Guitars, Tiki Bars and A Whole Lot of Love Tour Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban & Dierks Bentley At Xcel Energy Center April 3, 2004
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It wouldn't be the least bit surprising if Keith Urban hits similar heights in the near future. He and his band preceded Chesney's set with a collection of (almost) all original pop-rock with a touch of twang. But Urban is not only a first-rate songwriter, but a brilliant guitarist who looks and plays like a '70s disciple of Jimmy Page or Jeff Beck...
...Currently sitting at No. 2 on the country singles chart with a ballad, "You'll Think of Me," Urban is nonetheless at his best when rocking things up with one of his scorching solos. The Australia native has been working his way up for a few years now and keeps getting better each time he hits the Twin Cities. If he does reach superstardom, he'll be doing it with a refreshing lack of artifice and packaging. ~ By Rob Hubbard, St. Paul Pioneer Press
Urban, a New Zealander, was the man in the middle, literally and figuratively. Known for flashy guitar work and upbeat rockers, he seemed content -- or confined -- to play many long, slow ballads, which nonetheless drew great response. ~ By Jim Meyer, Minneapolis Star Tribune
