I was excited for this show it was the first show that I was able to join various Rock Club families at…without any pressure. There was no chance of a sound debacle like Givers, and there was no expectation to organize anything or make a comeback like Muse. I just met up with families and had fun.
Here’s a live iPhone breakdown of the show:
Alice in Chains
--- Ha, the bands’ ‘colorful’ language begins immediately. Two times in the first two minutes. As a Giants fan, I appreciated that it was at least directed at the Philadelphia Eagles…
--- “Them Bones,” “Rooster,” “Man in the Box,” and “Would” all sound fine. If I had prepped more, or if they weren’t saddled with Opening Band status, I might be connecting more. As is, I’m left a bit cold.
Grade: B-
Guns 'n Roses
--- Guns ‘n Roses continues the verbal fireworks Alice in Chains started… Actual fireworks go off during “It’s So Easy” a minute later!
--- “Mr. Brownstone” features intense Axl hand action, a mini solo, and this quote: “It's a beautiful night. And you make it so much better.” For a man known to get in physical fights with fans, this was encouraging.
--- Just found out that AR didn't get any of the rock interest from his parents – that he developed it totally on his own the last two years! Genuinely surprised.
--- Impressed to find out that AR’s brother’s favorite movie is 2001. This kind of wisdom beyond his years makes me consider starting a Film Club when he arrives at Frost…
--- “Welcome to the Jungle”!!!!! So many varied parts! It’s enhanced by the green race unfolding on screen, and memories of CS’ unforgettable rendition in class. Weeeeeee.
--- “Estranged.” Decent breather so the uptempo songs sound better.
--- Heh, songs like......“Live and Let Die.” Actually, there’s a good balance of tempos. “We've got quite a bit of real estate up here.” Yeah, you do.
--- “You Could Be Mine” from Terminator 2 brings out fire -- and the crowd. Man, Axl's pouring everything into the vocals.
--- “This I Love” -- whoa, falsetto. Phantom of the (Rock) Opera? Outstanding Slash solo / pacing!! Surprise champ of the night.
--- “Civil War”’s got some smoke -- and everyone singing along. (Note: If you are reading this review, and have somehow not seen Captain America: Civil War, you should correct that. Netflix it. In my mind, it's tied with Avengers for the best Marvel movie ever.)
--- “Coma” fits the title – and takes forever to end...
--- How about they talk to the crowd? More than one band member's name every ten minutes... Woo for Slash though.
--- Yay, back to Slash flamenco for five minutes. Brilliant slow-play intro to “Sweet Child”!!!
--- Something useless.
--- “Out To Get Me”! Nice “innocent” part. Lol at profane crowd pleaser at the end.
--- “November Rain”!!!! Who knew they had this side to them? The literal cool breeze for most of the song and the literal fire at the end made it even better.
--- Ooh, “Knockin' on Heaven's Door” -- nice. Heh, did Slash always have a double guitar? Some girl says, “This is dope.” Heh, at Axl's old-guy intonation. Who knew a Bob Dylan song could be a call-and-response? Nice!
--- “Night Train” is a solid screecher.
--- “Patience” is smooooth. Heh, the lights they shine SO BRIGHT -- nice.
--- A cover of The Who's “The Seeker,” “Paradise City,” and that’s a wrap. Deeper lyrics would have taken it to the next level, but solid entertainment nonetheless.
Grade: B+ / A-
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