Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, March 20, 2014 updates

[JAEBALL]

I was really hoping theyd kick things off with a bang and with some new stuff...
not surprised...but I had been hoping

but at least the show went off with no major issues it sounds, and im sure the people at the show had a good time


i look forward to hearing or seeing some decent youtube clips, I wish Axl would lose the hat and those glasses but thats just my little thing

[D-GenerationX]

The only bit of intrigue left is to see that first clip to judge how he sounds.

[chramos]

Just arrived from the show, here are my 2 cents:

- place was 90% full;
- no surprises, but we had fun;
- Axl was sounding ok, but no raspy voice;
- at the beggining, the big screens were a bit slow, but after 3 songs they fixed it;
- it was impossible to hear DJ's guitar, too low;
- finally got to hear catcher live;
- missed civil war and roquet queen;
- concert started 1h50min late;
- Fortus was on fire, owned KOHD;
- concert was shorter than 2010 and 2011;

[JAEBALL]

I m not sure why anybody would expect him "to sound better"

his voice has changed over the years...hes in his 50''s now... I dont know why it would go back n fourth

but im no vocal coach ha



like you said we want to see signs of the ship sailing forward...unfortunately last night didn't bring any signs.... but im not damning them after one show... but if this is the same show by the end of this Brazil run... then you really have to shake ur head a little bit

[JAEBALL]

and personally I dont judge them or Axl sound on any cover, apetite or illusion song....i just find them fun to hear cuz i love most of those songs, and its like a strill thru memory lane

i only judge them on the CD songs... thats all this band did, so 3 or 4 songs of that........ well i wish theyd play more of CD

but they dont ask me 

[JAEBALL]

Just arrived from the show, here are my 2 cents:

- place was 90% full;
- no surprises, but we had fun;
- Axl was sounding ok, but no raspy voice;
- at the beggining, the big screens were a bit slow, but after 3 songs they fixed it;
- it was impossible to hear DJ's guitar, too low;
- finally got to hear catcher live;
- missed civil war and roquet queen;
- concert started 1h50min late;
- Fortus was on fire, owned KOHD;
- concert was shorter than 2010 and 2011;

thanks for the notes, glad you had fun

[D-GenerationX]

like you said we want to see signs of the ship sailing forward...unfortunately last night didn't bring any signs.... but im not damning them after one show... but if this is the same show by the end of this Brazil run... then you really have to shake ur head a little bit

Agree with your first part.

The second part?  No shot.  Even if last night's playlist is played at every stop, we will be told to shut our traps and all is well.

[D-GenerationX]

Just arrived from the show, here are my 2 cents:

- place was 90% full;
- no surprises, but we had fun;
- Axl was sounding ok, but no raspy voice;
- at the beggining, the big screens were a bit slow, but after 3 songs they fixed it;
- it was impossible to hear DJ's guitar, too low;
- finally got to hear catcher live;
- missed civil war and roquet queen;
- concert started 1h50min late;
- Fortus was on fire, owned KOHD;
- concert was shorter than 2010 and 2011;

thanks for the notes, glad you had fun

I always found that argument a bit disingenuous.

I've never really heard it put forth that since the setlist never changes, man, I sure bet those people in attendance had a terrible time.  Has anyone ever actually said that? 

Don't get me wrong, you hear that thrown back at you all the time as if that IS what you are saying.  But has anyone ever done it?

[BangoSkank]

Just arrived from the show, here are my 2 cents:

- place was 90% full;
- no surprises, but we had fun;
- Axl was sounding ok, but no raspy voice;
- at the beggining, the big screens were a bit slow, but after 3 songs they fixed it;
- it was impossible to hear DJ's guitar, too low;
- finally got to hear catcher live;
- missed civil war and roquet queen;
- concert started 1h50min late;
- Fortus was on fire, owned KOHD;
- concert was shorter than 2010 and 2011;

thanks for the notes, glad you had fun

I always found that argument a bit disingenuous.

I've never really heard it put forth that since the setlist never changes, man, I sure bet those people in attendance had a terrible time.  Has anyone ever actually said that? 

Don't get me wrong, you hear that thrown back at you all the time as if that IS what you are saying.  But has anyone ever done it?

Maybe not at the show, but certainly elsewhere.  I'll actually admit, when I'm at a GNR show, I'm thinking "Fuck, this is awesome," and I'm also thinking, "Here comes It's So Easy, then Brownstone, then maybe Live & Let Die."

[reayj2003]

It's not just the set list. The stage set up seems the same. It's not a NEW show/tour as promised.

[D-GenerationX]

It's not just the set list. The stage set up seems the same. It's not a NEW show/tour as promised.

One might even call that "trickery".

[JAEBALL]

like you said we want to see signs of the ship sailing forward...unfortunately last night didn't bring any signs.... but im not damning them after one show... but if this is the same show by the end of this Brazil run... then you really have to shake ur head a little bit

Agree with your first part.

The second part?  No shot.  Even if last night's playlist is played at every stop, we will be told to shut our traps and all is well.

well look at who is telling you all is well.. you cant take that seriously from that perspective

[Ja5oN]

I am VERY happy with last nights show (I wasn't there).  From what I have seen on youtube....band was firing on all cilinders.
As the tour continues, shows tend to get longer and setlists tend to morph.  This was a good strong start to what will be an awesome SA tour, which will serve as a really good warm up for Vegas.
Rocket Queen needs to find it way back in though....

I wish they were streaming a show.  I enjoyed the last couple they did....

[D-GenerationX]

I am VERY happy with last nights show (I wasn't there).  From what I have seen on youtube....band was firing on all cilinders.
As the tour continues, shows tend to get longer and setlists tend to morph.  This was a good strong start to what will be an awesome SA tour, which will serve as a really good warm up for Vegas.
Rocket Queen needs to find it way back in though....

I wish they were streaming a show.  I enjoyed the last couple they did....

Wait, there are clips on Youtube already?

[snead hearn]

"Teenage Kicks"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGu2lu5XWE8&feature=kp

Once again, Tommy keeping it old school.

So, is this one of the 'new' songs?

[D-GenerationX]

"Teenage Kicks"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGu2lu5XWE8&feature=kp

Once again, Tommy keeping it old school.

So, is this one of the 'new' songs?

Could well be.

Apparently, fans of the band Guns N' Roses should be all funny in the pants over a new Tommy Stinson cover, a different Ron Thal solo song, and a new DJ Ashba guitar solo.

Pfffft...and people doubted.

[NaturalLight]

Ha ha, holy shit. I've just read complaints by people whining about the same ol, same ol, stage and that they're wearing the same clothes. Hahahahaha. 
Go to a fucking fashion show if you're into that shit - not a concert!

[D-GenerationX]

Ha ha, holy shit. I've just read complaints by people whining about the same ol, same ol, stage and that they're wearing the same clothes. Hahahahaha. 
Go to a fucking fashion show if you're into that shit - not a concert!

Right on!  Rock N' Roll!!

ALL IS WELL, MOVE ALONG

[snead hearn]

Could you imagine if Tommy 'covered' a Replacements song during this slot?  

[Bazfreak]

Here's one picture I took of my brother and my sister standing by this lucky bastard who managed to get Axl's mic. My brother almost grabbed it, but the guy is around 1.90m tall!!! Unfair fight!!!It was close!!!!   

Suddenly hundreds of people asked to take photos with him...he had his 15 minutes of fame and took home an unique GNR memorabilia!!!