Americana soft rock singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, who sang such smash 1970s and 1980s songs as "This Is It," "I'm Alright," and "Footloose," embarked on a summer North American concert tour. Although Loggins is already 74 years old, he demonstrates that he is still able to provide his fans the beloved excellent songs and performances.
Planned to be a 30-plus date tour, the Live and Solo 2022 one only visits the US and Canada. Loggins is playing in venues including theaters, casinos, arenas, and outdoor amphitheaters. The tour started at the end of May with a performance in Seattle; the concluding event in the series will take place early October at The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California.
Loggins hits from his repertory on stage to enthrall audiences with live performances of all his pop tunes. Along with less well-known songs highlighting Loggins' lyrical skills as a writer and vocalist, the listener also receives not just such chart-toppers as "Footloose," "Danger Zone," and "I'm Alright." Among his successes are " Celebrate Me Home," "Conviction of the Heart," and "Now and Then," where he demonstrates his abilities to construct folk-pop songs and write meaningful lyrics.
The soft rock contemporary to Michael McDonald or Christopher Cross, Loggins was an unstoppable force on radio during the late 70s and 80s. As of 2022, fans just as happily belt the lyrics and dance to the catchy tunes and groovy beats in such songs as “This Is It” and “I’m Alright. ” And magical, with audiences young and old singing along to power ballads like “Danger Zone” and the titular theme of the 1984 hit film “Footloose”.
Loggins’ vocals are robust and his seasoned band offers nimble backing to his singing, the sound being adequately dynamic. Concert reviewers have described Loggins as energetic acts – quite befitting given his age, for many of the songs. Loggins is always friendly and ingratiating, telling amusing stories from his rich five-decade career between songs.
Besides, the band concerts, Loggins performs exclusive encores in the form of solo acoustics mid-way through the concert. Sitting on a stool with nothing but a guitar and a microphone, he performs hits from his discography to attentive, hushed audiences. Simplified versions of “Danny’s Song”, “House at Pooh Corner”, and “Return to Pooh Corner” demonstrate Loggins’ melodic voice and excellent acoustic guitar playing.
The “Live and Solo 2022” tour proves this point – for more than half a century since the artist emerged into the music world as part of the Loggins and Messina duo, he can still create and perform tender, melodic, heartfelt, and energetic songs. This eternal boyish charm and energy also persist in converting into vibrant concert hall presentations in front of ardent spectating audiences.
People from different generations are getting a chance to witness the live performance of a legend this summer. Night after night, Loggins repays their loyalty and affection with a slick, polished performance of real hits that deliver periodic pangs of 80s joy alongside bespoke, tender musical moments of fine songwriting.
This tour brings into sharp focus the fact that Kenny Loggins is an icon and one of the true legends of melodic American pop music. Despite being active only for more than a decade, his musical career created an outstanding impact and his 14 studio albums ensure that his memories as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist to be etched in popular American culture forever.
From the early days as a folk-pop singer-songwriter, through the golden decade of 80s movie soundtracks, to the mature man preparing for his eighth decade of life, Loggins is one versatile, energetic, and passionate live artist.
Here is your chance to belt out the tunes and dance to familiar songs with an industry titan when the ‘Live and Solo 2022’ concert is visiting your town this summer. Don’t miss seeing Kenny Loggins before it is too late and watch this showman who has had such an illustrious career proving he still can bring that joy to the audience.
