Danzig & As I Lay Dying @ The Joint

What I remember (in 2024)

Went on my own.

Was so excited to see Danzig and they did not disappoint. 

After 10 songs, he asks if we mind if he brings a special guest on stage.  And out stomps Doyle!  The crowd goes absolutely apeshit.  Danzig & Doyle on stage together for the first time in 20 years.  When the band breaks out into 20 eyes, The Joint turned into a mass of flailing bodies.  The played another 6  Misfits songs in 15 minutes before Doyle lurched off stage.  No one had time to think about what they just saw, as Danzig played 3 more songs.  The encore consisted of Do You Wear The Mask? and 2 more Misfits "cover".  An absolute highlight of concert going experiences.

The Crap Facts

This is my 218th concert.

This is my 9th concert at The Joint.

This is my 24th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 24th concert in Nevada.

This is my 29th concert in the USA.

As I Lay Dying are the 271st band I've seen.
Danzig are the 272nd band I've seen.

Unwritten Law @ House Of Blues

The Crap Facts

This is my 217th concert.

This is my 9th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 23rd concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 23rd concert in Nevada.

This is my 28th concert in the USA.

This is my 4th Unwritten Law concert.

Everclear & Avion @ House Of Blues

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A, Nikki and Andy.

I remember the songs being slower than recorded versions, or from when I saw Everclear open for silverchair.

Everclear did a great cover of Jenny (867-5309).

The Crap Facts

This is my 216th concert.

This is my 8th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 22nd concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 22nd concert in Nevada.

This is my 27th concert in the USA.

Avion are the 270th band I've seen.
This my 2nd Everclear concert.

The Cramps @ House Of Blues

What I remember (in 2024)

Went on my own.

The Cramps were awesome.

Poison Ivy was as cool personified as Lux Interior was batshit insane.

Lux ended up drinking 2 bottles of wine, straight from the bottle, on stage, breaking the last one only to cut his clothes to ribbons while on stage.

The Crap Facts

This is my 215th concert.

This is my 7th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 21st concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 21st concert in Nevada.

This is my 26th concert in the USA.

The Cramps are the 269th band I've seen.

Bateau Bay, NSW

What I remember (in 2024)

On September 15 A & I flew back to Australia for 2 weeks to celebrate Mum's 50th.

She had her Black & White party at The Entrance Surf Club with tonnes of people.  The following day was spent with family at Toowoon Bay Caravan Park.  A great celebration.

A & I had a day out wandering Sydney and then stayed at the Harbour View Hotel in North Sydney.  Great view of Sydney, shittiest beds ever.

There was also a night at Robbie & Linda's for all the Coasties (Kerns, Trevridges, Benno's, Brooke, Darv, K&J, where we got tom meet Tyler for the first (and currently only) time.

Most time was spent with family.

A, Me, Nan, Granddad, Mum, K &J, Mum's 50th, The Entrance Surf CLub

Me, Nan, Trish, Kara, Moz & K, Concord West, NSW

Ministry & My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult @ House Of Blues

What I remember (in 2024)

Went on my own.

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult played Slip Slidin' (from The Crow soundtrack) the only song of theirs I knew.

Ministry was brutally loud and fast.  Jesus Built My Hotrod was the absolute best.

The Crap Facts

This is my 214th concert.

This is my 6th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 20th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 20th concert in Nevada.

This is my 25th concert in the USA.
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult are the 268th band I've seen.

This is my 3rd Ministry concert.
Ministry are the 150th time I've seen an American band.

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

What I remember (in 2024)

I flew out to The Grand Canyon with Robbie on Scenic Airlines, as a comp from work.  The small 8 seater plane was bumpy as all hell going both out there and back.  I'm sure I still have fingernails embedded in their seats.  Absolute great day though, as is any day at the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Robbie, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

From The Plane, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Saturday Night Fever @ Sahara Casino

Local H @ The Boston

What I remember (in 2024)
Went on my own.

The Boston was a small bar, a block away for out apartment.  Not a lot of people at the show, but Local H put on a killer set.

Scott Lucas finished the set by stepping off stage and heading straight to the merch stand.  He sold me the t-shirt.

The Crap Facts

This is my 213th concert.

The Boston is the 59th venue I've seen a concert.

This is my 19th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 19th concert in Nevada.

This is my 24th concert in the USA.

This is my 3rd Local H concert.

A Perfect Circle @ The Joint

The Crap Facts

This is my 212th concert.

This is my 8th concert at The Joint.

This is my 18th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 18th concert in Nevada.

This is my 23rd concert in the USA.

A Perfect Circle are the 267th band I've seen.

Pennywise @ House Of Blues

The Crap Facts

This is my 211th concert.

This is my 5th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 17th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 17th concert in Nevada.

This is my 22nd concert in the USA.

This is my 3rd Pennywise concert.

Tom Jones @ Hollywood Theatre

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A again.

I had only been 3 months since we'd seen him, but Jones was so good that going back, for A's birthday, no a no brainer.

Bought tickets from the MGM Box Office and because we were flexible with days, we picked tonight and sat at a table in the front row.

Jones, at one point, singing right in front of us, winked at A, definitely making her night.

Another strong performance.

The Crap Facts

This is my 210th concert.

This is my 2nd concert at The Hollywood Theatre.

This is my 16th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 16th concert in Nevada.

This is my 21st concert in the USA.

This is my 2nd Tom Jones concert.

Henry Rollins @ House Of Blues

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A.

Another 3 hour show, with all new stories.

Henry ended up, justifiably, upset, as crowds started moving towards the bar and making noises.

The Crap Facts

This is my 209th concert.

This is my 4th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 15th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 15th concert in Nevada.

This is my 20th concert in the USA.

This is my 4th Henry Rollins concert.

George Wallace @ Flamingo Hotel

Blue Man Group @ Luxor

Zumanity @ New York New York Casino

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A.

Comp from work.

Had heard so many great things about Cirque du Soleil, but this show didn't live up to the hype.

The Vines, Jet & Living End @ The Joint

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A & Dave.

Thought the running order was the wrong way.  From what I knew, the Living End were the biggest of the 3 bands, but The Vines were the band of the moment.

Living End were terrific.  Jet was better than expected, but the Vines were disappointing.

The Crap Facts

This is my 208th concert.

This is my 7th concert at The Joint.

This is my 14th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 14th concert in Nevada.

This is my 19th concert in the USA.

This is my 7th Living End concert.
Jet are the 265th band I've seen.
The Vines are the 266th band I've seen.

Jubilee @ Bally's Casino

A Tribute To Frank, Sammy, Dean & Joey @ Greek Isles Casino

What I remember (in 2024)

Took A, Lynn & Larry

Comp from work.

Great show, dump of a hotel.

Tom Jones @ Hollywood Theatre

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A.

Sex Bomb was a big hit when we lived in England, and A didn't know Tom Jones before that.  I promised her we'd see him if he came to Vegas, so we did.

His voice, energy, band and stage persona was dynamite.

The Crap Facts

This is my 207th concert.

Hollywood Theatre is the 58th venue I've seen a concert.

This is my 13th concert in Las Vegas.

This is my 13th concert in Nevada.

This is my 18th concert in the USA.

Tom Jones is the 264th band I've seen.