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Review 1 for George Benson

4 / 5

Providing an authentic and charismatic evening!

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- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: the rifts just going on and on..... @

Posted 02/01/2011

by Red2112

Location:Auckland

the concert began a little late - but only to allow many of the audience to better their seating....then George sprang onto the stage and delivered an electric first half show of Nat King Cole's hits, delicately peppered with anecdotes and explanations of the track choices. The Auckland Philharmonic sweetly complimented Benson's voice, persuasive guitar playing and the sounds of his band. Like the sorcerer himself Randy Waldman wove the orchestra and musicians into moments of awe inspiring delight. Then George led the second half of the evening into a dance off of all his pop hits - a unforgettable evening!

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- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: the rifts just going on and on..... @

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Review 2 for George Benson

5 / 5

The Best of Benson

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Opening act(s): Adequate. @

Posted 28/11/2010

by zeek

George Benson is the consumate entertainer. This is the third show of his that I have seen in Auckland, and everytime he brings something different, and interesting. The Nat King Cole tribute was a masterstroke and the inclusion of the ASO - truelly memorable.

A complete show summounting his previous Auckland outings.

Next time how about a tribute to Luther Vandross

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Opening act(s): Adequate. @

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Review 3 for George Benson

5 / 5

Unforgettable George Benson

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- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Loved all the Nat Cole numbers but really enjoyed the 'party' atmosphere for the GB songs @

Setlist: Ramblin Rose, Gimme the night, Breezin, Mona Lisa, Nature Boy, Get your kicks on Route 66, @

Opening act(s): Did not appreciate this act at all. They just didn't fit in with the theme of the evening and had no lively songs @

Posted 27/11/2010

by Owhango

Location:Auckland

Fantastic evening! Loved every moment of it from beginning to end. A real fun evening and a 'party' just as George promised! Very polished performance - didn't waste any time.

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Loved all the Nat Cole numbers but really enjoyed the 'party' atmosphere for the GB songs @

Setlist: Ramblin Rose, Gimme the night, Breezin, Mona Lisa, Nature Boy, Get your kicks on Route 66, @

Opening act(s): Did not appreciate this act at all. They just didn't fit in with the theme of the evening and had no lively songs @

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Review 4 for George Benson

5 / 5

George was class

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- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The whole night was a favourite @

Opening act(s): The opening act was not very good drab. @

Posted 24/11/2010

by STELLIOS

Location:WAIKATO

George benson was sheer class,His Nat king cole was unforgettable just sounded like Nat, then when the party began george was awesome singing all his hits he was brilliant with the crowd, come back soon george we miss you.

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- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The whole night was a favourite @

Opening act(s): The opening act was not very good drab. @

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Review 5 for George Benson

5 / 5

George Benson tribute to Nat King Cole

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Favourite moment: The Benson party @

Posted 24/11/2010

by dinosaurdeb

Brilliant. A great night by a true entertainer. He never lets his audience down.

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- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The Benson party @

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Review 6 for George Benson

4 / 5

Benson Party!

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Posted 23/11/2010

by jabs

Location:Vector

Incredible musician and band. How does he interpret Nat King Cole perfectly! Wow

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Review 7 for George Benson

5 / 5

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Posted 22/11/2010

by Anonymous

It was a really good show!! George Benson was amazing! As well as the APO.they did a great job!!

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Review 8 for George Benson

5 / 5

Gave me the night

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Favourite moment: The pre-encore introductions, encore and a great drum solo. @

Opening act(s): Weak @

Posted 22/11/2010

by swimcoach

Location:Hamilton

Drove up from Hamilton, parking building handy. Good pre-event e-mail. Good directions from the front door, via the food outlets to the seats. Support act a bit weak. George Benson - Great concert, long time fan first time seeing him live. Fantastic value for money on stage for two hours. Wander back to car, out of carpark building - no hold-ups back in Hamilton in less than 2 hours.

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- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The pre-encore introductions, encore and a great drum solo. @

Opening act(s): Weak @

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Review 9 for George Benson

5 / 5

Once again he did it!!!

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- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The opening bars to "BREEZIN" everybody went wild. @

Setlist: Nat King Cole Tribute, followed by Georges' songs, can't remember the order... @

Opening act(s): Gabriella (european guitarist) @

Posted 22/11/2010

by koontah

Location:Auckland

I went to his last concert, I thought it was amazing!!
George really outdid himself this last concert, He is amazing to listen to and watch LIVE!!!!!!!!!
The Auckland Philarmonic Orchestra were extraordinary, the back up singers were also amazing.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself, I had goosebumps throughout the performance LOL

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The opening bars to "BREEZIN" everybody went wild. @

Setlist: Nat King Cole Tribute, followed by Georges' songs, can't remember the order... @

Opening act(s): Gabriella (european guitarist) @

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Review 10 for George Benson

4 / 5

George Benson

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- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Nat King Cole songs @

Posted 22/11/2010

by Tula

Location:Hibiscus Coast

The audience were restless during the pre-show guitarists performance.
We didn't think they were necessary.
Loved the songs George sang. Congratulations to the APO for their outstanding musicianship. Would have enjoyed hearing another duet with George's lady from LA. with a beautiful voice. George's backing musicians were the tops, his young drummer gave a sensational performance at the end of the evening.

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- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Nat King Cole songs @

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Review 11 for George Benson

5 / 5

George Benson was superb

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- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The whole event - all 2 hours of it !!! @

Posted 21/11/2010

by Bunge

Location:Auckland

This was one of the best concerts of 2010 and one of the best I have ever been too - even though I was disappointed he didn't include Unforgettable in the mix !

He is a true entertainer and engages superbly and genuinely with the audience. He has not lost any of his polish or great singing voice and guitar skills.

If you shut your eyes you would have truly thought Nat Cole was on stage.

Simply awesome

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- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The whole event - all 2 hours of it !!! @

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Review 12 for George Benson

5 / 5

Benson's Brilliant Show

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- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The minute it started till the minute it ended. @

Opening act(s): Average @

Posted 21/11/2010

by Fan52

Location:Cambridge

If you closed your eyes Nat King Cole was singing to you and then a short time later classic George was grooving to you. Musical direction was superbly overseen by Randy Waldman (a legend himself) and the APO were terrific. Loved every single minute of it. Come back soon George.

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- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: The minute it started till the minute it ended. @

Opening act(s): Average @

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Review 13 for George Benson

5 / 5

George Benson brings Nat King Cole alive.

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- Auckland @

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Posted 21/11/2010

by Rothko

Location:Auckland

I knew George Benson was a great jazz guitarist and a funky one to boot but who knew he was such a phenominal singer. The inclusion of the Auckland philharmonic orchestra and choral group for Benson's concert was a stroke of genius. His renditions of the best songs from the repitoire of Nat King Cole sent a shiver down the spine and transported me back to another musical era. When Nat was over and George became himself the man proved he is one of the smoothest fusion musicians alive. A superb backing band with massive musical pedigree didn't do any harm either. This concert was sensational.

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- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

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Review 14 for George Benson

3 / 5

benson spoilt buy having to repurchase tickets

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Posted 21/11/2010

by poppil

Having gone to the trouble of prepurchasing tickets to George Benson we found on arrival that we had to stand in line again to repurchase tickets. Staff were amazing but having spent the past five hours in car travelling to get there on time were gutted with this.

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Review 15 for George Benson

4 / 5

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Posted 21/11/2010

by Archie

Top 1000 Contributor

Great show. George still has what it takes.
Unfortunately the warm up act did not, and never will have.

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Review 16 for George Benson

4 / 5

Benson Great - venue not so great

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Posted 21/11/2010

by Micmac

We brought the tkts for a 40th gift and our friends loved the concert. But Vector messed up the seating and everyone had to queue in the rain for 45 minutes to have tickets reissued. This meant they missed the first act and Benson's first song!!
Not impressed!
Having said that George was excellent apparently....but I would hesitate to go to an event at Vector in future.

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Review 17 for George Benson

5 / 5

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Posted 21/11/2010

by Anonymous

Totally amazing....best performance i've ever been too:)

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Review 18 for George Benson

4 / 5

Excellent and entertaining show by a professional

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- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Nat King Cole part of the show @

Setlist: All of them @

Opening act(s): That was pleasant and excellent musicians. @

Posted 21/11/2010

by Tosh

Location:Auckland

Top 100 Contributor

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed this show. George Benson was excellent and quite a showman. The APO and his band, also the back up singers were also excellent. My only gripe would be the loudness of the sound. It was much too loud and hurt the ears. I have been to lots of other shows at the Vector and this was the worst for loudness, but I see the reviews comments in the the NZ Herald on the Robin Williams show said the same.
Distorts the singing and music at times. The problem with ticketing was a pain, but good that we had a much better seat. So thanks for that. No BIG SCREEN didn't allow being able to see the faces and expressions etc. Not sure why missing.

Cheers

Tosh

Vector Arena @

- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Nat King Cole part of the show @

Setlist: All of them @

Opening act(s): That was pleasant and excellent musicians. @

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Review 19 for George Benson

5 / 5

George is the MAN!

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- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Shaking his hand...yuss! @

Posted 21/11/2010

by neeks

Location:henderson

Still rolling those notes out smooth as silk and those magic fingers....

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- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: Shaking his hand...yuss! @

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Review 20 for George Benson

4 / 5

George Benson

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- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Opening act(s): Average - too long. @

Posted 21/11/2010

by Masqerade

Location:Auckland

George Benson was fantastic, like a fine wine improves with age - it is unfortunate that the floor seating plan at the Vector Arena was so terrible, your ears enjoyed the audio feast - unfortunately the pain in your neck lasts a few days. On the upside I now know never to purchase a ticket for the floor at this venue.

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- Auckland @

- Fri 19 Nov 2010 @

Opening act(s): Average - too long. @

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