Steely Dan live in concert.
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Steely Dan

128
critic concert reviews
rock

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

79
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Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critic Consensus

Based on 128 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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Latest Release

Memphis 1974 (August 25, 2023)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Annandale-on-Hudson, United States (1972 - present) (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

Daily Tribune (USA)

June 19, 2022
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The musicians per capita on stage was impressive on Saturday night, June 8, at the Pine Knob Music Theatre.

Jambands (USA)

June 7, 2022
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Steely Dan captain Donald Fagen carries an endearingly crumpled look; one that suggests how unimpressed with his own stature he appears to be, even 50 years into a growing legacy as one of the most revered musical artists.

Houston Music Review (USA)

June 5, 2022
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Steely Dan – Woodlands Pavilion – The Woodlands, TX – June 3, 2022

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 Philadelphia Inquirer (USA)

October 28, 2021
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“Nice to be out, isn't it?” said Steely Dan front man Donald Fagen to the crowd at the Met Wednesday night. The band plays Friday and Saturday as well.

Past critic reviews published in

The Sun Chronicle (US), Humo (Belgium), Detroit Free Press (USA), The Santa Barbara Independent (USA), San Diego Union Tribune (USA) and more

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