Hollywood, Florida Show last night.

[FishMan-JourneyFan]

Ok, new to this board but not new to message boards. I've read a lot of the threads and I think I have a good handle on a lot of the discussions. I think it's awesome that there is such a vibrant community of Journey fans like this one. I want to let you guys know my thoughts on Journey's show last night but perhaps I should explain a bit about myself first.

I am 37 years old, which means I was a teen-ager during the height of the Steve Perry era. I always liked Journey, and after the Frontiers album I remember telling my best friend at the time that there was nowhere for Journey to go but down. It was just an idea that I had, that the music was SO GOOD that it would be hard to top.

Anyway, like I said, I was fan but not a huge one. I never saw Journey live. I was into Van Halen, The Police, U2 and other stuff.

I had pretty much forgotten about Journey after SP was no longer there. Then I saw the Behind the Music on Journey and heard SA for the first time. I was excited about the development because I always got the feeling that SP was kind of a tool and I knew that Journey had existed before SP and I thought that it could exist afterwards.

I even downloaded some tunes from the Arrival EP and love them.

So last week I found out that Journey and Def Leppard were going to be in town, I jumped at the opportunity to buy a pair of tickets. The only ones left were 300 level in the back of the (5500 seat) arena. Although I like Def Leppard my real reason for going was Journey.

The show was scheduled to start at 7:30 but because of work/traffic reasons I didn't get to my seat until about 8:45. Unfortunately this was the one rock show I've ever been to where the acts were punctual. Total bummer. I got to the show and only saw 4 Journey songs. The first song I saw in its entirety was, Faithfully which Deen Castronovo sang. Wow, was he good and man Neal is so great.

When the next song came on, I was expecting SA. I know, I know, I'm an idiot. The change was made months ago, but hopefully you understand by now that I'm not (or wasn't) that emotionally invested in the band to know that SA had been replaced by JSS. Sitting in the back, as I was, I thought SA looked way different than what I remembered from the VH1 thing. Besides I had looked at the Journey web site before the concert and they still had him on there. Anyway, I enjoyed the rest of the set including the encore (Separate Ways) still thinking (but with some doubts) that this was SA.

Today of course I started looking around on the Internet and came across this great forum and have spent a couple of hours reading stuff from the archives about the change, how it happened, the reasons given and the reasons that weren't given but could have contributed (tapegate).

I think it's a shame that any Rock artist would lip sync. I can only imagine that the reasons were because of the wear and tear that Journey's songs inflict on the vocal chords.

Anyway, though I missed most of the concert I have to say that I was impressed with what I saw. The crowd was really into it and frankly they blew Def Leppard away in terms of their sound and energy.

The acoustics in the Seminole Hard Rock Live (the arena where I saw the show) sucked. At least up where I was sitting.

To wrap it up, the show made me realize what I have been missing. Neal, Ross, Jon and Deen make it worth the price of admission regardless of who is singing (as long as he is competent). I'm going to download some tunes from Generations (any suggestions?) and try to be active in this forum. I'm also going to keep my eye out for the next tour because I won't be able to catch them at any of the remaining US dates on this tour.

[jrnyman28]

I even downloaded some tunes from the Arrival EP and love them.

Not an EP but we'll forgive you!
Welcome to the forum.

So last week I found out that Journey and Def Leppard were going to be in town, I jumped at the opportunity to buy a pair of tickets. The only ones left were 300 level in the back of the (5500 seat) arena. Although I like Def Leppard my real reason for going was Journey.

The show was scheduled to start at 7:30 but because of work/traffic reasons I didn't get to my seat until about 8:45. Unfortunately this was the one rock show I've ever been to where the acts were punctual. Total bummer. I got to the show and only saw 4 Journey songs. The first song I saw in its entirety was, Faithfully which Deen Castronovo sang. Wow, was he good and man Neal is so great.

Sorry you missed so much of the show. They really are on fire now!
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[Clasicrockldy]

That is too bad that you didn't get to see the whole show. I believe if you saw the whole show, you would of gotten a better taste of JSS up there singing. I saw them back in August and I was blown away by Jeff's stage presence and his voice.

I can't give you any info on any Generations tunes, because I wasn't into Augeri, but there may be some others here that could answer that for you.

[ArnelRox]

I'm going to download some tunes from Generations (any suggestions?) and try to be active in this forum. I'm also going to keep my eye out for the next tour because I won't be able to catch them at any of the remaining US dates on this tour.

Welcome to MR. I was at the same show last nite & loved it.

I have 3 songs on my camera that I'm trying to figure out how to put somewhere so everyone can see them. Once I do that, ull have 3 more songs u didn't see.

As for downloading Generations, I'd say skip it. It sucks. If u really want to sample a couple of tunes, A Better Life is the best one. Faith In The Heartland is an ok tune. Stay away from Gone Crazy, it sucks.

[yulog]

Hey Fishman --theres plenty of good stuff on the generations cd--download

faith in the heartland
the place in your heart
a better life
better together
out of harms way
the rest you may like more or less depending on your taste,,i think you will like these

[larryfromnextdoor]

fish dude, you will have some great times collecting all the JSS albums,, you are now privy to many great new rock songs...make sure you get the new Talisman, and Essential Ballads,, those are a great start!!!

fish dude, do u work for Schwans?

[FishMan-JourneyFan]

No, Actually I use the name FishFan-GatorMan in some sports forums. I'm a big Marlins fans and an alumnus of the University of Florida. So I decided to change it up a little for this forum.

[larryfromnextdoor]

No, Actually I use the name FishFan-GatorMan in some sports forums. I'm a big Marlins fans and an alumnus of the University of Florida. So I decided to change it up a little for this forum.

oh well heck,, we have a forum just for sports, drinking , and sex. .... more drinking,, if your feeling froggy , hop on over tonight!

[Andrew]

Ok, new to this board but not new to message boards. I've read a lot of the threads and I think I have a good handle on a lot of the discussions. I think it's awesome that there is such a vibrant community of Journey fans like this one.

Welcome on board. Always appreciate a new poster who has something to contribute.