MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

Indianapolis fans wonder if Toby Keith was drunk during Klipsch performance

Chris Sims
chris.sims@indystar.com
Country music artist Toby Keith performs at Klipsch Music Center, Saturday, September 13, 2014. With opening performances by his daughter, Krystal Keith, and a feature performance by Colt Ford.

Country music fans love Toby Keith's tribute to having a good time, "Red Solo Cup." But several Indianapolis fans were begging Keith to put down the red Solo cup during his performance Saturday night at Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville.

Upset fans took to Twitter and Instagram to vent their frustration with the country star's live performance. Here's what they had to say about Keith:

"So Toby Keith was terrible...he was so drunk u couldn't understand the words.." - @casey_mikel

"So disappointed in the concert last night. Pretty sure @ TobyKeithMusic needs to put down the solo cup! # tobykeith " - @Molly_Hayden

"#tobykeith, #Klisphmusiccenter, I have a problem when Toby is drunker than I am. Terrible performance. Indianapolis deserved better!!!" - @JsPasnTru

"You have one song that mentions Indiana. You're playing in Indiana. Try to to remember the words. # tobykeith# wasted " - @indyvina

"Toby Keith was so drunk at his Indy concert, he was actually enjoying his own music." - @ReginaldSpears

"99% sure Toby Keith was drunk tonight....not the best concert" - @zaccoons

Not everyone was upset with Keith's performance. Some seemed to celebrate that Keith was having fun on the stage.

"People are really complaining about the Toby Keith concert?! He was drunk, so what?!?! I loved it #TobyForPresident" - @isaackrudd

"Another great show! @officialtobykeith #RedSoloCup #Indy #klipsch #tobykeith" - kball_a, Instagram

The majority were displeased with the effort and have people calling for Live Nation, Klipsch and Keith to issue refunds for the show. So far, the pleas have gone unanswered.

"#tobykeith I want my money back. Could not even understand what you were singing. Very disappointing" - @CaitGillMPH

"Sad that @LiveNation @KMClivenation and @TobyKeithMusic aren't acknowledging the drunk show on Sat! What a mess! #refundplease #tobykeith" - @AmberStarfish

Here is one of the few videos available from the show:

The fans aren't alone. As videos of the concert have surfaced on social media, SavingCountryMusic.com has tried to get in contact with the appropriate parties on behalf of the fans. As of Monday, none of the website's phone calls had been returned.

The Star reached out to Klipsch Music Center director of operations Andrew Newport, who declined to comment about the show.

Star reporter David Lindquist contributed to this report.