San Diego...my 5 pennies

[Marzdog]

I got to enjoy this event courtesy of DL. Each band played 90 minutes. The place was packed, far more than what I have ever seen there.

Set wise, DL was solid from start to finish, playing a greatest hits show with a few from "YEAH" thrown in. I thought that their set as a whole was far more of what the crowd wanted to hear.

They also get the benefit of the larger stage and "better" lighting, HOWEVER, musically, Journey was much better, louder, and cleaner sounding.

Don't get me wrong, I loved Journey's set. I thought it was one of the better, hard rocking sets that they have done in many years. JSS was impressive. The harder they rock, the better he was. Dead or Alive stood out as the best song (IMO) until they came out for encore and Separate Ways. Holy fucking shit did he ever sing his ass off!

This is by far and away, IMHO, the Journey that Neal has always wanted; a HARD rocking Journey.

[Andrew]

Bloody hell. I gotta get my grandmother up on e-bay so I can see this show.

[Blueskies]

[Just Mindy]

Bloody hell. I gotta get my grandmother up on e-bay so I can see this show.

[Eric]

Bloody hell. I gotta get my grandmother up on e-bay so I can see this show.

How are her cookies? I may be interested. Do you take American Express?

HOOOH

[jrnyjetster]

This is by far and away, IMHO, the Journey that Neal has always wanted; a HARD rocking Journey.

I tend to agree with you there...Marzdog!

[Rockindeano]

Bloody hell. I gotta get my grandmother up on e-bay so I can see this show.

Dude, if there was ever a time for you to come to America and watch, it's the Hollywood Bowl show. You be there, and we'll smash liquor back with JSS and Schon. Rape and Pillage LA til it's blue in the face, dude.

Now go book a fuckin airline seat.

[lights1961]

CANT WAIT FOR THE AMES show!! two weeks from today...

Rick

[Marzdog]

Deano, I agree with you on this. Andrew, get your ass up here for the Hollywood show!

Few minor notes...

I was BLOWN away to see how many 20 and unders there were. Females FAR outnumbered the males, but, nothing wrong with that in my eyes. Furthermore, I have to add to that and say that I was shocked at how many 12-18 year olds were there, WITHOUT parents attached. In talking with my buddy, he says that classic rock is becoming the "in thing" with the teenagers. He says that is all his two teens (one boy, one girl) listen to.

Finally, the quote of the night... We're waiting in the area for DL's after show (again, I was a guest of DL) and this girl and two guys are hanging out. One guy says how he misses Perry and really wished he was still with the band. Well, the female says "No way! Did you see how that guy rocked this place? That guy can sing, dance, and make me horny! He can stick his cock in my mouth anyday!" My buddy and I looked at each other, then we looked at her and the two guys she was with, then we looked at a group of 4 girls who also over heard her comment. Suddenly, everyone just busted a gut! I don't think she meant to say that so loudly, but, she follows it up with "I'm serious!"

Bloody hell. I gotta get my grandmother up on e-bay so I can see this show.

Dude, if there was ever a time for you to come to America and watch, it's the Hollywood Bowl show. You be there, and we'll smash liquor back with JSS and Schon. Rape and Pillage LA til it's blue in the face, dude.

Now go book a fuckin airline seat.

[johnroxx]

Few minor notes...

I was BLOWN away to see how many 20 and unders there were. Females FAR outnumbered the males, but, nothing wrong with that in my eyes. Furthermore, I have to add to that and say that I was shocked at how many 12-18 year olds were there, WITHOUT parents attached. In talking with my buddy, he says that classic rock is becoming the "in thing" with the teenagers. He says that is all his two teens (one boy, one girl) listen to.

Finally, the quote of the night... We're waiting in the area for DL's after show (again, I was a guest of DL) and this girl and two guys are hanging out. One guy says how he misses Perry and really wished he was still with the band. Well, the female says "No way! Did you see how that guy rocked this place? That guy can sing, dance, and make me horny! He can stick his cock in my mouth anyday!" My buddy and I looked at each other, then we looked at her and the two guys she was with, then we looked at a group of 4 girls who also over heard her comment. Suddenly, everyone just busted a gut! I don't think she meant to say that so loudly, but, she follows it up with "I'm serious!"

No sense fighting it...Journey owned the Coors stage last night. And when they were on it, JSS was the boss. The guy was born to front a R 'n R band, no question.

;^)

[Crazie Scarab]

No sense fighting it...Journey owned the Coors stage last night. And when they were on it, JSS was the boss. The guy was born to front a R 'n R band, no question.

;^)

I haven't seen the kind of energy at a Journey show like the energy last night since the 80's. DL was pretty damn good, but Journey kicked major ass! The place was packed and on their feet the entire show! This is a good sign!

JSS doesn't sound like Journey? To hell with that! I don't even want to hear that anymore. If JSS sticks around, Journey will be on the top once again! Get into the studio this winter with JSS Journey, and keep this momentum going!

[Moon Beam]

I am so fucking green with envy now it's sick.
I sat my ass alone most of the time in L.A
all because I am not a shopper and had low funds.
(yes I am pitch'n a hissy fit)

[treetopovskaya]

the bowl show isn't up on ticketmaster... what gives? }:C/ the devore show is up. grr! does anyone know if there will be a pre~sale? i know the vip seats go on sale today & tomorrow klos is having a backstage pass pre~sale... those tickets are too pricey for me though! }:C) saving up for future kids college fund & a house! }:C) i signed up anyway though! }:CPP

http://www.955klos.com/home.asp

[treetopovskaya]

I am so fucking green with envy now it's sick.
I sat my ass alone most of the time in L.A
all because I am not a shopper and had low funds.
(yes I am pitch'n a hissy fit)

maybe they'll come your way!

this could be the tour that NEVER ends! }:C))

[Lula]

No sense fighting it...Journey owned the Coors stage last night. And when they were on it, JSS was the boss. The guy was born to front a R 'n R band, no question.

;^)

I haven't seen the kind of energy at a Journey show like the energy last night since the 80's. DL was pretty damn good, but Journey kicked major ass! The place was packed and on their feet the entire show! This is a good sign!

JSS doesn't sound like Journey? To hell with that! I don't even want to hear that anymore. If JSS sticks around, Journey will be on the top once again! Get into the studio this winter with JSS Journey, and keep this momentum going!

Here, here!!! This is Journey!!

[Carlitto H@kk]

Bloody hell. I gotta get my grandmother up on e-bay so I can see this show.

How are her cookies? I may be interested. Do you take American Express?

HOOOH

Yea Andrew, depending on how well she cooks, you may be able to get the bids high enuff to not only pay for the trip but also the server updates you need

Before I bid, I need to know, can she make Home-made Gnocchi???

[Moon Beam]

They came my way just before I headed out
to Cali and I couldn't get anyone to go with me
but yes I like your thinking lady tree.
I'm the only Journey nut job I know around these
parts that didn't let them fall off the radar
back in the late eighties early nineties.

[Jodes]

Man I hope this tour hits Western Canada!

[A Fire Inside]

I posted this in another thread, but this seems to be the review thread...

I brought a friend who does not follow the band closely, but had seen Augeri - she hated JSS. Her first comment was, "He doesn't work." Later she remarked, "What is he wearing, jeans and a t-shirt?" I laughed and told her about BT saying the same thing.

It was an extremely Leppard crowd. When Journey was done, the stadium had just finally filled up through general admission. They all seemed to know the hits, but one guy came up to my friend and shouted, "That's not Steve! I was ripped off!" I'm not sure which Steve he meant, probably Perry.

JSS had a lot of trouble singing Escape. Otherwise he was decent, I guess. No Deen, which disappointed me. I was watching Jeff's stage moves/crowd interaction closely and frankly didn't notice much that Augeri hasn't done at some point, so I don't know where the "no stage presence" insults comes from.

All in all, they didn't do much for me. To be fair, part of it may be that we were spoiled last year with some rare songs and this show was all hits save for Dead Or Alive. A bit of a letdown there. I won't be traveling very far to see them from now on, and if I go it will be in the nosebleeds. They're simply not worth it for me anymore. Even if Augeri comes back, they will continue to play 'hits' shows, and if so, I still won't travel far or spend much.

P.S. to Journey: GET RID OF YOUR WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER VISUALIZATIONS ONSCREEN. PLEASE, IT'S NOT PROFESSIONAL!

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Don't jump on me because I wasn't overjoyed. This is just my opinion.

[Crazie Scarab]

I posted this in another thread, but this seems to be the review thread...

I brought a friend who does not follow the band closely, but had seen Augeri - she hated JSS. Her first comment was, "He doesn't work." Later she remarked, "What is he wearing, jeans and a t-shirt?" I laughed and told her about BT saying the same thing.

It was an extremely Leppard crowd. When Journey was done, the stadium had just finally filled up through general admission. They all seemed to know the hits, but one guy came up to my friend and shouted, "That's not Steve! I was ripped off!" I'm not sure which Steve he meant, probably Perry.

JSS had a lot of trouble singing Escape. Otherwise he was decent, I guess. No Deen, which disappointed me. I was watching Jeff's stage moves/crowd interaction closely and frankly didn't notice much that Augeri hasn't done at some point, so I don't know where the "no stage presence" insults comes from.

All in all, they didn't do much for me. To be fair, part of it may be that we were spoiled last year with some rare songs and this show was all hits save for Dead Or Alive. A bit of a letdown there. I won't be traveling very far to see them from now on, and if I go it will be in the nosebleeds. They're simply not worth it for me anymore. Even if Augeri comes back, they will continue to play 'hits' shows, and if so, I still won't travel far or spend much.

P.S. to Journey: GET RID OF YOUR WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER VISUALIZATIONS ONSCREEN. PLEASE, IT'S NOT PROFESSIONAL!

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Don't jump on me because I wasn't overjoyed. This is just my opinion.

The plus for me out of this is that I'll have just that little bit better chance of getting way better seats next time! Thanks for taking a back seat!

[Lula]

Awww well, we can't all be pleased. I was pretty much blown away by Journey's performance in Vegas. I'm looking forward to Concord and Mt. View this weekend. For the following weekend something totally different.... NASCAR Perhaps the Bowl in October?? hint hint

[Big J]

I posted this in another thread, but this seems to be the review thread...

I brought a friend who does not follow the band closely, but had seen Augeri - she hated JSS. Her first comment was, "He doesn't work." Later she remarked, "What is he wearing, jeans and a t-shirt?" I laughed and told her about BT saying the same thing.

It was an extremely Leppard crowd. When Journey was done, the stadium had just finally filled up through general admission. They all seemed to know the hits, but one guy came up to my friend and shouted, "That's not Steve! I was ripped off!" I'm not sure which Steve he meant, probably Perry.

JSS had a lot of trouble singing Escape. Otherwise he was decent, I guess. No Deen, which disappointed me. I was watching Jeff's stage moves/crowd interaction closely and frankly didn't notice much that Augeri hasn't done at some point, so I don't know where the "no stage presence" insults comes from.

All in all, they didn't do much for me. To be fair, part of it may be that we were spoiled last year with some rare songs and this show was all hits save for Dead Or Alive. A bit of a letdown there. I won't be traveling very far to see them from now on, and if I go it will be in the nosebleeds. They're simply not worth it for me anymore. Even if Augeri comes back, they will continue to play 'hits' shows, and if so, I still won't travel far or spend much.

P.S. to Journey: GET RID OF YOUR WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER VISUALIZATIONS ONSCREEN. PLEASE, IT'S NOT PROFESSIONAL!

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Don't jump on me because I wasn't overjoyed. This is just my opinion.

No Deen? At all? So JSS sung Open Arms and Faithfully? How'd those sound?

[Moon Beam]

Lula when the hell we gonna celebrate our Scorp Birthday's?
Come my way lady and I promice a good time.
As a bonus hubby will drive our backsides anywhere we wish!

[aorgeneral]

No sense fighting it...Journey owned the Coors stage last night. And when they were on it, JSS was the boss. The guy was born to front a R 'n R band, no question.

;^)

JSS doesn't sound like Journey? To hell with that! I don't even want to hear that anymore. (why should they sound like the band that sold 65,000,000 records, if it doesn't sound like Journey then drop the name and call it Soul Sirkus) If JSS sticks around, Journey will be on the top once again! (On top of what..the charts..are you serious? If JSS were Jessica Simpson maybe they would sell cds. Not a knock on JSS just a comment on the sad state of music in the US. They will never be anything more than a shed tour act and if anyone including neal or management think soto has anything to do with ticket sales try a tour next summer without leppard andd see what happens

[Lula]

Lula when the hell we gonna celebrate our Scorp Birthday's?
Come my way lady and I promice a good time.
As a bonus hubby will drive our backsides anywhere we wish!

Well shit Moon!!! I'll get my sorry ass up your way and we'll throw back many!
Thinking of some sort of adventure in November- birthday month and holiday time- woohoo

[Crazie Scarab]

No sense fighting it...Journey owned the Coors stage last night. And when they were on it, JSS was the boss. The guy was born to front a R 'n R band, no question.

;^)

JSS doesn't sound like Journey? To hell with that! I don't even want to hear that anymore. (why should they sound like the band that sold 65,000,000 records, if it doesn't sound like Journey then drop the name and call it Soul Sirkus) If JSS sticks around, Journey will be on the top once again! (On top of what..the charts..are you serious? If JSS were Jessica Simpson maybe they would sell cds. Not a knock on JSS just a comment on the sad state of music in the US. They will never be anything more than a shed tour act and if anyone including neal or management think soto has anything to do with ticket sales try a tour next summer without leppard andd see what happens

Who said it didn't sound like Journey?

[Crazie Scarab]

No Deen? At all? So JSS sung Open Arms and Faithfully? How'd those sound?

Well, I think Deen helped with backup vox throughout the show. So, no.. Deen didn't sing those. JSS sang both OA and Faithfully. And, he did an awesome job on both! The crowd was loving it, too. Trust me!

[ArnelRox]

Thanks for the reviews guys. I guess the consensus is he's sounding better & better & the crowd is really loving it. Good news. Nice guys like him deserve to do well. I hope it's fun for him too.

About the jeans & t-shirt thing. I don't get this. I've seen all the other members of the band in jeans & t-shirts at different times. Augeri wore sleeved shirts w/jeans most of the time. But they're all casual. What do people expect Jeff to wear? A tux? erm this is a rock concert not a classical performance. A suit & tie like he was selling them an insurance policy? A golf shirt and khakis so he'd look like he came down from the IT dept. to fix their computer? I mean come on. This is a rock concert. Performers at rock concerts wear jeans & t's or jeans & shirts. Get a grip people.

[Matthew]

Thanks for the reviews guys. I guess the consensus is he's sounding better & better & the crowd is really loving it. Good news. Nice guys like him deserve to do well. I hope it's fun for him too.

About the jeans & t-shirt thing. I don't get this. I've seen all the other members of the band in jeans & t-shirts at different times. Augeri wore sleeved shirts w/jeans most of the time. But they're all casual. What do people expect Jeff to wear? A tux? erm this is a rock concert not a classical performance. A suit & tie like he was selling them an insurance policy? A golf shirt and khakis so he'd look like he came down from the IT dept. to fix their computer? I mean come on. This is a rock concert. Performers at rock concerts wear jeans & t's or jeans & shirts. Get a grip people.

Do these people think red leather trousers are fashionable or stylish? I reckon JSS represents a quantum leap forward in the fashion stakes.

[ArnelRox]

Thanks for the reviews guys. I guess the consensus is he's sounding better & better & the crowd is really loving it. Good news. Nice guys like him deserve to do well. I hope it's fun for him too.

About the jeans & t-shirt thing. I don't get this. I've seen all the other members of the band in jeans & t-shirts at different times. Augeri wore sleeved shirts w/jeans most of the time. But they're all casual. What do people expect Jeff to wear? A tux? erm this is a rock concert not a classical performance. A suit & tie like he was selling them an insurance policy? A golf shirt and khakis so he'd look like he came down from the IT dept. to fix their computer? I mean come on. This is a rock concert. Performers at rock concerts wear jeans & t's or jeans & shirts. Get a grip people.

Do these people think red leather trousers are fashionable or stylish? I reckon JSS represents a quantum leap forward in the fashion stakes.

I need a thumbs up emoticon. Awright Matthew!

I can say 1 thing with a high degree of confidence. Jeff will never wear red leather pants. I don't think he'll do any wiggling anytime soon either. He might grab his crotch though. Yay. Bring it on.