Special guest in Austin tonight

by **Rip Rokken** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:23 pm

WOW, too cool! Lori Carpenter posted this on her Facebook page a few hours ago:

Gregg Rolie performed on stage with Neal and Journey in Austin, TX tonight! Very cool to have long time friends re-united together musically after so long and for the audience to enjoy!

by **Rip Rokken** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:31 pm

rdekker wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Here's the video, Gregg can still sing !

Ok, dumb question but I just watched this quickly -- who's singing the Perry part? Deen?

by **Chubby321** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:32 pm

rdekker wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Here's the video, Gregg can still sing !

Gregg's voice is still there. Very nice.

BTW, I was waiting for the flying kick from Neal. :twisted:

Lula, agreed, it's a good song.

by **mikemarrs** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:32 pm

we can dream.i've always preferred gregg over jon.

by **jrnyjetster** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:58 pm

I'd like to see Gregg appear on a couple of tracks on the new album.

by **Ehwmatt** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:13 pm

Damnit, open the flood gates. Perry and Gregg back in the fold. How incredible that'd be. Cain can stay, Chicago used Lamm and Champlin for years - there are more than enough keys to go 'round. Plus they could hopefully stop using the canned backing vox.

You never know what can happen... don't think Perry hasn't heard about this. Things like this sometimes have a way of making these guys long for the past... you never, ever know!

Wish I were there.

And wow, I can't believe anyone that purports to be a fan of Journey wouldn't know Just The Same Way... hell, it's even on the greatest hits compilations! :roll:

Fuckin sad.

by **Michigan Girl** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:28 pm

(Crazy)Dulce Lady wrote:hey, y'all.

Gregg Freakin Rolie. no schutt.

Just the Same Way. Linda has video. noschutt.

yes, Marie, quite a night. (would be better with you!!!)

I got the setlist. Deen came to ILAA, said Hi sweetie and kissed me. Arnel held my hand. We were in the RoSs ZoNe, front row. They did Higher Place, Be Good to Yourself AND Just The Same Way. dangit!!!

What a night! I guessed that it was Gregg cuz Linda said that Gregg had recently moved to Austin. I played Mystery Mountain for Jeff, the ILAA host, cuz he had never heard the REAL Journey. hehe I saw Jeff after the show and said "Pay up! I guessed correctly!!" so he took a dollar bill out of his pocket and gave it to me.

I thought I was going to A-Cry B-Pass out or C--soil myself. Gregg Freakin Rolie. dangit

It was an amazing show. wow. I'm not even close to being done. it's gonna take some time to come down. Linda's toast. zzzzzzz.

Did u know that Ken owns one of Neal's SCHON guitar? autographed? schutt!!!!!

oh, and Ricky Phillips walked by. I'm staring at him thinking no way and I just said Hi Ricky. He turned and smiled. sigh.........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO YOU!!!! This is so AWESOME!!! :wink:

by **strangegrey** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:42 pm

Anyone that doesn't know this song doesn't deserve to be a Journey fan....fuck me, christ!

What an amazing video. Thanks for posting this!

by **DrFU** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:47 pm

Gregg Freakin' Rolie ... if I'd special ordered a b'day surprise for Debbie, I doubt if I could have done better that this ... we were front row too (thanks ILAA & Jeff). It was one of those experiences that while you are having it, you almost can't believe it. Neal introduced Gregg by telling the story about how Gregg used to come get him at his SF high school & he'd cut class so they could go jam with Santana. Seemed warm, happy, and easy to have him up there on stage with the rest of the guys ... Jon & the Faz on one side, Gregg and his keyboard on the other, Deen singing the other lead. It was just ... great.

Night Ranger kicked ass on their set; Jack Blades is just so damned happy and bouncy that it's impossible not to smile back at him.

Arnel sounded really, really good; seems like his voice is developing more richness as he gains experience and confidence with the catalog. And they played Higher Place. I confess I was screaming and jumping up and down like a madwoman and high fiving Deb (not my usual style); Neal was laughing at us ... guess it was sort of loony (or wiggly), but I was soooooo thrilled to hear that song live again.

All in all, one of the best times I've ever had at a Journey show. Ken, Deb, and I stared out the festivities early at the Hyde Park Cafe (funky Austin local place that serves chicken fried french fries :shock:

) and rocked right on through to late night breakfast food (including Deb's cinnamon roll that was as big as her head) at Katz's. Fabulous music ... good friends ... one of my favorite cities ... doesn't get much better than this.

A few pics below and the Just the Same Way video coming later when I get to work and have decent upload speed. I didn't get a single clear shot of Arnel ... the guy's just a blur ... We got a backstage tour with ILAA; the Listerine bottle is to clean the mic screens. And of course the wind weinie had to have a little fun in Austin ...

by **StevePerryHair** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:01 am

DrFU wrote:

Oh no!!!! They stretched the wind weenie :shock:

Glad you had a great time and that's really cool that Debbie had a special guest just for her birthday :wink:

Happy Bday Debbie!!!

by **JRNYFan** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:21 am

Forget Rolie, I thought Deen did an awesome job with that tune!

That sure was awesome to see Rolie in the mix though even if it was just for ONE song.

by **Melissa** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:54 am

StevePerryHair wrote:
DrFU wrote:

Oh no!!!! They stretched the wind weenie

Glad you had a great time and that's really cool that Debbie had a special guest just for her birthday Happy Bday Debbie!!!

W

W, didn't know Wind Wienie had it in him! :lol:

So awesome you all had a great time, and happy birthday again Debbie!

by **perryswoman** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:02 am

G.I.Jim wrote:
Arkansas wrote:Well, I for one don't want Cain to leave. In fact, I've always been vocal about having both Cain & Rolie in the band at the same time...even if only for the studio or to tour.

Having said that, perhaps - JUST PERHAPS - if Cain were to be on the way out & Rolie to be on the way back in, then could that be a step toward staging the return of Perry? ...especially doing this toward the end of the current tour?

(Again, just giving the proverbial stir of the ubiquitous pot. Ha.)

later~

I don't think this could be further from the truth! I know you're just throwing this theory out there as a "What if", but Perry got along with Cain much better than he did with Gregg, and I also don't see Gregg willing to get up there with Perry. I could certainly be wrong, but I think Perry would get up there with Cain before he'd jump up there with Gregg (Who left the band BECAUSE of Perry). Who knows, but I just don't see that happening.

Yep I am in complete agreement Jim!! Doesn't make sense at all!

by **Blueskies** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:03 am

rdekker wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Here's the video, Gregg can still sing !

Very cool to see Rolie on stage with the band.

by **kgdjpubs** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:03 am

Chubby321 wrote:
rdekker wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Here's the video, Gregg can still sing !

Gregg's voice is still there. Very nice.

No real surprise. Rolie tends to pull that song out on his solo shows when Kevin Chalfant is in the area. Good to see him with the band.

by **Tito** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:06 am

What a team player Jon Cain is. This is truly a good person. A lot of people would've been pricks and said no, I'm the keyboard player in the band,etc. Some people wouldn't even let him in the door to the venue (you know who I'm talking about too). But he said hell yeah, let Rolie play with us. He gave a big round of applause too after the performance. The band always has an open invite to any former member. A lot have taken them up on it (WOF ceremony in particular). They're all good people except for MAYBE one or two.

by **Deb** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:23 am

Tito wrote:What a team player Jon Cain is. This is truly a good person. A lot of people would've been pricks and said no, I'm the keyboard player in the band,etc. Some people wouldn't even let him in the door to the venue (you know who I'm talking about too). But he said hell yeah, let Rolie play with us. He gave a big round of applause too after the performance. The band always has an open invite to any former member. A lot have taken them up on it (WOF ceremony in particular). They're all good people except for MAYBE one or two.

by *Laura » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:24 am

rdekker wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Here's the video, Gregg can still sing !

Wow, what a blast from the past. :shock:

It's almost like a deja-something...lol. Those 2 voices...

by **Michigan Girl** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:30 am

Deb wrote:
Tito wrote:What a team player Jon Cain is. This is truly a good person. A lot of people would've been pricks and said no, I'm the keyboard player in the band,etc. Some people wouldn't even let him in the door to the venue (you know who I'm talking about too). But he said hell yeah, let Rolie play with us. He gave a big round of applause too after the performance. The band always has an open invite to any former member. A lot have taken them up on it (WOF ceremony in particular). They're all good people except for MAYBE one or two.

LMAO DEB!!!!! :wink:

by **Jana** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:33 am

I am so jealous. Why oh why didn't I plan for this concert. I have friends and family in Texas.

Glad everybody had such a great time. Thanks for sharing.

by **StoneCold** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:40 am

To whoever originally posted the clip, a big thanks. That made my day and its just starting!

Of all the shows on the tour, that one song was the one to be at. May not ever happen again so for those that were there, congrats.

Good clip but I hope to see one closer up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Deen did an excellent job on the Perry part. Arnel gets the media shine but Deen's their secret weapon. Is there anything Hulky can't do?

by **Ehwmatt** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:41 am

Michigan Girl wrote:
Deb wrote:
Tito wrote:What a team player Jon Cain is. This is truly a good person. A lot of people would've been pricks and said no, I'm the keyboard player in the band,etc. Some people wouldn't even let him in the door to the venue (you know who I'm talking about too). But he said hell yeah, let Rolie play with us. He gave a big round of applause too after the performance. The band always has an open invite to any former member. A lot have taken them up on it (WOF ceremony in particular). They're all good people except for MAYBE one or two.

LMAO DEB!!!!!

That was great, hilarious.

by **perryswoman** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:45 am

And might I add that dean sounds INCREDIBLE for singing Perry's lines!! Damn that is one talented DUDE!!!

by **portland** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:49 am

Michigan Girl wrote:
Deb wrote:
Tito wrote:What a team player Jon Cain is. This is truly a good person. A lot of people would've been pricks and said no, I'm the keyboard player in the band,etc. Some people wouldn't even let him in the door to the venue (you know who I'm talking about too). But he said hell yeah, let Rolie play with us. He gave a big round of applause too after the performance. The band always has an open invite to any former member. A lot have taken them up on it (WOF ceremony in particular). They're all good people except for MAYBE one or two.

LMAO DEB!!!!!

Yes Deb...cleaning up the coffee on my keyboard :lol:

by **Jana** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:52 am

StoneCold wrote:To whoever originally posted the clip, a big thanks. That made my day and its just starting!

Of all the shows on the tour, that one song was the one to be at. May not ever happen again so for those that were there, congrats.

Good clip but I hope to see one closer up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Deen did an excellent job on the Perry part. Arnel gets the media shine but Deen's their secret weapon. Is there anything Hulky can't do?

If there wasn't a video clip and just audio, I guarantee you anyone listening would think it was Perry. :wink:

by **portland** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:57 am

StoneCold wrote:To whoever originally posted the clip, a big thanks. That made my day and its just starting!

Of all the shows on the tour, that one song was the one to be at. May not ever happen again so for those that were there, congrats.

Good clip but I hope to see one closer up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Deen did an excellent job on the Perry part. Arnel gets the media shine but Deen's their secret weapon. Is there anything Hulky can't do?

Yes Deen did a great job on this.....why him????

by **kgdjpubs** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:00 am

Jana wrote:
StoneCold wrote:To whoever originally posted the clip, a big thanks. That made my day and its just starting!

Of all the shows on the tour, that one song was the one to be at. May not ever happen again so for those that were there, congrats.

Good clip but I hope to see one closer up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Deen did an excellent job on the Perry part. Arnel gets the media shine but Deen's their secret weapon. Is there anything Hulky can't do?

If there wasn't a video clip and just audio, I guarantee you anyone listening would think it was Perry.

not a chance....but he does do a VERY good job. Totally different tone though from Perry.

by **Blueskies** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:00 am

Jana wrote:
StoneCold wrote:To whoever originally posted the clip, a big thanks. That made my day and its just starting!

Of all the shows on the tour, that one song was the one to be at. May not ever happen again so for those that were there, congrats.

Good clip but I hope to see one closer up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Deen did an excellent job on the Perry part. Arnel gets the media shine but Deen's their secret weapon. Is there anything Hulky can't do?

If there wasn't a video clip and just audio, I guarantee you anyone listening would think it was Perry.

Nope. Not taking anything away from him....Deen is a good singer....and so is Arnel....but neither one sounds " just like Perry". I've never understood why people would say that about anyone. Vocals may be similar but there are distinct differences in sound, tone, pitch, etc... that makes each singers voice their own...and theirs alone. Reaching high notes alone doesn't make one sound just like another. Deen's voice is distinct and so is Perry's..... so, imo, I don't see how anyone that has listened to both on audio would get them confused. :wink:

by **Jana** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:02 am

kgdjpubs wrote:
Jana wrote:
StoneCold wrote:To whoever originally posted the clip, a big thanks. That made my day and its just starting!

Of all the shows on the tour, that one song was the one to be at. May not ever happen again so for those that were there, congrats.

Good clip but I hope to see one closer up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyR9LcCViA

Deen did an excellent job on the Perry part. Arnel gets the media shine but Deen's their secret weapon. Is there anything Hulky can't do?

If there wasn't a video clip and just audio, I guarantee you anyone listening would think it was Perry.

not a chance....but he does do a VERY good job. Totally different tone though from Perry.

I can tell the difference on all the other songs between Perry and Deen as Deen's upper register is thinner sounding and a little more muted voice compared to Perry, but this one I couldn't live in concert on that clip. Of course, the sound isn't the best on this clip.

by **kgdjpubs** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 2:10 am

Jana wrote:
kgdjpubs wrote:
Jana wrote:
If there wasn't a video clip and just audio, I guarantee you anyone listening would think it was Perry.

not a chance....but he does do a VERY good job. Totally different tone though from Perry.

I can tell the difference on all the other songs between Perry and Deen as Deen's upper register is thinner sounding and a little more muted voice compared to Perry, but this one I couldn't live in concert on that clip. Of course, the sound isn't the best on this clip.

Don't get me wrong here. He's very close to Perry's tone on this one--closer than Chalfant got, certainly closer than Augeri, and Hugo stands out by a country mile. That being said, that little rasp and thinner voice makes the ID possible.

MR

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