Jon McLaughlin Evanston Concert reviews
Jon McLaughlin was fantastic! Janelle Monae (the opening act) was enjoyable to watch (dance moves), but her singing was drowned out by the overpowering band. Especially annoying were the bass and drums, which overshadowed the vocals!
The show was supposed to start at 7:30 pm, but Jon McLaughlin didn't come on until around 9:15 pm after 30 minutes of Janelle, 20 minutes of a DJ, and then a lengthy period of waiting with the lights on (over 30 more minutes). The unnecessary long wait did not build anticipation; instead, it just became bothersome. Furthermore, Jon McLaughlin could have cut down on the number of cover songs and transitioned to his own music sooner during the performance. It felt like he was trying to create suspense, but it ended up being annoying. We were there to hear him sing!
Nevertheless, Jon McLaughlin is a very entertaining performer and his original songs are fantastic to both listen and dance to.