Concert Review: Jerrod Niemann and Randy Travis

Happy Monday,

The weather makes going back to work not so bad since it isn’t as beautiful as this past weekend. It was Country week in NEPA this last week as Jerrod Niemann and Randy Travis performed in the area. What a treat for all Country fans! I would love more weeks like this with Country stars back to back.

Rising Country artist, Jerrod Niemann kicked off the week at Rodano’s in downtown Wilkes Barre on Wednesday, August 18. Niemann was fantastic that evening entertaining the crowd with songs featured on his debut album Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury, along with many other hits by artists such as Blake Shelton and John Anderson. Niemann did not disappoint as he played two favorite songs off the album, “What Do You Want” and the recent Gold single “Lover, Lover.” I don’t know about you, but “Lover, Lover” is just one of those tracks you just can’t help dancing too. If you ever need a pick me up in the day, I suggest playing some “Lover, Lover,” to make you smile.

Country Legend Randy Travis got the weekend started right with his performance at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Friday, August 20. The weather could not have been better on Friday evening. With a light breeze in the air and a backdrop of bright stars and a beautiful moon above, Travis performed for a record-breaking audience of about 4,500 for the Hot Summer Fun Concert Series this summer at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Travis started the night out with “Better Class of Losers.” Throughout the night Travis entertained the audience with many of his chart topping hits such as “Diggin’ Up Bones,” “ (There Will Be) Peace in the Valley for Me,” “I Told You So,” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” To close out the evening Travis sang his 1987 CMA Single of the Year “Forever and Ever, Amen.”

Both artists were fantastic! I highly recommend catching these great Country Singers in concert. Jerrod Niemann has a slue of radio shows over the next month and will be heading out on tour with Gary Allan beginning on September 9 of this year. Fans have plenty of opportunities to catch Randy Travis with a handful of casino dates well into October. If you were at either of the shows I would enjoy hearing your feedback.

Musically,

Chelsea

Concert Advisory for August 20th

Dear Concert Goers:

There are many great concert venues in the NEPA area providing a diverse array of musical talent.  Some of the hottest shows that have come through this summer include chart topper Pat Benatar, Country singer Sammy Kershaw, along with Southern Rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The concert venues are also diverse in the setup and arrangement of each location.  Ranging from the outdoor amphitheater of Montage Mountain in Scranton to the classic nostalgia of the Kirby Center in Wilkes Barre.  One of my favorite venues this summer has been Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, great location with outdoor patio and center stage located on the horse track.   There is no bad seat in the house as the venue provides a friendly and accommodating atmosphere.

Now I am a Country gal loving all the good classic Honky Tonk Country to the Modern Mixture of Today and if you are like me, checkout Randy Travis on August 20^th at 8pm at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.  The tickets are inexpensive with the highest only being around $20.  Can you beat that price for a legend such as Travis?!  I know that show is where I will be next Friday.

Randy Travis made his debut to the music scene in the early 1980s.  From the beginning of his career he has had many chart-topping hits such as:  “Forever And Ever Amen,” “Diggin’ Up Bones,” “If I Didn’t Have You,” “Out of My Bones,” and the latest with “Three Wooden Crosses.” *

My favorite Travis song is “Three Wooden Crosses,” the song is able to connect with all different people in various life situations.  The story told through the song is emotional and thought provoking, “Travis begs to wonder why there are only three wooden crosses and not four alongside the highway,” As the song says, “ I guess it’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you, It’s what you leave behind you when you go.”

I am hoping Travis will grace the audience with the sweet deep melody that captures his talent.  Hope to see you at the show!

Well bloggers I am off to see what concert will be marked on my calendar next.

Keep those ears entertained,

Chelsea

*Song titles and information on Randy Travis was accessed at CMT.com