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    Jeff Beck’s (RIP) Last Tour: Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp (Yes that Johnny Depp) Concert Review

    October 24 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: October 23, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Louisville Palace Theatre in Louisville, KY
     
    Half the show was just the phenomenal Jeff Beck and his Incredible band playing some of Jeff’s classics.
     
    Then Johnny Depp (yes the actor) came out and sang/played with Jeff and his band.
     
    They played some of the songs from their great new album 18 (check it out!!!) and some other awesome stuff.
     
    Jeff is one of the greatest guitar players ever and he always has phenomenal musicians with him.
     
    Some may think Johnny Depp being in Jeff’s world is weird but I actually think it works.
     
    Johnny actually is a really good singer.
     
    This was such a great concert and a great way to end my very busy but fun weekend.
     
    More concerts to come.
     
    Edit:  Sadly, on January 10 of 2023, Jeff Beck passed away.  This was sadly his last ever tour. I’m glad I got to see him twice.   He will be forever missed.

    Set List:

    1. Freeway Jam
    2. Loose Cannon
    3. Midnight Walker
    4. Big Block
    5. Caroline, No
    6. You Know You Know
    7. Me and the Devil Blues
    8. Star Cycle
    9. Brush With the Blues
    10. You Never Know
    11. Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers
    12. Rumble
    13. This is a Song For Miss Hedy Lamarr 
    14. Isolation 
    15. Time
    16. Venus in Furs
    17. A Day in the Life
    18. Encore:  Corpus Christi Carol
    19. Little Wing
    20. The Death and Resurrection Show

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    I Hear Music!!: King’s X Concert Review

    October 22 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: October 21, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Hal Rogers Forum in Hazard, KY
     
    They’re one of those bands that should be bigger then they are.
     
    But they’ve made many great albums (newest release was last month), and they sound so great live.
     
    Still the same 3 guys.
     
    Singer/bassist Dug Pinnick, guitarist/singer Ty Tabor and drummer Jerry Gaskill.
     
    Phenomenal band.
     
    I’m glad I finally saw them.

    King's X Band Members:

    • Doug Pinnick (Vocals/Bass)
    • Ty Tabor (Guitar/Vocals)
    • Jerry Gaskill (Drums)

    King's X Set List:

    1. Groove Machine
    2. The World Around Me
    3. Pillow
    4. Flies and Blue Skies
    5. Vegetable
    6. All God’s Children
    7. Flood Pt. 1
    8. Nothing But the Truth
    9. Give It Up
    10. Let It Rain
    11. Festival
    12. Pray
    13. Watcher
    14. We Were Born to  Be Loved
    15. Encore:  Dogman
    16. King
    17. Goldilox

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    Phenomenal!!: Michael Schenker/Eric Martin Concert Review

    October 15 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: October 15, 2022
    • Location of Concert: The Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, OH
    • Opener: Images of Eden
    Holy cow what a concert!
     
    My girlfriend and I saw Michael Schenker: 50th Anniversary
     
    The great guitarist Michael Schenker and his phenomenal band, singer Eric Martin of Mr. Big opened, as well as a band we saw open for Yngwie Malmsteen last year, Images Of Eden.
     
    Mariah Startzman and I had a ball!!
     
    She’s been wanting to see Michael for some time now and he did not disappoint. I’m glad you saw him Mariah.
     
    This was my second time seeing him.
     
    He’s one of the best guitarists ever.
    Not an opinion. It’s a fact.
     
    Eric Martin and his band played a great, but short set as did Images Of Eden.
     
    This was definitely my favorite concert this year so far.
     
    Wow!!
     
    I’ll do it again Friday and Saturday.
     

    Michael Schenker Band Members:

    • Michael Schenker (Lead Guitar)
    • Ronnie Romero (Lead Vocals)
    • Steve Mann (Guitar/Keyboards)
    • Bodo Schopf (Drums)
    • Barend Courbois (Bass)

    Eric Martin Band Members:

    • Eric Martin (Vocals/Guitar)
    • Paul Pesco (Guitar)
    • PJ Farley (Bass)
    • Ben Hans (Drums)

    Images of Eden Band Members:

    • Gordon Tittsworth (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar))
    • Steve Dorssom (Drums)
    • Eric Mulvaine (Bass)
    • Carlos Urquidi (Lead Guitar)
    • Dean Harris (Piano/Keyboards)

    Michael Schenker Set List:

    1. Into The Arena
    2. Cry For The Nations
    3. Doctor Doctor
    4. We Are The Voice
    5. Looking For Love
    6. Red Sky
    7. Sail The Darkness
    8. Emergency
    9. Lights Out
    10. Armed And Ready
    11. A King Has Gone
    12. Rock Bottom
    13. Shoot Shoot
    14. Let It Roll
    15. Natural Thing
    16. Too Hot To Handle
    17. Only You Can Rock Me

    Eric Martin Set List:

    1. What If We Were New?
    2. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song)
    3. Alive And Kickin’
    4. Take Cover
    5. Wild World
    6. Dancin’ With My Devils

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    0-60: My Five Finger Death Punch/Megadeth Concert Experience

    September 29 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: September 28, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • Openers: The HU and Fire From The Gods
    Talk about going from 0-60.
     
    Monday, I had car issues and it was taken to the shop for repairs.
     
    And I had a concert to go to Wednesday evening so I was not feeling good about my odds of getting it back in time.
     
    And not only was I going to a concert, a friend of a friend who works for the main band I will be talking about got me a backstage pass and a much better ticket!!
     
    So, I was sweating that I was going to have to stay home.
     
    Luckily, I got my car back Wednesday morning!!
     
    So, what was the beginning of maybe a very bad day turned into a great day!!
     
    I went to the show (Five Finger Death Punch/Megadeth/The HU/Fire From The Gods), I got my backstage pass and better ticket (13th row center) at will call, I was shown around the stage, I met the bassist of 5FDP, I got several guitar picks, and I had a great time!!
     
    First up was Fire From The Gods and then The HU.
     
    I didn’t know anything about either before the show but I enjoyed both.
     
    Fire From The Gods are from Austin, Texas and have a very hard hitting style of music, reminds me of KORN a bit.
     
    The HU are from Mongolia and have 8 members in the band.
     
    They play various types of instruments, including a horsehead fiddle, Mongolian guitar, and jaw harp.
     
    Very unique style of music. Both got a good response.
     
    Then one of my favorite bands ever played: Megadeth.
     
    I have been a fan since 1999 (my first album of theirs was Risk, which I know many fans hate but I love it) and they have continually put out great albums, most recently their newest The Sick, The Dying, and The Dead.
     
    They played two songs from it plus a selection of Megadeth classics.
    This is my 4th time seeing the band and they’re always great live.
     
    Dave Mustaine, lead singer/guitarist/songwriter/leader of the band, continues to have great musicians with him and writes and performs great songs.
     
    I love Megadeth.
     
    Then the headliner, Five Finger Death Punch performed.
     
    Wow what a show.
     
    I had not seen them in many years and they truly are now one of the biggest rock/metal bands out there.
     
    They just released their 9th album, Afterlife, and like Megadeth, they have been consistently great and just get better.
     
    Singer Ivan Moody is a great singer/songwriter/performer who is very giving to his fans and gives it his all.
     
    He even brought a fan on stage and told everyone about this fan being bullied and Ivan heard about this and showed him support and backed him up.
     
    And for this fan, Anthony is his name, he sang part of a song that he never sings anymore because it’s too hard for him to sing, emotionally.
     
    The bassist of 5FDP, Chris Kael, is the one I mentioned earlier that I met.
     
    Very nice guy and a great player.
     
    And he’s from Lexington, Kentucky!!
     
    All the band are just great at what they do.
     
    Guitarists Andy James and Zoltan Bathory and drummer Charlie Engen all are great.
     
    I don’t understand why they seem polarizing for some people.
     
    They play heavy/catchy songs, Ivan screams and sings, and as heavy as they are, they have a lot of melody.
     
    I like them. They’ve earned their success.
     
    Anyway, I had a great time.
     
    And THANKS to Scott Proctor for hooking me up.
     
    And thanks to my friend Dean M. Porter for telling Scott about me.

    Five Finger Death Punch Band Members:

    • Ivan Moody (Lead Vocals)
    • Zoltan Bathory (Guitar)
    • Andy James (Guitar)
    • Chris Kael (Bass)
    • Charlie Engen (Drums)

    Megadeth Band Members:

    • Dave Mustaine (Vocals/Lead Guitar)
    • Kiko Loureiro (Lead Guitar)
    • James Lomenzo (Bass)
    • Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)

    The Hu Band Members:

    • Galbadrakh "Gala" Tsendbaatar (Morin Khuur, which is a Horsehead Fiddle/Throat Singing)
    • Nyamjantsan "Jaya" Galsanjamts (Tumur Hhuur, which is a Jaw Harp)/Tsuur (Mongolian Flute)/Throat Singing
    • Enkhsaikhan "Enkush" Batjargal (Morin Khuur/Throat Singing)
    • Temuulen "Temka" Naranbaatar (Tovshuur, which is a Mongolian Guitar/Backing Vocals)
    • Unumunkh "Ono" Maralkhuu (Percussion/Tumur Hhuur/Backing Vocals)
    • Jambaldorj "Jamba" Ayush (Guitars/Backing Vocals)
    • Nyamdavaa "Davaa" Byambaa (Bass/Backing Vocals)
    • Odbayar "Odko" Gantumur (Drums)

    Fire From The Gods Band Members:

    • AJ Channer (Lead Vocals)
    • Drew Walker (Lead Guitarist)
    • Jameson Teat (Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals)
    • Bonner Baker (Bass)
    • Richard Wicander (Drums)

    Five Finger Death Punch Set List:

    1. Inside Out
    2. Trouble
    3. Wash It All Away
    4. Jekyll And Hyde
    5. Sham Pain
    6. Bad Company
    7. Got Your Six
    8. Never Enough
    9. IOU
    10. Remember Everything (Partial)
    11. A Little Bit Off (Partial)
    12. All I Know/Judgement Day Mash-Up
    13. Wrong Side Of Heaven
    14. Burn MF
    15. Welcome To The Circus
    16. Lift Me Up
    17. Under And Over It
    18. The Bleeding

    Megadeth Set List:

    1. Hangar 18
    2. Dread And The Fugitive Mind
    3. Angry Again
    4. Soldier On!
    5. Sweating Bullets
    6. Trust
    7. Symphony Of Destruction
    8. We’ll Be Back
    9. Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying
    10. Encore:  Holy Wars (The Punishment Due)

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    Lucas at a Festival: My Louder Than Life 2022 Concert Experience

    September 25 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: September 24, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY
    I went to the Saturday portion of Louder Than Life 2022.
    I did not see everyone, but saw many of the bands/artists that played.
     
    Airbourne were the first band I saw that day.
     
    They remind me of AC/DC. Just really good basic rock.
     
    I only saw a bit of Bloodywood but I liked them.
     
    The Alive is a younger rock band but are pretty solid.
     
    Pop Evil are alright but I’m not a big fan.
     
    Sevendust I’ve been a fan of for more than 20 but has not seen them since 2009. They’ve always been a solid band.
     
    Jerry Cantrell, guitarist/songwriter/singer/leader of Alice In Chains, who are playing Sunday at Louder Than Life, I’ve also been a fan of for more than 20 years.
     
    I’ve always said AIC is my favorite of the so called Grunge bands.
     
    And Jerry is a big reason for that.
     
    I’d seen AIC before (loudest show I’ve ever seen) but had not seen him solo. He played a mixture of solo and AIC songs.
     
    Chevelle I had been aware of for many years but had not really listened to them much. But I enjoyed their set and intend to check out more of their stuff.
     
    Alice Cooper is one of my favorites!
     
    Aside from KISS, I’ve seen Alice almost as many times.
     
    And aside from his first two albums, most of his albums are amazing.
     
    He’s still making great albums and live, he’s always been impeccable.
     
    I also saw Ice-T’s band Body Count, Rob Zombie (only saw a bit of his set because I was watching Body Count) and KISS (my 10th time seeing them). 
     
    Seeing all of these acts was great but for me Body Count and KISS made me the happiest.
     
    Alice too, especially since his former guitarist Kane Roberts is back (Edit:  he only was back for a few months then guitarist Nita Strauss returned), but Body Count and KISS MOST especially.
     
    Body Count I’ve wanted to see for the last few years.
     
    They’re amazing!!! Last two albums are masterpieces and I can’t wait to buy the next one.
     
    KISS, for anyone who doesn’t know, are my favorite band period.
     
    All albums and all lineups.
     
    No apologies.
     
    They always make me feel like I’m 16 again.
     
    They never let me down musically.
     
    And aside from The Rolling Stones, who I’ve loved since I was a kid, they are the best band I’ll ever see in concert.
     
    It was a long day, but a rocking, fun day too.

    KISS Set List:

    1. Detroit Rock City
    2. Shout It Out Loud
    3. War Machine
    4. Heaven’s On Fire
    5. I Love It Loud
    6. Guitar Solo
    7. Lick It Up
    8. Calling Dr. Love
    9. Psycho Circus
    10. Drum Solo
    11. Bass Solo/God Of Thunder
    12. Love Gun
    13. I Was Made For Loving You
    14. Black Diamond
    15. Encore:  Do You Love Me
    16. Rock And Roll All Nite

    Alice Cooper Set List:

    1. Feed My Frankenstein
    2. No More Mr. Nice Guy
    3. Bed Of Nails
    4. Hey Stoopid
    5. Go To Hell
    6. Freedom
    7. Under My Wheels
    8. I’m Eighteen
    9. Poison
    10. Billion Dollar Babies
    11. Steven
    12. Dead Babies
    13. I Love The Dead
    14. School’s Out

    Body Count Set List:

    1. Raining Blood
    2. Bowels Of The Devil
    3. Point The Finger
    4. Manslaughter
    5. No Lives Matter
    6. Ace Of Spades
    7. There Goes The Neighborhood
    8. Necessary Evil
    9. Talk Shit, Get Shot
    10. Bum-Rush
    11. Cop Killer

    Jerry Cantrell Set List:

    1. Atone
    2. Brighten
    3. Sea Of Sorrow
    4. Cut You In
    5. My Song
    6. Rooster
    7. Had To Know
    8. Would?

    Chevelle Set List:

    1. An Island
    2. Door To Door Cannibals
    3. Self Destructor
    4. Young Wicked
    5. Joyride (Omen)
    6. Face To The Floor
    7. The Clincher
    8. Send The Pain Below
    9. The Red
    10. I Get It
    11. Mars Simula

    Sevendust Set List:

    1. Pieces
    2. Denial
    3. Praise
    4. Enemy
    5. Shine
    6. Bitch
    7. Face To Face

    Airbourne Set List:

    1. Ready To Rock
    2. Too Much, Too Young, Too Fast
    3. Breakin’ Outta Hell
    4. Live It Up
    5. Runnin’ Wild

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    Bourbon And Beyond Sunday Portion: Seeing The Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald Together!!!

    September 19 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: September 18, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY
    What a show at Bourbon and Beyond Sunday
     
    I wasn’t there all day, but what I saw was great.
     
    I saw a little bit of Yola’s set, saw Needtobreathe, Marcus King, who is phenomenal, Caamp, The Doobie Brothers (my main reason for going), and Chris Stapleton (only saw 7 songs because I needed to leave to get home for work Monday).
     
    What I saw of Chris was great of course. I see why he’s super popular, but again, I went to this to see The Doobie Brothers.
     
    They’re one of my favorites. Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons, John McFee, and the return of Michael McDonald!!!
     
    I’d seen them twice before and I’d seen Michael McDonald solo once but I had never seen him with them.
     
    I love all their music but I really love his era especially.
     
    They still sound amazing.
     
    So wonderful to see them still putting out new music (new album is called Liberte) and what can I say? I love the band so much.

    The Doobie Brothers Band Members:

    • Tom Johnston (Vocals/Guitar)
    • Pat Simmons (Vocals/Guitar)
    • Michael McDonald (Vocals/Keyboards/Guitar)
    • John McFee (Guitar/Violin/Backing Vocals)
    • John Cowan (Bass/Backing Vocals)
    • Ed Toth (Drums/Percussion)
    • Marc Quinones (Percussion/Backing Vocals)
    • Marc Russo (Saxophone)

    The Doobie Brothers Set List:

    1. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)
    2. Here To Love You
    3. Dependin’ On You
    4. Rocking Down The Highway
    5. Eyes of Silver
    6. South City Midnight Lady
    7. It Keeps You Runnin’
    8. Real Love
    9. World Gone Crazy
    10. Minute By Minute
    11. Without You
    12. Jesus Is Just Alright
    13. What A Fool Believes
    14. Long Train Runnin’
    15. China Grove
    16. Black Water
    17. Takin’ It To the Streets
    18. Listen To the Music

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    Concerts Make Me Feel Alive: Duran Duran Concert Review

    August 27 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: August 26, 2022
    • Location of Concert: The Lawn at CAS in Columbus, OH
    • Opener: Daisy The Great
    Holy cow what a concert. I finally saw Duran Duran
     
    At Wonderbus Music & Arts Festival in Columbus, Ohio.
     
    They still sound as great as they always have.
     
    Classic members Simon Le Bon (vocals), Nick Rhodes (keyboards), John Taylor (bass) and Roger Taylor (drums-no relation to John or Roger Taylor of Queen), along with their other great musicians and backing singers put on quite a show.
     
    Lots of classics, some new songs, lots of visuals, and just a great live sound.
     
    These guys are awesome!!
     
    I’m very glad I got to see them.
     
    The openers, Tayls, Daisy The Great, and Cannons were all quite good too.
     
    Especially Daisy The Great. I was very impressed by them.
     

    Duran Duran Band Members:

    • Simon Le Bon (Lead Vocals)
    • Nick Rhodes (Keyboards)
    • John Taylor (Bass)
    • Roger Taylor (Drums)

    Duran Duran Set List:

    1. Wild Boys
    2. Hungry Like The Wolf
    3. Invisible
    4. Notorious
    5. A View To A Kill
    6. Come Undone
    7. Give It All Up
    8. Friends Of Mine
    9. Careless Memories
    10. Ordinary World
    11. Planet Earth
    12. Hold Back The Rain
    13. Reflex
    14. White Lines
    15. Girls On Film/Acceptable In The 80s/Girls On Film continued
    16. Encore:  Save A Prayer
    17. Rio

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    Two Bands, Both Rocked!!: Sammy Hagar And The Circle/George Thorogood & The Destroyers Concert Review

    August 25 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: August 24, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    What a great concert.
     
     
    George Thorogood & The Destroyers rocked the house for an hour and Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, and Vic Johnson really rocked for about 90 minutes.
     
    So many great songs from both acts (Michael even sang a bunch, including a David Lee Roth era Van Halen song.).
     
    George and his band are all still great.
     
    Sammy is still a phenomenal singer and great guitarist too.
     
    Jason is one of my favorite drummers.
     
    Vic can play anything on guitar.
     
    And Michael is massively underrated as a bassist and singer.
     
    Also, Sammy signs everything fans throw at him or hand to him.
     
    And he’ll put clothing on that fans give him and he signs those too and gives them back.
     
    Awesome stuff.
     
    I’m glad I was able to see this.
     
    Concerts are my favorite hobby.
     
    Music is a necessity in my life.
     
    I genuinely need it.
     
    More concerts to come.

    Sammy Hagar And The Circle Band Members:

    • Sammy Hagar (Lead Vocals/Guitar)
    • Vic Johnson (Guitar)
    • Michael Anthony (Bass/Vocals)
    • Jason Bonham (Drums)

    George Thorogood & The Destroyers Band Members:

    • George Thorogood (Vocals/Guitar)
    • Jeff Simon (Drums)
    • Bill Blough (Bass)
    • Jim Suhler (Guitar)
    • Buddy Leach (Saxophone)

    Sammy Hagar And The Circle Set List:

    1. Crazy Times
    2. There’s Only One Way To Rock
    3. Poundcake
    4. Three Lock Box
    5. Top Of The World
    6. Rock Candy
    7. Finish What Ya Started
    8. Mas Tequila
    9. Your Love Is Driving Me Crazy
    10. Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love (Michael sings it)
    11. Rock And Roll
    12. Right Now
    13. Why Can’t This Be Love
    14. I Can’t Drive 55
    15. Heavy Metal
    16. Encore:  When It’s Love
    17. Eagles Fly

    George Thorogood & The Destroyers Set List:

    1. Rock Party
    2. Who Do You Love?
    3. Shot Down
    4. Night Time
    5. I Drink Alone
    6. House Rent Blues/One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer
    7. Gear Jammer
    8. Movin’ On Over
    9. Bad To The Bone

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    Rock Me All Night!: Great White & Slaughter Concert Review

    August 12 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: August 12, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, KY
    Thanks to my friend Brandon Lange I was able to see Great White & Slaughter in Ashland, Kentucky Friday night.
     
    Both bands were phenomenal.
     
    Slaughter came on first and were sooooo loud, full of energy, and in your face. Gosh they are so heavy live.
     
    This was my second time seeing them and like the first time, they did not disappoint.
     
    I told Brandon it was going to be tough for Great White [Band] to top Slaughter, but I think they did.
     
    This band is soooooooooooooo great.
     
    Mark Kendall is one of my favorite guitarists, new singer
     
    Andrew Freeman does a phenomenal job singing these classic songs, and the whole band is just solid and right (Edit:  Andrew soon after this left the band because of his continued commitment to the band Last In Line and Brett Carlisle became the new singer).
     
    Please both bands: make more new albums. Please?! I’ll buy them I promise.
     
    Love you guys.
     
    Thank you Brandon for buying the tickets. Let’s do it again.

    Great White Band Members:

    • Andrew Freeman (Lead Vocals)
    • Mark Kendall (Lead Guitar)
    • Michael Lardie (Rhythm Guitar/Keyboards/Harmonica)
    • Scott Snyder (Bass)
    • Audie Desbrow (Drums)

    Slaughter Band Members:

    • Mark Slaughter (Lead Vocals/Guitar)
    • Dana Strum (Bass)
    • Jeff Blando (Guitar)
    • Will Hunt (Drums)

    Great White Set List:

    1. Desert Moon
    2. Lady Red Light
    3. Stick It
    4. Face The Day
    5. Rollin’ Stoned
    6. House Of Broken Love
    7. Big Time
    8. Blues Jam/Mista Bone
    9. Big Goodbye
    10. Save Your Love
    11. Rock Me
    12. Once Bitten Twice Shy

    Slaughter Set List:

    1. Mad About You
    2. Burnin’ Bridges
    3. Spend My Life
    4. Immigrant Song
    5. Eye To Eye
    6. Desperately
    7. The Wild Life
    8. Days Gone By
    9. Real Love
    10. Fly To The Angels
    11. Up All Night (with the ending of Won’t Get Fooled Again)

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    Rockin’ on My 40th Birthday: Greta Van Fleet Concert Review

    July 31 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: July 30, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • Openers: Rival Sons and The Velveteers
    Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes.
     
    I had a great day listening to music and I went and saw Greta Van Fleet RIVAL SONS and The Velveteers in Cincinnati.
     
    All were very good.
     
    Greta is definitely the real deal.
     
    They get compared to Led Zeppelin a lot but ultimately I think they sound like a 70s band period, which is great.
     
    All the musicianship and the vocals are stellar.
     
    They have a great stage show.
     
    They expand on some of their songs live and jam on them.
     
    They got it all.  Oh and most of them are brothers so they’ve known each other their whole lives.
     
    Again, they are the real deal!!!!
     
    Rival Sons has been around awhile but they’re great too.
     
    Singer Jay Buchanan sounds a lot like Paul Rodgers but still has his own voice.
     
    They’re just a great rock band.
     
    The Velveteers have a lot of energy and sound really good too.
     
    Really great show.

    Greta Van Fleet Band Members:

    • Josh Kiszka (Lead Vocals)
    • Jake Kiszka (Guitar)
    • Sam Kiszka (Bass)
    • Daniel Wagner (Drums)

    Rival Sons Band Members:

    • Jay Buchanan (Lead Vocals)
    • Scott Holiday (Guitar)
    • Dave Beste (Bass)
    • Michael Miley (Drums)

    The Velveteers Band Members:

    • Demi Demitro (Lead Vocals/Guitar)
    • Baby Pottersmith (Drums)
    • Jonny Fig (Drums)

    Greta Van Fleet Set List:

    1. Intro/Built By Nations
    2. Trip The Light Fantastic
    3. Safari Song
    4. Drum Solo
    5. Black Smoke Rising
    6. Heat Above
    7. Broken Bells
    8. Light My Love (Prelude To)
    9. Age Of Machine
    10. The Weight Of Dreams
    11. Encore:  Age Of Man
    12. Highway Tune (Feat. I Got Mine and That’s Alright)

    Rival Sons Set List:

    1. Electric Man
    2. Too Bad
    3. Open My Eyes
    4. Face Of Light
    5. Shooting Stars (Jay solo)
    6. Secret
    7. Nobody Wants To Die

    The Velveteers Set List:

    1. Beauty Queens
    2. Motel #27
    3. Choking
    4. Charmer And The Snake
    5. Limboland
    6. Dark Horse

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