incredibly gracious and patient with all of his fans. I had him sign a note that said: "Dear Dr. Demento, Please play Dan's music on your show. Frankly, I think it's better than anything I've ever done. Sincerely, Al." I don't think he understood at first that it was a joke, but he warmed up after he realized that I am a big fan. Hopefully Dr. D takes his word... Thanks to Al and the Band for a great night! |
| Dan Lea of Chippewa Falls, WI says: |
Weird Al's concert in Chicago was very possibly the best concert I have ever been to. Before the show, my friend, Mike, pointed out that many of those in the audience were not yet born when we attended our first Weird Al show fifteen years ago. This made me feel old, but it also demonstrated the staying power of Al and the band. The coolest band in America put on the ultimate show. It exceeded my expectations, and they were pretty high. As always, the music is not only funny, but outstandingly well-performed. I could not have asked for a better concert experience. And going backstage was a dream come true. It was pretty hectic between shows, but a big thanks to Bermuda for taking care of us anyway, and to Al, for being truly gracious in a very busy time! In my opinion, "Running With Scissors" is the best Weird Al album yet. As the work of the Weird One becomes ever more popular, it makes those of us who caught on a long time ago feel Pretty Smug! |
| Mike Peloquin says: |
The concert was nothing less then GREAT. Weird Al put on a show of a lifetime, the lights, the energy, and the songs were brought together for one fantastic evening. As I saw my first Weird Al concert fifteen years ago, I can tell by the number of people watching he is becoming more popular and popular. This is an experience I wont forget. If you havent seen the show, please treat yourself to a night of fun and laughter. |
| August 18, 1999 - Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH |
| PSM says: |
I've been a big fan of "Weird Al" since I was a greasy little kid watching his first videos on MTV. My friend Ryan played his new CD for me, I was blown away by how funny it was. With the new album on CD, I've started to re-purchase my Al library in digital format - those 15 year-old tapes just don't do Al's sweet voice justice! My girlfriend had never paid "Weird Al" much attention, but when she heard "All about the Pentiums" she was impressed by the vocal and musical talent . Ryan scored awesome 2nd row orchestra pit tickets, we'd been jamming to his music & anticipating the show for months. Finding out we won backstage passes & T-shirts through Bermuda's contest made us ecstatic! As if 2nd row wasn't enough we were going to meet "Weird Al" in the flesh! |
| Ryan Kearns says: |
The show was giddily entertaining, and, at many times, laugh-out-loud funny. Ruben's cone-bra during the Truth or Dare version of "Like A Surgeon" was absolutely hysterical, as were the video clips shown while Al and the band were frantically changing costumes -- especially the segments "Dirt," "Dental Care," and the soon-to-be horror classic, "60 Percent Chance of Rain." |
| August 15, 1999 - Nautica Stage, Cleveland, OH |
| Stephanie Burns from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio says: |
The great thing about this album and tour is that Al has really got it together. I have played "Running with Scissors" for many friends of mine who are not "Weird Al" fans. All of them within 2 minutes of playing any one of the songs on the new album comments, "Wow, Al has really has a great voice. I never noticed that before." The new album and tour both showcase a more mature and dynamic sound in Al's music and vocals. Not to say that I don't enjoy everything that Al has done before, but it is really exciting to watch him evolve. |
| Jeff Hyatt says: |
I've been to 20 or so different concerts in my 25 years on this great big ball of dirt and water. I've been back stage for at least 10. I've never had the privilege of meeting anyone as down to earth as the 5 of you. Anyone that can wear flip-flop sandals and a Hawaiian shirt while signing autographs with his foot behind his head, is a great guy in my book. Thanks for the awesome time guys. Sorry the letter is so messy, I had to type it left handed. |
| Marc Fannin says: |
Since the comments already given by other winners echo my sentiments about Al (especially the response to the August 12 concert), I will emphasize the band's performance in my contribution. |
| Theresa Dougherty says: |
Ummm... where do I begin? First of all, I wholeheartedly agree with everyone else's reviews! It was just an awesome night. The band played almost everything from RWS along with many of the classics... and they even threw in a couple new "concert-only" tunes. They were hilarious! Al and the guys changed costumes several times and while they did we were laughing our butts off with commercial parodies, UHF clips, and movie/tv show clips featuring Al. It was great to hear the entire crowd reciting along word for word! One amazing thing about this show is that it sounds just like the recordings... a definite plus in my book! |
| August 14, 1999 - Six Flags Over St. Louis, Eureka, MO |
| Karri Kulage says: |
What can I say besides, ìAl is the greatest!î. This was my 6th ìWeird Alî concert, and he just never fails to amaze me. His energy is never-ending. He goes from song to song, nonstop. If heís not performing, heís changing into his next costume. He is so awesome! An added bonus of this concert was hearing old favorites from when I was a kid. He sang ìDare to be Stupidî, parts of ìI Love Rocky Roadî, ìAnother One Rides the Busî, and ìI Lost on Jeopardyî. And I never thought I would hear Al sing ìThe Night Santa Went Crazyî live, but it was thrilling to hear it! The new songs from ìRunning with Scissorsî were performed as if he had sung them forever. This was an experience I will never forget. If youíre thinking about seeing ìAlî, donít think any longer GO! Make your worthless life have meaning! Al is a genius! |
| Kristine Kulage says: |
ìWeird Alî is like fine wine: he just keeps getting better with age. As entertaining, humorous, and down-right fun as it is obsessively listening to his CDs, it amazes me how much more awesome he is live in concert. ìWeird Alî is a superb performer in every way, his enthusiasm, his energy, he gives his all to 2 full hours of performing both new and classic parodies. Much of the time he re-enacts his videos and always stays in costume and character (Al gave particularly outstanding live character portrayals in ìItís All About the Pentiumsî, ìGermsî, ìLike a Surgeonî, and ìThe Saga Beginsî). This was my 3rd ìWeird Alî concert and they just keep getting better. And the band rocks! Itís obvious that everyone on stage is having a blast, and the audience does as well, most of the time singing along to every word in every song. Plus, the in between video clips are a riot! If Al did a 12-hour concert performing every song heís ever recorded, I would watch intently, being thoroughly entertained, and never bored for an instant. Now THAT would be a dream come true! I grew up with ìWeird Alî Yankovic and his parodies, and now in my adulthood, Al is one of the few constants. I have always loved Al, I always will, and I will never outgrow loving him and his songs or following his career. Al, you are THE GREATEST!!! |
| Keith Klein says: |
Al and his band once again put on another amazing show!!! Between some of the songs, while Al was changing costumes, showed hilarious video clips. Some of them were from UHF and past ALTV episodes where he interviewed celebrities like Ozzy Osbourne and George Harrison. My favorite clip had to have been the one that involved proper dental care. |
| August 13, 1999 - Meadowbrook Music Fstival, Rochester Hills, MI |
| Tony Simmons says: |
If you are reading this, you're probably reading the "fan comments" page on the Weird Al website. Maybe you are wondering what other people think of the Touring with Scissors show.. regardless, you're a Weird Al fan. Don't deny it! You want to go this show! You need to go to this show! I encourage you to go! Al and the band are great live. Their performance puts every other concert I've seen to shame. You will not be disappointed! |
| Jason says: |
I'm no Roger Ebert... (That's probably a plus for me) but I must say that his concerts have been the only ones I've seen and they were both great, but this one was better!!!. He was on for over 1 1/2 hrs. And like always (Both times) his concert only songs rocked!!! The medley was very cool. Some of those songs were totally unexpected. The interviews that he shows on the big screen were hilarious. It was just amazing how everybody in the audience seemed to know all the words to "The Saga Begins" and we (The audience) were singing right along with him. I don't want to spoil any surprises, but if you memorized the "Yoda Chant" *Bzzzz* try again. He added a couple extra (And very humorous) parts to it. There were about 50 people backstage and I'm surprised that he took time to talk with everyone back there. He's very calm was probably very tired, so I didn't talk to him as much as I would've liked to because I started feeling guilty about keeping him there too long. I have to say that even though I almost passed out when I was backstage, that I had a great time that I will never forget. Everyone who's going to the concert, you're in for a great great great show and if you ever find yourself lost in an existential quandering, just remember that there's a place called "www.WeirdAl.com" |
| Daniel Robbins says: |
GREAT concert!!! What can I say that hasn't been said yet about his performance? I can say that I know that my life is now complete because I am on Weird Al's website!!! He was so enthusiastic and energetic. The video bits and fake interviews were hilarious. I especially enjoyed Dare To Be Stupid, and his song medly, which had 3 concert only songs in it! If I had the chance, I would go and see this concert 27 more times!!! Backstage, Weird Al was great and really nice. I definitely won't be forgetting that anytime soon... unless a pack of rabid woodchucks chase me off of a cliff and I get amnesia. |
| August 12, 1999 - Majestic Theater, North Tonawanda, NY |
| Geoffrey Golden says: |
During the Weird Al concert at the Majestic Theater in North Tonowanda (Buffalo Lite) they showed quite a bit of video. Al has a costume change every couple songs or so, and the audience looks toward the screen for entertainment during these dark periods. One clip featured David Letterman holding up a picture of Al at the airport, explaining that "Weird Al Yankovic's status has been downgraded from weird to mildly unusual." The keen stand-up mind of Letterman accidentally came upon an interesting truth in regards to Al's music. He's no longer just a weird singer, to me he's a much more relatable comedian, pointing out things, making fun of people, acting dignified (for Al), and in general acting more like the satirists he admires so much. |
| Sean Crowell says: |
This was, hands down, the most energetic and electrifying concert I ever had the privilege of witnessing. I really enjoyed the video footage played during the costume changes, they brought back a lot of great memories. The magic of Al's brilliance shined the entire evening. The band ROCKED! I can't wait until the next time I can see them. Keep up the good work. We love you guys! |
| His brother Jon adds: |
What a genius "Weird Al" is!! Does everyone realize that he is the "only" person who could spoof a song AND a performance!!! (the classic egyptian-style performance of Madonna's "Like A Virgin" was done to Al's parody!!) You are amazing! Does everybody appreciate the mind at work here? Even the left-handed Kurt Cobain imitation by right-handed Al doesn't get past me! You are the master of your craft! And the group was equally as impressive. You guys sound flawless!! I even witnessed you winning over the security guard by mid-show. He was almost mocking us at first but he's probably telling all his buddies how great the show was. Countless costume changes and all, the greatest performance I've ever had the pleasure of going to! |
| August 8, 1999 - Hershey Park, Hershey, PA |
| Chris from Arbutus, MD says: |
I entered my fiancee Angel into this contest without her knowing. Imagine my surprise when she gets an email saying that we won!! She was equally surprised! Well, this was a "free" show (included with Hersheypark admission) so you can imagine that the lines formed very early. We got in line for the second show right after the first one got seated, and we got pretty good position in line. We got front row seats on the right side of the stage. The show was very energetic, Al and the other band members really seemed to be enjoying themselves. There was quite a bit of music even though it was the short version of the show at about an hour. I haven't seen a concert that was this full of energy since the Ramones...I was half expecting Al to shout "One! Two! Three! Four!" between the songs in the medley. You just can't beat a day of chocolate and Weird Al. Thanks you guys for a great concert, and come down to Bawlmer sometime, hon! |
| Angel (Chris' fiancee) says: |
The concert was great! It was very energetic and the quick wardrobe changes between songs was impressive. Al was so full of energy and he and the band did a wonderful job of engaging the audience, I half expected him to pull someone onto the stage at any point. The vocals were great, the harmonies came out and all of the voices sounded just like on the cd's (no electronic tampering with this groups voices). |
| Jim Bonomo says: |
Why Weird Al Rocks So Hard... |
| Steven Shilling from Verona, NJ and Sandy Butler is from Woodbury, NJ say: |
It was just like a Prince concert, only it was intentionally funny!! |
| Joe Coughlin from Croydon says: |
How does Al do it? This was the second in his grueling three concert day at HersheyPark and he was not only standing, but he was doing so without visible means of support. Al, Steve, Jim, Bermuda and Ricky Martin...er, I mean, Ruben, gave it 100% for their frenetic, hour-long set. Al, Bermuda and Ruben were also the nicest guys in the world. (Someone tell Ruben that he is loved by the people hanging outside the backstage door!). Musical highlight: "The Saga Begins" followed by "Yoda", all that is needed is another Star Wars song and you'll have a trilogy. Backstage highlight: Al mentioning that he liked Jay and Silent Bob. Can he be any cooler? Well, yes, but right now, he's in record territory! Thanks Al and Bermuda! I'll be back for more! |
| Andrew from Croydon adds: |
Al didn't show any signs of fatigue onstage as he performed his second of three shows to a packed theater at the amusement park. Utilizing a projection screen, clever bits of video (some from UHF and some from Al's videos) swirled seamlessly with the live band for an engrossing start for many of the songs. I was personally surprised with the way Al and his band pleased the most age diverse crowd I've ever seen. I loved the performance of the "Another One Rides the Bus". In person Al was obviously tired, but still the nice guy he projects himself to be. One request for Al: take it easy, man, your fans need you to do this the rest of your life. |
| August 7, 1999 - Cape Cod Melody Tent, East Hyannis, MA |
| Erwin says: |
The show was fantastic. The way Al and the band mixed costume changes and just straight out jammin' was great. He started the show with about 5 to 10 minutes of straight music, then began the "Commercial Breaks" (that were extremely funny!) which gave time for the costume changes. The blending in of the costumes from the "commercials" was flawless. The best part of the show was, by no doubt, the unreleased songs. Alanis Morissette and Celion Deion never sounded any better. We need a Concert Video released so the whole world can see the genius of "Weird Al" and the band. |
| August 6, 1999 - South Shore Music Circus, Cohassett, MA |
| Trapezoid-ya says: |
Well, putting it simply, it was great! I loved it, and so did my family and friends. Weird Al must work his butt off day after day, but he still remains as nice as possible. When I found out I won the Join Al Backstage contest, my sister and her friend cried, but they were absolutely psyched when they were let to meet him too. All in all, it was a great first-concert experience for us, with no cons! Awesome! |
| Jamie Loader says: |
Amazing...I've never laughed so hard and been so impressed in one show!!!, from the muti-media assault...to the costumes...an outstanding performance !!! One of the most underated musical talents ever!!! Al Rocks !!!" |
| August 5, 1999 - Warwick Musical Theater, Warwick, RI |
| Joe Roy says: |
Back in May when the Box Office opened my mom got four tickets; one for me, herself, and my friends Luke and Evan. When I found out about the Join Al Backstage contest I entered and had my friends enter, thinking maybe one of us would win and we would get to meet the band. And guess what...two of us did win, me and Evan. |
| Evan says: |
The concert was incredible, I had a blast, you were perfectly timed on the percussion and the whole band was completely together. Al's voice sounded great, even without mastering. I loved the show, it was definitely the way I would like to remember my first concert experience, thank and have a great tour |
| August 3, 1999 - Westbury Music Fair, Westbury, NY |
| Carla DeAngelis says: |
Weird Al is hilarious. This was my first Weird Al concert and it was EXCELLENT. He is very energetic and always keeps moving! |
| Joe DeAngelis adds: |
As usual, Al, Bermuda, and the rest of the band put on a spectacular show. The on-stage mayhem is perfectly complemented by a variety of entertaining video clips and special effects. The band obviously pours a ton of effort into each concert, resulting in what truly is a "multimedia extravaganza"! |
| Eric Ruys says: |
Raise your spatulas to The Waffle King! Al proves that the best can get better. The band was tight and the music was loud! Even better than a jellybean and pickle sandwich! |
| August 1, 1999 - Waterloo Village Concert Tent, Stanhope, NJ |
| Jim Lombardi says: |
I think someone might be ripping Al's songs off... I was at hockey game a couple of years ago, and I heard My Bologna come up over the loudspeakers. You know, like they do in-between periods. But then the singer comes in, and it's not Al! It was some cheap copy. Something about a Sharona. So I looked into it, and found this band who put a cheap copy out of Al's song. So I wondered if anybody else had heard about these cheap knockoffs. I looked into it and I found that almost ALL of Al's songs had been copied by some cheap pirates, often years before he came out with his! Example: even Paul McCartney, remember Chicken Pot Pie? Think about it... Live And Let Die?? Now McCartney ripped this off about a year before Al came out with his. So the question is, is Al being bugged? And I think this is not fair, cause Al spends years sometimes writing these songs! |
| John Torhan from Morristown says |
Great show! The band is incredibly tight, awesome costumes, but one criticism: only one lousy drum solo! More drum solos! We drummers get the short end of the stick! |
| July 31, 1999 - Hampton Beach Casino, Hampton Beach, NH |
| Seth "Whonose" Noseworthy says: |
Another stunning show by the world's most versatile band. Twice as much as any band should be, and all I aspire to be. |
| Jeremy says |
Great concert. I had a lot of fun. For my first concert I couldn't have picked a better show. I loved the costumes too. |
| July 30, 1999 - I.C.Light Amphitheatre, Pittsburgh, PA |
| Jyl Deshler says: |
Sat in the 12th row back and I still can't hear! It was AWESOME, I swear! I loved it! And I would like to know how he can change costumes that fast! |
| Catra says: |
As I sit here in Jon's lap, I am reminded of my extraordinary web site... wait a minute, I've just been told I am not allowed to promote my web site. So I guess I'll talk about the concert. Unlike reviews of other RWS concerts, this one was surprisingly well-received by the audience. And Al and the band continued to amaze the fans, old and new. |
| July 28, 1999 - The Palace Theater, Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Kirk Traxler says: |
AL is a musical god...with a little "G" of course. The tightest band in the business. His shows get better every tour. I pray to the music god that his next tour brings him south again... |
| Bradd Parton says: |
This was the highlight of my summer. The band was tight and Al was brilliant. More fun than Christmas in July! |
| July 25, 1999 - North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA |
| David Fisher of Waltham, MA says: |
If you are a fan of every Al album, AL-TV show, movie, talk show appearance, book, magazine article, and random Al sighting, you'll LOVE the live show! Anything that Al has ever done is fair game to be seen, heard or enjoyed during the concert. Video screens show clips and videos, the band rocks on, and you easily get a night of Al for a fair price. You can't beat it! (Or should I say, Eat It :) ) |
| Brooke Jenkins says: |
The concert was great. My brother Scott made my entire family come here from Connecticut to watch the concert. I've never seen him before in concert, and I was surprised at how many costume changes he had. All his screen intros were really appropriate for the next song. He's a comic genius! |
| July 23, 1999 - Jackson County Fair, Central Point, OR |
| Eric Adams says: |
Awesome!!!! That's what comes to mind after watching "Weird Al" in concert. The show is great for the songs you know, and the songs you've never heard before. Just one more thing to say: DRUM SOLO!!!!! If you don't know, then you have to go. |
| Shannon Adams says: |
I loved the show and I'm sure the second show is going to be better. I loved " I'm Fat" the costume was awesome and "The Saga Begins" |
| Amanda says: |
Al was totally down to earth and nice. I've always been a big fan and, after this concert and backstage meeting, he's even more kick ass! My brother, Aaron, thinks so, too. The coolest day of my life. |
| July 21, 1999 - Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, CA |
| Mike Runnestrand says: |
Al, Jon, Steve and Jim truly are the Jesus and Apostles of our day - except they wear clean clothes and play better music! |
| Tony "Bologna Boy" Goldmark from San Francisco says: |
One word - WOW! Some more words... me and my mom drove all the way from San Francisco to Orange County just to see this show. We got to the fair about 6 hours before they let us in, so we stood there for 6 hours. The bad news is, we got sore feet and we ridiculed a little by passers-by, but the great news is we were one of the first people in line, and got GREAT seats for the first show! |
| Alex from Long Beach, CA says: |
The show was absolutely amazing, definitely a must-see! The new costumes and the light show definitely works out to make it a great experience for anyone and everyone. Bring the kids! |
| July 19, 1999 - Oneida Casino, Green Bay, WI |
| Justin from Peshtigo says: |
I went to two concerts - Steve Miller and this one - this one was a lot better! |
| Lori says: |
My ears are still ringing. Great start for the tour, Al fans are in for a treat! |