I have not seen Santana in concert. I would love to if I get the chance.
I've seen many Santana concerts. I'm a big fan.
That said, he's not close to being as good as he used to be.
My wife and I saw him 2 years ago. We’re not great Santana fans, but he is a guitar and classic rock era legend and we assumed that chance might be the only chance.
He came out hot, playing what one would expect to be show- closing big hit songs, not openers. After about 45 minutes Carlos exited the show. His daughter plays drums and her man sings. They finished out the show. The 2nd half was all new stuff, very contemporary and urban sound. We took in about 15 minutes of that.
Worth the low under $100 admission price given Carlos’ status in Rock and Roll, but I’d not go again.
A few days later I read he collapsed at another show.
He can be quite the social justice warrior. Last time I saw him he urged any concert-goer whom had undergone abuse to come forward.
Saw him in 2000. Kicked serious ass. Great guitarist. Can't speak for 25 years later....
He was on my bucket list, and a few years back he was scheduled to play nearby. He had an incident a few days before, I think in Michigan, but he said he was better on the day of our show. So we went. The opening act was Earth, Wind, and Fire. At the break, someone from the venue came out and told us that he was sick again, to please leave, and that they would reschedule for in a few weeks.
The band did play about a month later, and the show was excellent. His wife, Cindy, is the drummer, and she does an amazing drum solo. If you can get to one of his concerts, DO IT!! These classics aren’t getting any younger!
Probably seen him twice in the past 10 years. He's awesome with a great band. Only downside is he generally gets in some anti-conservative political statements. Last time I saw him his last song was a cover of Get Together by The Youngbloods.
He puts on a wonderful show. I highly recommend it.
His wife is the drummer, and she’s amazing!