Lady Antebellum: Wheels Up Tour

Nashville country-pop trio Lady Antebellum (Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, and Hillary Scott) put on a fan-friendly show in this 2015 engagement from the Meadows Ampitheatre in Irvine, CA. On tour in support of their sixth album, 747, the band serves up a polished 20-song set (including a medley) that spans their career and influences. Between selections, behind-the-scenes material provides a glimpse of stage planning, meet-and-greets, and other offstage activities. Early in the show, Haywood introduces their backing band: Jonathan Long (keyboards), Dennis Edwards (bass), Clint Chandler (guitar, banjo, mandolin), Jason “Slim” Gambill (guitar), and Scott's husband, Chris Tyrell (drums). Midway through the proceedings, Nashville singer and mandolin player Hunter Hayes—their tour mate—joins the group for three songs, including the collaborative effort “Where It All Begins,” and “Compass,” which Hayes performs solo. Aside from the hits, such as the recent “Bartender,” the band plays songs from Shania Twain and Fleetwood Mac, giving them a chance to stretch the borders of their mid-tempo sound, particularly on Aerosmith's hard-rocking “Walk This Way.” All the while, the irrepressible Haywood mingles with audience members at the front of the stage, and encourages everyone to clap and sing along. Presented in DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo on DVD, and DTS-HD 5.1 and LPCM stereo, this is recommended. (K. Fennessy)