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    Heavy & Loud!: Amon Amarth w/Carcass, Obituary, & Cattle Decapitation Concert Review

    November 28 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: November 27, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    • Openers: Carcass, Obituary, & Cattle Decapitation
    My cousin Zachary and I went to see Amon Amarth/Carcass/Obituary/Cattle Decapitation Sunday night in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center.
     
    What a great, heavy concert.
     
    Cattle Decapitation started the show and they were very good.
     
    Obituary then came on and were really good. One of my favorites of the night.
     
    Carcass then came on and were solid. This was the second time I’d seen them.
     
    Then the main event happened: Amon Amarth!!!!
     
    I told my cousin many years ago I would take him to see them play a headline show.
     
    I kept my promise.
     
    And I just wanted to see them too.
     
    They put on quite a show.
     
    During a couple of the songs, a lot of the crowd sat down on the floor and acted as if they were rowing a boat.
     
    See, Amon Amarth’s gimmick is that they’re Vikings and they’re into Viking lore and so part of their stage show appears that their drum set is on a boat.
     
    Knights even came out a couple of times and fought each other. The singer even battled a dragon at one point with a Thor like hammer!!!
     
    Aside from very tall people in front of me at times, it was a fun, loud, heavy show. Just how I like it.
     
    This was a really cool bill and I enjoyed all the bands, but Amon Amarth and Obituary were definitely my favorites.
     
    I have one more show to see this year: W.A.S.P. Nation (Official) and Armored Saint Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio at The KING of CLUBS.
     
    I’m actually meeting Armored Saint too which I’m excited about too.
     
    That will end my 2022 year of concerts, but I’m already booked for several next year and keep eyeing/waiting for more.
     
    Stay tuned.

    Amon Amarth Band Members:

    • Johan Hegg (Lead Vocals)
    • Olavi Mikkonen (Lead Guitar)
    • Johan Soderberg (Rhythm Guitar)
    • Ted Lundstrom (Bass)
    • Jocke Wallgren (Drums)

    Carcass Band Members:

    • Jeff Walker (Lead Vocals/Bass)
    • Bill Steer (Guitar/Additional Vocals)
    • Daniel Wilding (Drums/Additional Vocals)

    Obituary Band Members:

    • John Tardy (Vocals)
    • Kenny Andrews (Lead Guitar)
    • Trevor Peres (Rhythm Guitar)
    • Terry Butler (Bass)
    • Donald Tardy (Drums)

    Cattle Decapitation Band Members:

    • Travis Ryan (Vocals)
    • Josh Elmore (Guitar)
    • Belisario Dimuzio (Guitar)
    • Olivier Pinard (Bass)
    • Dave McGraw (Drums)

    Amon Amarth Set List:

    1. Guardians of Asgaard
    2. Raven’s Flight
    3. Deceiver of the Gods
    4. Oden Owns You All
    5. The Pursuit of Vikings
    6. The Great Heathen Army
    7. Get in the Ring
    8. Destroyer of the Universe
    9. Put Your Back into the Oar
    10. Cry of the Black Birds
    11. The Way of Vikings
    12. First Kill
    13. Shield Wall
    14. Raise Your Horns
    15. Encore:  Twilight of the Thunder God

    Carcass Set List:

    1. Redneck Stomp
    2. Sentence Day
    3. A Lesson in Vengeance
    4. Visions in My Head
    5. Circle of the Tyrants
    6. The Wrong Time
    7. I’m In Pain
    8. Don’t Care

    Obituary Set List:

    1. Buried Dreams
    2. Kelly’s Meat Emporium
    3. Incarnated Solvent Abuse
    4. Under the Scalpel Blade
    5. This Mortal Coil
    6. Dance of Ixtab (Psychopomp & Circumstance March No. 1 in B)
    7. Genital Grinder
    8. The Scythe’s Remorseless Swing
    9. Corporal Jigsore Quandary
    10. Heartwork
    11. Carneous Cacoffiny (Outro)

    Cattle Decapitation Set List:

    1. The Genocide
    2. Vulturous
    3. Finish Them
    4. We Eat Our Young
    5. Time’s Cruel Curtain
    6. Bring Back the Plague

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    One of the Best Guitarists in the World: Steve Vai Concert Review

    November 13 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: November 13, 2022
    • Location of Concert: Old Forester's Paristown Hall in Louisville, KY
    • Opener: Larry Mitchell
    I finally saw Steve Vai in concert.
     
    In Louisville, Kentucky.
     
    He and his band sounded phenomenal, playing about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
     
    For those that don’t know, Steve Vai is a very successful guitarist, having played with Frank Zappa, Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake, many guest appearances with different artists, and of course, a solo artist.
     
    Guitarist/Producer Larry Mitchell opened the show and later jammed with Vai near the end.
     
    Vai had a few good stories to tell, but still let the music go most of the talking.
     
    Near the end, he even went into the crowd and strapped his guitar onto a fan and played the guitar while she held it. Pretty cool.
     
    It was another great concert.
     
    Steve Vai and his band are incredible.
     
    A good end to a crap week.
     
    I’ve had a lot of them lately.
     
    I expect this week to be no different.
     
    Two more concerts to see this month and then that May be the last ones I see until March.
     
    We’ll see.

    Steve Vai Band Members:

    • Steve Vai (Guitar)
    • Dave Weiner (Guitar)
    • Philip Bynoe (Bass)
    • Jeremy Colson (Drums)

    Steve Vai Set List:

    1. Avalancha
    2. Giant Balls of Gold
    3. Little Pretty
    4. Tender Surrender
    5. Lights Are On
    6. Bass Solo
    7. Candlepower
    8. Guitar Solo
    9. Building The Church
    10. Greenish Blues
    11. Bad Horsie
    12. I’m Becoming
    13. Whispering A Prayer
    14. Dyin’Day
    15. Drum Solo
    16. Teeth of the Hydra
    17. Zeus in Chains
    18. Liberty
    19. For The Love of God (Beginning of this sung by Opera singer Danny G).

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    Heavy Heavy Heavy!!!: Mercyful Fate/Kreator/Midnight Concert Review

    November 5 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: November 4, 2022
    • Location of Concert: The Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, OH
    I had a great time at another concert.
     
    This time at the Andrew J Brady Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. A very nice venue too I must say.
     
     
    Midnight is very new to me.
     
    My cousin Zachary showed me some videos of them recently.
     
    They’re from Cleveland and wear hoods.
     
    But they’re a very solid thrash metal band, in my opinion.
     
    I really enjoyed them and definitely want to check out more of their music.
     
    Then Kreator played.
     
    I had seen them in 2013 with Overkill and Warbringer but had not seen them since.
     
    They’re a German thrash metal band and have put out many albums since the 80s and are still making great albums.
     
    Live, they’re incredible.
     
    They really rocked the house.
     
    Then the one and only MERCYFUL FATE played.
     
    I’ve been a fan for many years but they had not really toured or done much since the late 90s (their singer King Diamond has a long standing solo career which he’s still doing. One of MF’s guitarists is in his solo band too).
     
    But MF are also back together too and are making a new album.
     
    They played one of the new songs at the show.
     
    They played a great set and had a cool stage show (No they are not satanists. The imagery is just a show.)
     
    Lead guitarist Hank Sherman is to me the Glenn Tipton (Judas Priest guitarist) of this band. He is out of this world amazing on the guitar.
     
    And King Diamond, who is known for singing very high and low, sounds just as great as ever.
     
    Such a great band.
     
    All 3 bands rocked.
     
    I have three more concerts to see this month.
     
    I can’t wait!!
     
    Am I rich? No.
     
    Do I spend too much on going to these? Yes.
     
    Should I not go to as many?
    Probably.
     
    But I do it because it’s what I live for.
     
    Not having concerts during the global shutdown really upset me.
     
    I‘m so glad I can go again.
     
    I don’t know how many more I have in me but I’m going to continue until I either can’t or there is no one to see anymore.

    Mercyful Fate Band Members:

    • King Diamond (Lead Vocals)
    • Hank Sherman (Guitar)
    • Mike Wead (Guitar)
    • Bjarne T. Holm (Drums)
    • Becky Baldwin (Bass-Stepping in for Joey Vera, who was touring with Armored Saint at this time)

    Kreator Band Members:

    • Miland "Mille" Petrozza (Vocals/Guitar)
    • Jurgen "Ventor" Reil (Drums)
    • Sami Yli-Sirnio (Guitar)
    • Frederic Leclercq (Bass)

    Midnight Band Members:

    • Athenar (AKA Jamie Walters) (Vocals/Bass)
    • Count Zigar (AKA Bob Zeiger) (Drums)
    • Shaun Venek (Touring Guitarist)

    Mercyful Fate Set List:

    1. The Oath
    2. A Corpse Without Soul
    3. The Jackal of Salzburg (New Song)
    4. Curse of the Pharaohs
    5. A Dangerous Meeting
    6. Doomed By the Living Dead
    7. Melissa
    8. Black Evil
    9. Evil 
    10. Come to the Sabbath
    11. Encore:  Satan’s Fall

    Kreator Set List:

    1. Violent Revolution
    2. Hate Uber Alles
    3. Satan Is Real
    4. Awakening of the Gods
    5. Enemy of God
    6. Phantom Antichrist
    7. Strongest of the Strong
    8. Flag of Hate
    9. Pleasure to Kill

    Midnight Set List:

    1. Fucking Speed and Darkness
    2. Rebirth by Blasphemy
    3. Telepathic Nightmare
    4. Szex Witchery
    5. Here Comes Sweet Death
    6. Evil Like A Knife
    7. Lust Filth and Sleaze
    8. You Can’t Stop Steel

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    Fast as a Shark!: Accept Concert Review

    October 30 2022 / No Comments
    • Date of Concert: October 29, 2022
    • Location of Concert: The King of Clubs in Columbus, OH
    ACCEPT were phenomenal at The KING of CLUBS
     
    Loved every second of it.
     
    Lots of old songs. Lots of newer songs.
     
    Singer Mark Tornillo is phenomenal.
     
    Lead Guitarist Wolf Hoffman is the riffmaster.
     
    The band is just tight and solid, musically.
     
    Great night.

    Accept Band Members:

    • Mark Tornillo (Lead Vocals)
    • Wolf Hoffman (Lead Guitar)
    • Uwe Lulis (Guitar)
    • Philip Shouse (Guitar)
    • Martin Motnik (Bass)
    • Christopher Williams (Drums)

    Accept Set List:

    1. Zombie Apocalypse
    2. Symphony of Pain
    3. Restless and Wild
    4. London Leatherboys
    5. Midnight Mover
    6. Overnight Sensation
    7. Son of a Bitch
    8. Objection Overruled
    9. Demon’s Night/Starlight/Losers and Winners/Flash Rockin’ Man
    10. Breaker
    11. The Undertaker
    12. Princess of the Dawn
    13. Fast as a Shark
    14. Metal Heart
    15. Teutonic Terror
    16. Pandemic
    17. Encore:  Hung Drawn and Quartered
    18. Balls to the Wall
    19. I’m A Rebel

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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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