Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Paramore...Let The Flames Begin!


If fan reaction is an indicator of a bands performance then Paramore was red-lining over the top. Giving 150%, Haley and company gave the fans one helluva ride Saturday, Nov.8, 2009 at the Fillmore Event Center in Denver. It was a fist pumping, crowd cheering KICK-ASS show!

The set list was a great mixture of songs both old and new and included:
  • Misery Business
  • Ignorance
  • Brick by Boring Brick
  • Where the Lines Overlap
  • I caught Myself
  • Decode
  • Looking Up
  • Crushcrushcrush
  • That's What You Get
  • Misguided Ghost (acoustic version)

Truth is, no matter what song they were playing...the music, the sounds, everything was all great. Especially the light show. That was spectacular, I loved it.

After the show I asked a couple of teenage girls what they liked about the show. What stood out the most for them? Besides the music of course they all agreed they loved the interaction the band had going on with the fans. The loved that Haley spoke to them in between songs and showed a more personal side of herself. They discoverd her sense of humor and really loved her ability to "WOW" the audience. For these girls it was their first Paramore show and they were already planning their next.

For me... It was my of love music and entertainment and I loved this show because that's what I got. Music and entertainment in spades! Paramore plowed through their hook riddled, fist pumping music with boundless energy. The show flew by with a series of shout-out choruses, fantastic guitar power and powerhouse vocals. Hayley's playfulness with the multi-generational audience was a joy to watch. She and her bandmates appeared to be having a great time on stage and that was reflected in all of their performances. If you like high energy and non stop entertainment at a show then Paramore is a MUST SEE. They give a solid performance from start to finish.

Want more Paramore photos.... visit showsthatrock.com
Visit the Paramore website for a show nearest you. Take your kids, they'll love it!


One more thought comes to mind now and that's...OH! WHAT A SHOW!

Friday, November 6, 2009

Eddie Money...Two Tickets To Paradise!



I Wanna Go Back!

Halloween Weekend
October 30 & 31, 2009
Two Fabulous Shows
Chinook Winds Casino, Oregon

Oh What A Show!!!

Eddie Money welcomed those who wanted to jump to their feet and party like it was the 1980's on Halloween weekend. It all took place at the Chinook Winds Casino, in Lincoln City, Oregon. Both shows delivered what your typical, crazy, fun loving 80's rock fans wanted.. He was remarkably energetic and he constantly engaged the audience. His sense of humor was as entertaining as his hit songs. I kept thinking of him as the Rodney Dangerfield of music. He was funny, fantastic, and his musicality was awesome!

In 1978 and throughout the 80's Eddie Money was all the rage on the radio. As you watch him perform 31 years later you come to realize there's no such thing as aging rockers. At least not Eddie. He had the crowd on their feet from the opening number..."Two Tickets to Paradise". "Come on" he shouts to the crowd.."Who wants to go to Mexico with the money man"? In that one moment Eddie Money had set the scene for the rest of the night and our journey began.

Both shows were all thrills and no fills. Fans (some wearing Halloween costumes) filled the venue to party with the money man. They were dancing in the aisles as they sang along to timeless hits like "Shakin", "Two Tickets to Paradise","I Wanna Go Back" and together with the help of his beautiful, talented daughter Jesse, they performed an awesome rendition of "Take Me Home Tonight" It only took one look around the venue to realize the bands likeability.


Saturday nights show was just as incredible with the same boundless energy. Eddie gives credit to his bandmates of 23 years for much of their success. Together they are tight and right on. Together they have a routine that is prime road trip material and together they deliver one "Oh What a Show" performance!

For some great photos visit BandanaRock.com
To catch a show near you visit eddiemoney.com