08.07.09 Journey @ Winstar World Casino, Thackerville, OK

[isla]

Date: Friday, 08/07/2009
Time: 9:00pm
Admission: General $65 / Premium $80 / VIP SOLD OUT
Tickets: Contact the Box Office at 1-800-622-6317

http://www.winstarworldcasino.com/enter ... /calendar/

Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1973. Their hits include a series of power ballads and rock songs, including "Don't Stop Believing", "Any Way You Want It", "Faithfully", "Open Arms", "Send Her My Love" "Separate Ways", "Wheel in the Sky", "Who's Crying Now", "Stone In Love", "Lovin,' Touchin,' Squeezin;'", and "Lights". The group enjoyed a successful reunion in the mid-1990s with a major Grammy-nominated hit, "When You Love a Woman." Throughout Journey's three decades of existence, their albums have achieved gold status twice, platinum status three times, multi-platinum plateau eight times, and Diamond one time. They had 18 Top 40 singles, six of which reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Their signature song, "Don't Stop Believing", is the top-selling catalog track in iTunes history, at more than two million downloads. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Journey has sold 47 million albums in the United States, making them the 28th best selling band of all time. Their worldwide sales have reached 80 million albums. A USA Today opinion poll in 2005 asked respondents to weigh in on who they thought was the best American rock band in history; Journey came in fifth place.

[Don]

What, no floor diagram available?

It will be nice to have a review, FROM SOMEONE WE ACTUALLY KNOW!

[portland]

What, no floor diagram available?

It will be nice to have a review, FROM SOMEONE WE ACTUALLY KNOW!

Yes it will

[stevew2]

Rick is supposed to be at that show tonight. Hopefully, we will have his first hand account and some pictures tomorrow or Sunday.

You might scare the livin shit out of Rick with that Avatar

[Rick]

The show was a lot of fun. Met some really nice people and saw some friends from work there too.

The venue is pretty cool. It's just a flat floored, carpeted room with movable chairs. They're padded, but who sits in them anyway? And there is a bar right in the back of the room. It's a new addition to WinStar, and from my understanding, a huge upgrade.

It was especially cool to hear Majestic live, When You Love A Woman, and Deen singing Keep On Runnin'.

I don't have a setlist, and haven't found one posted. It wasn't a very long set really, they played for about 95 minutes.

Arnel sounded great, he just keeps getting better and better. The band is tight as dicks hatband, but the sound for me wasn't the best. At times you couldn't hear Jon's piano, and at other times, you couldn't hear Neal's guitar. I don't know what the deal was except that it's a small room and Deen's drumming overpowered the sound maybe? He's a monster on the kit, and a lot of fun to watch.

Arnel took a few leaps off the drum riser, and I swear his feet were above Deen's head on a couple of the jumps. He's a damn good showman.

I have pictures and videos that I am going to upload when I get a chance. There was a strict no camera policy enforced there, so some of the videos are cut short. Everyone was using cameras, so I figured I would too. Had one of the goons flag me down and make me put it away. And Gunbot, I have the Texas Plates video for you, here.

[portland]

The show was a lot of fun. Met some really nice people and saw some friends from work there too.

The venue is pretty cool. It's just a flat floored, carpeted room with movable chairs. They're padded, but who sits in them anyway? And there is a bar right in the back of the room. It's a new addition to WinStar, and from my understanding, a huge upgrade.

It was especially cool to hear Majestic live, When You Love A Woman, and Deen singing Keep On Runnin'.

I don't have a setlist, and haven't found one posted. It wasn't a very long set really, they played for about 95 minutes.

Arnel sounded great, he just keeps getting better and better. The band is tight as dicks hatband, but the sound for me wasn't the best. At times you couldn't hear Jon's piano, and at other times, you couldn't hear Neal's guitar. I don't know what the deal was except that it's a small room and Deen's drumming overpowered the sound maybe? He's a monster on the kit, and a lot of fun to watch.

Arnel took a few leaps off the drum riser, and I swear his feet were above Deen's head on a couple of the jumps. He's a damn good showman.

I have pictures and videos that I am going to upload when I get a chance. There was a strict no camera policy enforced there, so some of the videos are cut short. Everyone was using cameras, so I figured I would too. Had one of the goons flag me down and make me put it away. And Gunbot, I have the Texas Plates video for you, here.

Rick nice to hear a review...honest and objective and I am glad you had a great time!!!

[Don]

The show was a lot of fun. Met some really nice people and saw some friends from work there too.

The venue is pretty cool. It's just a flat floored, carpeted room with movable chairs. They're padded, but who sits in them anyway? And there is a bar right in the back of the room. It's a new addition to WinStar, and from my understanding, a huge upgrade.

It was especially cool to hear Majestic live, When You Love A Woman, and Deen singing Keep On Runnin'.

I don't have a setlist, and haven't found one posted. It wasn't a very long set really, they played for about 95 minutes.

Arnel sounded great, he just keeps getting better and better. The band is tight as dicks hatband, but the sound for me wasn't the best. At times you couldn't hear Jon's piano, and at other times, you couldn't hear Neal's guitar. I don't know what the deal was except that it's a small room and Deen's drumming overpowered the sound maybe? He's a monster on the kit, and a lot of fun to watch.

Arnel took a few leaps off the drum riser, and I swear his feet were above Deen's head on a couple of the jumps. He's a damn good showman.

I have pictures and videos that I am going to upload when I get a chance. There was a strict no camera policy enforced there, so some of the videos are cut short. Everyone was using cameras, so I figured I would too. Had one of the goons flag me down and make me put it away. And Gunbot, I have the Texas Plates video for you, here.

Aww, so sweet Rick. I hope your daugher, enjoyed the show. The crappy sound seems to be a running theme with them lately, probably comes from trying to contain a rock band in a little casino showroom.

[RocknRoll]

Thanks Rick. It sure took you long enough. j/k

Too bad about the sound, but sounds like a good show regardless. I'm all for those casino show, since I love the venues and I always try to stay at the casino as well. Those make for some great weekends.

How did your daughter enjoy the show? Did you get a typical teens ?

[Rick]

Thanks Rick. It sure took you long enough. j/k

Too bad about the sound, but sounds like a good show regardless. I'm all for those casino show, since I love the venues and I always try to stay at the casino as well. Those make for some great weekends.

How did your daughter enjoy the show? Did you get a typical teens ?

No, she's a daddy's girl. She had a great time. She did give me a "shut up" look one time when I was singing though.

[Rick]

Most of Keep On Runnin' with Deen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0G9Xv0cPs

[G.I.Jim]

Most of Keep On Runnin' with Deen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0G9Xv0cPs

That's awesome Rick! Thanks for the video. I hate to say this, but I would rather have Deen on lead vocals than Arnel. He vocals seem just a little thin in the high registers, but his voice has a better texture to it (in my opinion anyway). He always sounds great!

[Michigan Girl]

Most of Keep On Runnin' with Deen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0G9Xv0cPs

That was great..did you guys get a twofer from Deen?!?! MF?!?!?

[donnaplease]

Nice clip, Rick. Thanks for sharing.

I guess that clip shows my point in Debbie's thread about the band's lack of energy compared to their performances of the 70's and 80's. Not trying to start a feud here, just using this a a comparison point.

[Angel]

Most of Keep On Runnin' with Deen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0G9Xv0cPs

Nice, thanks Rick!!!!!! I'm glad you only got the "shut up" look once from your daughter.

[Lula]

lol, come on donna, energy? ummmm, they're closing in on being senior citizens

[Rick]

Most of Keep On Runnin' with Deen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0G9Xv0cPs

Nice, thanks Rick!!!!!! I'm glad you only got the "shut up" look once from your daughter.

I only got that look once because that's all it took. I quit singing after that.

[Rick]

Most of Keep On Runnin' with Deen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0G9Xv0cPs

That was great..did you guys get a twofer from Deen?!?! MF?!?!?

No MF.

[donnaplease]

Deen amazes me with his ability to 'bring it' vocally while playing the drums so hard. That in itself is such a cardio workout that you'd think he'd be too breathless to sing as well. I really enjoy his performances.

[Rick]

About the last minute of Never Walk Away.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO2QeM7yn-4

A really good solo by Neal, featuring "America" or "My Country Tis of Thee", not sure which title is correct.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfvhY0u8hm8 Not sure what happened to the video, but you can hear it.

[G.I.Jim]

Most of Keep On Runnin' with Deen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0G9Xv0cPs

That was great..did you guys get a twofer from Deen?!?! MF?!?!?

No MF.

I wish you two would quit using profanity!

[Rick]

Stone In Love - Same problem with this video. It doesn't kick in until it's nearly over. My computer is not rendering video correctly for some reason.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN_813XWyGc

Remade this video, so the url is different now.

[Rick]

Most of Keep On Runnin' with Deen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0G9Xv0cPs

That was great..did you guys get a twofer from Deen?!?! MF?!?!?

No MF.

I wish you two would quit using profanity!

MF = Mother, Father. We're not using profanity, fucker.

[steveo777]

Most of Keep On Runnin' with Deen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii0G9Xv0cPs

That was great..did you guys get a twofer from Deen?!?! MF?!?!?

No MF.

I wish you two would quit using profanity!

MF = Mother, Father. We're not using profanity, mother-father fucker.

Fixed for ya!

[WykkedSensation]

[Rick]

There is a very nice sounding boot available for this show over on AA.

Not sure what AA is. Do you have a link? I'd love to grab that.

[Jana]

The show was a lot of fun. Met some really nice people and saw some friends from work there too.

The venue is pretty cool. It's just a flat floored, carpeted room with movable chairs. They're padded, but who sits in them anyway? And there is a bar right in the back of the room. It's a new addition to WinStar, and from my understanding, a huge upgrade.

It was especially cool to hear Majestic live, When You Love A Woman, and Deen singing Keep On Runnin'.

I don't have a setlist, and haven't found one posted. It wasn't a very long set really, they played for about 95 minutes.

Arnel sounded great, he just keeps getting better and better. The band is tight as dicks hatband, but the sound for me wasn't the best. At times you couldn't hear Jon's piano, and at other times, you couldn't hear Neal's guitar. I don't know what the deal was except that it's a small room and Deen's drumming overpowered the sound maybe? He's a monster on the kit, and a lot of fun to watch.

Arnel took a few leaps off the drum riser, and I swear his feet were above Deen's head on a couple of the jumps. He's a damn good showman.

I have pictures and videos that I am going to upload when I get a chance. There was a strict no camera policy enforced there, so some of the videos are cut short. Everyone was using cameras, so I figured I would too. Had one of the goons flag me down and make me put it away. And Gunbot, I have the Texas Plates video for you, here.

Thanks for the review, Rick. My friend said the same thing after attending a few shows this year, that Arnel is even better than last year. Sounds like you and your daughter had a great time. Nice memories for you two. I don't know what a "dick's hatband" is, but glad to know the band is that tight.

[Rick]

The show was a lot of fun. Met some really nice people and saw some friends from work there too.

The venue is pretty cool. It's just a flat floored, carpeted room with movable chairs. They're padded, but who sits in them anyway? And there is a bar right in the back of the room. It's a new addition to WinStar, and from my understanding, a huge upgrade.

It was especially cool to hear Majestic live, When You Love A Woman, and Deen singing Keep On Runnin'.

I don't have a setlist, and haven't found one posted. It wasn't a very long set really, they played for about 95 minutes.

Arnel sounded great, he just keeps getting better and better. The band is tight as dicks hatband, but the sound for me wasn't the best. At times you couldn't hear Jon's piano, and at other times, you couldn't hear Neal's guitar. I don't know what the deal was except that it's a small room and Deen's drumming overpowered the sound maybe? He's a monster on the kit, and a lot of fun to watch.

Arnel took a few leaps off the drum riser, and I swear his feet were above Deen's head on a couple of the jumps. He's a damn good showman.

I have pictures and videos that I am going to upload when I get a chance. There was a strict no camera policy enforced there, so some of the videos are cut short. Everyone was using cameras, so I figured I would too. Had one of the goons flag me down and make me put it away. And Gunbot, I have the Texas Plates video for you, here.

Thanks for the review, Rick. My friend said the same thing after attending a few shows this year, that Arnel is even better than last year. Sounds like you and your daughter had a great time. Nice memories for you two. I don't know what a "dick's hatband" is, but glad to know the band is that tight.

I should have said "Dick's hatband". It's one of those bands you see wrapped around a cowboy hat.

[Rick]

The setlist:

The Journey (Revelation)
Majestic
Separate Ways
Only The Young
Never Walk Away
Stone In Love
Ask The Lonely
Change For the Better
Keep On Runnin' Deen on vox
When You Love A Woman
Lights
Piano Solo/Open Arms
Be Good To Yourself
Fuckin harmonica jam. My least favorite part. I'd listen to Open Arms a hundred times before this. I just hate it.
Wheel In The Sky
Faithfully
Don't Stop Believin'
Any Way You Want It

Encore
Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'

[Don]

The setlist:

The Journey (Revelation)
Majestic
Separate Ways
Only The Young
Never Walk Away
Stone In Love
Ask The Lonely
Change For the Better
Keep On Runnin' Deen on vox
When You Love A Woman
Lights
Piano Solo/Open Arms
Be Good To Yourself
Fuckin harmonica jam. My least favorite part. I'd listen to Open Arms a hundred times before this. I just hate it.
Wheel In The Sky
Faithfully
Don't Stop Believin'
Any Way You Want It

Encore
Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'

Discounting that bastardized Colors of the Spirit intro, only two Rev Songs? Well, at least you got WYLAW.

[G.I.Jim]

There is a very nice sounding boot available for this show over on AA.

Not sure what AA is. Do you have a link? I'd love to grab that.

It's a place where people like me should be attending on a regular basis!