Promised Me Heaven And Put Me Through Hell

This may seem like a different post than you may usually see on my blog...but I just can't keep this kind of stuff to myself.
So...hmmm, where to start. I found myself on a little bit of a vacation this past week. Steph Not-Neves, Robyn, Kaley Tatton, and Me traveled to Toronto last thursday for a few days off.
The trip contained several pleasurable experiences like my first ride on a train (not just any train...a GO Train), I finally figured out the subway system...I think, another ride to the top on the CN Tower, and enjoying the Eaton's Centre in all it's not-Mcallister Place glory.
And ya, that's really about it, it was nice to get away.



Oh, one more thing. Did I mention that I say Bon Jovi live? Yes it is true. I don't know if you guys noticed the picture on the way in but if you refer to the top of the screen you will see none other than Mr. Jon Bon Jovi, and his quote "right hand man" Richie Sambora.
On Monday night, me and 20,000 of my closet friends convened in the Air Canada Centre to witness what is truly poetry in motion. And though our seat aren't what most would call "great" (seated right behind the stage) this was definitely a concert for the books.

Well I'll start with the opening act Daughtry. Now you should all know that I am not a big fan of American Idol, but this guy has got talent. He is one of the best opening bands I think I've ever seen. One other thing here that I think deserves a shout out is Daughtry's drummer. The guy was wearing a sleeveless hoodie, a kilt, and some kind of weird mask, and can he ever play the drums. He has inspired me to offer Tim Branscombe $100 if he will wear the same attire while playing in church on Sunday morning...And that's something you can take to the bank.

The concert was incredible, it amazed me how after all these years Bon Jovi's voice still rings out in perfect melody to the beautiful rock anthems and ballads of the 80's. I can't tell you guys how much I enjoyed this show, I was truly impressed. Everything from the entertainment value, to the music, to the vocals, crowd involvement made this a truly entertaining time.
The set list started off with the title track off the new cd "Lost Highway" soon to be followed up by "You give love a bad name", some others that deserve an honorable mention are; Bad Medicine, Living on a prayer, Keep the Faith, Born to be my baby, Daughtry joined in for Blaze of Glory, plus more that will get mention as this blog proceeds forth.

I will say I did have one disappointment with the show and that was that they did not play my favorite song "Always". Apparently there is no luck in my loaded dice. Though this did come as somewhat of a relief to me as it did allow me to keep my tears and urine safely contained within my body.

There is just something about seeing a band live that I love. I mean where else can you find thousands of women lusting simultaneously after the same person? Maybe it was the incredible and lost art of the mind blowing rock and roll 80's guitar solos, or Jon and Richie standing in the crowd playing acoustic guitars, staring passionately into each other's eyes singing "I'll be there for you", or maybe just another chance to scream "Wanted Dead Or Alive" at the top of my lungs uncontrollably. All this and more added up to what became a truly memorable time.
Some may call me crazy for driving that far for a concert...but hey, It's my life. One thing is for sure, Bon Jovi is like Bad Medicine. Who cares if these fine looking gentlemen are old, they still got it.
I hear rumors that he will be playing in Charlottetown this summer...I'll see you there.

Have a nice day

(p.s. Please note all song names contained within this blog were on the set list.)