I have shortened this from the original as I tend to get quite long winded, as anyone who knows me can attest! So here goes....
The opening notes of Crashed caused my heart to beat in triple time....and after what seemed a lifetime, the curtains opened and it was ON! I wanted to take it all in, like a kid on Christmas morning....just look, savor and let myself be swallowed up by the entire experience. Y'all know the setlist, I won't reiterate it here, but my take on some of the highlights:
Imagine - what can I say? Tears ran down my face as I looked up into the face of this gorgeous man with his angelic voice, singing a song that meant so much to me in my youth and that still has so much meaning for me today. John Lennon himself was smiling down Tuesday night as Chris gave that beautiful song his own inimitable turn, creating one of the most incredible moments in my very long history of concert going. I am in awe.
Crazy Train - how much do I love Josh Steely? A TON!!!!! I haven't danced reggae in a loooooooooong time, but the man had me moving!!! What a fabulous addition to the set! It is so lovely to see these guys having so much fun on stage together! Mr. Steely, I am yours forever!!! (with Mary's permission, of course!)
Paradise City and Home Sweet Home - the original bands who performed these songs couldn't have done any justice to these covers!
and then, TABA with Hey, Man - dear Lord, what heat! My skin tingled, my face was flushed and I had the biggest grin on my face....hard to hide that kind of adoration, I guess, but the guys didn't seem to mind. Chris gets so into this particular performance, it is nearly voyeuristic to watch. But watch I did and love it, well, you know I did!! It was my sincere pleasure to witness such a passionate display of the man's talent. I make no apologies. I just heart him!!!
The exchange on stage between the guys is so comfortable, like they have been together forever. Their timing is superb, their musicianship top notch. Watching Brian and JP canter around the stage, Steely confirming his deserved title of modern day guitar god, Chris relating to the audience like it's just a few friends around the living room jamming and digging each other....and then there's Joey. God bless Joey Barnes, who came to the Rock Show bare-chested and wearing a kilt!! Now, I love me a man in a skirt and Joey Barnes is no exception. The man blows me away with his physical strength, stamina and presence. When the show was over, he walked to the edge of the stage where we stood and handed a drum stick to Sherry, to my left, and to her sister, Patty, to Sherry's left. My friends, that made their day!! Joey, you're ok in my book, darlin'! Even if you do have better legs than I have!!
Then, too soon, it was over. The lights came up, the roadies began striking the stage, packing away the equipment and getting ready to head to the next show. I couldn't wipe the grin off my face - still can't, actually. It was one for the books. And one for my heart. I had basked in the glory and the love that is the Big Rock Show, Daughtry, circa 2007. If this were to be my final show, I could certainly ask for no more than my experience Tuesday night. For the band, it has all come together as it was meant to be....with 5 beautiful, talented, amazing men who have become a force of love, light and music. For me, it was simply magic. And I thank them from the bottom of my heart.
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About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all. -- Rita Mae Brown
Now for my more detailed review...LOL!
I have shortened this from the original as I tend to get quite long winded, as anyone who knows me can attest!
So here goes....
The opening notes of Crashed caused my heart to beat in triple time....and after what seemed a lifetime, the curtains opened and it was ON! I wanted to take it all in, like a kid on Christmas morning....just look, savor and let myself be swallowed up by the entire experience. Y'all know the setlist, I won't reiterate it here, but my take on some of the highlights:
Imagine - what can I say? Tears ran down my face as I looked up into the face of this gorgeous man with his angelic voice, singing a song that meant so much to me in my youth and that still has so much meaning for me today. John Lennon himself was smiling down Tuesday night as Chris gave that beautiful song his own inimitable turn, creating one of the most incredible moments in my very long history of concert going. I am in awe.
Crazy Train - how much do I love Josh Steely? A TON!!!!! I haven't danced reggae in a loooooooooong time, but the man had me moving!!! What a fabulous addition to the set! It is so lovely to see these guys having so much fun on stage together! Mr. Steely, I am yours forever!!! (with Mary's permission, of course!)
Paradise City and Home Sweet Home - the original bands who performed these songs couldn't have done any justice to these covers!
and then, TABA with Hey, Man - dear Lord, what heat! My skin tingled, my face was flushed and I had the biggest grin on my face....hard to hide that kind of adoration, I guess, but the guys didn't seem to mind.
Chris gets so into this particular performance, it is nearly voyeuristic to watch. But watch I did and love it, well, you know I did!! It was my sincere pleasure to witness such a passionate display of the man's talent. I make no apologies. I just heart him!!!
The exchange on stage between the guys is so comfortable, like they have been together forever. Their timing is superb, their musicianship top notch. Watching Brian and JP canter around the stage, Steely confirming his deserved title of modern day guitar god, Chris relating to the audience like it's just a few friends around the living room jamming and digging each other....and then there's Joey. God bless Joey Barnes, who came to the Rock Show bare-chested and wearing a kilt!! Now, I love me a man in a skirt and Joey Barnes is no exception. The man blows me away with his physical strength, stamina and presence. When the show was over, he walked to the edge of the stage where we stood and handed a drum stick to Sherry, to my left, and to her sister, Patty, to Sherry's left. My friends, that made their day!! Joey, you're ok in my book, darlin'! Even if you do have better legs than I have!!
Then, too soon, it was over. The lights came up, the roadies began striking the stage, packing away the equipment and getting ready to head to the next show. I couldn't wipe the grin off my face - still can't, actually. It was one for the books. And one for my heart. I had basked in the glory and the love that is the Big Rock Show, Daughtry, circa 2007. If this were to be my final show, I could certainly ask for no more than my experience Tuesday night. For the band, it has all come together as it was meant to be....with 5 beautiful, talented, amazing men who have become a force of love, light and music. For me, it was simply magic. And I thank them from the bottom of my heart.
--
About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all. -- Rita Mae Brown