Summer Concerts

by **Eyeof** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:53 pm

I saw somewhere where Survivor and John Waite were in concert last night in Michigan...anyone have a report? Looked like it was at a real venue...

Also, what good shows have you guys seen this year?

I've seen Cruefest (Motley, Buckcherry, Trapt, Sixx Am and Papa Roach) and I'm going to see Bryan Adams and Foreigner on Saturday night. Looking forward to that, have not had a chance to see Adams since 1985.

by **RockInDetroit** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:10 am

I did not go. It was honestly not the best promoted show in the world. I only found out about it two days before the show. Yes, the venue is very creditable. The Police among many other large scale bands are playing there this summer. The reason I did not go is I have 3 other concerts to go to this month....and I don't want my wife to throw me out. This thing was just thrown together too last minute.

Also, to be honest with you, I am not thrilled about seeing the band with McCauley. I heard some last minutes ads on the radio trying to drum up ticket sales and you hear Jamison's voice all over them. I can only imagine not knowing and getting there and hearing McCauley. Their voices are just too different. As a casual observer i think I would feel ripped off paying $30.

by **Eyeof** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:19 am

That's a shame...not that much coming here this year....I'd easily have went for a John Waite, Survivor show....

that's a good bill...wonder how many were there?

by **Eyeof** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:24 am

Here is a review I found from them a few weeks ago:

Survivor survives SummerFest 2008
By alarsen | Saturday, July 5, 2008, 08:17 PM

They have a will to survive … they sing about it and today Survivor has survived SummerFest 2008 at the Fraze Pavilion as the eighth band in a ten band ’80s nostalgic lineup.

Discovered back in the day (the ’80s in case you haven’t been paying attention) by action hero Sylvester Stallone, Survivor continues to be a favorite on the oldie, but goodie concert circuit. Ending their more than hour long set with “Eye of the Tiger,” the proverbial lid came off Fraze as the crowd was brought to it’s feet and sang in tandem. Fraze continues to keep close to a very tight schedule with Survivor exiting the stage at around 8 p.m.

Update: The crew from Mix 107.7 just came to the stage explaining why John Waite (former frontman for The Babys and Bad English) instead of Lou Gramm (former Foreigner frontman) … it goes like this: Apparently Lou had some health issues requiring surgery and Mix 107.7 crew thought, “well that’s going to be lame, we’re having our 10th anniversary with nine bands …” According to the story, 48 hours ago John Waite gets a call to come to Dayton and he did … on his birthday no less! The crowd just finished singing “Happy Birthday” to him and he started in on his set at 8:35 p.m.

Eight bands down, the ninth on stage, one to go. Stay tuned …

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By angie_b

July 6, 2008 8:16 PM | Link to this

As far as I’m concerned, Survivor was the worst band out there…if this is the best they can do then it’s time for them to retire. Pathetic.
By Tim J

July 12, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this

angie b. I dont know what you were drinking at the Fraze.Survivor really rocked,Retire !! no way !!keep on rocking !!

by **Slander** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:08 am

Eyeof wrote:That's a shame...not that much coming here this year....I'd easily have went for a John Waite, Survivor show....

that's a good bill...wonder how many were there?

Eye I'm looking forward to Journey, Heart, and Cheap Trick. What a trio!

by **Eyeof** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:15 pm

Yeah, i'm actually out of town and will miss that one...i hate that as well...really enjoyed journey a few years ago with JSS....

by **Eyeof** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:49 am

Bryan Adams was really awesome...I was somewhat surprised with what a large crowd he still draws...it was darn near sold out....i posted the setlist on the BA forum...

by **Eyeof** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:07 am

Any way guys, BA still brings it big time...was as good as in '85...and the crowd he drew was amazing...

Foreigner was fun to watch as well...I couldn't help but think that would be a good bill for the 'new' Survivor to get its feet wet as the third band on that gig...

Although I was shocked to learn that Rod Stewart is joining the tour next month...

by **silvergirl66** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:38 am

BIG SMOOCHIE {{{{{{BRIAN}}}}}} He is my one of my favorites of all time!!!!!!!!!!! I've been trying to get him to come to our venue forever! I actually saw Survivor open for Brian in the early 80's;)

by **Eyeof** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:40 am

Silver...my first concert ever was Bryan Adams and Survivor in '85....

MR

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