Here are some Evolution World Tour concert experiences (Page 2) from 1997-1998:
Name: C.
Where: Concord, California
When: June 3, 1998
Favorite Song: I'll Make Love to You
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was awesome. I love Boyz II Men and
seeing them perform live made their songs even better.
There is more energy and the put on a good show.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Marcus
Brewer
Where: Milwaukee, Winscousin & Tinley Park, Illinois
When: June 27 & 28, 1998
Favorite Song: We're Not Making Love No More
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I saw this conceret and it really changed
my life. I am a Music Ed major, but I love to perform and
thought on both occasions, Boyz II Men put on the best show
I have ever seen. The costumes were great, the band was
kickin', and the guys vocals were better than ever. Wanya
put on a show with "We're Not Making Love No More," and
Jamie, the musical director, who played the piano, was the
best sight of the whole show. I would recommend this tour
to anybody, and I hope that Boyz II Men reads this so they
know how they changed my life.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Lisa
Where: Cleveland, Ohio
When: June 26, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Boyz II Men know how to put on a great
show. I loved everything about their concert! If you want
to go to a great concert, go to Boyz II Men's concert,
you'll have a great time!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Tamara
Where: Cleveland, Ohio
When: June 26, 1998
Favorite Song: Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: THIS CONCERT WAS THE BOMB. THEY GAVE THE
PERFORMANCES OF THEIR LIFE I GIVE MUCH LOVE TO THEM ALL THE
ACTS WERE GOOD, BUT BOYZ II MEN SET IT OFF!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Shaniece
Where: Columbus, Ohio
When: June 23, 1998
Favorite Song: Water Runs Dry
Worst Sng: None
Complete Review: Wonderful concert. All of the artists
were extremely giving and receptive to the audience. I was
pleased when I was given the opportunity to meet and greet
Boyz II Men. Honestly, I was wishing for a better greeting
from Shawn Stockman. I realize that they were tired
so...all I would like to say is the Evolution Tour is well
worth the money. Though Bass had a back injury, he gave a
wonderful performance. Great performances by: Uncle Sam
(wonderful range), Destiny's Child (extremely nice young
ladies), Next (energetic men), and Boyz II Men (I love me
some Shawn).
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Chelsea
Where: Columbus, Ohio
When: June 23, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was the best concert of my life!
First, I was on a mission to get backstage (it never
happened), but I still had the best night of my life!!
Before the concert, I was looking for Nate's brother (just
to see him), but the person who I thought was Nate's bro
was actually their drummer (Freddie), and keyboard player
(Colt), and told me that Alphonso (his bro) looked like.
So when I saw a guy of that desciption, I walked over and
asked him was he Alphonso Morris Jr....he said yes! I said
"you're Nate's brother?" he said "uh huh" so I had Freddie,
Colt, Alphonso, and the tour bus driver sign my tour book!
Alphonso was kinda surprised that I wanted him to sign my
book, but I did. On top of all that, I talked to
Charloochi Fini (a Boyz II Men producer), Uncle Sam waved
at me, and I saw Nate playin' basketball before the show.
But, by far the best part was when Wanya sang his part in
"4 Seasons of Loneliness" to me, Shawn sang a little bit of
"U Know" to me, when Nate smiled and pointed at me cause I
was wearing a Groove tank top, when I got a rose from Shawn
and Nate, and when I talked to Mike on stage. I said "hi
Mike," he said "hi" (he was standin' right in front of me),
I said "get better soon" he winked and said "Thank you, I
will" looking right at me! I thought it couldn't get any
better until Nate came out and threw his white shirt into
the crowd and I caught it!!! I had to fight for it though.
I am wearing it as I type, and I've never been happier in
my life! My seats were the BOMB...fourth row (but as soon
as the Boyz came out, I shot for the guard bar at the
stage, and stayed there all night). This is something I
will never forget....ever!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Keysha
Where: Detroit, Michigan
When: June 21, 1998
Favorite Song: I'll Make Love to You
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This concert was the best night of my
life. Boyz II Men were so great!!! Their many clothes
chages were great and so were their voices and dancing.
Unfortunetly, Mike was still sitting a lot because of his
back, but the others made up for him. Wanya was really
good, but Shawn was looking so good that night that now I'm
starting to like him. I even got to take pictures of Uncle
Sam when he was walking through the crowd after he
performed. But, the whole night was great even though I
didn't get to meet the Boyz or go backstage, seeing them
was enough.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Missie
Where: Denver, Colorado
When: May 14, 1998
Favorite Song: A Song for Mama
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I THINK THIS CONCERT WAS GREAT AND I JUST
HAVE TO TO SAY THAT I THINK WANYA LOOKED REALLY GOOD!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Julie
Where: Indianapolis, Indiana
When: June 19, 1998
Favorite Song: Water Runs Dry
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This was my first Boyz II Men concert
ever, even though I've liked them since they came out over
eight years ago. Michael was really hot, with his deep
sexy voice. Next was so hot. My favorite song by Uncle
Sam is "Baby You Are."
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Kathleen
Where: Indanapolis, Indiana
When: June 19, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This was my first live concert, and I was
not disappointed in the least. From the outfits to the
music to the special effects, everything was outstanding!!!
From the time the fireworks started, as they jumped onto
the stage and broke into an exciting "Motownphilly," until
the big bang at the end of "Can't Let Her Go," I was
standing on my feet. Moving from side to side, and almost
starting to cry in the middle of "I'll Make Love to You."
I had front row seats, and felt like they were singing to
me. Shawn reached out and touched my hand. All the songs
were great. Mike, even with his back problem, danced for a
while. Wanya is doing well too, and Wanya, Nate, and Mike
were looking awesome. Shawn was OK. The Boyz performed
for a little longer than two hours. After the concert,
they had a special meet and greet for people. I met my
idols. I talked to all of them, and shook their hands.
The concert was REALLY good, and I would advise everyone
to go and see it!!! You will not be disappointed.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Miranda
Where: Grand Rapids, Michigan
When: June 20, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: The concert was absolutely GREAT. I can't wait till they come back again! I just wish I could have got backstage passes, I will next time though.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Cheryl White
Where: Inglewood, California
When: May ??, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Extremely excellent even though Wanya did appear a little thin, I like him better a little hefty. Wanya must have given his weight to Michael McCary, he looked rather hefty in Inglewood at The Great Western Forum this past May! But I still love all of them!
Rating: 9.5 out of 10
Name: C.C. Bloom
Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
When: June 13, 1998
Favorite Song: Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: THE BOYZ CAME WITH UNCLE SAM, NEXT, AND K-CI &JOJO. EVERYBODY PUT ON A GOOD SHOW, BUT K-CI & JOJO AND THE BOYZ HAD THE BEST PERFORMANCE IN MY BOOK. ESPECIALLY BOYZ II MEN. I REALLY LOVE THEM.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Aimee
Where: Moine, Illiois
When: June 16, 1998
Favorite Song: Baby C'Mon
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Boyz II Men put on a GREAT show. Michael sat most of the time due to his back injury, but he danced a little bit. The opening acts were great Uncle Sam, Next, K-Ci & JoJo. Mya didn't even show up. After the show, Next was standing outside The Mark of the Quads Cities signing autographs and I got T-Low and Tweeety's autographs my brother got a signed dollar from them also. We ended up putting it in a frame on our television.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Alisa
Where: Oklahoma Cty, Oklahoma
When: June 8, 1998
Favorite Song: On Bended Knee & Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: IT WAS SOOOOOOO INCREDIBLE! I had front row center seats. Shawn waved at me and sang to me during "Baby C'Mon." They all sounded great and looked even better. I thought it was better than The All Around the World Tour for the most part. But, the ending was a little disappointing. It was a night I will never forget. Everyone should go to this concert. My friend went who wasn't that big of a fan went with me and now she loves them almost as much as I do.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Jennifer
Where: Irvine, California
When: June 4, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I REALLY ENJOYED THE CONCERT!! WE HAD THE BEST SEATS WELL THEY WERE RIGHT BEHIND THE VIP SECTION AND THEN AT THE END WE MOVED UP FRONT TO THE 3RD ROW I TOOK THE BEST PICTURES IN FACT I USED UP A WHOLE ROLL!! ON THEM ESPECIALLY WANYA (HE IS SO FINE)!!! ALTHOUGH I AM GLAD THAT IT WAS RESCHEDULED BECAUSE MY FRIEND WON THE TICKET OFF THE RADIO SO SHE WAS GOING TO GO!! BUT SINCE IT WAS RESCHEDULED SHE DIDN'T GO SO SHE GAVE THE TICKETS TO ME AND I TOOK MY FRIEND!! I AM SO GLAD I WENT!! I WAS SO MEMORIZED BY THE WHOLE DEAL!! BEST EVER!! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THEM AGAIN!!! AND MEET THEM!!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Mark Jefferson
Where: St. Louis, Missouri
When: June 12, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Well, to get straight to the point the concert was off the HOOK!! I really do like Boyz II Men so it was no doubt in my mind that they could ever do wrong. As a matter of fact, I even got to meet Boyz II Men. I wanted to say so much to them but, the security told us only to shake their hands and walk away. I even got to meet Next. They all seemed really cool. It was so funny when they were performing because Tweety's son came out on stage at the end of their performance and tried to sing a little. He is only 1 or 2. I really wish I could have talked to Boyz II Men though but all in all, the concert was too GOOD!!! I will never forget that day as long as I live.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Danielle Jethroe
Where: St. Louis, Missouri
When: June 12, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Words cannot express how great this concert was. I have seen many concerts from New Edition and other male groups....this beat them all hands down!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Jena Martin
Where: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
When: June 8, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: The concert was so awesome . It was my first concert ever. I am a HUGE, HUGE, HUGE Boyz II Men fan, and I love Wanya to death so I screamed the whole time Boyz II Men was on.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Dawna
Where: Concord, California
When: June 3, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This was my third Boyz II Men concert and I thought that they performed better than ever. They sounded great. Even though Wanya had that polyp problem, he sounded fantastic. The dancing was cool, and although Mike couldn't dance because of his back injury, I'm so glad he was able to at least sing with them. I sat in the third row, in the center and it was so awesome. The guys really made an effort to communicate with the fans in the front. It's so nice to see them recgonize their fans the way they do. Wanya was quite a character, making goofy faces while he danced. Shawn was the one who spoke to the audience the most and really seems to enjoy himself. Nate seems the most serious and Mike just chilled back on his chair except for a few times when he had his solos and he did dance during "Can't Let Her Go." They played all my favorite songs and even had kind of an unplugged portion where they stayed around their piano player and sang with him. They were on stage for almost two hours. And that still wasn't enough for me. I can't wait until they come back next year! If you haven't seen Boyz II Men in concert, run, don't walk to the box office and get your tickets because tthe best live act you'll ever see.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Derek Borror
Where: Bonner Springs, Kansas
When: June 9, 1998
Favorite Song: On Bended Knee
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This is the only concert I've seen but it will be hard to top. I hope they come back to K.C. soon so I can go again. This was an awesome concert. The lights were cool and the sparkles and flames were so tight. If I ever get the chance to see them live again I will go. THEY ARE THE BEST.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Alyssa
Where: Bonner Springs, Kansas
When: June 9, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I have waited 8 1/2 years for this moment, and it was worth the wait. All the opening acts were OK, but when Boyz II Men came out, the crowd went wild. I wasn't close enough to really see them, I could only see them on the screen, but they were awesome. What I could see of them was great, I loved their dancing and Mike danced more than I thought he would. I loved their outfits, especially their sparkly ones. Maybe next year when they come back I will get front row seats. Whoever has not seen Boyz II Men in concert, go, because you will not regret it, they are really, really good. I love Boyz II Men so much, and this concert makes me love them more! THANK YOU BOYZ II MEN!!!!!!!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Emily
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
When: June 6, 1998
Favorite Song: Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Shawn Stockman looked FINE! They all did but still. I thought they did a wonderful job, but I wish they would've reached out and touched everyone like they have before. My goal was to touch Shawn's hand (or anything), but it just didn't happen. I was able to get a rose from Wanya though. I also got a wave from Nathan and (my love) Shawn.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Raman
Where: Vancouver, Britsh Columbia
When: May 28, 1998
Favorite Song: Doin' Just Fine
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I took my sister to the concert, after, went to the after party at Cheers Nightclub, I met a wonderful man who works with the Boyz who hooked us up with Nate, Shawn, Michael, and Wanya!!! Later, at the hotel party, I got an invitation to the next concert in Portland, Oregon, which I went to and had a blast!!! Wow, what a weekend, and what an incredible experience!!!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Jordy
Where: San Diego, California
When: June 5, 1998
Favorite Song: It's so Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: The night I saw the concert was the most incredible night of my life. I had 12th row center seats. I was surprised when Destiny's Child, Uncle Sam, and K-Ci & JoJo opened. K-Ci & JoJo were on for almost an hour and I thought that this was an indication that the Boyz set would not be complete. Was I ever wrong. They did everything I heard they were supposed to do and everything I could have wanted them to. Almost three quarters through the show (during "U Know" I think) I pointed with both hands at Shawn. He saw me, and pointed back at me! I nearly soiled my pants. It was the most exciting moment of my life. Everyone sounded perfect and the harmony truly touched my soul. A beautiful night. I begged a security guard to let me backstage, but he wouldn't let me. Maybe next time. There WILL be a next time
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Chad Atherton
Where: Portland, Oregon
When: May 30, 1998
Favorite Song: Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: The concert was totally phat!!! From start to finish all the songs were great and the fire and explosions were great too!!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Andriana
Where: Irvine, California
When: June 4, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This time my friend Kemit and I went, we were celebrating her birthday early. We had a ball, from the beginning of the show until the end, and it was so great!!! When they performed "Motownphilly," we were doing the bump and Shawn tapped Nathan, and said that we were crazy and started to laugh. They started to throw towels into the crowd and they all threw towels towards the right side of the show(I was on the left side). Well, when they were doing a lot of their slow song, I had eye contact with Shawn and it was great, I didn't think that I would be able to get him to even look my way because he waved at me the first concert and that was it. But through the concert, he was posing for me, everytime it seemed I pulled out my camera. The one I don't think that I got was the one during "Can't Let Her Go" and he went down dancing and I think that I ran out of film right before that pose... I was so hurt. When they were sitting around the piano, I said Shawn's name and he said what. I told him that I wanted his towel and he said that it was cold. I responded so, and he started laughing again and Kemit and are started busting up laughing. Then when Michael came up to the stage, we started to scream Michael and he turned to us and then I asked him about his back and he hunched his shoulders and said it's all right. During "I'll Make Love to You", I just thought and hoped that I would get a rose from Shawn and Michael, therefore making my collection complete. And since I had been bonding with Shawn the whole concert, I just said, well I'll get one from him this time. He pointed at my while singing some key points in his solos, so hey, I just thought. Well, to my disappointment, I didn't get a rose from him, he had given them all out by the time he got to my side of the stage, besides, I got the chance to shake his hand. I just wish I had received a rose form him, but I did get a rose from Nathan and Wanya. My aunt asked me which concert did I like better the one at the Forum or the one in Irvine. I replied, they couldn't do all of their special effects (if you been you know..."Girl in the Life Magazine") and that was kind of disappointing, but other wise they did everything else. I told her the thing that made this concert rememberable was my interaction with Shawn and the fact that I had front row center seats. But they sounded just as good as they did in May. The one that was missing, was that their male dancers were not there and I was really wishing that they would come out during a point in the show. Another thing that happened was that a man propossed to his girlfriend during the concert and when he did, everybody started to cheer for them and it was so great, had all of her friends came up and congratulated them, and that was an added bonus. If you haven't gone to a concert yet, go, it's really worth the money!!!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Claire Evangelista
Where: Portland, Oregon
When: May 30, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I think the concert was da bomb!!!!!!!!!! They were all very cute, but Mike did not dance because he had a back problem, but I think they all id an awesome job!!! They really know how to pump up a crowd!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Andrea
Where: Concord, California
When: June 3, 1998
Favorite Song: Water Runs Dry & Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This concert was the best! I think Boyz II Men are the best live singers. They sang perfectly, while still playing with the crowd. Wanya was makiing faces at the crowd and in "Can't Let Her Go," Shawn was pretending to pull his pants down. They were sooo cute! I had third row seats, but once they came on, probably everybody was in the wrong seat. I went to the railing and we were soo close to them. Everything about this show was great! Their singing, the effects, and the sound system was great as well too. The crowd knew all the songs (including me!) and we sang our hearts out! I can't wait for them to come here again because I'm positively sure I will go see them! If you haven't seen them yet, get your tickets because you're missing out!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Shelia
Where: Concord, California
When: June 3, 1998
Favorite Song: Can You Stand the Rain
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This was my fourth time seeing Boyz II Men and it was incredible! My seats were third row, center. They put on an excellent show. They were very personable with the audience, too! I felt they put everything they had into the show. I really enjoyed the slow songs such as "Doin Just Fine" and "Can You Stand the Rain." I truly adore these four men and I hope everyone who gets the opprtunity to see them takes advantage of it! Good job guys!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Keith
Where: Mountain View, California
When: May 26, 1998
Favorite Song: 4 Seasons of Loneliness
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Three words to describe this concert. Off. The. Hook. It was my first concert ever, and from what happened on the 26th, I'm hooked on live shows and I'm never gonna look back. I wanna get my complaining outta the way, so...Wanya still wasn't at 100% and Mike didn't dance. They didn't sing "We're Not Making Love No More" and "Can You Stand the Rain" (at our show, it wasn't a full set) and Mike didn't do his solo thing. The exit was kinda weak and security held me back, and now I hold a personal vendetta against anyone in an aqua Shoreline security vest. Okay, enough griping, I just wanna say this was so awesome. Destiny's Child and Next opened up, and they were great, but our Boyz rocked the house. I did as much singing and dancing as they did! I don't wanna give to many details, but this concert was awesome...no, I can't think of enough words to describe it, I' still talking about it today, and it's been a week already! If you are doubting about going to see them, then let me clear things up. SEE THEM IF IT KILLS YOU, IT WILL BE WORTH IT!!!!!! Oh, and I met them afterwards, too. My life is complete at 14.
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Randy
Where: Concord, California
When: June 3, 1998
Favorite Song: Girl in the Life Magazine
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: It was so damn tight!! At first, I thought it wasn't going to be good, because when I saw the opening acts, (Destiny's Child & Next), it was a little weak. But, when the Boyz came out, they just turned everything around. It was also good, because I swear to GOD that Wanya looked and pointed at me!!! Really!! No serious, really!!!! It was at the part in "U Know," when they're singing "and all the plans in your life" he looked and pointed at me!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Dionne
Where: Irvine, California
When: June 4, 1998
Favorite Song: All
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: I WAS BLESSED TO SEE ANOTHER BOYZ II MEN CONCERT. I JUST SAW THEM PERFORM MAY 17, 1998 AT THE FORUM IN INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA. AND THEN AT IRVINE MEADOWS IN IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. IT KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER. THIS WAS THE FIRST CONCERT TO BE CANCELLED DUE TO WANYA'S POLYP, BUT I'M HERE TO TELL YOU HE HAS MADE A RECOVERY. WANYA SANG LIKE HE HAS NEVER SANG BEFORE. THAT REST PAID OFF. MIKE WAS STILL UNABLE TO PERFORM DUE TO HIS BACK, BUT STILL LOOKED SEXY AS EVER. SHAWN TOLD ME THAT HE LOVED ME AND BLEW ME A KISS. MY FUTURE HUSBAND, NATHAN, KISSED A ROSE AND GAVE IT TO ME PERSONALLY. THEY ALL DID A WONDERFUL JOB. AND IF I HAD THE CHANCE TO SEE THEM AGAIN, I'D DO IT IN A HEART BEAT!!!!!!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Toni
Where: Denver, Colorado
When: May 14, 1998
Favorite Song: I'll Make Love to You
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: This was the best concert ever! I had front row center seats! The Boyz were so close! All the songs were great. I really loved it when they did "I'll Make Love to You," I got Shawn's first rose. Shawn is my favorite, but I love them all. He also held my hand and sang to me. He came over to us a lot. They all got really close and sang right in our faces. All the songs were great and they are the best dancers! Mike was great in his solo. He is a great guy for going out there with his back hurting. Boyz II Men is the greatest group of all-time! The concert was the bomb! Evolution! Love ya Shawn!
Rating: 10 out of 10
Name: Kristi
Where: Bosie, Idaho
When: May 31, 1998
Favorite Song: Can't Let Her Go
Worst Song: None
Complete Review: Well, the concert was supposed to have Mya, Next, Uncle Sam, and K-Ci & JoJo....but none of them showed up due to "bad weather" so a local techno band played and a lot of people tried to boo them off stage. Then a new group called J Diggy or something rapped for five minutes, they were pretty good. Mike was still having bad back problems, so his doctor advised him not to perform, but since only Boyz II Men showed up outta all the acts, he didn't want to disapoint us anymore. They did a really long performance to make-up for everything. They sang songs from the Isley Brothers and Dru Hill and some old, old song they usually don't sing. I have to say I was a little disappointed that the rest didn't show up, but since Boyz II Men worked extra hard to make our concert special, I guess it was great. I also got pics of them cuz the windows were open where they peeps had backstage passes. Shawn even smiled and gave a peace sign for the camera.
Rating: 8 out of 10
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