I figured I'd start a thread where we talk about what we've been to see in say, the last six months and what, if anything you've got planned to go to, or are riding the fence to see in the next six months.
For me, it's been pretty slim pickins lately as I don't think there's been too many interesting things to see. But I did go to the 1st of two nights at the Chicago Powerfest at J.J. Kelleys in Lansing in early April. The openers that night weren't anything to write home about but the headliner Morgana LeFay were really great. They were heavy as Hell but also melodic and they played a smoking 90 minutes. I missed out on the 2nd night to see Tad Morose as I had some personal problems that came about that day. I did get to meet them that day as the owner of Impulse had these guys plus LeFay in the store for a meet & greet. I was working the counter with TM and trying to ring the customers as well so it was hectic, but fun. I hope to see these guys play in the future as they are a great band.
As for stuff on the horizon goes, the only definite is the ProgPower in Atlanta in September where I will be looking forward to see some great bands, most import of them being Conception. That should be awesome and a good time.
Also, that Gigantour thing looks to be pretty cool that Dave Mustaine has going on. I like a good deal of older Megadeth, as well as being a big fan of Nevermore, Symphony X and as well as some moments of Dream Theater.
I am riding the fence on Judas Priest w/Queensryche at the Tweeter Center (major outdoor arena, capacity of 25,000+). Those two bands are good but I have seen Priest and the Ryche before so it might be a case of the same old going round.
Also I'm tempted to see Whitesnake at the House Of Blues, as well as (laugh if you must) Foreigner play there. They have Jeff Pilson from Dokken playing bass guitar and singing backing vocals, so that might be a cool thing to see. I am a big fan of his.
Nothing else I have seen announced has really excited me so we'll see if anything else comes about.
What about you guys?
For me, it's been pretty slim pickins lately as I don't think there's been too many interesting things to see. But I did go to the 1st of two nights at the Chicago Powerfest at J.J. Kelleys in Lansing in early April. The openers that night weren't anything to write home about but the headliner Morgana LeFay were really great. They were heavy as Hell but also melodic and they played a smoking 90 minutes. I missed out on the 2nd night to see Tad Morose as I had some personal problems that came about that day. I did get to meet them that day as the owner of Impulse had these guys plus LeFay in the store for a meet & greet. I was working the counter with TM and trying to ring the customers as well so it was hectic, but fun. I hope to see these guys play in the future as they are a great band.
As for stuff on the horizon goes, the only definite is the ProgPower in Atlanta in September where I will be looking forward to see some great bands, most import of them being Conception. That should be awesome and a good time.
Also, that Gigantour thing looks to be pretty cool that Dave Mustaine has going on. I like a good deal of older Megadeth, as well as being a big fan of Nevermore, Symphony X and as well as some moments of Dream Theater.
I am riding the fence on Judas Priest w/Queensryche at the Tweeter Center (major outdoor arena, capacity of 25,000+). Those two bands are good but I have seen Priest and the Ryche before so it might be a case of the same old going round.
Also I'm tempted to see Whitesnake at the House Of Blues, as well as (laugh if you must) Foreigner play there. They have Jeff Pilson from Dokken playing bass guitar and singing backing vocals, so that might be a cool thing to see. I am a big fan of his.
Nothing else I have seen announced has really excited me so we'll see if anything else comes about.
What about you guys?
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