Excellent stuff. Totally surprised me with just how good they were this evening. A crowd of around 400 (from 70,000 applicants!) in a very intimate theatre inside Braodcasting House. We stood about 12 feet from the stage but against a side wall as my back and knees aren't what they used to be. Jon sounded okay, not as bad as I had feared, Richie was in stellar form and the rest of the band didn't let the side down. No idea who the second guitarist was/is, but he looked a little like Pat Smear's younger brother. Great sound, too. Slightly bass heavy but good acoustically considering the venue size. Nice set list, plenty of new songs - all of which were good but particularly ARMY OF ONE. Very strong song....along with the title track of the newbie (which I've forgotten). We loved every second. If anyone saw it on TV how did it sound on air? *edited for forgetting correct new song title!http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928156#msg-928156Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:25:55 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928821#msg-928821 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928821#msg-928821
> So Tony, your suggesting Matt Baker might sound
> like a cockney on stage and like a Californian on
> TV interviews and appearances on Loose Women ?
>
> Since we're splitting hairs here, isn't Coverdale
> from Redcar ? or is that Paul Rodgers ?

You are right Coverdale is from Redcar (well Saltburn to be exact).
Rodgers is from Middlesbrough (as is Chris Rea - must be something in the water).]]> Tony Bainbridge NoticeboardThu, 31 Jan 2013 06:22:16 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928610#msg-928610 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928610#msg-928610
However, I have since heard a bootleg of the broadcast and it doesn't sound as good as it did in the flesh. I guess the whole atmosphere in the venue added something to my experience.

Jon sounds pretty rough in places, it must be said. But I still rate most of the new tunes.]]> rocknut NoticeboardTue, 29 Jan 2013 08:46:48 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928591#msg-928591 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928591#msg-928591
Since we're splitting hairs here, isn't Coverdale from Redcar ? or is that Paul Rodgers ?]]> Chazz NoticeboardTue, 29 Jan 2013 01:39:16 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928566#msg-928566 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928566#msg-928566 Tony Bainbridge NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 22:19:19 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928555#msg-928555 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928555#msg-928555 RAMSAY NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 20:44:54 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928545#msg-928545 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928545#msg-928545 Chazz NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 19:36:24 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928414#msg-928414 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928414#msg-928414
I have seen their last 2 shows and they were a lot of fun and will definitely see them again. Yes, their music has changed somewhat over the years of which I they still sound like Bon Jovi to me - but they still play plenty of hits - and yes, Jon's voice isn't what it used to be but they still put on a great show.

The only disappointment you might get is when they miss out that one song you wanted them to play.

Enjoy.]]> KAYAKER NoticeboardSun, 27 Jan 2013 10:37:05 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928404#msg-928404 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928404#msg-928404
PS: new tunes were mild but not bad,tho..]]> Terry K. NoticeboardSun, 27 Jan 2013 10:18:38 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928399#msg-928399 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928399#msg-928399 Bristler NoticeboardSun, 27 Jan 2013 10:01:52 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928397#msg-928397 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928397#msg-928397 Bristler NoticeboardSun, 27 Jan 2013 09:55:21 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928386#msg-928386 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928386#msg-928386 Terry K. NoticeboardSun, 27 Jan 2013 07:08:56 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928356#msg-928356 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928356#msg-928356 Tony Bainbridge NoticeboardSun, 27 Jan 2013 04:01:46 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928336#msg-928336 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928336#msg-928336 daveok NoticeboardSun, 27 Jan 2013 02:35:20 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928332#msg-928332 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928332#msg-928332
If they filmed a group of BBC reporters on the deck of an aircraft carrier, all the planes would land upside down in the sea. I never really considered Dr Magnus Pike as a role model, but there you go.

Another unlikely role model these days is Arthur Scargill. Have you noticed how many people have exaggerated comb-overs, even when they aren't going bald ?]]> Chazz NoticeboardSun, 27 Jan 2013 01:22:21 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928331#msg-928331 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928331#msg-928331 Chazz NoticeboardSun, 27 Jan 2013 01:19:39 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928318#msg-928318 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928318#msg-928318 dcj NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 23:09:49 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928316#msg-928316 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928316#msg-928316 rocknut NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 22:31:18 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928312#msg-928312 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928312#msg-928312
Art Garfunkel thought he'd landed on Mars when they interviewed him and Donald Sutherland spent the whole show facing someone behind the camera with a "what language are these guys using" face. Its not just the accents, its the BBC arm waving, volleys of false enthusiasm and broken-up nature of the show]]> Chazz NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 21:32:53 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928308#msg-928308 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928308#msg-928308 rocknut NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 20:37:30 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928304#msg-928304 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928304#msg-928304
The BBC red button filming shows quite a lot of nods and smiles between Jon & Richie and let's face it, every American sat in front of The One Show hosts look stunned trying to find some English in between the Welsh and Yorkshire being barked at them, in between snippets of snow in Cumbria and Giles Brandreth in a library somewhere.]]> Chazz NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 20:01:49 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928278#msg-928278 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928278#msg-928278
I'm With You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8WKAS8LPs8

5 songs in 1 clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2btmcF_W3eI]]> Signal Fan NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 08:24:46 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928263#msg-928263 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928263#msg-928263 Border Rat NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 06:53:09 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928251#msg-928251 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928251#msg-928251
Between KTF and LH I lost all interest save a song or two.]]> rocknut NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 06:05:58 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928248#msg-928248 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928248#msg-928248 Darren In Florida NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 05:45:11 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928239#msg-928239 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928239#msg-928239Just not my thing anymore and thought Jon sounded nothing more than okay and BJ are more a 'Country' band these days than anything else!
Hope those that enjoyed it enjoy the album and the forthcoming gigs but what i saw reinforced my opinion that as a band and a frontman they are not for me anymore!
Mick]]> mick2112 NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 04:45:08 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928233#msg-928233 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928233#msg-928233 Braddy NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 03:39:54 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928222#msg-928222 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928222#msg-928222 Walk In The Shadows NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 02:33:01 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928218#msg-928218 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928218#msg-928218
Christ knows Matt fucking Baker is the most sycophantic soulless twat I've ever seen, so to have to sit through it in the studio must be hard work.
Not to mention the endless promotional crap Jon must have to ensure on s daily basis....it has to become a grind.

But he just seems a little 'robotic' these days. Plus he also has the whole situation with his daughter to endure. That level of fame must have a huge downside, no doubt. We, as normal people (term used loosely) have the luxury of being able to be who we are all of the time, ant have to be someone else for the public.]]> rocknut NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 02:14:02 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928215#msg-928215 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928215#msg-928215 Walk In The Shadows NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 01:39:41 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928203#msg-928203 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928156,928203#msg-928203
He can come across a bit cocky and self-important at times and yet also does loads to support charities and great causes giving millions away for the good of others so I'm not sure what's the most accurate perspective tbh.

When you get to his level of fame and influence it must get very hard to fully trust the motives or have genuine 'brotherhood' with many people I'd imagine. He's certainly stuck with Richie Sambora through loads of opportunities to easily say 'get lost' due to Sambora's numerous personal difficulties. I guess then JBJ at least either recognises how much BJ the brand needs Sambora or perhaps even more admirably does genuinely give a stuff about his band members and have a good bond with them after all?

Who knows? Who cares really as long as the band do the goods live and/or on albums? I hope he's a genuine good guy too but we can only speculate mainly based on little hunches here and there.]]> Cressy NoticeboardSat, 26 Jan 2013 00:17:18 +1100