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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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    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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    I Saw an Eagle: Don Henley Concert Review

    August 24 2016 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: August 23,2016
    • Location of Concert: PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
    “This is for Glenn”.
     
    As spoken by Mr. Don Henley, at his concert in Cincinnati, which I attended Tuesday night of August 23, 2016.
     
    This was Mr. Henley’s tribute introduction to Glenn Frey, his fallen Eagles bandmate and collaborator who passed away earlier this year.
     
    And this was his introduction to The Eagles song Desperado, the final song of the night.
     
    This was a great concert for sure.
     
    Mr. Henley sang and played basically everything I wanted to hear.
     
    He sang many Eagles songs, solo hits, and several songs from his latest album, Cass County.
     
    As much as I loved seeing my favorite Eagle in concert, though, seeing him solo makes me wish forevermore that I had seen him with all his bandmates of The Eagles while I could.
     
    I will forever regret not going to see them.
     
    But I did see Mr. Henley.
     
    And that will do for me.
     
    Love and Peace everyone.

    Don Henley Set List:

    1. Seven Bridges Road
    2. Dirty Laundry
    3. That Old Flame (new song)
    4. Sunset Grill
    5. Witchy Woman
    6. Words Can Break Your Heart (new song)
    7. One Of These Nights
    8. When I Stop Dreaming (new song)
    9. New York Minute
    10. Shangri-La
    11. Bramble Rose (new song)
    12. It Don’t Matter To The Sun (Garth Brooks cover)
    13. I Don’t Want To Hear Anymore
    14. The End Of The Innocence
    15. The Last Resort
    16. Train In The Distance (new song)
    17. The Heart Of The Matter
    18. Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Tears For Fears cover-Amazing, spot on version)
    19. The Boys Of Summer
    20. Encore: Life In The Fast Lane
    21. Hotel California
    22. Desperado

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    Yacht Rock? Great Music I Think: Michael McDonald/Boz Scaggs Concert Review

    August 22 2016 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: August 21, 2016
    • Location of Concert: PNC Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH
    I had another fun night at a concert.
     
    I saw Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald, two amazing singer/songwriter/musicians, in Cincinnati.
     
    This was the second time I saw Boz and the first time seeing Michael.
     
    Both are just exceptional talents and seem to be cool, professional people.
     
    And they both have great bands backing them.
     
    And of course, both have great songs.
     
    Boz played many of his solo songs, where Michael played Doobie Brothers songs he originally sang, wrote, and played on, solo hits, and some cool covers.
     
    Both were great, but Boz just takes the cake for me.
     
    Oh my gosh he is so amazing.
     
    His voice and songs are just magical to me.
     
    If anyone out there are not familiar with either one of these gentlemen, do yourself a favor and look up their songs.
     
    Well, my next concert is Tuesday, in which I’ll be seeing an Eagle, Mr. Don Henley, for the first time.
     
    My concert tour continues on, with no end in sight.
     
    Love and Peace everyone.

    Michael McDonald Set List:

    1. Freedom Highway (The Staple Singers cover)
    2. Sweet Freedom (from Running Scared Soundtrack)
    3. It Keeps You Runnin’ (The Doobie Brothers song)
    4. I Keep Forgettin’
    5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Gladys Knight & The Pips cover)
    6. If You Wanted To Hurt Me
    7. Obsession Blues
    8. What The World Needs Now Is Love (Burt Bacharach cover)
    9. Here To Love You (The Doobie Brothers song)
    10. No Love To Be Found
    11. Minute By Minute (The Doobie Brothers song)
    12. This Is It (Kenny Loggins cover)
    13. What A Fool Believes (The Doobie Brothers song)
    14. Encore:  What’s Going On (Marvin Gaye cover)
    15. On My Own 
    16. Yah Mo Be There
    17. Takin’ It To The Streets (The Doobie Brothers song)

    Boz Scaggs Set List:

    1. Runnin’ Blue
    2. Jojo
    3. Some Change
    4. Georgia
    5. Harbor Lights
    6. Miss Sun
    7. Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do) (Stevie Wonder cover-Miss Monet Solo)
    8. Look What You’ve Done To Me
    9. Lowdown
    10. Lido Shuffle
    11. Encore:  What Can I Say
    12. Somebody (Loan Me A Dime-Fenton Robinson cover)
    13. Sick And Tired (Chris Kenner cover)

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    Born To Be Wild and Slow Ride: John Kay & Steppenwolf/Foghat Concert Review

    August 4 2016 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: August 3, 2016
    • Location of Concert: Ohio State Fair Celeste Center in Columbus, OH
    I went to another concert Wednesday.
     
    I saw John Kay And Steppenwolf, with Foghat opening, in Columbus, Ohio.
     
    Foghat played for about 45 minutes to an hour playing many classic songs, including their famous song “Slow Ride”, and a few new ones from their Under The Influence album.
     
    They sounded really good and tight.
     
    I’m glad I saw them and want to buy some of their albums.
     
    I had wanted to see John Kay And Steppenwolf for years, but just never got around to it.
     
    Well, I finally did see them, and am glad I did.
     
    John’s voice is still very strong, and his band are solid.
     
    They played many of their classic songs, as well as a few later songs.
     
    My favorite song of their set was “Monster”, which is still quite current, lyrically, to this day.
     
    It’s about the world we live in.
     
    Again, I had another fun night at a concert.
     
    My next concert is August 21, when I see Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald.
     
    Then two days later, Don Henley.
     
    And a few more after that.
     
    Stay tuned.

    John Kay And Steppenwolf Band Members:

    • John Kay (Lead Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica)
    • Michael Wilk (Keyboards/Baking Vocals)
    • Gary Link (Bass/Backing Vocals)
    • Ron Hurst (Drums)
    • Danny Johnson (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals)

    Foghat Band Members:

    • Roger Earl (Drums/Percussion)
    • Bryan Bassett (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals)
    • Charlie Huhn (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar)
    • Rodney O'Quinn (Bass/Backing Vocals)

    John Kay And Steppenwolf Set List:

    1. Sookie Sookie
    2. Rock & Roll Rebels
    3. Rock Me
    4. I’m Movin’ On
    5. Who Needs Ya
    6. Hey Lawdy Mama
    7. Hold On (Never Give Up, Never Give In)
    8. Ride With Me, Baby
    9. Screaming Night Hog
    10. Hoochie Coochie Man
    11. Snowblind Friend
    12. Monster
    13. Magic Carpet Ride
    14. Born To Be Wild
    15. Encore:  The Pusher

    Foghat Set List:

    1. Fool For The City
    2. Eight Days on the Road (Howard Tate cover)
    3. Under The Influence
    4. Drivin’ Wheel
    5. Stone Blue
    6. unknown song
    7. I Just Want To Make Love To You (Willie Dixon cover)
    8. Slow Ride

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    I Met Space Ace!!: Ace Frehley Concert Review

    August 1 2016 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: August 30, 2016
    • Location of Concert: Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY
    A dream came true for me last night.
     
    I met my favorite guitar player ever.
     
    Mr. Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist and founding member of my favorite band KISS.
     
    I went with my best friend Jamie and my cousin Zachary to Louisville, Kentucky to see Space Ace with his solo band play at The Mercury Ballroom.
     
    Ace and his band played a very rocking set, featuring several of Ace’s KISS songs, a couple KISS songs originally sung by Paul Stanley, but in Ace’s band, they’re sung by his drummer Scott Coogan.
     
    Ace played several solo songs, too, and a very cool cover of Thin Lizzy’s Emerald.
     
    This song is on Ace’s new album Origins Volume 1.
     
    Ace also did his smoking guitar solo, like he always did in KISS.
     
    But that’s just part of what was a fun night out with friends and seeing one of my heroes, who I had not seen in 16 years, when he was still in KISS.
     
    I paid for Ace’s VIP, which enabled me to go onto to Ace’s tour bus, talk to him, get several things signed, and get my picture taken with the man.
     
    Now, I was definitely star struck, but I played it as cool as possible, and tried not to get too gushy on him.
     
    We actually talked about Edwin Lionel Meadows , AKA Punky Meadows, whose a Facebook friend of mine and plays guitar for a band called Angel, who were on KISS’ record label in the 70s.
     
    Punky has a great new solo album out.
     
    I told Punky I was going to meet Ace, and he told me to say hey to him.
     
    Well Punky, I kept my word.
     
    Ace asked me if I heard Punky’s new album.
     
    I said I did and really like it (called Fallen Angel), and that it’s one of my favorite albums of the year.
     
    Ace told me he needed to check it out.
     
    Ace asked me where I was from.
     
    I told him I was from Ashland, Kentucky, and I told him I had not seen him since 2000, when he played with KISS in Charleston, WV.
     
    When our pic was taken, Ace said “Get ready for the big picture”.
     
    I told him thank you for doing this.
     
    He said “it’s my pleasure” and “to get home safe”.
     
    These are moments I live for.
     
    I can actually say that I met one of my biggest heroes and that he was nice to me.
     
    That means the world to me.
     
    Just seeing him rock out is enough reward for me, but to have actually met him and talked to him is simply the best feeling I may ever have.
     
    And I mean that.
     
    Wow! What a year this has been.
     
    And believe it or not, I’m not quite done yet.
     
    But this was/is a true happy life moment for me.
     
    I hope you enjoyed reading this almost as much as I did living it.
     
    Love and Peace, and as KISS say, “Rock And Roll All Night, and Party Every Day”.

    Ace Frehley Set List:

    1. Rip It Out
    2. Toys
    3. Rocket Ride
    4. Love Gun (sung by Ace’s drummer Scott Coogan, who also played in a band with Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue and Tracii Guns of LA Guns called Brides Of Destruction.)
    5. Snowblind
    6. Sister
    7. Emerald (Thin Lizzy cover)
    8. Bring It On Home (Willie Dixon cover, most famously done by Led Zeppelin.)
    9. Rock Soldiers
    10. Chris Wyse Bass Solo
    11. Strange Ways (sung by Chris Wyse)
    12. New York Groove
    13. 2 Young To Die (sung by Ace’s other guitarist Richie Scarlet, who has played with Ace on and off for over 25 years.)
    14. Shock Me
    15. Ace’s Smoking Guitar Solo!
    16. Cold Gin
    17. Encore: Detroit Rock City (sung by Scott Coogan)
    18. Deuce

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    Two Singer/Songwriters: John Moreland/Tyler Childers Concert Review

    July 27 2016 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: July 26, 2016
    • Location of Concert: The V Club in Huntington, WV

    My best friend Jamie and I went to see two singer/songwriters in Huntington.

    John Moreland and Tyler Childers.

    I’ll be honest:  I was not aware of either of these (Jamie convinced me to go), but both were very good.

    Great acoustic music and both sang very well.

    Edit:  Tyler Childers later became a huge star, so it was cool seeing him before he got huge.

     

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