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#306
Date May 23, 2014
City Chicago, IL
Venue Joe's Bar
Headline CODY CANADA
Support  
Ticket $20.00

A very disappointing turn out for this show

 

 

CODY CANADA and THE DEPARTED
FLETCHER ROCKWELL

#307
Date May 30, 2014
City Indianapolis, IN
Venue Radio Radio
Headline TODD SNIDER
Support  
Ticket $20.00

This was a very unique event, with Todd Snider actually promoting his new book, instead of a concert tour. The format was very small and intimate at the Radio Radio. Snider read excerpts from the book, took questions from the audience as well as song requests, yes he actually played a few songs as well. Also unique was that fact that Todd stuck around after the show and signed a few autographs out behind the venue. Very cool evening.

Meet & Greet: Todd Snider

TODD SNIDER

#308
Date June 07, 2014
City Indianapolis, IN
Venue Hi-Fi Lounge
Headline WORLD PARTY
Support Gabriel Kelley
Ticket $20.00

Back in 1990, I was blown away by a record called Goodbye Jumbo. There were so many influences that came together and this was one of those 1 in 1000 records that just clicks on every level. It stands up to time even today. Although World Party may have gone through some line-up changes, it is still anchored by Karl Wallinger. Having the chance to see a full electric set with a band in a small venue was a real treat.

WORLD PARTY SETLIST
Waiting Such a Long Long Time
Put the Message in the Box
Is It Like Today?
Everybody's Falling in Love
When the Rainbow Comes
She's the One
Love Street
What Is Love All About?
God on My Side
Call Me Up
Sweet Soul Dream
Vanity Fair
Who Are You?
Ship of Fools

Is It Too Late?

Encore:
Mystery Girl
Way Down No


WORLD PARTY
GABRIEL KELLEY


#309    
Date June 28, 2014    
City Indianapolis, IN    
Venue Wyndham West    
Event DAYS of the DEAD HORROR FESTIVAL    
Stephen Pearcy Cherie Currie Tawny Kitaen
Ticket $25.00    

I usually try to catch the Days of the Dead when it features rock stars, as was the case here. Stephen Pearcy from RATT, along with Cherie Currie from the Runaways and the cover model from the first RATT record, Tawney Kitaen was also on hand. While there were no live performances, it was a great chance to meet the stars from horror movies and a few rock stars.

Meet & Greet: Stephen Pearcy, Cherie Currie, Tawny Kitaen

 

#310
Date August 17, 2014
City Richmond, IN
Venue Firehouse BBQ
Headline QUIREBOYS
Support Dilana
Ticket $15.00

Great show by the Quireboys, however a weird venue, which was a barbecue restaurant, serving food throughout the show. Still the 'boys put on one hell of a show.

QUIREBOYS SETLIST
Misled
There She Goes Again
Roses and Rings
This Is Rock N Roll
Mona Lisa Smiled
Whipping Boy
27 Years
I Don’t Love You Anymore
Beautiful Curse
Tramps and Thieves
Hey You
Mother Mary
Sweet Mary Ann
7 O’Clock

Meet & Greet: Dilana, The Quireboys

THE QUIREBOYS
DILANA

 

#311
Date August 22, 2014
City Indianapolis, IN
Venue Hi-Fi Lounge
Headline OTIS GIBBS
Support Shelby Kelley
Ticket $12.00

Hoosier legend Otis Gibbs played a sold out show at the Hi Fi and its just amazing what a great songwriter he has become. His lyrics are so insightful, thoughtful and sympathetic all at once. This show went particularly well, except for a loud drunk woman in the back who was eventually thrown out. When her man returned for the restroom and found out his old lady had been tossed, he went outside looking for a fight. Neither were allowed back in. Great evening.

Meet & Greet: Otis Gibbs

 

OTIS GIBBS
SHELBY KELLEY

#312-314        
Date Nov 14-16, 2014        
City Pekin, IL        
Venue Hat Tricks      
Headliners: E'NUFF Z'NUFF, DANGER DANGER, FASTER PUSSYCAT
Support: Triple Axe Attack, Russ Dwarf, Roxy Blue, Jonathan Pagano, Shawn Pelata, Black N Blue, Babylon AD, Tuff, Edens Curse, The Fifth, Pink Velvet Krush, Sacred Warrior, Inner Siege, American Dog, Foxx, Lilian Axe, Phil Lewis, David Reece, Lynam, Brighton Rock, Kickin Valentina, Loveblast
Ticket $60.00        

Acoustic Friday Night at Hat Tricks in Pekin, IL featuring Roxy Blue and I was very impressed with that set. The Triple Axe Attack of original guitarists from Leatherwolf did not quite live up to expectation, Russ Dwarf of Killer Dwarfs, Jonathan Pagano from Novella and Shawn Pelata from Line of Fire. The nights headliner was E'NUFF Z'NUFF.

Saturday saw the crowd increase in size throughout the day, and why not? Michael Hannon was in da house with American Dog to rock the afternoon. Steve Rachelle with TUFF put on a great show. Babylon A.D. and Black N Blue both sounded as good as ever. But wait, just when things are going well, the bar runs out of High Life! Then things really fell apart. No beer and a lousy Danger Danger performance. No photos. In a bar. Really?

Sunday brought a lighter crowd, but still no High Life. Had to switch to Miller Lite. David Reece put on a good show, but then Phil Lewis acoustic was lousy and out of tune. Lillian Axe just isn't Lillian Axe anymore. And the festival closes with whatcha see is whatcha get...Faster Pussycat.

All in all a great time. Band members hung out with fans at the venue bar and at the hotel bar.

BABYLON A.D. SETLIST
Back in Babylon
Hammer Swings Down
Shot o' Love
Bad Blood
So Savage the Heart
Maryanne
Love Blind
Bang Go the Bells
Sally Danced
Desperate
The Kid Goes Wild
Rats in the Cellar (Aerosmith cover)

DAVID REECE SETLIST:
Disaster
Loaded Gun (Bangalore Choir)
Generation Clash (Accept)
Just One Night (Bangalore Choir)
If The Good Die Young We'll Live Forever (Bangalor Choir)
Fortunate Son (CCR cover)
Where My Heart Belongs
Angel In Black (Bangalore Choir)

EDENS CURSE SETLIST:
Trinity
Fly Away
Eyes Of The World
Raven's Revenge
No Holy Man
Sail On
Masquerade Ball
Rivers Of Destiny
Games People Play
Signs Of Your Life
Judgement Day
Angels And Demons

SACRED WARRIOR SETLIST:
Children Of The Light
Fire From Heaven
Wicked Generation
Rebellion
Onward Warriors
Remember Me
Living Sacrifice
Long Live The King
Waiting In Darkness
Desperately Wicked

THE FIFTH SETLIST:
Intro
Long Way Down (Cold Sweat)
Confessions Of Man
Better Way
Fistful Of Money (Cold Sweat)
The Gift
Erase Me
Crying Shame (Cold Sweat)
Children Of The Sea (Black Sabbath cover)
Dirty Money

INNER SIEGE SETLIST:
Dragon Rider
Excuses
Control
Ultimate Sacrifice
Iron Lotus
Abuser
Warrior
Children Of Winter
Fight On

Meet & Greets: Phil Lewis, American Dog, Babylon AD, Black N Blue, Lillian Axe, Tuff, Luc Carl

DANGER DANGER
FASTER PUSSYCAT
LEATHERWOLF TRIPLE GUITAR ATTACK
RUSS DWARF
PHIL LEWIS
LILLIAN AXE

MARQ TORIEN of BULLETBOYS

BLACK N BLUE
BABYLON A.D.
TUFF
ROXY BLUE
THE FIFTH
DAVID REECE
AMERICAN DOG
EDENS CURSE

#315
Date Dec 03, 2014
City Indianapolis, IN
Venue Jazz Kitchen
Headline LARRY CARLTON
Support  
Ticket $40.00

A crisp December evening and a small warm jazz club was a perfect setting for Larry Carlton for two shows in Indianapolis at the Jazz Kitchen. The evening found a very relaxed Carlton, comfortable as ever with the surroundings. He acted as though we were all old friends and sprinkled in hints of Holiday music, not enough to make it a holiday show, but just enough to remind the audience that it was Christmas time.

Meet & Greet: Larry Carlton



LARRY CARLTON