Jersey Boys @ Palazzo Hotel

Foo Fighters @ The Joint

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A.

Bigger venue, but just as energetic as the House of Blues show in 2003.

The Crap Facts
This is my 267th concert.

This is my 21st concert at The Joint.
This is my 70th concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 70th concert in Nevada.
This is my 75th concert in the USA.

This is my 4th Foo Fighters concert.

Le Reve @ Wynn Hotel

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with Lindsay & Val

Motorhead & Misfits @ House Of Blues

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with Dave.

Misfits were good, but again not the right venue.  I bet close up in a smaller venue, this would be prefect.  At the House Of Blues the band was too far away to expel their tight energy.

Motorhead were as brutal as you'd expect.  Ace OF Spades as the 1st encore song was massive.

The Crap Facts
This is my 266th concert.
This is my 28th concert at House Of Blues.

This is my 69th concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 69th concert in Nevada.
This is my 74th concert in the USA.
Misfits are the 328th band I've seen.

This is my 2nd Motorhead concert.

G Love & Special Sauce & John Butler Trio @ The Joint

What I remember (in 2024)

Went on my own.

Specifically went to see John Butler Trio, and they were awesome.  Actually both bands complimented each other and came out with a great night.

The Crap Facts

This is my 265th concert.

This is my 20th concert at The Joint.
This is my 68th concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 68th concert in Nevada.
This is my 73rd concert in the USA.
John Butler Trio are the 327th band I've seen

This is my 3rd G Love & Special Sauce concert.

Houston, TX

What I remember (in 2024)

Flew down to Houston on my own on 22 August, to spend a long weekend with Saffa and Gretchen, for his birthday again.

Quieter than last year's revelry.  On Saturday morning we drove an hour down to Galveston.  Saf and I checked it all out, while Gretchen was running a half marathon.  On Saturday night we dinner at Fogo de Chao with a group of Saffa's friends.  He did declare this his favorite restaurant in the world.  It was my first time at a Brazilian Steakhouse, and it was excellent.

On Sunday, Saf reluctantly took me to NASA.  I thought it was amazing and could have stayed all day.  SAffa, on his millionth visit to Houston's premier tourist spot, was no longer impressed.

On a side note, 19 days after I left Galveston was hit by Hurricane Ike and completely devastated the area.  I remember seeing photos and footage and not recognizing the town we'd been in 3 weeks prior.

Jersey Boys @ Palazzo Hotel

Eddie Izzard @ The Pearl

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A & Dave.

Izzard performed in a suit, not in his feminine outfits that he was known for.

Spamalot @ Wynn Hotel

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with Robbie.

This and Love are the 2 best shows in Vegas in the 10 years that I lived there.

Love @ Mirage Hotel

Stone Temple Pilots @ The Pearl

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A & Dave.

I never had the opportunity to See STP before, and had heard that their live shows could be erratic, depending on Scott Weiland.  From start to finish, Stone Temple Pilots were incredible.

The Crap Facts
This is my 264th concert.
This is my 5th concert at The Pearl.

This is my 67th concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 67th concert in Nevada.
This is my 72nd concert in the USA.
Stone Temple Pilots are the 326th band I've seen.

Local H @ Canyon Club

What I remember (in 2024)

Went on my own.

Ticket said show started at midnight, but I showed up just after 9pm and had missed the first song.

Scott Lucas played 1 song in the crowd, no-one knew where to look or what to do.  As usual he finished the set and walked off stage, straight to the merch stand.

The Crap Facts:
This is my 263rd concert.
Canyon Club is the 70th venue I've seen a concert in.

This is my 66th concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 66th concert in Nevada.
This is my 71st concert in the USA.
This is my 4th Local H concert.

Tony Bennett @ Las Vegas Hilton

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with A.  Ticket for her birthday.

Wow!  What a night seeing this legend!  Every word that came out of his mouth was smoother than the last.

The Crap Facts:

This is my 262nd concert.

Las Vegas Hilton is the 69th venue I've seen a concert.
This is my 65th concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 65th concert in Nevada.
This is my 70th concert in the USA.
Tony Bennett is the 325th band I've seen.

Ministry @ House Of Blues

The Crap Facts

This is my 261st concert.

This is my 27th concert at House Of Blues.
This is my 64th concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 64th concert in Nevada.
This is my 69th concert in the USA.
This is my 4th Ministry concert.

Mighty Mighty Bosstones @ The Pearl

What I remember (in 2024)

Went with Dave.

Another promotion where he got free tickets by buying a casre of Miller Lite.

The Crap Facts:

This is my 260th concert.

This is my 4th concert at The Pearl.
This is my 63rd concert in Las Vegas.
This is my 63rd concert in Nevada.
This is my 68th concert in the USA.
This is my 2nd Mighty Mighty Bosstones concert.