The opening acts, Darius Rucker (lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish) and Dierks Bentley were good. But for me the Brad part of the concert was the single best live show that I have seen. Brad is into video and animation (which he creates). Therefore, his shows have three stage levels with the face of each platform faced with video screens. The back drop of the set is a 25' by 60' video screen that can be segmented into multiple screens. There are the normal two screens that all concerts have for close-ups, but in Brad's shows you may be watching 15 screens at on
ce. The stage and the ramps that come out into the audience are covered by computer synced LED lights. The outline of the arena floor is lined with spots and the rest of the light show can change into almost anything. When he performs a song that was a duet, the partner is there by video. he did "Whisky Lullaby" with Alyson Kraus and she appeared to come out on stage in a spot light and sing with him. The entire experience was as flawless as any production I have witnessed. Oh, yes. The music was good too!
I am hoping the 2009 tour which only started last week will swing back close by say Kansas City or Dallas. I would go in a heart beat.
PS: I did find one element fascinating and humorous (to me). As you know Country music has its share of Redneck Fans. When Darius Rucker came out on stage, there had to be many "Blzing Saddles" moments happening all over the arena! he won them over in about 20 seconds.
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