Guns N' Roses in Bethlehem, PA - May 13th, 2014

[Eazy E]

The video-phone people drive me insane. You're yards away from Axl Rose, but you're watching him on a 3-inch screen? Really? I'm fine with snapping a picture here and there, but sticking your phone in the air and filming vast chunks of a show is a pain in the ass for those of us trying to watch and enjoy the *actual* show.

I have NEVER understood this?!... happens at every concert.  Even more mindblowing is that the people doing this are often only at the show to hear the hits of whichever artist is performing - and those are the songs they decide to record on their phone!

Seriously, does anyone seek out shitty cell phone videos from someone else's concert experience on Youtube?  No one else cares! Watch the show live!

[plasmabeam]

The video-phone people drive me insane. You're yards away from Axl Rose, but you're watching him on a 3-inch screen? Really? I'm fine with snapping a picture here and there, but sticking your phone in the air and filming vast chunks of a show is a pain in the ass for those of us trying to watch and enjoy the *actual* show.

I have NEVER understood this?!... happens at every concert.  Even more mindblowing is that the people doing this are often only at the show to hear the hits of whichever artist is performing - and those are the songs they decide to record on their phone!

Seriously, does anyone seek out shitty cell phone videos from someone else's concert experience on Youtube?  No one else cares! Watch the show live!

It's an insecurity thing. People need something to brag about on Facebook. It's not enough to enjoy a show--you need visual evidence to impress all you friends.

Basically, having a good time is less important than making your friends think you had a good time.

[gunsbetterthanever]

Anyone else also watching these amazing vids that were posted.
What an amazing show!

[cotis]

Anyone else also watching these amazing vids that were posted.
What an amazing show!

the shitty cell phone videos from a 3" screen?




last night was fun.

[JAEBALL]

The video-phone people drive me insane. You're yards away from Axl Rose, but you're watching him on a 3-inch screen? Really? I'm fine with snapping a picture here and there, but sticking your phone in the air and filming vast chunks of a show is a pain in the ass for those of us trying to watch and enjoy the *actual* show.

I have NEVER understood this?!... happens at every concert.  Even more mindblowing is that the people doing this are often only at the show to hear the hits of whichever artist is performing - and those are the songs they decide to record on their phone!

Seriously, does anyone seek out shitty cell phone videos from someone else's concert experience on Youtube?  No one else cares! Watch the show live!

It's an insecurity thing. People need something to brag about on Facebook. It's not enough to enjoy a show--you need visual evidence to impress all you friends.

Basically, having a good time is less important than making your friends think you had a good time.

DING DING DING exactly

[D-GenerationX]

Most of the reviews sounded pretty positive.

Did see a few people lament they felt Axl was maybe a bit down in the mix?  Anyone here that went think that?

[plasmabeam]

Most of the reviews sounded pretty positive.

Did see a few people lament they felt Axl was maybe a bit down in the mix?  Anyone here that went think that?

Yeah, he tended to get drowned out under the guitars, but I've come to expect that from rock/metal shows.

[cotis]

Most of the reviews sounded pretty positive.

Did see a few people lament they felt Axl was maybe a bit down in the mix?  Anyone here that went think that?

check out the one on lehighvalleylive.com - guy is a moron.

[JAEBALL]

Most of the reviews sounded pretty positive.

Did see a few people lament they felt Axl was maybe a bit down in the mix?  Anyone here that went think that?

check out the one on lehighvalleylive.com - guy is a moron.

I read it....

That is the normal response GNR gets tho ... in the US anyway

Glad to hear some of you guys had a good time.

[Axl4Prez2004]

Most of the reviews sounded pretty positive.

Did see a few people lament they felt Axl was maybe a bit down in the mix?  Anyone here that went think that?

Being fucking there, I can assure you Axl was only a bit down in the mix for the 1st 2 songs.  After CD and Jungle, it was smooth sailing.
I will say I was a bit concerned at first!  I was like oh no, the sound's a bit muffled where I was standing.  No worries after that.
...and yes, Axl muffed the Better outro.  Once he was off it, he kinda just let the music finish without vocals.
The positives outweighed any negatives 1000 to 1 though.
btw, I've seen a youtube clip from last night's The Seeker.  It didn't do the performance justice.  Axl was quick as fuck on the stage.  He must have had some caffeine b4 that song, he was awesome!  On the video clip I saw of it on youtube, ya can't really see Axl's motion relative to his surroundings because the camera's moving as he moves.
I am very much looking forward to seeing This I Love from last night again as it was fucking awesome live.
 

[D-GenerationX]

Most of the reviews sounded pretty positive.

Did see a few people lament they felt Axl was maybe a bit down in the mix?  Anyone here that went think that?

check out the one on lehighvalleylive.com - guy is a moron.

I didn't find that overly negative.

The reality is that no review will ever say that the current line-up is better than the originals.  But I thought this reviewer made that point without being overly derogatory or anything.  And really, no shots taken at Axl.

And I have to agree with him about the endless amount of solo spots.  It does hurt the flow of a the show a bit, viewed objectively.

[Ginger King]

Most of the reviews sounded pretty positive.

Did see a few people lament they felt Axl was maybe a bit down in the mix?  Anyone here that went think that?

check out the one on lehighvalleylive.com - guy is a moron.

I didn't find that overly negative.

The reality is that no review will ever say that the current line-up is better than the originals.  But I thought this reviewer made that point without being overly derogatory or anything.  And really, no shots taken at Axl.

And I have to agree with him about the endless amount of solo spots.  It does hurt the flow of a the show a bit, viewed objectively.

Agree...the solos take a bit away from the energy and momentum build up...but that's not on the new band.  GnR's had solo spots forever.  Remember Sorum's drum solo?  At least that's been taken out.

[Siamese Democracy]

Overall it was a great concert. Axl delivered big time.  I am ready now for Vegas this was a great tease as I expect Vegas to be even more fun. 

[D-GenerationX]

Agree...the solos take a bit away from the energy and momentum build up...but that's not on the new band.  GnR's had solo spots forever.  Remember Sorum's drum solo?  At least that's been taken out.

Oh yeah, that was brutal.  That whole band solo segment after 'November Rain'.

But...at least it was all bunched together.

[JDA]

Glad everyone had a good time and the band sounded good, but doesn't it feel like we have heard all this before? Meaning same set list, same songs, same clothes, same reviews etc...Ready for a new GN'R chapter to get started. Let's get something different from this band.

[GnR-NOW]

I know it drives me crazy when people just stand there, makes me feel like an asshole for wanting to move.

Watched some of the clips on YouTube. Axl sounded great to me !

[Axl4Prez2004]

Most of the reviews sounded pretty positive.

Did see a few people lament they felt Axl was maybe a bit down in the mix?  Anyone here that went think that?

check out the one on lehighvalleylive.com - guy is a moron.

I didn't find that overly negative.

The reality is that no review will ever say that the current line-up is better than the originals.  But I thought this reviewer made that point without being overly derogatory or anything.  And really, no shots taken at Axl.

And I have to agree with him about the endless amount of solo spots.  It does hurt the flow of a the show a bit, viewed objectively.

Here's my issue with it...he doesn't know his shit. (surprise, surprise from a music critic)
At least do your homework.  Did he even stay for the whole show?  The Seeker was on near the end of the show and Axl KILLED it!  Tremendous energy, great shift from "low to hiiiiIIGH!"  
The reviewer also said Rocket Queen was shaky.  Um, no?  
And,  the title of his review was clearly negative and derogatory.  Who would argue though...it's quite fashionable to hate on GNR.
That said, if he wanted to be critical, he could have mentioned some flubbed lines, like in Better...but why let accuracy get in the way of "good journalism," right?

[D-GenerationX]

Here's my issue with it...he doesn't know his shit. (surprise, surprise from a music critic)
At least do your homework.  Did he even stay for the whole show?  The Seeker was on near the end of the show and Axl KILLED it!  Tremendous energy, great shift from "low to hiiiiIIGH!"  
The reviewer also said Rocket Queen was shaky.  Um, no?  
And,  the title of his review was clearly negative and derogatory.  Who would argue though...it's quite fashionable to hate on GNR.
That said, if he wanted to be critical, he could have mentioned some flubbed lines, like in Better...but why let accuracy get in the way of "good journalism," right?

I agree with you as I tend to think 'The Seeker', on average, is one of the better tunes they do.  But I don't know anyone that disagrees with you or I are automatically "wrong".  Ditto 'Rocket Queen'.  You dug it, he didn't.  Difference of opinion.

The review's title, hey, nothing you can do about that.  Its how 97% of the world sees it.  Those of us on GNR message boards are a niche of a niche.  I don't worry about those sorts of comments.  I would take greater issue with a guy who never got past that and let that dominate his review, populated with a lot of snarky comments.  This guy did not do that.

[Bandita]

I thought Axl actually sounded better than many of the shows I have been to in recent years.  Granted, I was standing about 5 people deep from him which of course was an amazing experience but all in all it was a very solid show.  I am glad I got to go since Vegas wasn't in the cards for me this time around.

[GeorgeSteele]

So many awesome moments to share from last night.
First of all, fuck the haters...seriously, they're delusional.  The band was REALLY good last night.
Axl sounded great.
My absolute favorite moment of the night was Mr. DJ Ashba's class.
Me and my bro-in-law were close to the stage (left side facing the stage)...and to our left in the front row of the elevated seating area section there was a physically handicapped chick in a wheelchair.  She had to be there pretty early, was obviously into the show...and fucking DJ just really gave her extra special attention.  Early in the show he went over to her and that was cool.  Then later, even cooler he kind of got behind her and let her have the guitar in front of her.  I'm not explaining it well, but it was a CLASSY fucking thing to do.  

Other show highlights:
This I Love (my fav off of CD) was awesome.
Nightrain was great.  DJ got right into the audience.  My bro-in-law was pattin' him on the back as he was playing.
Axl was moving like a man possessed during "Seeker" towards the end.  Very cool tune that Axl and the band nailed.
Funny moment, Ron acknowledged his mom was in the audience...proceeded to dedicate the next tune to her...and proceeded to start screaming a song that included lyrics that included "fucking bitch."  I couldn't understand most of the lyrics, but we definitely got a kick out of that.  
I loved DJ's solo La Bella Vita? name?  I just really dig his solos.  Tommy and Richard were doing a bit of clowning during DJ's solo if I am recalling correctly.
On some of the tunes Axl did some of those really long-held notes.  Love that shit.

My bro-in-law won $50 bfore the show at the casino.
We got to say hi to and shake hands with Tommy before the show at one of the restaurants.
I'm pretty sure Pittman was there too.

Just a great night all around.      

Sounds awesome, glad you had a great time.