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CrueFest Concert Review
Cont.
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About
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Papa Roach (photos by Fran Lazartic)
(Continued) Cruefest Concert
Review featuring Buck Cherry, Papa Roach, Motley
Crue, Trapt & SixxAM
by
Kristyn Clarke
Now comes the time to starting rocking out with
the big boys, as Papa Roach took the stage with
one of the most energetic performances I have seen
in awhile. Lead singer Jacoby Shaddix is looking
better than I have seen him look in years, in fact
the entire band looked and sounded hot. It has been
about eight years since I have seen this band perform
live and their on-stage antics have just gotten
crazier, a point which Shaddix backed up by saying
"I've lost my mind playing in a rock band for
far too long", however he seemed to be loving
every moment of their vivacious set. The band threw
together a fantastic mix of their radio-friendly
hits such as "Getting Away With Murder",
"Scars","To Be Loved", and "Forever"
and then took it "back old school" with
fan favorites such as "Broken Home" and
"Last Resort". They also debuted a new
song "Almost Told You That I Loved You"
and if the song is any indication the album is going
to definitely be worth checking out.. Several times
throughout their forty-five minute set Shaddix leaped
off of the stage and jumped into the crowd of hungry
fans, it was amazing to see him put forth that type
of trust and interaction with the fans. Anyone who
has ever doubted that this band doesn't have what
it takes to keep plowing ahead, had better get their
ears checked because Papa Roach is rocking harder
than ever.
After the frenzy that was Papa Roach, it was time
for Buckcherry to take the stage. While I do feel
that Buckcherry put on a solid set, led by singer
Josh Todd, I don't feel that they brought the same
raw emotion and powerhouse performance to the stage
as Papa Roach. Perhaps if the two acts were to switch
time slots, it may have worked out better overall.
It certainly can not go without being said that
this band oozes out sexuality. Once lead singer
Josh Todd ripped off his shirt, it got about ten
degrees hotter in the whole venue, at least according
to the females in the crowd. The band tore through
their hit songs such as "Lit Up", "Crazy
Bitch" and "Sorry". What is great
about this band is that they have strong crossover
appeal and the music is relatable to just about
anyone. The band also previewed a new track from
their upcoming album Black Butterfly due in stores
this September called "Too Drunk To F**k",
I think the crowd was feeling it, so the new album
should definitely be worth checking out.
Now that the previous bands have gotten the crowd
amped and near hysteria, Motley Crue is ready to
take the stage and I am completely psyched. The
Crue exploded onto the stage in a flurry of flashing
lights and pyrotechnics. All other bands take note,
this is a freaking rock show! This is how it is
supposed to be done! The band opened with "Kickstart
My Heart" and then continued to kick it into
high gear with hits such as "Wild Side"
and "Shout at the Devil". I was pleased
to see that when the band launched into the title
track off their new CD "Saints of Los Angeles"
the lead singers from the previous four bands came
out to join Crue on stage, and it was just amazing.
They then continued to plow through their hits such
as "Live Wire", Motherf**ker of the Year",
"Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away), and "Sick
Love Song". I have to note that while playing
"Sick Love Song" guitarist Mick Mars seemed
to forget his part of the song, this went of for
awhile until lead singer Vince Neil finally laughed
and said "I tried to keep it going as long
as I could" to which Mars responded "Sorry,
I guess I am the motherf**ker of the year".
At this point they restarted the song and the rest
of the performance went off without a hitch. Drummer
Tommy Lee was up to his usual deviant behavior offering
the crowd shots of Jagermeister and filming choice
parts of the female anatomy with a hand-held camera.
Singer Vince Neil was in high spirits throughout the
entire set and moved around the stage with the vigor
and sex appeal of someone half his age and his trademark
screeching vocals were right on target. Other songs
in the set included "Same Ol' Situation",
Primal Scream", "Looks That Kill",
"Girls, Girls, Girls" , and the ever popular
"Dr. Feelgood". I think the band sounded
better than they have in years, and they all seemed
completely at home and comfortable with each other
on stage. I suppose it was appropriate in this case
that they ended their set with an encore of "Home
Sweet Home". It definitely looks like Motley
Crue is back and raising the bar for all acts to follow.
All in all I had a fabulous time at CrueFest and I
can't wait to see what will be in store for this tour
in the years to come.
Crue Fest
Review Page 1 - Page 2 - Motley
Crue
Trapt - Papa
Roach - Sixx A.M.
- Buckcherry - Slideshow
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