Yesterday I was lucky enough to see Bon Jovi perform at Villa Park in Birmingham.
I’ve followed the band for years. In 1995 I saw them in Cardiff (with Thunder and Van Halen as support acts), in 2003 it was Wolverhampton, 2007 was in Coventry, 2011 was at Hyde Park in London (along with 80,000 others) and 2013 was in Birmingham. My friend AS and I try and go every time they come to the UK and I’m never disappointed. I can almost predict the running order of the concerts now – I know what songs will be at the beginning and as the encore, and I love watching the sun set throughout the evening. The atmosphere always changes and seems so much more exciting in the dark.
Last night’s performance was marred a little by the absence of Ritchie Sambora, who appears to have left the band, but the atmosphere was still fantastic. As always, the weather was glorious, which for some reason it always is whenever I go to their concerts.
I enjoyed their newer material – they could perform ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ as far as i’m concerned and it would still be amazing, but i always prefer the classics. I loved ‘Dry County’, ‘Bad Medicine’, ‘Keep The Faith’ and others, but for me the highlight was when it had just gone dark, they performed ‘Bed Of Roses’. It was a warm, clear night and the crowd were singing along. I experienced one of those ‘moments’ where everything was just perfect.
Fabulous.
What about you? Do you see your favourite artists in concert?
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Congratulations!
Thanks for your comment! It was a lovely night!
I can only imagine. 🙂 I’m glad you had a lovely night.
Ah, Bon Jovi. Sigh. Takes me back to high school and the days of big hair, spandex and oversized t-shirts. I’ve love that band since 1986 and they never fail to entertain. If anything, they have gotten better with age.
Sounds like you had a great time!
I did! I wish they came to the UK more often!
Or Florida. LOL
I’d love to go to Florida…
It’s delightful here. I’m on the western side, on the Gulf of Mexico, and love it. Well worth a visit.
Except during hurricane season. LOL
Lucky you, it was like a decade when i remember the last time i see them in concert -_-
Thanks for your comment… I really enjoyed it!
Bon Jovi, Wow!!!!!! Epic!
I love them. My friends disagree, but their concerts are always great!
Very cool! Sizi
Thanks!
UH! Totally jealous of this. So many good heart break memories of Bon Jon – especially Bed of Roses!
That’s definitely one of my favourites… LOVE that song!
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After all of these years he has still got it. I’ve never seen him in concert. I bet it is awesome! I like my country music now but every once in awhile I have to listen to Bon Jovi. I can’t believe how handsome he still is 🙂
He gets better and better with age! It was a great night!
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