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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!!
We saw Departure on the riverfront in downtown Wilmington, NC Friday night and it was awesome! We could not believe how freaking amazing these guys were and that the city of Wilmington put this concert on for FREE! We drove down from Lynchburg, VA for a beach weekend and some Wilmington fun and were blown away by this band. Highlight of our weekend!
The guys were back at Sixes Tavern last night in Cartersville, GA. This is my 4th time seeing them and it only gets better and better each time. They are such a talented group and they never cease to amaze me. They always bring something new to their show. Can’t wait to rock with them again soon!
You guys put on a great show last night at the Beaufort Water Festival! Even with the weather putting a damper on things, the show went on and you had the crowd rocking and singing. I heard nothing but great reviews from my friends that also attended. I hope they bring you guys back again.
Got to see the band last night at The Furniture Factory in Huntsville, AL. Great job my friends and I had a blast! Can’t wait for you all to come back again. I am now a huge fan of Departure!
Another amazing show in Downtown Woodstock, GA this weekend by Departure. The crowd was huge and everyone was rocking out for 2 hours. Great job guys. I have seen you perform about 12 times and will continue to follow and come out to these events. Keep on Rockin’!
Don Johnson
These guys are more than amazing. Their stage presence and musical ability is definitely worth seeing. Brian has a wonderful voice! I have seen them 3 times and will be going again soon. If you want a great show and great music you will get that and more with Departure.
I saw your show in Woodstock GA, and you were amazing! I have never had so much fun at a concert! You guys rocked, and had the whole crowd singing and dancing to every song. It was just like watching the real Journey! I just had to tell you guys how awesome you were. Hopefully you guys will make it to Woodstock again soon.
I saw you guys play at the 4th of July concert in Pigeon Forge, TN. It was my first time hearing your band play, but I was really impressed. I wish I could’ve met the band after the show and got a t-shirt. Everyone in my group admitted your performance was better than Diamond Rio’s. I will definitely be coming to another concert of yours when I can.
Seen you all on the 4th of July in Pigeon Forge and you rocked! Great job! Keep on keeping on!
I saw you guys for the first time Friday night in Kingsport, TN and you were awesome. I will definitely be at your next concert when you come to Kingsport or anywhere close by. When you sang “Faithfully” and “Oh Sherry”, you had everyone on their feet. I had my picture taken with the bass player and he was great (cute too). Great Concert!! Awesome Band!! Hope to see you guys again in Pigeon Forge on the 4th of July.