Soundstage Presents Michael McDonald - Live in Concert

Rating:
Summary: Slow Start - But What A FINISH !!
Review: About a year ago my son (from Chicago) called to tell me all about the great Michael McDonald concert he attended at the WTTW SoundStage Studio. He knew I was a old DuBee fan from long ago and exclaimed almost breathless - "Dad - you gotta check this out when it comes on TV!!"

Imagine my suprise when I discovered the DVD out a few weeks prior to the airing of the program. I sat back and waited to be knock over --but -- oopps -- the first couple of songs left me scratching my head (no hair) and wondering which concert Ben had seen.

It took the dynamic duo of Ashford and Simpson - taking the stage with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" to start the wheels a turning in my head - "Hey - this might be OK afterall."

When Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons arrive along with a kick ass new guitar star - things really take off.
Always steady - the Sound Stage crew delivers a top notch program - both audio and video - now produced by Steve Dahl - keep up the good work Steve!

Definitely a keeper - have listened now at least twice a week!

Rating:
Summary: Great concert, soulful...great video and sound quality
Review: The Soundstage doesn't fail me, and this is the second DVD I own from their collection (Chicago's DVD is the other, very good too). The VIDEO and SOUND is at top-notch standards, 5.1 Surround Sound Dolby Digital, (and 2.0 for your older systems).

Michael gives a very soulful performance, and his band keeps a good balance by holding the groove when the music requires it, and pumping out hard energy when it needs it.

This is a great DVD. You won't be disappointed.