Last week we went to see AC/DC down at Gillette Stadium (Foxboro). Let me tell you, some of the other bands that we have seen in the last couple of years can take a page from these oldsters because the Kicked Ass! If other bands would put in half the enthusiasm and energy into their shows (much less talent), there would never be any disappointed concert goers!
The had an Irish band for the first warm up, called The Answer. They were very good and it is too bad that they started at 6(ish) when most of the concert goers were still out in the parking lot grilling (hey, it's a football stadium, that is what they do), or hadn't even gotten there yet. If you are looking for a new bluesy rock selection, might I suggest something form their Every day Demons album.
The second band, Anvil, was more a headbangers band, that just didn't seem to fit with the other two (or even jsut the headliner). Maybe if they had been playing with Metallica, I would have been in the mood to hear them. Also, the bass was so loud that we couldn't hear anything else; vocals, other instruments - anything.
And as I stated, AC/DC was just awesome. If you ever get the chance to see them - DO(assuming of course that you like that type of music). There were fireworks at the end (yes, Foxboro is and open-air stadium) and it was over a little after 11.
Since the concert was on a Tuesday night and several hours from home, WS and I took a couple of days vacation. We spent the night at a hotel 4 miles from the venue (using points from the credit card, so the stay was free - woohoo, can't get any better than that), then coming home the next day.
Four thumbs up for this concert - two each from WS and me!
I was beginning to worry that you lived too close to the nuclear power plant until you 'splained that two of the thumbs belonged to WS. Sounds like you had a well-deserved great time!
Posted by: Cop Car | August 08, 2009 at 07:51 AM
sounds absolutely brilliant. when's the next one?
Posted by: bod | August 09, 2009 at 01:05 AM
Next one is in two weeks - we are going to see Chickenfoot which has Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith (all well known musicians from other groups).
Posted by: bogie | August 09, 2009 at 06:15 AM
Next one is in two weeks - we are going to see Chickenfoot which has Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith (all well known musicians from other groups).
Posted by: bogie | August 09, 2009 at 06:17 AM