Kid Rock's concert performances receive negative reviews

Kid Rock recently started a small music tour, but one journalist has given his concert a harsh review. The tour kicked off on Friday in Omaha, Nebraska, where protestors showed up against former President Donald Trump. The next night, Kid Rock performed in Minneapolis, where Ross Raihala from the Twin Cities Pioneer Press attended and shared his thoughts. Raihala, who has seen Kid Rock perform six times before, said this concert was different. He felt that the fun and engaging energy that Kid Rock used to bring was missing. Instead, the artist seemed angry and distracted. While Kid Rock, who is 54, still moves energetically on stage, Raihala noted that he lacked the playful vibe and connection he used to have with the audience. Although fans enjoyed classic hits like "Cowboy" and "All Summer Long," Raihala commented that the newer songs didn’t resonate as well. He also observed changes in Kid Rock's voice, which sounded deeper and rougher, particularly on the song "Picture," a past duet with Sheryl Crow. Raihala mentioned that the show felt too long. Kid Rock spent time switching between playing different instruments and covering other artists' songs. The encore included a video of Trump praising Kid Rock and his band, which set the tone for another divisive performance. Raihala described the closing song, "We the People," as lacking charm and criticized its political themes, suggesting it might even prompt Trump to urge Kid Rock to tone it down. In addition to his concert tour, Kid Rock is planning a two-day music festival in ten small cities, including Hastings, Michigan, in June. The festival will feature acts like Nickelback and Lynyrd Skynyrd.