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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

Saw him in concert Saturday at Monmouth University- his voice was so off key that I went home and listened to him went he actually was great. He should really stop concerts. It was so bad. I think the band behind him played loud to try and mask how bad he sings now .