I had the chance to get out to LA last weekend to catch the
Maiden shows with my good buddy, Nick, from Redemption and
his good buddy, Gordon, and HOLY SHIT am I glad I went...the
band is absolutely ON FIRE, I'm still blown away!!
First of all, Irvine Meadows (now Verizon Amphitheater) is probably
one of the best places to catch a show which was a huge reason
I wanted to make the trek out.....it's like a cross between Poplar
Creek (for those that remember) and Alpine Valley....the vibe there
was absolutely amazing! Friday we were right behind the sound
board....got to see Rod Smallwood approvingly enjoying the show
which was fucking cool....but Saturday was THEE day....pit tickets
and a perfect evening....sold out (Friday was just shy) and about
70 degrees....
I've seen Maiden many times, a few times right up front, but reliving
my first show ever (Powerslave '84), 20 ft from the stage with the
band playing and sounding better than ever (ignoring Jannick of course)
was absolutely the treat of a lifetime....without a doubt the best
gig I've ever been to...so, if you have any doubts about seeing this
next Wed. in Chicago (or anywhere else for that matter), quickly
erase them and get the hell out to the show....the setlist is great,
the production is great, the playing is great and Bruce sounds as
good as I've ever heard him!!!
Some pics from Sat:
Setlist:
01. Aces High
02. 2 Minutes to Midnight
03. Revelations
04. The Trooper
05. Wasted Years
06. The Number of the Beast
07. Can I Play With Madness?
08. Rime of the Ancient Mariner
09. Powerslave
10. Heaven Can Wait
11. Run to the Hills
12. Fear of the Dark
13. Iron Maiden
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14. Moonchild
15. The Clairvoyant
16. Hallowed Be Thy Name
Maiden shows with my good buddy, Nick, from Redemption and
his good buddy, Gordon, and HOLY SHIT am I glad I went...the
band is absolutely ON FIRE, I'm still blown away!!
First of all, Irvine Meadows (now Verizon Amphitheater) is probably
one of the best places to catch a show which was a huge reason
I wanted to make the trek out.....it's like a cross between Poplar
Creek (for those that remember) and Alpine Valley....the vibe there
was absolutely amazing! Friday we were right behind the sound
board....got to see Rod Smallwood approvingly enjoying the show
which was fucking cool....but Saturday was THEE day....pit tickets
and a perfect evening....sold out (Friday was just shy) and about
70 degrees....
I've seen Maiden many times, a few times right up front, but reliving
my first show ever (Powerslave '84), 20 ft from the stage with the
band playing and sounding better than ever (ignoring Jannick of course)
was absolutely the treat of a lifetime....without a doubt the best
gig I've ever been to...so, if you have any doubts about seeing this
next Wed. in Chicago (or anywhere else for that matter), quickly
erase them and get the hell out to the show....the setlist is great,
the production is great, the playing is great and Bruce sounds as
good as I've ever heard him!!!
Some pics from Sat:
Setlist:
01. Aces High
02. 2 Minutes to Midnight
03. Revelations
04. The Trooper
05. Wasted Years
06. The Number of the Beast
07. Can I Play With Madness?
08. Rime of the Ancient Mariner
09. Powerslave
10. Heaven Can Wait
11. Run to the Hills
12. Fear of the Dark
13. Iron Maiden
-------------------------
14. Moonchild
15. The Clairvoyant
16. Hallowed Be Thy Name
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