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    80s Classic Rock: Def Leppard/Poison/Tesla Concert Review

    April 27 2017 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: April 26, 2017
    • Location of Concert: KFC Yum Center in Louisville, KY
    Another concert of the year experienced!
     
    I went with my friend Heather Criswell to Louisville to see Def Leppard, Poison, and Tesla, at the KFC Yum Center.
     
    This was my 5th time seeing Def Leppard, 3rd time seeing Poison, and 2nd time seeing Tesla.
     
    And all rocked!!!
     
    Tesla started the show with a relatively short set, but packed in some great songs.
     
    They have always been a consistent band, musically, and have never really made a bad album.
     
    All the musicians (Guitarists Frank Hannon and Dave Rude, Bassist Brian Wheat, and Drummer Troy Lucketta) are solid, and singer Jeff Keith’s voice is still strong.
     
    Go see this band if you get a chance. They’re actually opening for Poison in Huntington soon.
     
    Next up was Poison.
     
    This is actually their first tour in 5 or 6 years. Singer Bret Michaels has been quite busy with solo albums and tours, but luckily, got back with the band (Guitarist C.C. Deville, Bassist Bobby Dall, and Drummer Rikki Rockett) for this.
     
    I hope they stick around while, and make a new album. It’s been too long.
     
    They played basically their greatest hits, but that was good enough for the packed crowd in Louisville.
     
    Including me and Heather.
     
    Bret is the consummate frontman, interacting a lot with the crowd, Drummer Rikki Rockett, who is a Stage 4 Cancer survivor, was playing his heart out the whole time, bassist Bobby Dall was solid and running all over the place, and guitarist C.C. Deville was rocking out the whole time and having fun.
     
    People have bad mouthed Poison a lot over the years, and I personally feel that is unfair.
     
    To me, they have always been solid, and are way better musicians than people give them credit for.
     
    A famous photographer, who I actually respect, once said that only girls like them and that if any guy liked them, they were sad.
     
    Well, I’m a guy and I like Poison.
     
    I have no problem saying that.
     
    If that makes me sad, then okay.
     
    I’ve been a fan since 99 and I’m more than cool with that.
     
    If you don’t like me saying that, then screw you.
     
    But anyway, Poison rock and I’m glad they’re back.
     
    Now to the headliner: Def Leppard!!
     
    Like I said earlier, this was my 5th time seeing them, and I swear they just get better each time I see them.
     
    Again, like Poison, I’ve been a fan since 99 and I first saw them on my 18th birthday in 2000, and as solid as I think they are on album, I think they are sooo much better live.
     
    They’re rawer and more in your face, which I love.
     
    They played three songs off their latest album, the great self titled album, but the rest of the set relied heavily on their HUGE albums Pyromania and Hysteria, as well as a few other classics.
     
    Singer Joe Elliott is still singing amazingly well and for the people who don’t agree, they’re wrong.
     
    Guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell (another Cancer survivor) are both out of this world as players.
     
    Bassist Rick Savage is great. I’ve always loved his style.
     
    And drummer Rick Allen is an inspiration.
     
    After losing his left arm over 30 years ago in a car crash, he had to teach himself to play all over again, and the band let him take the time to do it, and stayed loyal to him.
     
    That’s friendship.
     
    And it paid off.
     
    And I’m so tired of hearing the jokes about him. Enough already!!
     
    He’s amazing and I dare anyone to try to play drums with just one arm.
     
    But anyway, they are amazing and for anyone who have never seen them, please go and see them.
     
    I’ve been going to concerts for almost 20 years and have seen most of my favorite bands.
     
    And I swear they are one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen.
     
    They blow most bands away, in my opinion.
     
    But again, all of this is my opinion, and I stand by all of it.
     
    Thank you Heather for buying the tickets to this show, for being a great driving companion, and I hope you had as much fun as I did.
     
    My next concert is May 16, when I go back to this same venue to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers for the first time.
     
    Rock on everyone!!

    Def Leppard Set List:

    1. Let’s Go
    2. Animal
    3. Let It Go
    4. Dangerous
    5. Foolin’
    6. Love Bites
    7. Armageddon It
    8. Rock On
    9. Man Enough
    10. Rocket
    11. Bringin’ On The Heartbreak
    12. Switch 625
    13. Hysteria
    14. Let’s Get Rocked
    15. Pour Some Sugar On Me
    16. Encore:  Rock Of Ages
    17. Photograph

    Poison Set List:

    1. Look What The Cat Dragged In
    2. Ride The Wind
    3. Talk Dirty To Me
    4. Something To Believe In
    5. Your Mama Don’t Dance
    6. C.C. Guitar Solo
    7. Fallen Angel
    8. Unskinny Bop
    9. Rikki Drum Solo
    10. Every Rose Has It’s Thorn
    11. Nothin’ But A Good Time

    Tesla Set List:

    1. Into The Now
    2. Edison’s Medicine (Man Out Of Time)
    3. The Way It Is
    4. Signs
    5. Love Song
    6. Little Suzi
    7. Modern Day Cowboy

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    An Evening With Alice: Alice Cooper Concert Review

    April 26 2017 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: April 25, 2017
    • Location of Concert: Charleston Municipal Auditorium in Charleston, WV
    I saw Alice Cooper for the 5th time Tuesday in Charleston, WV.
     
    He played at the Charleston Municipal Auditorium, right across the street from where I work.
     
    As usual, his show was a lot of fun.
     
    He played a lot of his hits, but also played a lot of deep album tracks, which was great.
     
    I’ll be seeing him again opening for Deep Purple in Cincinnati in September.
     
    I can’t wait for his next album, which should be out this year or next.
     
    His songs, albums, and concerts are classics and his band is phenomenal.
     
    His wife even plays a part in the show, and has on and off for years.
     
    In fact, that’s how they met.
     
    Another great concert.
     
    Next up: Def Leppard/Poison/Tesla in Louisville today with my friend Heather Criswell.
     
    And I have even more to come next month, June, July, August, and September.
     
    Fun times.

    Set List:

    1. Brutal Planet
    2. No More Mr. Nice Guy
    3. Under My Wheels
    4. Lost In America
    5. Pain
    6. Welcome To My Nightmare
    7. Billion Dollar Babies
    8. The World Needs Guts
    9. Woman Of Mass Destruction
    10. Nita Strauss Guitar Solo
    11. Poison
    12. Killer
    13. Bass and Drum Jam/Band Jam
    14. Feed My Frankenstein
    15. Cold Ethyl
    16. Only Women Bleed
    17. Escape
    18. Ballad Of Dwight Fry
    19. I Love The Dead
    20. School’s Out (w/Another Brick In The Wall)
    21. Encore:  I’m Eighteen
    22. Elected

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    Phenomenal: UFO/Saxon/Jared James Nichols Concert Review

    March 29 2017 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: March 28, 2017
    • Location of Concert: House Of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, OH
    Well I saw another PHENOMENAL rock show last night in Cleveland!
     
    I saw the British rock band UFO for the first time and British metal band Saxon for the second time.
     
    They played at the House Of Blues, which I had never been to.
     
    I went with my best friend Jamie McClintic and my friend Kevin Montavon.
     
    Newer artist Jared James Nichols opened with his 3 piece rock band and they were solid.
     
    They sound like very late 60s/early 70s rock, which I’m all about.
     
    Then Saxon came on and just tore the house down.
     
    One reason why I wanted to go to this show is because Saxon and UFO do not tour in the States a lot, although they have come here more in recent years, which is a great thing.
     
    I first saw Saxon in 2015 opening for Judas Priest.
     
    Saxon is a band that have stayed consistent since starting in the mid 70s.
     
    They still put out albums every two or three years (next one coming in 2018).
     
    And they still play very loud!
     
    Everyone in the band is amazing.
     
    Singer Peter “Biff” Byford, guitarists Paul Quinn and Doug Scarratt, bassist Nibbs Carter, and drummer Nigel Glockler.
     
    If you can ever go see Saxon, I highly recommend it. And check out some of their discography.
     
    Now, on to the headliner, UFO!!!!
     
    I’ve been a fan of this band for many years, but never completely understood the love that some people have for this band. Until last night, that is.
     
    This band was formed by their singer Phil Mogg in the late 60s, and since then, for the most part, they have stayed the course, never achieving Led Zeppelin level of popularity, but their fan base is definitely hardcore.
     
    And even at this point in their careers, this band is still having fun, still putting out good new albums, and like Saxon, are still playing very loud!!
     
    After seeing them, I have achieved a greater appreciation.
     
    Singer Phil Mogg is amazing. He’s in his early 70s now and is still singing great.
     
    Guitarist Vinnie Moore, who has been in the band since 2004, replacing the unbelievable Michael Schenker, is an absolute shredder on guitar.
     
    Keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Paul Raymond is solid, and I must say, still has some pretty amazing hair.
     
    Bassist Rob De Luca, who has been in the band for about 8 years, replacing classic bassist Pete Way, is solid, as well.
     
    And classic drummer Andy Parker is a BEAST!! Again, guys like him who can do what he does at his age are an inspiration.
     
    Radio DJ/ That Metal Show host/UFO fanboy Eddie Trunk would be proud when I say I’m a bigger fan of UFO now.
     
    Again, I’ve been a fan for years, and have most of their albums now, but I still didn’t completely get it.
     
    I always thought of them as a solid band with a few great albums, but that’s it.
     
    But now that I finally saw them, I understand now.
     
    Anyway, another fun night with some amazing bands and amazing friends.
     
    Now I’m done until the end of next month, where I’ll have two concerts to go to in two back to back days.
     
    Love and Peace.

    UFO Set List:

    1. Mother Mary
    2. Run Boy Run
    3. Lights Out
    4. Baby Blue
    5. Let It Roll
    6. Only You Can Rock Me
    7. Burn Your House Down
    8. Too Hot To Handle
    9. Messiah Of Love
    10. Love To Love
    11. Rock Bottom
    12. Encore: Cherry
    13. Doctor Doctor
    14. Shoot Shoot

    Saxon Set List:

    1. Battering Ram
    2. This Town Rocks
    3. Sacrifice
    4. Power And The Glory
    5. Solid Ball Of Rock
    6. The Eagle Has Landed
    7. Dallas 1 PM
    8. 20, 000 Feet (Venue Choice)
    9. Crusader
    10. Wheels Of Steel
    11. Strong Arm Of The Law (Venue Choice)
    12. Denim And Leather
    13. Princess Of The Night

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    It’s My Life: Bon Jovi Concert Review

    March 19 2017 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: March 18, 2017
    • Location of Concert: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
    I went to another fun concert last night in Columbus, Ohio.
     
    Bon Jovi!!
     
    I had never seen this band in person before.
     
    They were worth the wait.
     
    They played a lot of classics, but also played a lot of newer songs.
     
    Seven songs on their newest album, This House Is Not For Sale, were played.
     
    They also played Johnny B. Goode, in tribute to Chuck Berry, who died at age 90. Much respect.
     
    The band is still on fire.
     
    I wish former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora was still in the band, but I have to say, seeing two guitarists in the band, Phil X and John Shanks, is pretty cool.
     
    They have another percussionist/backing singer, too, now: Everett Bradley.
     
    And long standing bassist Hugh McDonald, is still pounding away on the low end.
     
    Drummer Tico Torres was worth the price of admission alone. He is a BEAST on the drums.
     
    Keyboardist/backing singer David Bryan is still great.
     
    And Jon is Jon. The consummate frontman, singer/songwriter/musician, and professional.
     
    Regardless of what anyone thinks about this band, or the fact that they’re not what they used to be, in terms of look or sound, they have persevered for 34 years and like Frank Sinatra said, they’ve done it their way.
     
    Bon Jovi even used that quote in one of their biggest hits, It’s My Life, which they played. And they are still very successful.
     
    The venue was packed, probably sold out.
     
    The crowd was into it.
     
    I actually like the newer stuff, so I was good with it.
     
    I would have liked to have heard a few more older songs, but I’m still satisfied.
     
    They played 2.5 hours, so that’s a lot of music.
     
    I could say more, but I’ll just finish with saying that whoever you like, love, respect, etc., don’t ever stop doing that.
     
    Jon has said in recent times that he does not see him doing this for much longer.
     
    Now he/they may go another 10 years. Who knows.
     
    But unfortunately, someday, we’re all going away, so enjoy everyone and everything you can while you can.
     
    Now on that note, my concert experiences continue.
     
    More to come.
     
    Love and Peace,
    Lucas Hannon
     
    P. S. Here are just a few of the pictures I took below, along with the set list.
     
    I was high up in the bleachers, so most of these pics I took of the big screen.
     
    I could still see and hear them just fine, though.
     
    Another fun concert for me. And also, to Heather Criswell, I’m glad you had fun at your first concert.

    Set List:

    1. This House Is Not For Sale
    2. Knockout
    3. You Give Love A Bad Name
    4. Lost Highway
    5. Whole Lot Of Leaving
    6. Rollercoaster
    7. We Weren’t Born To Follow
    8. I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead/Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry tribute)/I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (conclusion)
    9. We Got It Going On
    10. Who Says You Can’t Go Home
    11. It’s My Life
    12. We Don’t Run
    13. God Bless This Mess
    14. Scars On This Guitar
    15. Devils In The Temple
    16. Lay Your Hands On Me
    17. Born To Be My Baby
    18. Have A Nice Day
    19. Bad Medicine
    20. Keep The Faith
    21. Encore: Raise Your Hands
    22. Wanted: Dead Or Alive
    23. Living On A Prayer

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    I Met a Hero: My Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2017 Experience

    March 13 2017 / No Comments
    • Date of Convention: March 13, 2017
    • Location of Convention: Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY
    Well I met another hero of mine Sunday.
     
    Mr. Lee Majors, star of The Six Million Dollar Man, The Fall Guy, The Big Valley, Raven, several movies and TV guest spots, and most recently, Ash vs Evil Dead.
     
    Lee was appearing at the Lexington ComicCon in Kentucky.
     
    He was taking pictures with fans, signing autographs, and doing a Q&A with fans.
     
    I first got my picture taken with him, in which he called me boss (Wow!), and I thanked him for everything that he’s done. And he said thank you back to me.
     
    I then went to his Q&A shortly thereafter, where I was able to go fanboy on him, telling him that two of his shows, The Six Million Dollar Man and The Fall Guy, were on in reruns in the mid to late 90s, 5 days a week, and that I watched and recorded them.
     
    I told him both of these shows were two positive things in my life when I was in my early teens.
     
    He told me “Thank you” and then jokingly said “So you were the one watching?”
     
    The emcee jokingly said that I helped pay for Lee’s mortgage back then, and I said I was happy to do it, too.
     
    I asked Lee about working with wrestler Andre The Giant on a two part episode of Six Mil, and he had a lot of good, funny stories about him.
     
    Lee also talked about Kentucky a lot, saying “Go Wildcats” at the start of his Q&A.
     
    He’s not from Kentucky, but he grew up in Middlesboro, and graduated from Eastern Kentucky University.
     
    He said that when he went back to Eastern a few years ago to speak at a graduation, that he had a better turnout than Mitch McConnell did there that same day at Eastern.
     
    All in all, he had a lot of great stories.
     
    He later was doing a signing, which I also attended, because I wanted him to sign the picture that was taken of me and him.
     
    When I got to him, he said hi and then said “Oh I remember you”. Then he signed the picture, and while he was doing this, I told him that I meant what I said at his Q&A.
     
    He also told me that he had not noticed my Six Mil shirt when the pic was taken, but he liked it.
     
    Before I left, I told him I loved him, and he said “Thanks Lucas”.
     
    For me, as a fan of his since I was 13 or 14, this was a perfect day.
    I was so happy.
     
    And he could not have been more nice and professional.
     
    Lee Majors is a class act.
     
    I also saw several other great people there I’m a fan of, including several wrestlers and a few other actors, but Lee was the reason I was there.
     
    Perfect day.
     
    I will include pics from the event, including the one of me and Lee.
     
    Love and Peace

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    3rd Time Around: Arnold Sports Festival 2017

    March 5 2017 / No Comments
    Well I didn’t get a picture or autograph, but I still saw one of my biggest heroes ever for the third time.
     
    Arnold Schwarzenegger!!
     
    I went to his annual seminar on March 5, which always happens on the last day of his 4-day Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio.
     
    This festival was started by Arnold and a local Ohio businessman, Jim Lorimer, in the 1970s.
     
    It encompasses bodybuilding, wrestling, MMA, archery, and basically any sport you can think of.
     
    Hundreds of thousands of people come to this each year.
     
    It has expanded to several other parts of the world, but its main hub is always Columbus, Ohio.
     
    Arnold’s seminar is the best way to actually see him.
     
    He appears at several events throughout the week, but with this, he sits down and tells stories about his life, career, and talks motivation.
     
    One of his longtime friends and former bodybuilder himself and actor, Franco Columbo, was there, too.
     
    He actually walked by me to get to his seat in the audience, which was cool.
     
    He eventually got on stage with Arnold and talked some as well, which was great.
     
    Arnold did say that the sequel to his movie Twins is being written. This has been in the works for sometime, so to hear him say this in a public forum was cool.
     
    He has a drama coming out on video next month called Aftermath, which was actually shot in Columbus. Check it out when it’s released. It looks really good.
     
    Arnold said all is good with his life.
     
    If I could be as successful and as happy as he is, even in the smallest way, then I can say I’ve done well.
     
    I’ve been a fan of this man since I was 8 or 9 years old (I’ll be 35 this year. The same day he turns 70. July 30th.)
     
    He’s still getting new fans, too.
     
    A boy, 9-years-old I believe, told Arnold that he is his biggest fan and asked him who would win in a fight of Terminator vs. Robocop? Arnold asked the boy “Who do you think?” The boy said “Terminator?” And Arnold said “Alright”.
     
    Very nice man.
     
    I’ll always be a fan.

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    Sharp Dressed Men: ZZ Top Concert Review

    November 10 2016 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: November 9, 2016
    • Location of Concert: The Clay Center in Charleston, WV
    I went to my last concert for a few months Wednesday night.
     
    For the first time, I saw the legendary ZZ Top perform at The Clay Center in Charleston, WV.
     
    I’ve been a fan of the band for several years, and I know they have played in this area several times over the years, but I just never went.
     
    I’m glad I finally did.
     
    They put on a fun show, playing a lot of their hits, including “Got Me Under Pressure”, “Legs”, “Give Me All Your Lovin'”, “Tush”, “Sharp Dressed Man”, “Cheap Sunglasses”, “Pincushion” (my favorite of the night), “Foxy Lady”, and “La Grange”, and more, including “Jailhouse Rock”, some blues songs, one song from their last album in 2012, La Futura, and basically just rocked and rolled for 90 minutes.
     
    After 4 decades of being together, ZZ Top remains the same 3 guys: Billy Gibbons on lead vocals and guitar, Dusty Hill on bass/keyboards and vocals, and the one member who does not have a beard, drummer Frank Beard.
     
    Pretty cool.
     
    Like I said at the beginning of this review, this is my last concert for a few months (March).
     
    I have a few lined up for next year, but I’m pretty sure this was the last year where I go to sooo many concerts.
     
    It’s been fun, but the pressure is on me to cut down and/or stop doing this and grow up and finally have a real bank account and be an adult.
     
    Again, I’m not done, and there will be more reviews, trust me.
     
    But maybe not as many.
     
    But until then, I hope you enjoy reading this review just as much as I did writing it and living it.
     
    God bless all of us and I hope that we make it as a society.

    Set List:

    1. Got Me Under Pressure
    2. Waitin’ For The Bus
    3. Jesus Just Left Chicago
    4. Gimme All Your Lovin’
    5. Pincushion
    6. I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide
    7. I Gotsta Get Paid
    8. Foxy Lady (The Jimi Hendrix Experience cover)
    9. Catfish Blues (Robert Petway cover)
    10. Sixteen Tons (Merle Travis cover)
    11. Cheap Sunglasses
    12. Chartreuse
    13. Sharp Dressed Man
    14. Legs
    15. Encore:  La Grange (w/Sloppy Drunk jam)
    16. Tush
    17. Encore 2:  Jailhouse Rock (Elvis Presley cover)

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    Pulitzer Prize Winner: Bob Dylan Concert Review

    November 3 2016 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: November 2, 2016
    • Location of Concert: The Clay Center in Charleston, WV
    I saw a Nobel Prize winner last night!!
     
    Mr. Bob Dylan!!!
     
    He and his band played a solid one hour and 45 minute set.
     
    I have been a fan of his since high school, but just never saw him until last night.
     
    I was not disappointed.
     
    Many people can’t stand his voice, but it’s never bothered me.
     
    His discography is amazing.
     
    He’s incredible at what he does.
     
    He actually didn’t play guitar at all, and only played harmonica once.
     
    He held his mic stand a lot, stood in the middle of the band, got into the music, and played a lot of piano (he’s a great piano player).
     
    My only complaint is that I wish he could have played more songs.
     
    But he played 20 songs, so his set was solid.
     
    One more show, and then I’m done until March.
     
    I won’t see too many more legends like this man again.
     
    Go see him if you get a chance.

    Bob Dylan Set List:

    1. Things Have Changed
    2. Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
    3. Highway 61 Revisited
    4. It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue
    5. High Water (For Charley Patton)
    6. I Could Have Told You (Frank Sinatra cover)
    7. Early Roman Kings
    8. Love Sick
    9. Tangled Up In Blue
    10. Lonesome Day Blues
    11. Make You Feel My Love
    12. Pay In Blood
    13. Melancholy Mood (Frank Sinatra cover)
    14. Desolation Row
    15. Soon After Midnight
    16. All Or Nothing At All (Frank Sinatra cover)
    17. Long And Wasted Years
    18. Autumn Leaves (Yves Montand cover)
    19. Encore: Blowin’ In The Wind
    20. Why Try To Change Me Now (Cy Coleman cover)

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    7th KISS: KISS/The Dead Daisies Concert Review

    September 11 2016 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: September 10, 2016
    • Location of Concert: Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington, WV
    Well I went to see my favorite band for the 7th time Saturday night!
     
    I took my cousin Zachary and a friend to see KISS in Huntington, WV on their final date of this tour.
     
    According to reports, this was the best attended concert of their tour, and was the most sold show, ticket wise, this venue, the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, has ever had.
     
    That’s wonderful news.
     
    Plus, they gave a veteran a new home.
     
    Say what you want, but KISS are a people’s band.
     
    This was the first time that KISS had played there since 1988.
     
    As usual, they put on a great show and to me, their songs are timeless.
     
    And for those that disagree, you’re missing out.
     
    Honestly, for the past few years, I’ve been weirded out by drummer Eric Singer and lead guitarist Tommy Thayer having to dress up as ex members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley, but after watching them play so great again and kicking butt Saturday night, I’m fine with it again.
     
    The whole band kicked butt, as usual.
     
    KISS founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are still there, and have always been there.
     
    They are the Lennon/McCartney of KISS.
     
    I have been a fan of this band since 1998, which is when I saw KISS for the first time, on December 8th in Charleston, WV.
     
    A place I hope they will play again, also, because they have not been there since May 2nd of 2000.
     
    I know because I was there for that show, too.
     
    I love all their albums, all lineups, and hope they will make another album.
     
    Paul says they probably will, so I think that’s money in the bank that it will happen.
     
    I am forever biased towards this band and I hope I always will be.
     
    People can think whatever they want about me, but no matter what I am, I am a KISS fan.
     
    Through and through.
     
    In fact, when I die, hopefully no time soon, I want to be buried with something KISS related in my collection.
     
    I love them that much.
     
    I will never apologize for my love for KISS or for anything that I love and will not/would not change any of it.
     
    The same goes for all these concerts that I go to.
     
    Again, should I be not spending my money so much and get a life as they say? Yeah, but again, I’ve had fun. And I will not apologize for it.
     
    I hope someday I’ll get my life in order more and be okay, but again, I’ve had so much fun these past 18 years of going to concerts, and discovering all this great music that I love.
     
    Music, and most especially KISS, have never let me down.
     
    And they never will.
     
    Believe it or not, I have two more concerts to go to this year.
     
    But they’re not until November.
     
    And I have one more night of work until I’m on staycation for a few days.
     
    Well, it’s been fun as always and I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I did living it.
     
    Lucas Hannon
     
    P.S. The opening band of this concert, The Dead Daisies, are pretty good, too.
     
    I met them after their set and got them to autograph their new CD Make Some Noise for me.
     
    The band is made up of singer John Corabi, guitarists Doug Aldrich and David Lowy, bassist Marco Mendoza, and drummer Brian Tichy.
     
    Great players.
     
    Check them out.
     
    I also got a pic with Corabi.

    KISS Set List:

    1. Detroit Rock City
    2. Deuce
    3. Shout It Out Loud
    4. Do You Love Me
    5. I Love It Loud
    6. Flaming Youth
    7. Gene Simmons Bass Solo
    8. God Of Thunder
    9. Psycho Circus
    10. Shock Me
    11. Tommy Thayer Guitar Solo
    12. Cold Gin
    13. Lick It Up
    14. War Machine
    15. Love Gun
    16. Black Diamond
    17. Encore: Beth
    18. The Star Spangled Banner
    19. Rock And Roll All Nite

    The Dead Daisies Set List:

    1. Midnight Moses (The Sensational Alex Harvey Band cover)
    2. Mexico
    3. Make Some Noise
    4. Fortunate Son (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)
    5. Lock ‘N’ Load
    6. Long Way To Go
    7. Join Together (The Who cover)
    8. Last Time I Saw The Sun
    9. Devil Out Of Time
    10. Helter Skelter (The Beatles cover)

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    Axl/DC: AC/DC Concert Review

    September 5 2016 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: September 4, 2016
    • Location of Concert: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
    • Opener: Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown
    Axl Rose is amazing!!
     
    This year he has been doing double duty with his band Guns N Roses, who I saw in July, and AC/DC, who I saw last night.
     
    I almost did not go to this show because I was sick as a dog the night before and all yesterday morning.
     
    But I was able to get enough of a nap that made the difference.
     
    And I am sooooo glad I made it because I would have regretted it forever it I had missed this show.
     
    I swear this was another one of my favorite shows ever.
     
    I saw AC/DC in 2010, and I swear I liked them even more last night.
    When I first read that Axl was going to do this, I knew he could pull it off, vocally, but I just didn’t think it would happen, because he has a nasty reputation for starting shows ultra late and leaving the stage during shows, which would never fly with AC/DC.
     
    But I swear that stuff appears to be long since over.
     
    For both GNR and AC/DC, he’s showing up on time, being cool and even humble, and of course, being the great singer/frontman that he has always been.
     
    The band were just incredible, of course, but Axl truly stole the show for me.
     
    Seeing him rocking out and dancing and grooving to songs by his favorite band made me smile.
     
    And they have let him pick songs to play that they haven’t done in decades.
     
    AC/DC played a 2.5 hour set.
     
    It was everything I wanted and more.
     
    Again, I am so glad I went to this show.
     
    For any doubters out there, quit doubting.
     
    If AC/DC do continue after this tour, I truly hope their singer for 36 years, Brian Johnson, is able to come back (edit:  he did rejoin), but I swear Axl/DC works.
     
    I don’t see Axl staying just because GNR are going to be so busy, but Axl has said he wants to stay and will as long as guitarist Angus Young wants him to stay.
     
    We’ll see.
     
    But either way, this was another phenomenal show for my record books.
     
    Oh and Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown opened.  
     
    I had seen them a few months before opening for GNR.
     
    Very good, solid hard rock band.
     
    My next show will be my favorite band KISS this Saturday in Huntington.
     
    Wow what a year!!
     
    Rock On!!

    AC/DC Band Members:

    • Angus Young (Lead Guitar)
    • Cliff Williams (Bass)
    • Stevie Young (Rhythm Guitar)
    • Chris Slade (Drums)
    • W. Axl Rose (Lead Vocals-for 20 shows)

    AC/DC Set List:

    1. Rock Or Bust
    2. Shoot To Thrill
    3. Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be
    4. Back In Black
    5. Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder
    6. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
    7. Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation
    8. Thunderstruck
    9. High Voltage
    10. Rock ‘N’ Roll Train 
    11. Hells Bells
    12. Given The Dog A Bone
    13. If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)
    14. Live Wire
    15. Sin City
    16. You Shook Me All Night Long
    17. Shot Down In Flames
    18. Have A Drink On Me
    19. T.N.T.
    20. Whole Lotta Rosie
    21. Let There Be Rock
    22. Encore:  Highway To Hell
    23. Riff Raff
    24. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)

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