Blue Oyster Cult / Steppenwolf / Bday Con't

So got the hell out of the station this morning only to have to get up and go right back in for a meeting. Everyone around the station said Happy Birthday and gave me a card making fun of my BINGO expedition with Ruby. Damn.. I go drink for free and win and I get shit?? What the hell is that all about? Oh well I don't care it was fun and did I mention I drank for free? It's really about the important things people.

It was then off to the Gila River Casino to see Blue Oyster Cult and Steppenwolf.

First let me tell you do NOT use Google.com for directions to that place. If I would have used them I would have ended up driving completely around Phoenix to go about 10 minutes. I was thinking I knew the casino was only a few minutes from the apt. and I went with my gut instead of following Google and I was RIGHT! Shocking I know.

Fast Fwd... I figured I had to see these bands in concert. They are Classic Rock staples. I am glad I did even though I wish I could have seen them in their heyday.

BOC rocked the house and with Rudy Sarzo from Quiet Riot / Whitesnake on bass it certainly added something to the show. I am glad that I heard people talking though about the fact they didn't know a lot of the songs. We all know most fans only know the big "radio" songs but they do have some great music. They were a little cheesey though when they would talk in between songs. Rudy did an awesome bass solo in the middle of "Godzilla". Ended the show with "Don't Fear the Reaper".

On came Steppenwolf after some technical issues. I will admit I only know a few of their songs, they still were a good band to see live. This is also their final tour. John Kay is calling it a day after 40 years! Hard to believe they are still rocking after 40 years! I found it funny that John Kay had his sleeveless shirt tucked in the entire performance. I know this is going to sound bad but I mean it in a good way...He should be playing Vegas. He just has this style that was like a Crooner. It was weird but cool. He still put on a good show for being 63. He can play the guitar as well. They did a cool version of Muddy Waters' "Hoochie Coochie Man". Other than that I wasn't to familiar with their material. Again I don't think most of the crowd knew it either. Good musicianship other than there is something wrong with the keyboard player who keeps sticking his tongue out. I don't care who you are after a certain age sticking your tongue out is not cool. It's Scary! Even for Gene Simmons it's still WRONG! The band played all the hits at the end of the show starting with "Magic Carpet Ride", then "Born to be Wild" and finishing the night off with "The Pusher".

Great Show!

Off to the station! Who knows what that will bring.