Steely Dan live in concert.
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Steely Dan

129
critic concert reviews
rock

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

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Critic Consensus

Based on 129 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Steely Dan is rated as an impressive live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Steely Dan concert reviews describe live shows and performances as indulgent, exuberant, entertaining, emotional, polished, emotive, and lyrical.

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Gaucho II [Numbered Limited Edition] (1 May 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Annandale-on-Hudson, United States (1972 - present)
Bio
Steely Dan is an American jazz rock band which formed in 1972. The band was formed by Donald Fagen (vocals, keyboards) and Walter Becker (guitar, bass), who met in 1967 while both attended Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, and began a songwriting partnership shortly thereafter.
Has Performed With
The Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood, Michael McDonald, Elvis Costello

Critic Concert Reviews

Houston Press (USA)

February 17, 2024
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Last Night: Eagles and Steely Dan at the Toyota Center

The Boston Globe (USA)

September 12, 2023
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It’s one of those nights as the Eagles and Steely Dan recapture their ’70s luster at TD Garden

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA)

November 23, 2021
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You can't go home again. Or maybe you can. Maybe it's as brilliant as you remember it. And more emotional.

The Santa Barbara Independent (USA)

October 2, 2019
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When Walter Becker died of cancer in September of 2017, Donald Fagen vowed to keep the music of Steely Dan alive by touring as much as possible.

San Diego Union Tribune (USA)

September 26, 2019
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Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen did not appear to be in a sentimental mood Wednesday night at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

Jazzwise (UK)

March 5, 2019
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There are few gig-goers who would describe the SSE Arena as their favourite venue but despite the lengthy queues, security checks by brusque staff and questionable acoustics, Donald Fagen's legendary outfit many of whom have been doing Steely Dan gigs for more than 10 years quickly had the ageing über-shed rocking.

Express (UK)

March 1, 2019
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A SUBLIME and stellar reeling back the years evening of sophisticated emotional outpouring and slick gravitas began with an opening set by Steve Winwood; who produced a remarkable groove-some performance reminding of his unique influence over the past fifty years.

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