Matchbox Twenty

I was so excited to see Matchbox Twenty and I definitely was not disappointed. I grew up listening to their music and "Unwell" was probably the first song I ever knew all the words to. The Matchbox Twenty concert I was a part of wasn't like some crazy party. There weren't giant mosh pits and people jumping all around but it was special. It really felt like you were a part of something. The band, especially Rob Thomas (the lead singer), really wanted you to have fun. You could tell that they had fun too. Rob loved the words he was singing and the band loved the songs they were playing. They had a good mix of their earlier and later songs. It was almost impossible not to shout out all the words you knew to the songs. It really was impossible for anyone there to not be enjoying it. I think another important thing about a Matchbox Twenty concert is that the fanbase is not composed of people who could ruin your experience. No one there is going to make you feel uncomfortable. The fans aren't there to get super drunk or high. They're there to listen to the music they love and that makes for a great atmosphere.

Despite a delay in start time due to a lightning storm requiring emergency "seek shelter" directive, some of their equipment getting rained on and a noise curfew requiring a shortened show, Matchbox Twenty was perfectly awesome! Much thanks by Rob Thomas for all of us diehards wearing garbage bags yet still soaked to the bone who returned to the concert after the evacuation. I didn't think their set list was shortened so if it was, they still were able to get in many of their great songs. I brought my two teenage sons to this concert, their first ever concert, and we had just a great great and memorable night. We travelled three hours to see this show, returning home at 4 a.m. The next time we get the chance to see Matchbox Twenty or Rob Thomas solo, we are so there!

We were about to leave when I mentioned to security that we not able to see. We were sitting on the lawn and the jumbo trons were not on and we were far from the stage. I had seen Black Sabbath there 10 months ago and they had huge video screens so everyone could see no matter where they were sitting. And he said.." my friend and I could walk down into the seated section and sit anywhere we wanted too, so the last 20 minutes of Matchbox 20 we were up close and I could really feel the music.

Awesome show! I loved getting to see Counting Crows and Matchbox 20!

The venue sucks. The seats are terrible in that the rows are so short you can't see anything over people. You wait in line forever to even get into the venue. Stood in line for half an hour just to get in. Waited twenty minutes before that to even park. Bathroom lines are awful. Guys jump in women's lines because they're too lazy to walk to their bathroom. Won't be going back to Lakeview anytime soon!

Overall, great concert. Matt Nathanson drew the audience in quickly and kept their attention. Both performers gave a great tribute to Tom Petty which was well done. Hearing the diverse selection on songs over the last few decade from Matchbox 20 gave something to everyone. Thanks for keeping the price affordable.

What a great show!! Super fun. The band was so energetic and you could tell they were having fun. Rob Thomas was stellar. He used the entire stage during the whole show. He is definitely a seasoned entertainer. I couldn't believe how much energy he had! Would definitely recommend and would see them again!

Great show! We really appreciated the fact that the band performed their songs just like you remember them. No lengthy solos or improvised vocal changes. Rob Thomas was spot on. Very personable and interacted well with the crowd. Very professional performance. I would definitely go to see them again.

Show was phenomenal! I had a great time and didn't leave my spot the entire time! Had one of the best concert nights ever! Thank you for giving us a great show still after all these years!

Great show overall, would be nice to see the band come out to visit fans! Counting crows were okay, but matchbox was def better and more lively. venue was awesome, (budstage)