Nile Rodgers

From the moment Nile Rodgers starts tweeting about wherever he's landed, you know that he has a passion in everything he does.

"GoodTimes" has always been part of my rules about life. Not because of him - to be honest it had never clicked the connection between that saying and the song he had written.

I've never realised how much of a fan I was until 2014. Having loved Chic & Sister Sledge for a many a year I knew of his existence, but had never dug deeper.

And then I saw a 2 minute video biography of him. It's on his website - that's when you not only realise the number of artists and songs he's been involved with, but also the devotion he has to music overall.

I flew to Belfast to see him on a whim, based on the above. I then went to see him again a few weeks later in London because of it - overnight he'd become my new favourite live artist ever.

It is a polished show - the band and CHIC singers are pro's. But however long they might have been doing it, they seem as if each night is the first night.

Electrifying - at O2 Indigo I have never been in an audience where from the moment it started to the very end everyone (yes everyone) was dancing.

The set is all about his music - not just CHIC. When they played Let's Dance (David Bowie) it just went mad. Unbelievable - this was a song of the eighties that probably many in the audience didn't realise he'd been part of.

I am proud to say that from now on, I will travel anywhere in Europe to see him at least once a year. Everyone needs a Nile Rodgers fix - the ultimate feel good master.

"Aim for GoodTimes, avoid BadTimes and always add ChakaKhan (random things)" are my rules - at least I now know where one part of that came into my head years ago.

Ashley Halliday
GoodTimes, BadTimes & ChakaKhan

A Nile Rodgers live set is an exercise in the legendary guitarist attempting to prove to you that he wrote at least two thirds of your favourite songs ever, even if you weren’t fully aware of the fact yet. From the acknowledged classics of his most famed vehicle Chic through to masterpieces by David Bowie, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge and even Daft Punk, there’s simply no faulting a Rodgers setlist. Yet this isn’t an exercise in watching someone past their peak go over old glories either – forever backed by a band every inch his musical (if not songwriting) equals, the musicianship on display is nothing short of impeccable, the band being tighter than could ever be medically recommended. Yet it’s likely you’ll struggle to focus on any such technicalities, what with all the dancing you’ll be doing (a fair proportion of Rodgers’ hits contain the word ‘Dance’ in the title, and dance you most certainly shall). Currently in the middle of one of the most warmly received career rebirths of recent years, these are shows are a master class in disco, pop and funk to tell the grandkids you’ve seen. Given the timeless nature of the material, chances are they’ll grow up to be huge fans too.

Nile Rodgers, the legend of disco himself has worked with so many huge international stars it could make your head spin and he is able to incorporate all of these hits that he co-wrote into his own live show. Often performing with his band CHIC, when he steps out solo he has an equally talented band to help perform dance classics such as 'Everybody Dance' and 'I Want Your Love'.

He shows his talents with the guitar during the retro introduction to 'I'm Coming Out' by Diana Ross as his guest vocalists really shine for this medley including 'Upside Down'. Another frequent collaborator is paid homage to, this time the ever popular Sister Sledge with a trio of hits performed in all of their disco glory that really gets the audience dancing below.

The atmosphere is one of complete party and Rodgers is ready to bring it home with 'Le Freak' and 'My Forbidden Lover' which evoke mass singalong and utter euphoria as the audience dance below the falling confetti having experience a wonderful slice of the 70s and 80s.

This was a most memorable concert ... . Chaka Khan, a 1970's & 1980's icon, appeared and performed with all the blazing glory of yesteryear! Furthermore, even being in her mid-sixties, the Rock-Funk songstress has lost none of sex appeal! Nile Rodgers & CHIC performed after the "Queen of Funk" and took the audience through a time warp, back to the 70's with their memorable hits "Dance, Dance, Dance", "Everybody Dance", "I Want Your Love", "My Forbidden Lover", and "Le Freak"! Nile Rodgers also deservedly gave himself a few "pats on the back" by performing a medley of hits which he wrote for the late & great David Bowie, Sister Sledge, Madonna, and for a contemporary favorite, Pharrell Williams, "To Get Lucky"!Finally, the honorary "Dr." Nile Rodgers, UCAL Berkeley School of Music, closed the warm & pleasant night at WOLF TRAP with VIP audience dance participation in CHIC's "Good Times"!

"Continue to stay in good health", BOTH OF YOU, and "THANK YOU" for making Us feel young again!!! LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!

Legend- an incredible experience to witness such an incredible master with excellent accompanying musicians as well as the two lovely female singers. Not sure I can do the concert justice with words, but it's quite possibly an experience which will never quite be repeated, due to the fact that it coincided with the release of the new single, and the fact that such a talent played such a small intimate venue. I don't think he's doing it for the money.
Unusually, it actually started with a showing of the new video on stage for that single, and what followed was two hours of non stop acoustic heaven. If you get a chance to get to see them at such a venue in the future, try to get a ticket.

Man, this cat can do it all and this show was so fantastic. I grew up in Minneapolis and listened to a small ten watt radio station that played soul and funk and he wrote half the stuff they played. The girlfriend wanted to see Cher, her sister backed out, I went instead and was BLOWN away that Nile was performing. And performed he did, I loved every minute of every song. Thanks sister who backed out.

Wow! What an amazing gig from the genuine legend that is Nile Rodgers and CHIC - supported by Sigala as well at a great venue at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton. Really, one of the best gigs I have ever been to! Rather than write a review, hopefully my videos give a good flavour of the gig:

https://youtu.be/FYssGnAOtBs
https://youtu.be/aj3l46qBURs
https://youtu.be/0G16mc7dJJA

Absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. The support acts, notably Franc Moody and MistaJam, were also really good, would go and see them properly another time! Played all of the classics and I have no complaints, flawless start to finish, these guys know how to put on a show. Didn't stop dancing all night!

I am an avid concert goer and seeing Nile Rodgers has been on my bucket list for years and he did not disappoint. One of the best concerts I have been to in my 50 years of concert going. Great story telling and the music was incredible, I give it at 10 out of 10!!

He's filled with happiness and passes it off very well to others a crowd pleaser ,motivator of a great time every one leaves happy wanting more, more, more, up close and personal