Rzeznik is somewhere in between he played tastefully on the guitar instead of flashily. On the other hand there are artists with a single acoustic guitar and simple lyricism that make a lasting impression and get the audience longing for another song. For example, there are some who play many notes to fill space or show off but after the song is over, leave very little of the audience asking for more or carrying a lasting impression.

He seemed to invite the listener in.įor many musicians, real content and pure sound isn’t always correlated. With his smile that seemed to last the entire show, and as happy an expression one can have while still singing engaged. He clearly had a youthful spirit as well. For example, the stories he was willing to share required a vulnerability that contributes to a choice of being an everyman, equivalent to sharing a song in a living room with a friend. He gave off a positive, relaxed energy and nuance played a key role in the spirit. John Rzeznik’s performance seemed to translate smoothly to a purely audio setting. It appeared that the iHeartRadio team sat inside glass box, working on the technical elements of the show. The iHeartRadio venue was medium sized with two floors and a glass box, reminiscent of the Troubadour, with the audience split between a general area by the stage and a second floor seating area.

Iheart radio concert