I have to be honest – I was not initially interested in going – only because I had seen them as a opening act for another band last year where they were really good. But when talked into going I thought – hmmm on their own how will this turn out… Well – I was pleasantly surprised! They were really awesome… I actually wish they would have cranked up the volume a bit – could have had much more impact – but still absolutely fabulous….
It’s great to see a female band make it after all these years. A sold out crowd and the house sure was rocking. Celebrity Theater is a great venue – it’s been around for 50 years and has definitely been able to stand the test of time! I wasn’t able to get as many photos as I normally get a concerts – small venue – lots of heads in the way, but I was able to get a handful. Enjoy!
Now – there really isn’t much to say about seeing the FF’s except that it was exactly everything I expected and more! From the crowds anxiously anticipated start – where they dramatically hoist up the infamous Foo Fighters logo’s curtain – quite awesome – to the final ‘goodnight’ it was endless entertainment. David Grohl basically has the crowd in his hand the entire show! He’s is personable, entertaining, talented, and just a great story teller. Even his “thrown” was better in person that in all of the endless stories we’ve all heard about and seen since his incident in Sweden when he broke his leg (ouch, quite a severe break). I, for one, appreciate his open opinion on everything he talks about. Yes – he throws around the “F” word like a truck driver, but I find it part of who he is…
This video is not exactly the best quality – so please check him out on other You Tube videos or better yet buy one of his CD’s – great music for sure!
Talk about being lucky… If you saw my post below from my previous opportunity to see him on the Keeping the Blues Alive where I 1st saw Ryan McGarvey I was lucky enough to catch him in Denver a few weeks back. I can not speak highly enough regarding this guys talent…. the whole band is great and it was so nice to see then again… They were awesome as expected and because it was such a small venue they were cool enough to hang out after the concert as you can see by my attached pics. Just truly humble, polite, very personable and wonderful guys! They do great when it comes to drawing in an audience overseas, but they just haven’t had the success they truly deserve here in the States. So, to all folks that read my posts that live any where new Phoenix MUST come see him if he comes to town. In my excitement hanging with him I made a commitment of ‘millions’ to attend. OK I didn’t promise that many, but a few hundred would be really cool… He really truly is that good – so please oh please add them to your preferred site to remind you of concerts coming to town like Songkick or Bandsintown… Enter Ryan McGarvey right this very second – you will not want to miss him and I promise you will be happy you did!!!!
Every time I see a band I always have those typical descriptions – awesome, great, etc. Well Rush falls into the category of “epic”… I mean it’s just an experience you almost can’t put into words… If you have gone to a Rush concert, you know exactly what I mean – If you haven’t I truly feel for you – because you may not have that chance – hate to say, but this really might be their last tour… ugh!!! I will attend until they are walking out with walkers I needed… They are that great! Hard core Rush fans would agree for sure!!!!
From their intro to the show – lots of cool videos that they show good old pictures through their history – skits they do that simply hilarious – even some great snippets from the movie I Love You Man (If I have to explain, then I know you have never seen the movie… If you haven’t seen, you simply have to – these guys are obsessed with Rush and it’s really awesome)…..
So for those true Rush fans that haven’t seen them, well “IF’ they do tour again, mark your calendar cause you have flat out missed out on an experience you will never soon forget!
What else can I say except… he still has it! Man oh man – we are all getting up there in age, but to be able to listen to one of the best of all time – let’s face it, he’s in his 70’s and he can still sing like I remember from back in the day! Folks say – they are all old and losing their original sound… Oh – I will adamantly disagree. First off haven’t we all changed… AND my test is close my eyes, think back to the 70’s and when I think of those days it puts a smile on my face and I’m in 7th heaven… I actually feel sorry for the youngsters – Yes, I see a lot of younger folks attend these shows and love the music, but they can’t relate to “our” first time of seeing these incredibly awesome acts. You will notice through my articles that I like to see those I never could see back when I wish I could have, but I truly appreciate seeing these bands now and hope they have a few more years left in them. I literally get ‘choked up’ when I see them… I feel 18 all over again – at least for a few hours!!! Thank you for that Steve!!!!
I took a video of Jet Airliner – not the best quality visually, but to me “I was there” so to me it’s the best video EVER…
