Chickenfoot-Live from Cabo Wabo tonight

[JH'sTXfan]

9pm Mountain time (8pm Pacific, 10pm Central, 11pm Eastern)
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[Concert Queen]

Oh yeah I will be listening. Just wish I could see them live. Sammy puts on one hell of a show.

[Melissa]

I loved seeing them live, the drummer is one of the best I've ever seen live, very powerful player, and Sammy, always great to see him live.

And then of course there's Satriani... just amazing.

[JH'sTXfan]

15 minutes 'til showtime! Fullscreen works on Livestream... http://www.livestream.com/chickenfoot

[Ehwmatt]

Still disappointed at how shitty this band turned out to be.

[RocknRoll]

Still disappointed at how shitty this band turned out to be.

I saw them live and absolutely enjoyed the show. The CD I don't listen to much. But they have great promo.

Thanks for the reminder on the live show TXfan.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Great band...shame they don't have a decent catalogue to tour behind.
Tuning in now...
Hagar is rocking out in a salmon colored polo shirt and a mean set of bitch tits.

[The_Noble_Cause]

Still disappointed at how shitty this band turned out to be.

Yea, here I thought Chickenfoot would teach SoulSirkus a thing or two about supergroups. It was just the opposite. Satch is great, but without the fundamentals of good songs, you ain’t got shit.

[steveo777]

Still disappointed at how shitty this band turned out to be.

Yeah, I don't get the appeal either.

[RocknRoll]

Still disappointed at how shitty this band turned out to be.

Yea, here I thought Chickenfoot would teach SoulSirkus a thing or two about supergroups. It was just the opposite. Satch is great, but without the fundamentals of good songs, you ain’t got shit.

I think the original idea for PlanetUS would have been killer. Schon, Satch, Sammy, Mikey and Deen. Although I love Deen, Chad Smith is fantastic on drums and so fun to watch. Another performer who loves what he does.

[The_Noble_Cause]

I think the original idea for PlanetUS would have been killer. Schon, Satch, Sammy, Mikey and Deen.

No doubt. Would've been hard to fault Neal for leaving Journey behind for that.

[RocknRoll]

I think the original idea for PlanetUS would have been killer. Schon, Satch, Sammy, Mikey and Deen.

No doubt. Would've been hard to fault Neal for leaving Journey behind for that.

It's sad these guys run up against so may obstacles. Schon's own managment not supporting SoulSirkUS just doesn't seem right. I guess it's Journey or nothing.

[Jana]

I think the original idea for PlanetUS would have been killer. Schon, Satch, Sammy, Mikey and Deen.

No doubt. Would've been hard to fault Neal for leaving Journey behind for that.

It's sad these guys run up against so may obstacles. Schon's own managment not supporting SoulSirkUS just doesn't seem right. I guess it's Journey or nothing.

Soul SirkUS wasn't worth supporting.

[RocknRoll]

I think the original idea for PlanetUS would have been killer. Schon, Satch, Sammy, Mikey and Deen.

No doubt. Would've been hard to fault Neal for leaving Journey behind for that.

It's sad these guys run up against so may obstacles. Schon's own managment not supporting SoulSirkUS just doesn't seem right. I guess it's Journey or nothing.

Soul SirkUS wasn't worth supporting.

YEP!! Wasn't worth supporting at all.

Unless of course, you were looking for the big bucks instead of what makes your artists happy. I know these guys love Azoff but I just don't get it.

[StevePerryHair]

I really don't think anyone who didn't see Chickenfoot live and in person really should judge They were awesome live and I hope they tour again.

[RocknRoll]

Chickenfoot live was fantastic. I'm thinking this is probably what Schon would love to do. Just get out there and play songs that are maybe not that great but just have a great time doing it with an audience that appreciates it.

[Maui Tom]

Sammy is so rich from tequila he can do anything he wants and not sweat it.....he rocked Maui and Oahu 2 weeks ago with the Waboritas.....to be over 60 and able to be a fucking big kid still has to be awesome....

[RocknRoll]

Sammy is so rich from tequila he can do anything he wants and not sweat it.....he rocked Maui and Oahu 2 weeks ago with the Waboritas.....to be over 60 and able to be a fucking big kid still has to be awesome....

That's my whole point. How great would it be for someone like Schon to just have fun instead of still having to try to prove himself.

BTW: what is Sammy like 62 and he can still jump!!! There's hope for us yet.

[StevePerryHair]

Sammy is so rich from tequila he can do anything he wants and not sweat it.....he rocked Maui and Oahu 2 weeks ago with the Waboritas.....to be over 60 and able to be a fucking big kid still has to be awesome....

That's my whole point. How great would it be for someone like Schon to just have fun instead of still having to try to prove himself.

BTW: what is Sammy like 62 and he can still jump!!! There's hope for us yet.

Well that's what happens when you never reach THAT level of greatness.

[Ehwmatt]

Chickenfoot live was fantastic. I'm thinking this is probably what Schon would love to do. Just get out there and play songs that are maybe not that great but just have a great time doing it with an audience that appreciates it.

Read yourself. Listen to how ridiculous that sounds. What professional musician wants to "play songs that are maybe not that great?" Furthermore, what self-respecting musician would have fun doing so? I don't know if you're equating greatness to poppiness or whatever, but either way, that is one of the funniest things I've ever read. Unknown songs can be great too. Sadly, neither Sirkus nor Chickenfoot achieved both of those qualities in their song catalogs.

[StevePerryHair]

Chickenfoot live was fantastic. I'm thinking this is probably what Schon would love to do. Just get out there and play songs that are maybe not that great but just have a great time doing it with an audience that appreciates it.

Read yourself. Listen to how ridiculous that sounds. What professional musician wants to "play songs that are maybe not that great?" Furthermore, what self-respecting musician would have fun doing so? I don't know if you're equating greatness to poppiness or whatever, but either way, that is one of the funniest things I've ever read. Unknown songs can be great too. Sadly, neither Sirkus nor Chickenfoot achieved both of those qualities in their song catalogs.

I saw them live in Texas. They were having SO much fun. The audience was having fun, and they ROCKED. The extended songs and just jammed. It was so great. Sammy is one of the best front men I have seen so far in my life as far as how he is with audience interaction and his energy. And at his age. I was never even a huge Sammy fan until I saw him with Chickenfoot, and now I want to see him apart from them too someday if I can. I never knew who Chad Smith was before that night. I knew who the Chili Peppers are sure, but I never paid attention to their drummer. He is one of the best drummers I've seen too. I was really surprised. He's NUTS but so good! Just seeing Satriani play was great. I am not much into HIS music, but with this music and the style of rock it was, his playing was awesome.

You people are judging it on YOUR personal opinions and on what you like to listen to. There are a WHOLE LOT of people who enjoyed Chickenfoot and are not complaining.

[Ehwmatt]

Chickenfoot live was fantastic. I'm thinking this is probably what Schon would love to do. Just get out there and play songs that are maybe not that great but just have a great time doing it with an audience that appreciates it.

Read yourself. Listen to how ridiculous that sounds. What professional musician wants to "play songs that are maybe not that great?" Furthermore, what self-respecting musician would have fun doing so? I don't know if you're equating greatness to poppiness or whatever, but either way, that is one of the funniest things I've ever read. Unknown songs can be great too. Sadly, neither Sirkus nor Chickenfoot achieved both of those qualities in their song catalogs.

I saw them live in Texas. They were having SO much fun. The audience was having fun, and they ROCKED. The extended songs and just jammed. It was so great. Sammy is one of the best front men I have seen so far in my life as far as how he is with audience interaction and his energy. And at his age. I was never even a huge Sammy fan until I saw him with Chickenfoot, and now I want to see him apart from them too someday if I can. I never knew who Chad Smith was before that night. I knew who the Chili Peppers are sure, but I never paid attention to their drummer. He is one of the best drummers I've seen too. I was really surprised. He's NUTS but so good! Just seeing Satriani play was great. I am not much into HIS music, but with this music and the style of rock it was, his playing was awesome.

You people are judging it on YOUR personal opinions and on what you like to listen to. There are a WHOLE LOT of people who enjoyed Chickenfoot and are not complaining.

I understand and respect the difference of opinions regarding the quality of the material. I just don't understand why any self-respecting musician would concede that a given song wasn't "very good" and still go out and play it just for the sake of extending it 24 bars and jamming over it, as the original post I responded to was suggesting. You can do that with good songs too. I'm just disappointed that two of my absolute favorites, Sammy and Satch, couldn't have written something better than what came outta their first album.

Would I enjoy them live? Probably. Would I pay more than $15 to hear crappy songs albeit performed by outstanding musicians? Probably not.

[StevePerryHair]

Chickenfoot live was fantastic. I'm thinking this is probably what Schon would love to do. Just get out there and play songs that are maybe not that great but just have a great time doing it with an audience that appreciates it.

Read yourself. Listen to how ridiculous that sounds. What professional musician wants to "play songs that are maybe not that great?" Furthermore, what self-respecting musician would have fun doing so? I don't know if you're equating greatness to poppiness or whatever, but either way, that is one of the funniest things I've ever read. Unknown songs can be great too. Sadly, neither Sirkus nor Chickenfoot achieved both of those qualities in their song catalogs.

I saw them live in Texas. They were having SO much fun. The audience was having fun, and they ROCKED. The extended songs and just jammed. It was so great. Sammy is one of the best front men I have seen so far in my life as far as how he is with audience interaction and his energy. And at his age. I was never even a huge Sammy fan until I saw him with Chickenfoot, and now I want to see him apart from them too someday if I can. I never knew who Chad Smith was before that night. I knew who the Chili Peppers are sure, but I never paid attention to their drummer. He is one of the best drummers I've seen too. I was really surprised. He's NUTS but so good! Just seeing Satriani play was great. I am not much into HIS music, but with this music and the style of rock it was, his playing was awesome.

You people are judging it on YOUR personal opinions and on what you like to listen to. There are a WHOLE LOT of people who enjoyed Chickenfoot and are not complaining.

I understand and respect the difference of opinions regarding the quality of the material. I just don't understand why any self-respecting musician would concede that a given song wasn't "very good" and still go out and play it just for the sake of extending it 24 bars and jamming over it, as the original post I responded to was suggesting. You can do that with good songs too. I'm just disappointed that two of my absolute favorites, Sammy and Satch, couldn't have written something better than what came outta their first album.

Would I enjoy them live? Probably. Would I pay more than $15 to hear crappy songs albeit performed by outstanding musicians? Probably not.

Well that's how we differ. I don't see the songs as all that crappy. Look at the crowds that Bon Jovi attracts and they have some of the cheesiest lyrics in the world. I really don't think the chickenfoot album is a fail. And I really think Sammy does think it's "really good" or he wouldn't have put it out there. It's not like he's ever been a lyric king!!

[X factor]

The CHICKENFOOT album ranges from fine to damned good in places. Clearly, they're a live act. Even a song like OH YEAH (which admittedly I think is one of the weakest) kicks butt live.
The problem is that NONE of these guys can write songs like they did when they were in their 20's and 30's. They were hungry, young and full of the kind of piss and vinegar that just doesn't exist in men in their 50's and beyond. Does that mean they shoudn't still write and record? Course not- they're all capable of catching lightning in a bottle. And for guys like Sammy, he's as good LIVE as he was back in the 80's (probably better, as he has a huge catalogue to pick from). But imho, we need to stop expecting guys in the AARP age range to write great rock songs on a regular basis, cause it ain't happening. Enjoy them while they're still there and stop being so damned critical.

[StevePerryHair]

The CHICKENFOOT album ranges from fine to damned good in places. Clearly, they're a live act. Even a song like OH YEAH (which admittedly I think is one of the weakest) kicks butt live.
The problem is that NONE of these guys can write songs like they did when they were in their 20's and 30's. They were hungry, young and full of the kind of piss and vinegar that just doesn't exist in men in their 50's and beyond. Does that mean they shoudn't still write and record? Course not- they're all capable of catching lightning in a bottle. And for guys like Sammy, he's as good LIVE as he was back in the 80's (probably better, as he has a huge catalogue to pick from). But imho, we need to stop expecting guys in the AARP age range to write great rock songs on a regular basis, cause it ain't happening. Enjoy them while they're still there and stop being so damned critical.

Exactly!!!!

[The_Noble_Cause]

But imho, we need to stop expecting guys in the AARP age range to write great rock songs on a regular basis, cause it ain't happening. Enjoy them while they're still there and stop being so damned critical.

Expecting more than 1-2 good songs per album is not being too critical. Age doesn't even factor into the equation. Plenty of veteran rock acts (TOTO, Loverboy, Foreigner, Journey) have stepped it up and delivered.

[StevePerryHair]

But imho, we need to stop expecting guys in the AARP age range to write great rock songs on a regular basis, cause it ain't happening. Enjoy them while they're still there and stop being so damned critical.

Expecting more than 1-2 good songs per album is not being too critical. Age doesn't even factor into the equation. Plenty of veteran rock acts (TOTO, Loverboy, Foreigner, Journey) have stepped it up and delivered.

Chickenfoot is NOT a classic band. It is made up of classic artists. You can't even compare it. And your opinion is that there are only 1 or 2 good songs. My opinion is that there are more. It's a matter of opinion, not fact, so maybe your expectations are just different.

[Ehwmatt]

But imho, we need to stop expecting guys in the AARP age range to write great rock songs on a regular basis, cause it ain't happening. Enjoy them while they're still there and stop being so damned critical.

Expecting more than 1-2 good songs per album is not being too critical. Age doesn't even factor into the equation. Plenty of veteran rock acts (TOTO, Loverboy, Foreigner, Journey) have stepped it up and delivered.

Chickenfoot is NOT a classic band. It is made up of classic artists. You can't even compare it. And your opinion is that there are only 1 or 2 good songs. My opinion is that there are more. It's a matter of opinion, not fact, so maybe your expectations are just different.

It is a matter of opinion until some of the people above try and tell us that we're not entitled to expect a consistently strong album just because they are older. That's a copout. You're not doin that here, but X factor and RocknRoll are.

[S2M]

But imho, we need to stop expecting guys in the AARP age range to write great rock songs on a regular basis, cause it ain't happening. Enjoy them while they're still there and stop being so damned critical.

Expecting more than 1-2 good songs per album is not being too critical. Age doesn't even factor into the equation. Plenty of veteran rock acts (TOTO, Loverboy, Foreigner, Journey) have stepped it up and delivered.

Chickenfoot is NOT a classic band. It is made up of classic artists. You can't even compare it. And your opinion is that there are only 1 or 2 good songs. My opinion is that there are more. It's a matter of opinion, not fact, so maybe your expectations are just different.

Only song I care for on that album is, The Future is the Past....

[The_Noble_Cause]

Chickenfoot is NOT a classic band. It is made up of classic artists. You can't even compare itt.

You're right. Given the caliber of the talent, they were held to an even higher impossible standard - especially when terms like "supergroup" and comparisons to Zep are getting thrown around. I'm glad you enjoy the cd.