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CAIN LET HIM LIVE: Jon Cain and Saint John

I'll be back with a more detailed report of the concert after I try to download more photos.

Edit: I had a longer review typed but there was a f-ck up, so you get the condensed version now.

Cheap Trick and Heart were good.

Journey was great. A little road weary but still brought it. Deen is a monster and Arnel is a ball of energy. Arnel makes me nervous with those jumps and he needs to be careful going off to the side of a WET stage. He nearly took a fall the first time when he got back to centerstage. After that, he played around with it and intentionally slided across the stage.

I may retype the longer review on Monday but I'm too pissed off right now to retype it.

Tito wrote:
CAIN LET HIM LIVE: Jon Cain and Saint John

I'll be back with a more detailed report of the concert after I try to download more photos.

Great pic, thanks Tito. Looking forward to the review and more photos.

Well, there won't be too many photos. They didn't come out too well.

Tito wrote:Well, there won't be too many photos. They didn't come out too well.

Was there alcohol involved?

Rick wrote:

Tito wrote:Well, there won't be too many photos. They didn't come out too well.

Was there alcohol involved?

Not really. I borrowed a friend's camera and they didn't come out too well. I got pissed by the time Journey came on, so I gave up.

Tito wrote:

Rick wrote:

Tito wrote:Well, there won't be too many photos. They didn't come out too well.

Was there alcohol involved?

Not really. I borrowed a friend's camera and they didn't come out too well. I got pissed by the time Journey came on, so I gave up.

I understand. I'm still anxious to hear(read) the review though.

Great pic. Maybe it should read “St. John lets Jon Cain live” That's one big sumbitch.

That's the happiest I've ever seen Cain!

Gunbot wrote:Great pic. Maybe it should read “St. John lets Jon Cain live” That's one big sumbitch.

He's damn tall. Great, great, fun guy to hang out with.

JRNYFan wrote:That's the happiest I've ever seen Cain!

The picture was actually taken at Arnel's meet and greet. Jon was cool enough to stop by and sign some autographs and take a few pictures. He was genuinely happy to be there and stayed longer than Arnel did. Both guys were incredibly gracious to everyone. Arnel had to (understandably) leave to go get vocally prepared for the show. The meet and greet was during Heart's set. Jon's security guard said "Time to go Jon." Jon replied "Hold on...I need a few more minutes." He stayed and made sure everyone got what they wanted signed and/or a picture with him. He was incredibly pleasant and talked to a lot of fans.

Arnel seemed a bit tired. You could see the rigors of the road in his eyes. He was all smiles and his usual pleasant self, but you could see a guy longing for home. The show was spectacular. Not Arnel's finest vocal performance, but still very, very good. At one point, he jumped off of the riser and landed right on Neal. Neal turned around and looked at Arnel and they both busted out laughing. Probably the coolest moment of the concert. Kind of like a "Well, we knew that was going to happen sooner or later!!!" sort of thing.

Man, does Arnel possess a ton of energy. The man was all over the stage all night...even slipping at one point on the right side of the stage and almost falling. Once he realized that side of the stage was wet he used it like a slip and slide the rest of the night, often running and sliding several feet!!!

Deen Castronovo beat his drums like they robbed his mother last night!!! The guy has to be the fiercest drummer out there. I don't ever remember anyone beating the skins like he does. He was absolutely incredible last night.

Ross is a damn machine...no one in music quite like him. Honestly, the only guy that didn't seem sort of road weary. It's like Ross isn't human. The guy doesn't sweat or ever look tired!!!

Jonathan Cain sang the Rolie parts on Feeling That Way/Anytime and about 1/3rd of the way through the first song Tito looks at me and says "Oh shit, they're using tapes again!!!" Jon was that spot on. We actually both took a deep breath when his voice cracked slightly about mid-way through the first song. Those songs sounded great and the crowd loved them!!

Neal was Neal...opening with the SSB and setting the place on fire. He just blazed all night long. If anyone's using tapes it's him!!! Dude, do you ever miss a fricking note?!?!?! Neal's worth the price of admission alone.

Overall, I see a somewhat tired band at the finish line of a remarkably successful tour. They are all business onstage and continue to kick MAJOR ass out there, and that's a testament to their proffesionalism. My 8th show last night was every bit as good as my first and these guys continue to impress. The venue had 26,000 people according to the box office and would have sold out had it not been raining all day. I heard major praises for Arnel as I filed out and the merchandise stands were packed. Revelation shirts and CD's were flying off of shelves. This is simply one hell of a band that has been rejuvenated. They need to finish up the tour, recharge their batteries, and come back out and continue to kick ass. Thanks, guys, for a great tour.

I can't help but mention what a great show Cheap Trick and especially Robin Zander out on. Kudos to these guys for continuing to sound absolutely fantastic in concert. The Flame brought the house down!!!

Heart...well, what you can say about these ladies that hasn't already been said. Ann Wilson is the finest vocalist I have EVER seen live. She just kicks major butt. What a voice. She had me shaking my head several times last night. I will see Heart every chance possible. They're so worth it!!!

Over and out,

Dan

15 more shows and one make up show for the band.

I'm 200% impressed with Arnels resilience. With everything that's shoved hurdles in his way, he's championed them like a pro.

Great review Dan, thanks bro.

I did NOT say, "they were using tapes." You said that, asshole. It wasn't me. I told you they weren't and then Cain's voice crack a little and YOU said they're live.

Damn if The Pride of the Family didn't come up on my playlist at the very moment I was reading this - don't believe I've listened to the song more than once. Is that fate or what?

I echo the sentiment about recharging the batteries - they need to get their asses to Canada!

Tito wrote:I did NOT say, "they were using tapes." You said that, asshole. It wasn't me. I told you they weren't and then Cain's voice crack a little and YOU said they're live.

Apologies...you ARE correct. But you had that shit eating grin on your face and were thinking the EXACT same thing I was!!!!

he does a good GR imitation...

Feeling That Way-Anytime

Saint John, great review! Didn't realize you are a towering figure than JC.

epoy wrote:he does a good GR imitation...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UAC0P5esmQ

It was even better live!!!

As I posted on AP's site, just once, I'd love to hear Lights followed by Stay Awhile. That would be incredible.

PISSED OFF! - I just typed a long review out and something happened. It didn't take.

Tito wrote:PISSED OFF! - I just typed a long review out and something happened. It didn't take.

It's called "You're a moron!!!"

Tito wrote:PISSED OFF! - I just typed a long review out and something happened. It didn't take.

Try clicking your browser's "back" button. Hopefully, it's still there.

Tito wrote:

Rick wrote:

Tito wrote:Well, there won't be too many photos. They didn't come out too well.

Was there alcohol involved?

Not really. I borrowed a friend's camera and they didn't come out too well. I got pissed by the time Journey came on, so I gave up.

That wrong date on the cam should have given you a clue....

mdaemon wrote:

Tito wrote:PISSED OFF! - I just typed a long review out and something happened. It didn't take.

Try clicking your browser's "back" button. Hopefully, it's still there.

Nope! THat was the first thing I tried but it was gone. Apparently I wasn't logged in when I was editing my first post. F-ck!

Tito wrote:

mdaemon wrote:

Tito wrote:PISSED OFF! - I just typed a long review out and something happened. It didn't take.

Try clicking your browser's "back" button. Hopefully, it's still there.

Nope! THat was the first thing I tried but it was gone. Apparently I wasn't logged in when I was editing my first post. F-ck!

Tap tap tap fucker. Get to retyping it.

Tito wrote:

mdaemon wrote:

Tito wrote:PISSED OFF! - I just typed a long review out and something happened. It didn't take.

Try clicking your browser's "back" button. Hopefully, it's still there.

Nope! THat was the first thing I tried but it was gone. Apparently I wasn't logged in when I was editing my first post. F-ck!

Ummm...you might wanna upgrade that fucking Commodore 64!!!

I could cry.

Tito wrote:Well, there won't be too many photos. They didn't come out too well.

Dumb question but I will ask it anyway; Did you try salvaging any of your photos with a photo editor? I have been able to make many a crappy photo servicable taking that route.

Was that your 8th show on this tour? If so, you are certainly qualified to write a review!! Nice job.

RockitRide wrote:

Tito wrote:Well, there won't be too many photos. They didn't come out too well.

Dumb question but I will ask it anyway; Did you try salvaging any of your photos with a photo editor? I have been able to make many a crappy photo servicable taking that route.

Was that your 8th show on this tour? If so, you are certainly qualified to write a review!! Nice job.

It was my first. Saint John has seen them 8 times.

Hmmm...I'm going to be at the Minneapolis show on the 16th...how do I go about stalking the band?

weatherman90 wrote:Hmmm...I'm going to be at the Minneapolis show on the 16th...how do I go about stalking the band?

Binoculars, rope, handcuffs, a lot of coffee, and an umbrella!