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Went last night (Sat, Feb 1). Overall, a very good show. Don had issues with his in-ear monitors and then just pulled them out by the third song. Embarrassed the house sound guy, too. Thought it was a little harsh but the sound guy should know how to boost the volume for the singer.
Seems like Mixing 101. Don was still able to sing on key. He also played guitar for a few songs, too. Looked like an old Strat or copy, played through a Marshall half-stack and head.
Jon played one guitar the whole night - a black and white Charvel through two Marshall half-stacks with Marshall heads. Couldn't see his back-up guitar or pedal board from where we sat. His guitar signal went out on one song for about 30 seconds but his guy went behind the amps and fixed the problem. He sounded great and shredded on every song. He does Lynch better than Lynch. Also throws in pinch harmonics with big vibratos, Floyd dive bombs and some EVH-like tapped harmonics along the neck.
Sean McNabb played the same bass for the whole show. His tone was also very good and is a nice addition to the band. Good bassist. Don't remember his rig very well - I think he had a Gallien Kruger cabinet.
Wild Mick is Wild Mick. After every song he'd scream something like "Make some fucking noise!" Him and Don would crack jokes in between songs.
Didn't know what to expect but I am glad I went. Haven't seen them in maybe 13 years or so. Don's voice held up pretty well considering his age. Can't hit those high notes and he got a bit raspy at times but it wasn't distracting because you expect it. The band sang back up on most songs to help out and sounded very good and tight. The sound was mixed well despite Don's monitor problems. They did the hits, of course, but I was hoping for more songs off of "Lightning Strikes Again". "Erase The Slate" or "Maddest Hatter" would've been cool, too- both killer songs with Reb.
Here is a set list from what I remember, not really in order:
Kiss Of Death (open)
Breaking The Chains
The Hunter
Into The Fire
Just Got Lucky
Alone Again
This Fire
Empire
It's Not Love
In My Dreams (close)
Tooth and Nail (encore)
Might be a couple more that I forgot...
Go see 'em if they come to your town - I think you'll enjoy it.
Seems like Mixing 101. Don was still able to sing on key. He also played guitar for a few songs, too. Looked like an old Strat or copy, played through a Marshall half-stack and head.
Jon played one guitar the whole night - a black and white Charvel through two Marshall half-stacks with Marshall heads. Couldn't see his back-up guitar or pedal board from where we sat. His guitar signal went out on one song for about 30 seconds but his guy went behind the amps and fixed the problem. He sounded great and shredded on every song. He does Lynch better than Lynch. Also throws in pinch harmonics with big vibratos, Floyd dive bombs and some EVH-like tapped harmonics along the neck.
Sean McNabb played the same bass for the whole show. His tone was also very good and is a nice addition to the band. Good bassist. Don't remember his rig very well - I think he had a Gallien Kruger cabinet.
Wild Mick is Wild Mick. After every song he'd scream something like "Make some fucking noise!" Him and Don would crack jokes in between songs.
Didn't know what to expect but I am glad I went. Haven't seen them in maybe 13 years or so. Don's voice held up pretty well considering his age. Can't hit those high notes and he got a bit raspy at times but it wasn't distracting because you expect it. The band sang back up on most songs to help out and sounded very good and tight. The sound was mixed well despite Don's monitor problems. They did the hits, of course, but I was hoping for more songs off of "Lightning Strikes Again". "Erase The Slate" or "Maddest Hatter" would've been cool, too- both killer songs with Reb.
Here is a set list from what I remember, not really in order:
Kiss Of Death (open)
Breaking The Chains
The Hunter
Into The Fire
Just Got Lucky
Alone Again
This Fire
Empire
It's Not Love
In My Dreams (close)
Tooth and Nail (encore)
Might be a couple more that I forgot...
Go see 'em if they come to your town - I think you'll enjoy it.
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I rock out to Baby metal because Wilkinsi said I can't listen to Rick Astley anymore.
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