Current value: [rating:5]
Hi, my name is Angel R, I’m with the Yelp group. “Ok, what do you need? You have tickets or something?” Uhm, yes sir, I do. Thanks. I wanna rock? “Doors open at 730 for seating.” Ok, thanks dude. Awkward.
That was my introduction, after which I exited and stood outside under the “Rock of Ages” awning. I sat on this fire hydrant and a female employee came out and started smoking. The smoke was blowing into my clothes and my face. So naturally I got up and moved. She looked at me, I gave a soft smile to say “no offense, I just don’t want to breathe your smoke and I don’t want my clothes to smell like cigarettes.” I think she understood. Lol.
Now the show itself! Wow. How can I describe this thing? Huge! It’s a huge production. Huge hair, huge music, huge instruments, huge lights, just huge all around. (that’s what she said).
Now I have to admit, I probably didn’t know about half of the songs they played, but do you think that matters? Not at all! You can enjoy this show even if you were born in the 90’s. It’s just that type of (here is that word again) huge production.
I was a young kid during the 80’s, unfortunately due to my age and financial situation I was never able to get out to a rock show during that era. (Play the violin) But who cares? I was able to experience it in my 30’s during 2011!
This show had energetic dancers, talented rockers, mullets, flashy costumes, angels, and all kinds of glam. It was incredible!
At one point this performer who was singing about beavers came up the aisle in his bold KISS-style outfit, we locked eyes, he winked at me, came over and punched me in the arm 3 times. The dude had some good speed and snap to his punches. Lol. I’ll never wash this shirt again!
The performers are not only singers, but also actors and dancers. Each one of them has a powerful, amazing voice in their own right. The city planner turned protester turned out to be the most surprising one to me. When she spoke she had a distinctive voice, but when she started to sing you are blown away. The little lady has some powerful pipes on her!
There was humor in the show, quite a bit of comic relief. A funny albeit slightly predictable line was “Well all this time we thought you were gay.” “Vat, I’m nat ze gay… I’m, well I’m just ze German.” Don’t ask me why, but I knew he was going to say that. Perhaps it’s an old 80’s cliche I don’t quite recall?
I had the pleasure of sitting next to yelper Danielle during this show, and much like myself, she had a big smile during most of the show, I heard her laugh often, and I’m going to bet she enjoyed herself very much.
Money Mike in the front row didn’t stop banging his head and pumping his fists pretty much during the whole show. He didn’t get punched, but he got a guitar pick. Rock on. We watched him rocking out from our seats, and I’ll bet he also had quite a blast!
It goes without saying that I highly recommend this show. It’s a great entertaining show for anyone, but if you are a fan of 80’s rock, then you will particularly enjoy the show.
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