John Lodge

It was an incredible evening full of great music and memories. John proved once again that what a gracious person he is. He is very down to earth, and this was a herculean effort for him to be out again on the road, and he made that for his fans! I'm happy to see John working at his rehabilitation so we all could share his beautiful life's work. The venue was new to me, and I feared the parking would be an issue and it was. I wound up parking near the light at the viaduct. The distance from my house was only about 25 minutes.

This was the second time I saw John. The first was July 2024, and he didn't disappoint. All the same band members. One thing they had some issues with the sound system or electronics where it appeared two different things were being sung, and the cello lead guitars had some challenges with the system. I had seen a post before mine and the same exact the post read exactly like what I saw. I was in the first row and met some incredible people who are super fans. Had some real laughs. I hope to see John maybe a summer tour on the making?

John was great! Great stories and he performed well. He is moving a little slower but he still has the chops. I didn't care for the guest vocalist /new vocalist for YES. I don't think he is right for singing Tuesday Afternoon and Knights in White Satin. He doesn't have the power or timbre for it. There must be many great singers out there that can handle those two songs and match the original vocal. I'll volunteer to do it! I'd love to give it a shot.

The "Rocker" always gives his fans what they want, and MORE! Duffy, Alan, Billy and Jason are the perfect pairing with John. Had we been allowed to be up on our feet dancing all night, we would have. Can't wait until we meet again! Shout out to the "Moody Family Fans" as well. It's always a pleasure to see fellow fans that have become family over the years as well as making new friends at each show!

What an absolutely WONDERFUL evening!!! I have been a Moody Blues follower for decades and was beyond delighted to have John perform with the Coachella Valley Symphony. I found the youth volunteers to be filled with love & enthusiasm and I will help in my small way to promote this wonderful Symphony Orchestra and encourage my friends & family to support CV Symphony. CHEERS & BRAVO for this blessing of some of my favorite music, by a favorite musician!!! Thank you Cathy Brocker