Show & Venue Reviews
Please share your Tom Jones shows with other fans. Setlist? Audience? Energy? What was it like being there? We’d love to hear from you.
And, while you’re telling us about the shows, please let us know what you think of the venues where Tom plays. Clubs, theaters, casinos — Tom Jones performs in all of them. Which venue do you think is the best? The worst?
So that other fans will know what’s in store when they buy their tickets, please tell us a little bit about the venues you know. If possible, try to use the format below so others can tell at a glance what you think. The best venue will merit ****. More than one review of a venue is welcome.
Hollywood Theater, MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Friday, September 23rd, 2005- What
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This 746-seat theater is a nice one — a terrific size that allows some sense of intimacy while, on a night the crowd is energized, the energy adds to the momentum of the show.
- Price
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$70 with no tipping. Unlike other casinos, when you buy a ticket you get a specific seat. If you order from MGM directly (877-880-0880 or 702-891-7777) there is no service charge.
- Atmosphere
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This is a generally nice staff but, like all of us, they occasionally have a bad day and can be very firm if they think you’re going to head for the stage or — heaven forbid! — put a bottle of Dom on there for Tom to spot. Like at other casinos, there is table service during the show but if you ask them not to come to your table to serve during the show, they won’t. And, like at other casinos, the show runs like clockwork — beginning at 8:30 sharp and ending exactly 90 minutes later.
This is a good venue.
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***
October 18th, 2005 at 12:36 am
It is 1:21 am in Walnut Creek, California and I have just arrived home from Las Vegas. I went specifically to see Tom at the MGM Hollywood Theatre both Saturday night, October 15th and Sunday night, October 16th. It is a good venue as you can see Tom up close from Section 1. Saturday night, the crowd was great. The staff let several women close to the stage, panties in hand. Sunday night there were some men in the front row distracting everyone. Tom thought it was hilarious. The staff were much more protective that night. Tom’s old friend, Mary Wilson, from the Supremes, was there and he graciously introduced her. The ladies room waitstaff also shared some “Tom” stories with me, but those shall remain MY secret.
He is truly spectacular. I first saw him live a few months ago at the Oakland Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California. My seats were too far away, but I could still hear that glorious voice. That venue needs to improve their sound system quality as it sounds distorted in the upper seats.
A couple of weeks later, I saw him at the Silver Legacy in Reno. That was an excellent venue. Very intimate and they have big screens for everyone to enjoy. I had second row seats and during “Kiss” was able to walk right up to the stage. Tom is gorgeous up close. Verrrrrry masculine.
I will be returning to Vegas in January and March to see him again. My mother introduced me to his music when I was 14, (more than a few moons ago) and here I am a grown professional woman acting like a groupie. That’s what Tom does to us, and may I say, he has aged magnificently. My fondest wish is to meet him someday. A girl can hope, can’t she!!!!
October 23rd, 2005 at 3:04 pm
I was there also on Sunday night. He is so amazing. I can hardly wait until January to see him again. I am so wish I was the woman down front that got the kiss. I would not wash my mouth for days. Tom, if you read this, please know you have fans that adore you. How many man at 65 can have women of all ages swoon about him. my husband thinks I am crazy. I will not do the panty thing but I would go for the kiss.
I wonder what his wife of all these years must think of us. After all, he and she are still married. How about showing a picture of the two of them?