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Memory lane at Coach’s Corner
Did not disappoint again! True performers with real talent and each one is easy on the eyes too. 17 yrs together and it shows with ability to read each other. Brian has that high range like Perry did back in the day-great vocals, Joel strong on keys 🎹, Jason is phenomenal on guitar, Chris tearing it up on drums, and Doug on bass with his yoga moves. 😊 Such a fun and entertaining night to share with friends.
Sheilafest – 2024
Just had the opportunity to witness departure live . Outstanding vocals, guitar and drum. The very Best Journey cover ever. Phenomenal onstage performance that Rocked! Thank you Departure.
Music on Main
Departure was fantastic!! Thank you for sharing your God-given talents with us in this small city! I highly recommend you see them if you can!!
Great band!
The best band hands down!!! I go see them every time they play at Southern Roots.
# 1300 in Franklin, NC
Your epic performance #1300 in Franklin NC Smokey Mtn. Theater was absolutely amazing. In my opinion equal to, maybe better, than original Journey. Already looking forward to your return next year. Keep up the great shows.
Reliving the years!!
There are times when you close your eyes and smell something that takes you back to your youth. I am 63 years old, and I grew up with Journey. I even help set up for Journey in the 1983. I have been to 4 of Departure’s concerts and I have not been disappointed at any of them. I talked to Brian, and this is what I told him: I sit in the audience and at any moment I can close my eyes; it isn’t Departure I am hearing on stage; It’s Journey! Gentlemen, congratulations on 17 wonderful years, and wish you all the best. I am looking forward to next year.
Excellent!
This was our 4th time seeing you and all times have been phenomenal. I am in awe at what an excellent show you put on. Best sound, great energy, and just so entertaining. Can’t wait to see you again. Thank you for putting on such an excellent show.
Foley Ala at Owa Theater
Man I have seen Steve Perry 3 times with Journey back in the day you guy’s Rock took me way back listening to you yall for a great 70 birthday gift from my wife Rock On please come back 👍
Unbelievable Show
Fantastic show at OWA Theatre. Can’t wait for you to visit again to this area. All our group had a great time. Thanks for you great talent and hard work to keep Journey rocking.
Small Town, Great Band.
Thanks to all of you for taking the time to stop in our small town and put on a show fit for thousands. The music was awesome. Thank you for keeping the music alive. ROCK ON!!
Outstanding
We saw Departure at Chattanooga’s Riverfront nights series and the energy was electric! Each musician is incredibly talented and they’re the nicest people. Hope to see you guys again soon!
Better that the real Journey
Love Brian Williams’ vocals and the musical talent of Departure. We try to see them whenever they are in the Carolinas. Always a great energetic show. Do wish they would put Girl Can’t Help It and Send Her My Love back in the set list. Keep Rockin!
8/10/24
Myrtle Beach show was beyond fab! Front row balcony @House of Blues! Thank you for the jams!;
GREAT SHOW!!
This is a GREAT show! Really enjoyed the entire night!! You guys ROCK!!
Concert, Daphne Civic center. Daphne Alabama
The band was outstanding. So close to being original. Will definitely look forward to seeing y’all again in a better venue. The center just does not do y’all justice. Would really like to hear you all in the Sanger theater . Looking forward to seeing y’all again. Thank you for the memories.
Awesome!
Love this show!!
You make the world better!
I saw you guys for the 3rd time last night in Bristol, TN. I’ve noticed the same thing at every show. Admittedly, we Journey fans are beginning to age just a wee bit. The crowds at the shows I’ve been to have a lot of grey hair lol. At the beginning of each show the crowd seems embarrassingly subdued. I think we are not showing you the love you guys deserve. But as the show progresses, you guys have even the oldest of us up and dancing and by the last song we are all teenagers once again. I cannot thank you enough for the pure enjoyment you bring to us!
Bristol, TN 7/25/24
I was working in Bristol Tennessee walking home from dinner and heard Neil Schon jamming and Steve Perry singing, but it was Brian Williams and Departure. Had no idea they were here, but I had to stay for the two hour show and was truly impressed. Highly recommend any journey fan to catch Departure and you will relive an early 80s journey concert when “The Voice“ was the lead singer.
7/19/24 Berea, Ohio
Hi gentleman, we saw last year’s show in Berea and again on July 19th. Absolutely outstanding. Looking forward to next year! You guys rock!
Departure in Rosemont, Illinois
Just saw you guys last night for the 1st time and I must say you are one of the best bands to come thru Rosemont-I take in a lot of shows there and your set was spot on, Hit on all cylinders-it truly was a great show!!!!!
July 18, 2024
Saw them for the 3rd time in Rosemont, IL tonite; the weather was perfect after days of heat and storms and tornadoes. Is Brian taking vocal lessons? His voice sounds better all the time and the energy of the band is magical. All I can say is WOW!
10/10
Worth seeing!
By far the best
Departure came and put on an outstanding performance at our 4th of July festivities in Seneca, SC. Everyone, as well as myself loved. They are best Journey tribute band I have ever heard and the sound and voices are amazing. If you haven’t heard Departure you need to go see them. You will not be disappointed.
Twilight Concert Series
The concert in Kingsport, Tennessee, last night was awesome as usual. I look forward to seeing you every year. Take care until next year!
Kingsport TN
Awesome show in Kingsport last night. You guys always put on a great show. Already looking forward to next year. Stay safe
Review from Covington
We’ve seen you many times! Amazing show in Covington. Absolutely love the band and music.
What a great night!
My family and I really enjoyed the concert in Kingsport TN on June 21, 2024. We’re all Journey fans and Departure captured the experience perfectly. So much energy and music perfection. We met some of the band and they were so nice. Can’t wait for the next concert.
Twilight Alive in Kingsport, TN
I just want to say how much I love yall. I never miss a show here in my hometown when yall are here. Don’t ever stop being awesome.
Party at the Point – Charleston, S.C.
I saw you guys last night for the 5th time at Patriots Point here in Chucktown.. Outstanding performance from every one of you guys… The Drummer was Killing it! (Front row wearing Blue April Wine -T-Shirt)
Just WOW
Saw Departure last night in Covington GA and I didn’t want it to end! Every musician on the stage knocked it out of the park!! I highly recommend anyone who still has the 80s in their blood to stop what you are doing and go see theee guys play! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎼🔥🎶
Departure Rocks The Shed!
Caught Departue at The Shed in Maryville TN last week. Now I’m humming Journey songs all week. Always good to see a GREAT band live, and Departure is a GREAT band!
Spring Fling
Awesome show in Spartanburg.
Absolutely the best of Journey!!
I have seen them 2 times. Going to see them tomorrow night! This band is the absolute best Journey Tribute! Lead Singer gives me chills, sounds just like Steve Perry! 🖤
The Strand – These guys ROCK IT!
The band exuded energy, and the crowd was incredible! A fantastic night of music and dance! Can’t wait until they come around again.
Spartanburg, SC Spring Fling.
Outstanding!!! Best tribute band for ANY artist I’ve ever seen!!! Felt like being at a Journey show!!! Met them afterwards!!! Great group of guys!!! Top notch musicians all the way around!!!
Moore County Animal Benefit
The concert was awesome. Even tho delayed due to weather the band still gave a wonderful, energetic performance. Many thanks for a memorable evening!
Awesome!
Saw you at Kennesaw Mountain Fest. We loved it!
Best time!
We saw Departure in Gatlinburg. They totally rock!!! Awesome show!
Madlife Woodstock Show
I’ve seen y’all 4 times now and you get better like fine wine! You always put on a great show!! Please don’t ever stop!
The Best Journey Band
Absolutely Mind Blowing rendition. Come back to Daryl’s House as fast as you can!!
BEST CONCERT EVER!
We attended their concert tonight in Albany, Georgia and it was FANTASTIC. I’ve been to a lot of concerts over the decades and I can honestly say this is right up there with the top bands of all time. Even better than most of them. I will certainly get tickets to see them again. An incredible talented group of men. If they come to your area, you should make a point to see them.
Date night
It was an awesome concert! Journey was our favorite group and Departure delivered a great tribute to them.
Darryl’s house Jan 13 2024
What an amazing awesome epic performance!!! Second time seeing them at Daryl’s house and def won’t be my last!!! Brian’s vocals are beyond compare.. the way he sounds just as good 90 minutes after his first song is mind blowing!! The band is one of the best I’ve seen… just fabulous!!! GO SEE THEM FOR YOURSELF!!!!
One of the BEST TRIBUTE BANDS EVER
I saw y’all for the first time at Southern Roots December 2019. I was truly blown away! I love you guys so much!! I think tonight was my 6th time seeing y’all. I hope to see y’all again and again.
Phenomenal Performance
DEPARTURE rocked a packed House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach, SC on 12/27/23. Strong performance, great crowd, rockin’ night!!!!
AMAZING
I was at the Villa Rica september 8th concert and, just, wow. Departure is such a great band and, they sound almost identical to the real Journey band. I love them so much!
Great show
Enjoyed their performance as much as when I saw Journey live
Departure the greatest band!
We had a GREAT time at Southern Roots tonight watch Departure…they put on a great performance. It was on point!
Outstanding
My favorite band and people.
Anyway you want it that’s the way you need it.
Anytime Departure is in our area, we try and see them. So good, so fun, so cool ! We take friends who have never seen them before because we love to show them off. What a great, rockin’ performance and they’re a nice bunch offstage too. We hope they never grow old!!
Saw them in Kingsport, TN last night. The band is just fantastic, that is really what I think. Oh, by the way…. VERY talented group! I would recommend seeing them if you get the chance!
You guys Rocked Kingsport, TN tonight and played Journey to perfection! I actually thought I was listening to the real Journey. Brian, you have amazing vocals and a very strong voice that sounds very close to Steve Perry (in my opinion ). The music was played to absolute perfection too. And on top of it all, you guys were the nicest guys that I’ve talked to after a concert in a long time. I want to take a moment to say thank you for being so sweet and down to earth.. and thank you for the great music. I truly think you guys will go far, so don’t ever give up… and if you have a chance, you better come back to Kingsport cause we miss you already!
I saw this band for the first time at the Charlotte Speed Street Festival on May 27th. Your singer is amazing! Sounds better than the current lead singer of Journey. The band is awesome too. Keep up the good work.
We were very impressed with this band. The best vocals I have heard ever. Flawless. We’ll go out of our way to see this band again.
My husband and I saw you tonight at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, SC. This was the second Departure concert we have been to this year. You KILLED it tonight! The band was so tight and Brian’s vocals were amazing! The concert was 2 1/2 hours long with no loss of energy! My husband has seen the real Journey several times and says that Departure is right on the mark -close your eyes and you would think Steve Perry was there singing. Everyone there had a great time. Your talent really shined! We are sure tonight’s video footage will be rocking. You deserve every bit of success!
Saw these guys last night (5/10/15) in Buford, Georgia. What an awesome performance ! If you haven’t seen them, yet, make it a point , especially if you’re a Journey fan. You won’t be disappointed.
You guys ROCKED Charleston again last night! What a crowd too!! You all are awesome and very accommodating to your fans picture request and autographs…. Nice Job!
Robert
I have been a big Journey fan since I was 8 years old. I was really impressed with your band in Mt. Pleasant, SC last Friday. I just saw Journey play in Columbia, SC last month and I was not impressed by Arnie, the new lead singer. He jumped around so much that he was out of breath after each song. I know he’s trying to bring the fire back to Journey but he needs to just sing like you all did. I understand Neal, John and Ross are much older but they were missing cords and riffs like they were just too worn out to play but you guys brought Journey’s music back to life. I was in heaven when you played the earlier Greg Rolle and Steve Smith stuff. I really, really enjoyed your music and thanks for the music memories. Rock on dudes.
Guys, It was a privilege to attend your Hawkinsville Ga. concert on Jan. 31st, and even more a privilege to be on the front row. You guys were fabulous, AWESOME, unbelievable. Best concert ever.!!!! I treasure the memory, my autographed t-shirt, and even my guitar pick. Hoping to see you again, and thanks for sharing your amazing talent. YOUR FAN, PATSY
Just saw you guys last night (Valentine’s eve) at The Wing in Marietta, GA. As always, they rocked the place. Great performance, musicianship and vocals! Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain and all of the various members of Journey through the years would be proud of you!(And maybe a bit nervous?) I’ve heard most of the Steve Perry replacements (Soto, Augeri,Pineda) and I thought Steve Augeri was the best of them until he blew his voice out. But Brian tops them all in both voice and showmanship! And the way you guys interact with your audience and generally just ‘goof’ off of each other is awesome. Y’all obviously enjoy what you’re doing, who you’re doing it with (musically, I mean!) and who you’re doing it for!!
My wife Alicia & I saw Departure last night at 37 Main in Buford, GA and we were blown away. I’ve been a Journey freak since 1980, and I was skeptical about going to see a “cover band” attempting to do Journey, that skepticism was quickly put aside, you guys just killed it! I think if Steve Perry OR Arnel Pineda were in the audience, they would have wondered if they could have matched what we saw. The tempo, showmanship, cohesiveness & most importantly the “voice” was SO GOOD. Bravo!