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    Us And Them: Roger Waters Concert Review

    May 29 2017 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: May 28, 2017
    • Location of Concert: KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
    Roger Waters!!! The man. The myth. The legend. The genius.
     
    One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen.
     
    And I’ve seen many.
     
    You had to be there.
     
    Luckily, I and my brother Christopher were.
     
    This was the second show of Roger’s Us And Them tour, where he played most of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon album, along with songs from their albums Animals, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall and other classics, along with a few songs from his new album Is This The Life We Really Want?
     
    He actually did two sets with an intermission.
     
    Pink Floyd may be no more, but if you are a fan, Roger puts on the Pink Floyd show.
     
    It’s absolutely PHENOMENAL!!!!

    Set Lists:

    Set 1:

    1. Speak To Me/Breathe
    2. One Of These Days
    3. Time
    4. Breathe (Reprise)
    5. The Great Gig In The Sky
    6. Welcome To The Machine
    7. When We Were Young
    8. Deja Vu
    9. The Last Refugee
    10. Picture That
    11. Wish You Were Here
    12. The Happiest Days Of Our Lives
    13. Another Brick In The Wall Part 2
    14. Another Brick In The Wall Part 3

    Set 2:

    1. Battersea Rises SFX Intro
    2. Dogs
    3. Pigs (Three Different Ones)
    4. Money
    5. Us And Them
    6. Smell The Roses
    7. Brain Damage
    8. Eclipse
    9. Vera
    10. Bring The Boys Back Home
    11. Comfortably Numb

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    Classics: Hall & Oates/Tears For Fears Concert Review

    May 23 2017 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: May 22, 2017
    • Location of Concert: Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH
    • Opener: Allen Stone
    I saw a phenomenal concert last night in Columbus, Ohio at the Schottenstein Center.
     
    I saw for the first time Daryl Hall and John Oates, or better known as Hall & Oates, and Tears For Fears.
     
    I never thought I would ever see either one of these, but I’m glad I did.
     
    Singer/guitarist Allen Stone opened the show with a 3 song set, with no band. He sang and played well.
     
    Tears For Fears then came on shortly afterward, and just blew me away!!
     
    The main guys in Tears For Fears, singer/guitarist Roland Orzabal and singer/guitarist Curt Smith, are still amazing and they have a great group of people in their band.
     
    Their keyboard player is even an Ohio State University alumni.
     
    I love the fact that they opened with arguably their biggest song ever, Everybody Wants To Rule The World.
     
    Some would think that’s weird, but I love it, because it sets the tone for the evening.
     
    To me, it says “Hey, here is our biggest hit, and now, here is the rest of the show and enjoy.”
     
    And boy, did I enjoy.
     
    They totally blew me away, so much so, that I finally bought their 6 albums last night when I got home.
     
    They have a new album coming, and I can’t wait to buy it, as well.
     
    Roland was quite funny, saying he had never seen so many Exit signs in his life at this venue (there were many).
     
    He also told a story about being in Columbus in the 80s and had some “French Onion Soup” to combat some laryngitis he had at the time.
     
    I can’t say enough about how great they are.
     
    Seek them out.
     
    They have other phenomenal songs, besides Everybody Wants To Rule The World.
     
    And to add to the night, I saw Hall & Oates!!
     
    I’ve been a fan of theirs for many years, but I just never got around to seeing them.
     
    I’m glad I finally did.
     
    Daryl Hall and John Oates, to me, are a musical institution.
     
    They have hit songs and albums for weeks.
     
    Both are still great. And their band is off the charts.
     
    Their band is essentially the band Daryl uses for his Live At Daryl’s House TV show. If you’ve never seen it, look it up. Daryl and the band play with many different musical artists.
     
    They basically played most of their hits as well as a few deep cuts.
     
    So all in all, I had another great night at another great concert.
     
    On a side note: I was unaware last night of the terrorist attack that occurred at the Ariana Grande concert.
     
    I’m saddened beyond belief at what happened and for the people who lost their lives and were hurt at something that was/is supposed to be fun.
     
    I don’t get on a soapbox a lot, but here I go: as you probably know, I go to many concerts.
     
    And at past shows, including last night at the Ariana Grande show, terrible things have happened.
     
    Luckily, I have never been to a show where I got hurt or saw anyone die. And I hope I never do.
     
    After Dimebag Darrell’s murder on stage in Columbus at another venue on December 8, 2004, I have always been aware that something bad could happen at a show.
     
    But honestly, anything bad could happen if you’re at home. Or anywhere.
     
    So what I will say is this: live your life the best way you can and have fun when you can.
     
    Don’t let things like this scare you to the point where you isolate yourself and do nothing.
     
    If you want to go a concert or some event, go.
     
    I do.
     
    And I’m going to continue to do it until I decide otherwise.
     
    I’m not going to let terror rule my life.
     
    Nor should you.
     
    Okay, off my soapbox.
     
    But again, my sincere condolences to the people who lost their lives.
     
    And to end this on a positive note, I had a great time seeing two bands that I admire very much.
     
    And I have more shows to go to.
    At least until 2018. Then maybe I’ll stop. Or maybe not. We’ll see.
     
    Love and Peace to all in the world.

    Hall & Oates Set List:

    1. Family Man (Mike Oldfield cover)
    2. Maneater
    3. Out of Touch
    4. Say It Isn’t So
    5. Did It In A Minute
    6. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling (The Righteous Brothers cover)
    7. One On One
    8. She’s Gone
    9. Sara Smile
    10. Wait For Me
    11. Is It A Star
    12. I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)
    13. Encore:  Rich Girl
    14. Kiss On My List
    15. Private Eyes
    16. You Make My Dreams Come True

    Tears For Fears Set List:

    1. Everybody Wants To Rule The World
    2. Secret World
    3. Sowing The Seeds Of Love
    4. Advice For The Young At Heart
    5. Everybody Loves A Happy Ending
    6. Change
    7. Mad World
    8. Memories Fade
    9. Creep (Radiohead cover)
    10. Break It Down Again
    11. Head Over Heels
    12. Encore:  Shout

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    Give It Away! Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert Review

    May 17 2017 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: May 16, 2017
    • Location of Concert: KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
    • Openers: Jack Irons, Irontom
    I’m late writing this, but I saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers for the first time last week in Louisville, Kentucky at the KFC Yum Center.
     
    Their original drummer, Jack Irons, opened the show (RHCP bassist Flea introduced him) playing drums to a lot of different kinds of music with no band (he had a singer for one song).
     
    Another band, Irontom, played after him.
     
    Jack’s son Zach plays guitar.
     
    Then, the Chili Peppers came on and jammed out like only they can, playing many songs from throughout their career.
     
    I wish I would have seen them many years ago, but better late than never.
     
    They’re still very good and have a lot of energy.
     
    Their drummer, Chad Smith, was worth the price of admission alone.
     
    He is a beast on the drums.
     
    Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is very good.
     
    Bassist Flea is amazing.
     
    And Anthony Kiedis is the perfect singer/rapper for this band.
     
    Another good show.
     
    Many more to come.

    Set List:

    1. Intro Jam
    2. Around The World
    3. Dani California
    4. Scar Tissue
    5. Dark Necessities
    6. Mommy Where’s Daddy?
    7. I Wanna Be Your Dog (The Stooges cover)
    8. Right On Time
    9. Ethiopia
    10. Go Robot
    11. Californication
    12. This Ticonderoga
    13. Parallel Universe
    14. Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder cover)
    15. Soul To Squeeze
    16. By The Way
    17. Encore-Goodbye Angels
    18. Give It Away

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    Sweet Caroline!! Neil Diamond Concert Review

    May 1 2017 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: May 30,2017
    • Location of Concert: Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH
    My friend Chris Perkins and I saw one of my childhood musical heroes in Cleveland Tuesday.
     
    Mr. Neil Diamond.
     
    After 19 years of going to concerts,
     
    I FINALLY saw this man.
     
    He still sings and looks great at 76.
     
    He is a class act and a true professional.
     
    Not much more needs to be said.
     
    I love Neil Diamond!
     
    He’s the best.
     
    Next concert for me is Monday, June 5th, where my best friend Jamie McClintic and I will see Sammy Hagar’s The Circle.
     
    More to come.

    Set List:

    1. In My Lifetime (Neil’s band played this to introduce him.)
    2. Cherry Cherry
    3. Desiree
    4. Love On The Rocks
    5. Song Sung Blue
    6. Beautiful Noise
    7. Jungletime
    8. Dry Your Eyes
    9. If You Know What I Mean
    10. Forever In Blue Jeans
    11. You Don’t Bring Me Flowers
    12. Red Red Wine
    13. I’m A Believer
    14. Brooklyn Roads
    15. Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon
    16. Be
    17. Lonely Looking Sky
    18. Skybird
    19. Jazz Time (Neil’s band played this while Neil sat down and watched.)
    20. Soolaimon
    21. Done Too Soon
    22. Holly Holy
    23. I Am…I Said
    24. Encore: Sweet Caroline
    25. Cracklin’ Rosie
    26. America
    27. Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show

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