Dallas Review

by **Rhiannon** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:45 am

Thanks for the airport drop-off yesterday, Rickster.

by **edcha** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:48 am

Rip Rokken wrote:Here's the ROKKEN REPORT!!!

.....
Now my favorite highlight of the show -- as Rick mentioned, our good brother T-Time had sent down a killer batch of custom Journey T's, and made sure we all got our pick. I got a beautiful grey one, and the only reason I didn't wear it to the show was because I'd already posted what shirt I'd be wearing in hopes friends could I.D. me easily. So one of the designs was a beautiful black T with a white or silver image of Arnel taken from his first concert in Chile, over a custom Journey scarab imbedded with a vocal mic, one of which I was given the honor of finding a way to get it to Arnel. Even as close as we were, I would have had to step over a few folks to get to the stage, and my attempts to hold it up went unnoticed (and unfortunately obscured a very cool friend's view, so I apologized to her and gave up that notion). Managed to pull it off at the LAST minute, when I had slipped out of my seat during the encore and was prepared, and sure enough, once the vocals had finished on the LAST song and Arnel was working the stage, he managed to come by one more time and there was NO ONE in front of me. The security guard didn't mind my approach a bit, and I held up the shirt, then handed it to him -- he did a double-take and held it up to look at it, with a really surprised expression, and he turned around and started to hand it back to me. I smiled and laughed and motioned to him that it was his, and you could tell he was touched to see it! After that, he came all the way to the left side of the stage and started shaking/slapping hands, and even stepped down from the stage to the next level to reach us -- I got a very nice and firm handshake from Arnel along with the others, and that made my NIGHT! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, T-TIME, and wish you and your bros could have been here with us!
...

I'm really happy for you, RIP!
BTW, your handshake experience indicates to me that a little closely managed/controlled "meet-and-greet" is important to fans (and perhaps to Arnel, too)---as I've been saying all along---whether some people like it or not! :wink:

by **Rick** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:54 am

footprints wrote:Rick or anyone who watched the show,

Is it true that Nancy Wilson dedicated, "These Dreams" to AP? I read it somewhere.
Would appreciate confirmation.

Thanks everyone!

I saw where someone wrote that, but I didn't hear it myself. I do remember that I was talking to the people next to me when "These Dreams" started, so I just probably missed it. Nancy sounded excellent on that. I still can't get over how good those two ladies voices still are.

by **Rick** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 3:58 am

Rhiannon wrote:Thanks for the airport drop-off yesterday, Rickster.

My pleasure. Was cool to get to see you again. Sure wish you could have gone with us to the show.

by **lights1961** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:11 am

Rick wrote:
NealIsGod wrote:
Rick wrote:One other thing I liked, they played Open Arms and Faithfully back to back. That got the sappy shit out of the way so they could rock!

Back-to-back? Weird. What did they close with?

LTS.

AND ISNT THAT WHAT I SAID THEY NEEDED TO CLOSE WITH in the dont close the concert with faithfully!!!!???? HEHE

Rick

by **Rhiannon** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:30 am

Rick wrote:
Rhiannon wrote:Thanks for the airport drop-off yesterday, Rickster.

My pleasure. Was cool to get to see you again. Sure wish you could have gone with us to the show.

Eh, it's like I explained to you yesterday... I already saw the show. Hehe... plus I'll be going to one if not two shows before the tour is all said and done. Don't want to overkill. Plus, Monday mornings are just impossible for me if I'm not chained to a computer. This morning especially was utter chaos.

by **Tito** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:31 am

Will everyone get their ass back home (and back to work :lol:

) and start posting. This place has been dead Friday and today (I don't care about the weekends). No more vacations for anybody.

by **Rick** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:39 am

lights1961 wrote:
Rick wrote:
NealIsGod wrote:
Rick wrote:One other thing I liked, they played Open Arms and Faithfully back to back. That got the sappy shit out of the way so they could rock!

Back-to-back? Weird. What did they close with?

LTS.

AND ISNT THAT WHAT I SAID THEY NEEDED TO CLOSE WITH in the dont close the concert with faithfully!!!!???? HEHE

Rick

These dudes change the setlist around more this tour than I've ever seen. I love that. Keeps you guessing. :lol:

And yes, I believe you did say that. Good call.

by **StoneCold** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:52 am

Sounds like it was a blast. Good review Rick and Rip.

by **ScarabGator** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:32 am

No one got any pictures?????

by **ScarabGator** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:42 am

just saw em on the other thread.

by **wednesday's child** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:31 am

Separate Ways - Dallas TX 2008 on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCUgYDS0ynk

His voice is holding up somewhat, 'innit? :wink:

Thanks for the the Dallas reviews/reports, guys.

-wech

by **RocknRoll** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:23 pm

Maui Tom wrote:Nice Rick.

Can we squeeze out one more major bash?

I have the itch big time...

There's talk about extending the tour. So better start planning now, The rest of the shows of this tour are selling so well, nothing but crap tickets left.

Maybe you should organizing that Hawaii party. "Build it and they will come"

Ok I'm not good with the movie quotes, , but you get my point.

by **journeypower** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:03 pm

wednesday's child wrote:Separate Ways - Dallas TX 2008 on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCUgYDS0ynk

His voice is holding up somewhat, 'innit?
Thanks for the the Dallas reviews/reports, guys.

-wech

better reserve that remark til the end of the tour.

by **Rip Rokken** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:37 pm

ScarabGator wrote:No one got any pictures?????

Got a picture of Arnel's gift -- how do ya like this?

by **faith20yrs** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:45 pm

Rip Rokken wrote:Here's the ROKKEN REPORT!!!

Now, Journey -- hell, what can I say! I thought the Vegas show kicked A, but they freaking tore it up last night! And Arnel -- Good Lord, he's improved! He was outstanding enough in Vegas, but he was sooooooo much at ease, and full of ENDLESS energy. Listen, people take for granted how physically fit you need to be to really tour and put on a great show, and he was just... flawless.

Rick is right, Jon was out in front more than I've ever seen him, and we were pretty much directly in front of his side of the stage. At one point, during one of the new songs, he came over and noticed a group of people not showing quite enough enthusiasm, and sat down on the stage and crossed his arms, making a pouty look -- it was funny!

Hate to say "I told you so....." :lol:

Great review, sounds like a fabulous night!

by **Rip Rokken** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:53 pm

faith20yrs wrote:Great review, sounds like a fabulous night!

There was something missing, though, which would have made it perfect... oh, wait -- it was YOU! But you would have been proud of me for rocking out the front stage, if even for a moment. You're rubbing off on me, and now my standards are getting elevated. Pretty soon, I'll be wanting to get ILAA tickets... haha!

by **Saint John** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:54 pm

wednesday's child wrote:Separate Ways - Dallas TX 2008 on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCUgYDS0ynk

His voice is holding up somewhat, 'innit?
Thanks for the the Dallas reviews/reports, guys.

-wech

I'll just say that Arnel needed the 2 days off that he's currently enjoying. In fact, he needed them badly. That back to back to back shit was not easy. He pulled it off, and pulled it off quite well, but 3 days in 100+ degree heat is no small order with that catalog. Hopefully, he's staying hydrated during the shows. He's like a water bug up there during the shows, streaking from one side of the stage to the other. :lol:

by **Rip Rokken** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:17 pm

Saint John wrote:He's like a water bug up there during the shows, streaking from one side of the stage to the other.

Next time, after a few beers maybe we can talk you into streaking from one side of the state to the other! LOL!

by **Saint John** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:30 pm

Rip Rokken wrote:
Saint John wrote:He's like a water bug up there during the shows, streaking from one side of the stage to the other.

Next time, after a few beers maybe we can talk you into streaking from one side of the state to the other! LOL!

Too darn hot. I'd be burnt something fierce. On the other hand, Charlotte this weekend...? :idea:

by **Rip Rokken** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:33 pm

Saint John wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:
Saint John wrote:He's like a water bug up there during the shows, streaking from one side of the stage to the other.

Next time, after a few beers maybe we can talk you into streaking from one side of the state to the other! LOL!

Too darn hot. I'd be burnt something fierce. On the other hand, Charlotte this weekend...?

You need to walk up to Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick in the buff, and tell him he's playing a "$200 drum kit"! HAHA!!!!!

by **Saint John** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:39 pm

Rip Rokken wrote:
Saint John wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:
Saint John wrote:He's like a water bug up there during the shows, streaking from one side of the stage to the other.

Next time, after a few beers maybe we can talk you into streaking from one side of the state to the other! LOL!

Too darn hot. I'd be burnt something fierce. On the other hand, Charlotte this weekend...?

You need to walk up to Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick in the buff, and tell him he's playing a "$200 drum kit"! HAHA!!!!!

He'd probably bang out a killer drum solo...on my "bongos." :lol:

by **Rip Rokken** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:06 am

Saint John wrote:He'd probably bang out a killer drum solo...on my "bongos."

At least someone will be doing some bangin', then!

by **Saint John** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:12 am

Rip Rokken wrote:
Saint John wrote:He'd probably bang out a killer drum solo...on my "bongos."

At least someone will be doing some bangin', then!

Lol...you got that right!!! BTW, my bongos were a little sore after I road Wayne's (Tony and Gayle's neighbor) 4 wheeler at 1 o'clock in the morning Friday night. Sure was fun, though. And I didn't fall off of the fucking thing like a little bitch...kinda like Ozzie Osbourne and Tito. :lol:

by **txfirefighter** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:22 am

Saint John wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:
Saint John wrote:He'd probably bang out a killer drum solo...on my "bongos."

At least someone will be doing some bangin', then!

Lol...you got that right!!! BTW, my bongos were a little sore after I road Wayne's (Tony and Gayle's neighbor) 4 wheeler at 1 o'clock in the morning Friday night. Sure was fun, though. And I didn't fall off of the fucking thing like a little bitch...kinda like Ozzie Osbourne and Tito.

You rode that thing???? Where the heck was I????? And it was Saturday night.....Friday night you were busy singing Don't Stop Believin at the piano bar. :twisted:

by **Saint John** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:39 am

txfirefighter wrote:
Saint John wrote:
Rip Rokken wrote:
Saint John wrote:He'd probably bang out a killer drum solo...on my "bongos."

At least someone will be doing some bangin', then!

Lol...you got that right!!! BTW, my bongos were a little sore after I road Wayne's (Tony and Gayle's neighbor) 4 wheeler at 1 o'clock in the morning Friday night. Sure was fun, though. And I didn't fall off of the fucking thing like a little bitch...kinda like Ozzie Osbourne and Tito.

You rode that thing???? Where the heck was I????? And it was Saturday night.....Friday night you were busy singing Don't Stop Believin at the piano bar.

lol...I always get my days confused when I'm on vacation. :oops:

I tried adamantly to talk them out of getting on that thing, but the line "You're drunk??? Well shit, that's the best time to go!!!" made it a must do. :lol:

I think they were laughing their fucking asses off as I went around your property doing 7 miles an hour. :lol:

The "Tea Cups" at Disneyland are more dangerous than me on a 4 wheeler. :lol:

But I'll tell you what, I did enjoy myself!!! Some people enjoy 58 mph (Wayne) and some people enjoy 7 mph (me). :lol:

by **yogi** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:14 am

What did yall' think of Wildest Dream?

I thought that song was a show stopper.

It was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME!!

by **(Crazy)Dulce Lady** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:00 am

Nancy Wilson did indeed dedicate These Dreams to Arnel at the Dallas show

by **Saint John** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:09 am

yogi wrote:What did yall' think of Wildest Dream?

I thought that song was a show stopper.

It was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME!!

Separate Ways was the show stopper for me that night.

MR

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