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Come get your tickets to see the ultimate storytellers in concert, a duo that have brought the sharp edged intelligence of jazz to rock and influenced an entire range of musicians over the years- come get your tickets to see the legendary Steely Dan live in concert. Whether it is the riddles hidden in their lyrics, their superbly crafted songs or their stellar musicianship, the genius of Steely Dan always comes shining through, no matter how you look at them.

The history of Steely Dan is the history of two very talented individuals- Walter Becker and Donald Fagen.The history of their work can be divided into three phases- their first phase as a conventional rock group, then as a purely studio based band and now as a jazz/rock ensemble that is actively involved in recording and touring.

The history of Steely Dan is the history of two very talented individuals- Walter Becker and Donald Fagen.The history of their work can be divided into three phases- their first phase as a conventional rock group, then as a purely studio based band and now as a jazz/rock ensemble that is actively involved in recording and touring.

The Steely Dan sound is a fusion of jazz, rock, pop, R&B and funk. They are often categorized as easy listening but there are a number of characteristics that sets their sound apart. Foremost is their energy which does not sound aggressive and is the result of extremely tight musicianship playing off one another. Steely Dan also puts a lot of time in creating an atmosphere with the music that matches those of the lyrics. They often opt for a female soul-based back up chorus and are perfectionists when it comes to laying studio tracks, paying attention to each instrument so that it sounds its best and is not lost or overpowering.

Steely Dan have also made a mark with their lyrics- often laced with dry humor, the themes range from depression, old age, the life of the middle class and failure. Their love songs are never straightforward- they always have an unexpected twist, which is an example of their stellar storytelling technique. They often invent fictitious people to narrate the songs and use codes, word games, slang and lyrical innuendos in their songs- in fact many fans have gone to great lengths to discover the 'hidden meanings' in many Steely Dan numbers.

Steely Dan is still going strong today and is planning to tour sometime in 2006. The duo is possibly one of the most influential bands that are still rocking today and they continue to make music that holds the audience members, old and new completely spellbound. Don't miss your chance to hear this legendary duo live in concert- contact your online ticket vendor today and get your tickets to see Steel Dan live in concert.