Came back from the Mint Condition concert and it was terrific! Over two hours of only Mint and three encores! They played several songs from their new album which I love and at the end played songs that my friend knew because she has been a Mint fan since the 90s. She gave them a rave review. They also played two rock-type songs which neither one of us recognized which I think might be new. I wish I could give a better review but I need to digest the experience and get back to the review after a night's sleep. And a few drinks. I can say that Mint Condition delivers and MORE! If you have the chance to see them perform by themselves, run not walk to the nearest venue! We were up and dancing and didn't sit down until asked to do so! P.S. Stokley's vocals were everything I thought they would be and more in person and the band did not disappoint. I will go see them again in a moment, given the opportunity.

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Thanks for your review!

purplethunder3121 said:

Came back from the Mint Condition concert and it was terrific! Over two hours of only Mint and three encores! They played several songs from their new album which I love and at the end played songs that my friend knew because she has been a Mint fan since the 90s. She gave them a rave review. They also played two rock-type songs which neither one of us recognized which I think might be new. I wish I could give a better review but I need to digest the experience and get back to the review after a night's sleep. And a few drinks. I can say that Mint Condition delivers and MORE! If you have the chance to see them perform by themselves, walk not run to the nearest venue! We were up and dancing and didn't sit down until asked to do so!

They sure do, and then some. Saw them jam a few years back and they brought much of their catalogue to the table, from grooves to slowjams to rock to instrumental improvising. High level musicianship with incredible and surprising arrangements/bridges in some of their songs. At one point Stokley went behind the second drumset on stage and they started an experimental jam with the fellas. After the show i had some vinyl stuff signed and complimented their saxophonist/keyboardist Jeffrey Allen for his solo during that instrumental joint. He said thanks and "Man...i didn't know what trip i was on at that moment, just kept going lol...". Had some fun talking to guitarist O'Dell too and i asked also how he enjoyed performing with The Truth (Jellybean, St. Paul, etc...). Stokley was very generous and signed some stuff as well. All in all a great trip!

Shango said:

Thanks for your review!

purplethunder3121 said:

Came back from the Mint Condition concert and it was terrific! Over two hours of only Mint and three encores! They played several songs from their new album which I love and at the end played songs that my friend knew because she has been a Mint fan since the 90s. She gave them a rave review. They also played two rock-type songs which neither one of us recognized which I think might be new. I wish I could give a better review but I need to digest the experience and get back to the review after a night's sleep. And a few drinks. I can say that Mint Condition delivers and MORE! If you have the chance to see them perform by themselves, walk not run to the nearest venue! We were up and dancing and didn't sit down until asked to do so!

They sure do, and then some. Saw them jam a few years back and they brought much of their catalogue to the table, from grooves to slowjams to rock to instrumental improvising. High level musicianship with incredible and surprising arrangements/bridges in some of their songs. At one point Stokley went behind the second drumset on stage and they started an experimental jam with the fellas. After the show i had some vinyl stuff signed and complimented their saxophonist/keyboardist Jeffrey Allen for his solo during that instrumental joint. He said thanks and "Man...i didn't know what trip i was on at that moment, just kept going lol...". Had some fun talking to guitarist O'Dell too and i asked also how he enjoyed performing with The Truth (Jellybean, St. Paul, etc...). Stokley was very generous and signed some stuff as well. All in all a great trip!

"Nothing left to say..."

purplethunder3121 said:

Came back from the Mint Condition concert and it was terrific! Over two hours of only Mint and three encores! They played several songs from their new album which I love and at the end played songs that my friend knew because she has been a Mint fan since the 90s. She gave them a rave review. They also played two rock-type songs which neither one of us recognized which I think might be new. I wish I could give a better review but I need to digest the experience and get back to the review after a night's sleep. And a few drinks. I can say that Mint Condition delivers and MORE! If you have the chance to see them perform by themselves, run not walk to the nearest venue! We were up and dancing and didn't sit down until asked to do so! P.S. Stokley's vocals were everything I thought they would be and more in person and the band did not disappoint. I will go see them again in a moment, given the opportunity.

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Glad you enjoyed them! I know every time I see them, they truly deliver a superior performance.

You guys are fucking cool - you are genuinely enthused about seeing

live music. I wish I had that capacity for musical enjoyment but I

hate going to live shows.

Ugh.

Just give me the album, some really dope headphones and I'm good to

go.

purplethunder3121 said:

Came back from the Mint Condition concert and it was terrific! Over two hours of only Mint and three encores! They played several songs from their new album which I love and at the end played songs that my friend knew because she has been a Mint fan since the 90s. She gave them a rave review. They also played two rock-type songs which neither one of us recognized which I think might be new. I wish I could give a better review but I need to digest the experience and get back to the review after a night's sleep. And a few drinks. I can say that Mint Condition delivers and MORE! If you have the chance to see them perform by themselves, run not walk to the nearest venue! We were up and dancing and didn't sit down until asked to do so! P.S. Stokley's vocals were everything I thought they would be and more in person and the band did not disappoint. I will go see them again in a moment, given the opportunity.

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Once u go MINT....u NEVER go back. (wards)

purplethunder3121 said:

Came back from the Mint Condition concert and it was terrific! Over two hours of only Mint and three encores! They played several songs from their new album which I love and at the end played songs that my friend knew because she has been a Mint fan since the 90s. She gave them a rave review. They also played two rock-type songs which neither one of us recognized which I think might be new. I wish I could give a better review but I need to digest the experience and get back to the review after a night's sleep. And a few drinks. I can say that Mint Condition delivers and MORE! If you have the chance to see them perform by themselves, run not walk to the nearest venue! We were up and dancing and didn't sit down until asked to do so! P.S. Stokley's vocals were everything I thought they would be and more in person and the band did not disappoint. I will go see them again in a moment, given the opportunity.

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So glad you enjoyed the show sweets! I want to see them live so badlyy... thanks for the review!!!

mjscarousal said:

purplethunder3121 said:

Came back from the Mint Condition concert and it was terrific! Over two hours of only Mint and three encores! They played several songs from their new album which I love and at the end played songs that my friend knew because she has been a Mint fan since the 90s. She gave them a rave review. They also played two rock-type songs which neither one of us recognized which I think might be new. I wish I could give a better review but I need to digest the experience and get back to the review after a night's sleep. And a few drinks. I can say that Mint Condition delivers and MORE! If you have the chance to see them perform by themselves, run not walk to the nearest venue! We were up and dancing and didn't sit down until asked to do so! P.S. Stokley's vocals were everything I thought they would be and more in person and the band did not disappoint. I will go see them again in a moment, given the opportunity.

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So glad you enjoyed the show sweets! I want to see them live so badlyy... thanks for the review!!!

This tour will be just Tony Toni Tone & Mint Condition and just those two and they will put on a show long enough to satisfy fans. If Raphael don't want to get down oh well D'Wayne & Tim don't look like they are holding their breath but he is family and they still see him away from the stage and kick it with them who knows if he will ever let the fans see the magic they share offstage again.

But it's just those two and not a muliple act thing

Jermaine88 said:

mjscarousal said:

So glad you enjoyed the show sweets! I want to see them live so badlyy... thanks for the review!!!

This tour will be just Tony Toni Tone & Mint Condition and just those two and they will put on a show long enough to satisfy fans. If Raphael don't want to get down oh well D'Wayne & Tim don't look like they are holding their breath but he is family and they still see him away from the stage and kick it with them who knows if he will ever let the fans see the magic they share offstage again.

But it's just those two and not a muliple act thing

From my conversation I had with RS(That didn't end well) "It will never happen". His exact words to me....

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Jermaine88 said:

This tour will be just Tony Toni Tone & Mint Condition and just those two and they will put on a show long enough to satisfy fans. If Raphael don't want to get down oh well D'Wayne & Tim don't look like they are holding their breath but he is family and they still see him away from the stage and kick it with them who knows if he will ever let the fans see the magic they share offstage again.

But it's just those two and not a muliple act thing

From my conversation I had with RS(That didn't end well) "It will never happen". His exact words to me....

I understand having creative differences of opinion, but damn the way Raphael acts it's almost like he had a damn fist fight with Wayne and Tim or something.

mjscarousal said:

purplethunder3121 said:

Came back from the Mint Condition concert and it was terrific! Over two hours of only Mint and three encores! They played several songs from their new album which I love and at the end played songs that my friend knew because she has been a Mint fan since the 90s. She gave them a rave review. They also played two rock-type songs which neither one of us recognized which I think might be new. I wish I could give a better review but I need to digest the experience and get back to the review after a night's sleep. And a few drinks. I can say that Mint Condition delivers and MORE! If you have the chance to see them perform by themselves, run not walk to the nearest venue! We were up and dancing and didn't sit down until asked to do so! P.S. Stokley's vocals were everything I thought they would be and more in person and the band did not disappoint. I will go see them again in a moment, given the opportunity.

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So glad you enjoyed the show sweets! I want to see them live so badlyy... thanks for the review!!!

Glad you got a chance to enjoy a great show!