Don McLean Reviews

Elizabeth from Jacksonville, Florida

PUTS ON A DAMNED GOOD SHOW

Nobody is claiming he still has that gorgeous voice from the 70s. But he put on a hell of a show. Hearing him sing Vincent, American Pie, and And I Love You So was such a treat. The country and rock songs were unexpected and so much fun. He has a beautiful rapport with the audience and tells amazing stories about his career. Every single musician in his band is top notch. I will see him again if/when he returns.

David Hatchett from Proctor, Arkansas

GREAT SHOW

Saw Don McLean last night and it was a great show. Yes his voice isn’t what it was in his early years but he makes up for it in his enthusiasm and great connection with his audience. He sings a great song then tells you a very interesting short story about hanging out with Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison in Nashville. He had very kind and heartfelt words about Elvis on more than one occasion. When he ended with America Pie he invited the Audience to sing it with him (his words) and at the end said you want to sing more and everyone sang the first verse again. Great ending and you could tell he really enjoys himself in that moment. While driving home it felt like you just spent 2 hours with an old friend!! Definitely going to see him again when he returns. The venue was a great cozy setting as well. First time there but not my last.

HARLAN GREEN from Phoenix, Arizona

BYE BYE ME AMERICAN PIE

Had never seen Don McLean live..his band and his guitar playing were Great...but the vocal was really dissapointing..it made you want to sing along or turn your phones music on...I loved Firefall...the group is reconfigued...I missed Rick Roberts lead vocals..but the group played great music..superior guitar ...

Max Richter from Australia

THE LEGEND HAS (JUST) ENOUGH TO CARRY HIM

I saw Don McLean’s only Melbourne show in Australia last night & mostly agree with all reviews here (hence not 1 or 5 but 2.5/3.0 stars): charming man, great songwriter, fascinating stories & warm-toned voice; but also at times the most out-of-tune concert hall singing I’ve ever heard; and for a 50th year anniversary tour of American Pie I wish he played more of his own beautiful songs, rather than a half-dozen Elvis & other covers fitting for a corner pub - given his legendary status and the 50s/60s American music theme of his life’s work, I guess he’s the one person who can pull that off. Overall I think it’s too easy to be negative & say for an AU$100 show Don’s show was still quite special and will be memorable.

Paulo Silva from Davenport, Florida

NASHVILLE, INDIANA

Attended this pitiful show in Nashville, Indiana, last night, with my wife. Don McLean seemed disconnected with the audience, disdainful of the venue, did a very fast show and just disappeared immediately after the only decent rendition: American Pie. We know that we should not expect renditions like when he was young, back in the 1970's However, he seemed to be totally out of breath while singing and, honestly, may be a little drunk. I'm sorry to say that my expectations (I drove all the way from Florida to Indiana for this event) and now I think I should have stayed home and save the memories. Time for Don to hang his hat.

Mike Humcke from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

DON MCLEAN CONCERT 6/18/22

I love Don McLean, but his concert last night was god awful. A good backing band, but his vocals were terrible, couldn’t hit a single note, flat, and talked his way through many of his greatest songs. Sounded drunk, but think he is sadly, well past his ability to sing. Time to hang it up, permanently.

Dave from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

REFUND. PLEASE

Don McLean was simply awful. Off-key and flat like I've never heard a professional musician before. On one song I thought he was singing a different song than he was playing. Nails on a chalkboard would have been more in tune.

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