Not sure if other groups do it but following Bon Jovi over the years its obvious they have preferred venues where they really put on a show and some where they just go through the motions. Last UK tour for eg I saw them at old Trafford where they played a steady set for just over 2 hours to a crowd that had stood in the pouring rain all day,yet the day after they played for over 3hours at Hyde park and obviously played their hearts out. Any other groups do this and is it right that it should happen? Opinions please?http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928517,928517#msg-928517Sun, 26 May 2013 14:33:51 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928517,928661#msg-928661 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928517,928661#msg-928661 dcj NoticeboardTue, 29 Jan 2013 21:44:18 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928517,928550#msg-928550 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928517,928550#msg-928550
Plus, you might think they played a 'steady set'.....the band might think they played a blinder.]]> rocknut NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 20:02:37 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928517,928541#msg-928541 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928517,928541#msg-928541
And, like every one, they have good and bad days. I too would be happier to play in the sun rather in the rain!

What are your expectations? Do you still want to be blown away like when your were 20? Or do you attend gigs to hear the songs and have a good time, and go on a journey through memory lane? Do you still play your favourite sport with the same enthusiasm as when you were younger? Do you still look at your partner they way you used to (I do!!!)? Do you have the same motivation to go to work or party every single day?

I would not have accepted it back it the days, because I would have killed to be on stage and live the lifestyle. I felt they owed it to me to be great and exciting. Today, I want them to be good and play a good gig for me. I do not expect to be blown away. I enjoy the music in a very different way.

I've seen George Benson many, may times over the last 14 years. There was a period were the band went through the motion. However, in the last 5 years, they are again in a great place and the best gigs I have seen took place in the last 3 years. The line-up was the same 90 % of the time. I spoke to him about it, and he agreed. He mentioned he is in a different place, and really enjoying playing again. He recorded 3 albums in 3 years! The fire is back. Why? No particular explanation. That's life :-)]]> Laurent NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 18:23:47 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928517,928517#msg-928517 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,928517,928517#msg-928517 dcj NoticeboardMon, 28 Jan 2013 08:50:44 +1100