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In spite of the NR piano, I still think the Houston show was the best Axl has sounded in a long time.  I am curious to know if it is just me, or did his rasp come out old school most of the show.

I do admit the Space City vids were best ever, but his voice reminded me of 2010 Duff show in UK!!!!

Also, the way Axl laughed during NR piano was near belly laugh.  I was cracking up watching him.

This is not a post for complaints, but opinions on best show of this tour.  (I fully realize going to the show makes it way better, but I went to NJ show on 23rd, and as sick as it was, Houston takes the cake for me.)

I think it's really hard to answer this without having been AT every single show.....

I'm going to take the 23rd at MetLife.

As "charming" as some found the issues in Houston, and as nice as it was to have CITR in the encore, for pure crowd energy and band musicality, if I were putting out a DVD of a show, that's the one I'd go with.

But I'm admittedly basing my choice off a comparison of "there" vs "watching 'net vids", which is probably not 100% fair.

I was at that show in 10th row.  I agree.  The crowd was amazing.  His voice in Houston was even another notch, and I have LOVED this entire tour so far.

Thanks for posting.  I am curious.

I assume most people will pick the show they went to, which is natural.

And I'm no different.  I think Philly got a great show.  I think the bootleg of that one stands up just fine to any of them this summer.

But Axl was also as happy as I can recall.  All smiles and tickling his lead guitarist.

The great thing is that they have all been "GREAT" shows. For a group of guys meaning the Big 3 who have not played together in what 23 years they haven't missed a beat.

I've been to 4 shows this year - Vegas first night, Coachella weekend one, Philly in July and first Metlife night.

Metlife hands down blew the other three away but just by looking at all of the shows this year you really cant complain!

on a random side note - last minute I picked up tickets for Paul McCartney at Metlife last night and let me tell you that 74 year old man can still bring it! amazing! and during live and let die I thought it was GNR with all the pyro!!! Rock on guys i'm hoping to check a show on the Latin America tour this fall! need those commission checks to roll in!

Best show Philly (I was there).


Best show on periscope, Met Life 23rd.


Houston close 2nd.

I have to go with the show that I went to. MetLife on July 23rd.  The energy of that show was off the hook.

This is obviously subjective but i will have to agree with my fellow met lifers as i was there on the 23rd as well and it was the best concert iv ever been too and not just saying that because they are my fav band it s just the truth.

The "tickle tickle" moment might be my favorite moment of the entire tour....

I heard from a very good source.

That the Philly show was and the Metlife shows were ok, but nothing

Nothing compared to the upcoming Seattle show!!!

Where TheBaconman will be attending!!!!!


Its going to be the greatest show in the history of shows! 

Absolutely the best thing.

Have not seen any reviews that said they didn't have it that night.  Or, even worse, ones that say seeing them will only tarnish your memory of a once great band.

This guy has higher quality videos and sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC_1o21q5jQ

I think Houston sounded the best as far as youtubes go......

I agree.  It seems he had his old school voice fully going.  Every show however has been EPIC!

Metlife first night was the best concert I've ever been to. One of the best nights of my life. :headbanger: :peace:

Can't really rate any others as it was the only one I got to see.  :)

I agree being there makes it a totally different experience... so my vote is obviously for Gillette, as I was there and they were two of the longer shows of the tour and it was the first Slash performance of CITR (night two)... the low attendance of the second show affected the 'feel' of the crowd... but night one was amazing.

LOL your shilling your show like Tony Shiavone from da WCW days!  :peace:

Each show I've seen on this tour is special in one way or another. The first Vegas show was amazing just because it was the first show I'd seen Axl, Slash and Duff live in person. Not to mentioned they played "Coma" and "DTJ" which blew my mind. It was also interesting to see Axl sitting on Dave Grohl's Throne.

The second Vegas show was great too and I think the band got better which is natural when playing with a group of people.

The DC show was epic because I got to see Axl jog around the stage. I think each show gets better and better. I can't wait to see the band continue to play throughout this year. If you haven't seen them yet live do yourself and favor and go. I already can't wait to see GNR play again. Hoping for more US dates next year.

In conclusion, it's hard to pick one. If I was forced to pick one I guess the first Vegas show. Not to sound cheesy, but it was a magical night.

ha ha...props to you both. great comments. Tony Schiavone mention is epic

Isn't it great to talk about how great each show was?  Seriously, there hasn't been a bad one based off of the scopes and YouTube videos I've seen.  Reviews are good and the general public(outside of us die-hands) is finally remembering how amazing GN'R is. 

I was front row in Cincy- greatest show I've ever seen.  Having Adler there was incredible(though I'm not in the "replace Frank with Steven" camp). So, that show is obviously my pick.  Plus Axl had the rasp and Slash was on fire.

 I have enjoyed all the shows I been to so far this year. All have sounded great but I felt New Orleans sounded best out of them all if I had to pick one. Big difference being inside compared to being outside.   

The 18th and the 19th will be the best.  Axl always goes all out for hometown shows.  I'll get back to you all on the 20th and let you know which one was better (it will be a photo finish, I'm certain).

Putting hometown bias aside, Axl and the band always get stronger as the tour progresses (any tour), and 2016 has been no exception. 

Gotta think Stevie is on stage this weekend with the fellas. Maybe even a unicorn sighting ..

Regardless I agree the LA shows should have a special feel to them.

It's amazing.  Every show has gotten a great review.  And published reviews in major outlets, not just superfans with stars in their eyes.

Could not be happier with all of this.