Atlanta-based country stars Sugarland kicked off the 2009 Bend Summer Concerts series at Les Schwab Amphitheater, and my full review will run in next week’s GO! Magazine. (Spoiler alert: I had fun.)
But let’s clear one thing up right now: Jennifer Nettles’ voice sounded terrific. The band canceled five dates immediately preceding last night’s show so Nettles could get some doctor-ordered vocal rest, and I’d guess that Sugarland fans across the country are curious about the Bend gig and wondering if she showed any ill effects. To those fans: You can relax, at least for the short term. Nettles didn’t appear to hold back. She hit every note. And she was a consummate entertainer. Her singing and her showmanship were the highlights of the night. For now, at least, Sugarland is back.
With that out of the way, let’s see what the show looked like. Bulletin photographer Rob Kerr was at the Schwab last night snapping photos, and he got some great ones, so be sure to click through to see more after the jump.
Tags: Les Schwab Amphitheater, Sugarland
Great looking photos, especially the close up of Jennifer. Sounded like a super concert, as usual for Sugarland. They are great.
Personally, I think they should have canceled!! It was a lousy show and Jennifer was quite rude!!! Met her after the sound check and she was too snobby to take a picture with my 11 year old daughter. Mind you my daughter has gotten pictures with tim and Faith, Martina, Little Big Town and last night with Lady Antebellum…. very disappointing!!!
Those are awesome pictures…. I am so glad Sugarland was able to come to Bend because last time 2 yrs ago she cancelled out on us so I was very disappointed I didn’t get to see them so now I am so happy I got to see them in concert…. GO SUGARLAND
[...] Ben Salmon says Jennifer Nettles sounded terrific during Sugarland’s concert in Bend, Oregon last week and posted several pictures of the duo. I’d just like to know what’s up with those sandals. [...]