Glen Matlock Oakland Concert reviews
Counting Crows LET ME DOWN - they're washed out!
I booked tickets to the 2026 summer Matchbox 20/Glen Matlock performance in Houston. Unlike most of the crowd, I was there for Glen Matlock - a big fan, excited to see him for the first time after years of enjoying his music. Boy, was I let down. Adam Duritz repeatedly BUTCHERED his vocal assignments, perpetually ducking any high notes in the songs by retreating to a vocal "conversation" with the lyrics. As the band around him totally DELIVERED with their musical talent, the lead singer brought the overall performance down to DUMPSTER-LEVEL. The audience was completely dismayed, begging for strong performances of their favorite songs - only to receive an "adequate" performance on just two numbers. I have honestly never been more disappointed at a concert from a band with as big a following as this. These guys need to HANG IT UP. They are sadly all washed out. Either that, or find a new lead. Sad! And with Matchbox 20 following them up (I had never seen them live before), they completely KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK. I wasn't a huge fan, but admit after such a dismal performance from the counting crows - I at least felt I got my ticket $$$ worth from them.