It seems like I’ve had these tickets for a while, so I was pretty pumped for tonight's show. (Going with Erik & Spoon). I’ve seen both before, on separate occasions, and had been disappointed. Hopefully tonight would change my opinion.
I was surprised to find Nine Inch Nails opening, as I thought this was their tour, but apparently the bands had been swapping slots. We waited patiently as a fog machine filled the Pearl – to such a point that it set off smoke alarms in the building – which nobody reacted to. Before long the lights went down, and out came Reznor and the gang. The show was rocking from the get go. The band was on, and looked like they were enjoying themselves. This is in complete contrast to when I’ve seen them in the past when Reznor had smashed something after every song. March Of The Pigs is a favorite NIN song of mine, so I was pretty happy when they played that early on. Head Like A Hole finished the main set, and Hurt was the one and only encore – but a fantastic end to a good hour-forty set. (Shame he didn’t play Closer though).
There was a quick turnaround and all of a sudden Jane’s Addiction was on stage, and Perry Farrell was ready to play. From the first notes of 3 Days, to the last chords of Jane Says, Jane’s put on a show that had me wondering “Who was that ordinary band I saw years ago at the Orleans?” Thanks for coming back Eric Avery. Ever the showman, Perry had an awesome stage presence, and great rapport with the crowd. I stood in front of Dave Navarro and you could tell he was having fun – and was mixing it up with the crowd. The best part – nothing older than Ritual de lo Habitual was on the set list – no breaking in new songs – no playing the Strays album. Just Jane’s at their best. Highlights were definitely Been Caught Stealing and Stop!
I was surprised to find Nine Inch Nails opening, as I thought this was their tour, but apparently the bands had been swapping slots. We waited patiently as a fog machine filled the Pearl – to such a point that it set off smoke alarms in the building – which nobody reacted to. Before long the lights went down, and out came Reznor and the gang. The show was rocking from the get go. The band was on, and looked like they were enjoying themselves. This is in complete contrast to when I’ve seen them in the past when Reznor had smashed something after every song. March Of The Pigs is a favorite NIN song of mine, so I was pretty happy when they played that early on. Head Like A Hole finished the main set, and Hurt was the one and only encore – but a fantastic end to a good hour-forty set. (Shame he didn’t play Closer though).
There was a quick turnaround and all of a sudden Jane’s Addiction was on stage, and Perry Farrell was ready to play. From the first notes of 3 Days, to the last chords of Jane Says, Jane’s put on a show that had me wondering “Who was that ordinary band I saw years ago at the Orleans?” Thanks for coming back Eric Avery. Ever the showman, Perry had an awesome stage presence, and great rapport with the crowd. I stood in front of Dave Navarro and you could tell he was having fun – and was mixing it up with the crowd. The best part – nothing older than Ritual de lo Habitual was on the set list – no breaking in new songs – no playing the Strays album. Just Jane’s at their best. Highlights were definitely Been Caught Stealing and Stop!
The Crap Facts
This is my 283rd concert.
This is my 7th concert at The Pearl
This is my 82nd concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 283rd concert.
This is my 7th concert at The Pearl
This is my 82nd concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 82nd concert in Nevada.
This is my 91st concert in the USA.
This is my 3rd Nine Inch Nails concert.
Nine Inch Nails are the 250th time I've seen an American band.
This is my 2nd Jane's Addiction concert.
Nine Inch Nails are the 250th time I've seen an American band.
This is my 2nd Jane's Addiction concert.
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