Country Crooner Rocks StageBy Andrea de Vera OnlineTickets.com
Keith Urban blazes a trail for new-country music during his “Love, Pain, & the Whole Crazy World Tour” this summer.
HOUSTON – Blurring the line between country and rock’n’roll, Keith Urban proves that country can really rock. With his “Love, Pain, & the Whole Crazy World Tour” in full swing, singer/songwriter Keith Urban – clad in his trademark T-shirt and jeans – treats an arena packed with adoring fans to an electrifying and memorable performance. Keith Urban delves into his latest album “Love, Pain, & The Whole Crazy Thing” released in Nov. 2006, spawning smash hits “Once in a Lifetime,” “Stupid Boy,” and “I Told You So.” From the duly up-tempo “Fast Cars” to the sweet balladry of “Shine” and “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” fans delight in the artistry of Urban’s latest work.Backed by a six-piece band, Keith Urban's vocals seamlessly blend rock edge with Southern country charm. Keith Urban struts his musical prowess on the acoustic and electric guitar, the banjo, and the piano throughout a dynamic two-hour set, packed with myriad hits from Urban’s multi-platinum albums “Golden Road” and “Be Here.”Keith Urban performs a standout acoustic version of “Raining on Sunday” that connects him with an entire arena on a most genuine level. During “You’re My Better Half” and “Memories of Us,” Keith Urban and his band go “unplugged” on a stage in the middle of the arena. Keith Urban sends fans into a frenzy once the first chords of “You’ll Think of Me” transpire.Capping off a set filled with heartfelt vocals, searing guitar work, and intimate performances, Keith Urban energizes fans with “Days Go By,” “Who Wouldn’t Wanna Be Me,” and “Somebody Like You.” Amidst an ear-deafening crowd, Urban returns for a rousing encore featuring “Got it Right This Time” and “Better Life.” On the whole, Keith Urban puts together quite a show – from Urban’s encore to Urban’s opening act, The Wreckers – a Grammy-nominated duo featuring former pop-rocker Michelle Branch and longtime friend Jessica Harp – who complement Urban’s rock-tinged country style with hits “Leave the Pieces” and “My, Oh My.” Whether Keith Urban's music is considered country, rock, pop, or all of the above, Keith Urban is a musician, first and foremost. A born performer teeming with charisma and genuineness, Keith Urban takes his country music fans to new bounds and draws in new audiences to new-country music. As Urban continues to entice and capture audiences worldwide, Keith Urban's “Love, Pain, and the Whole Crazy World Tour” continues this summer in cities across the nation. OnlineTickets.com always has great tickets for fans, families, and friends to see Keith Urban live in concert for a “Once in a Lifetime” experience. Order your Keith Urban tickets now to see this performer live in a city near you! |
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