Fw: Amazing Journey

[Kevin Kreis]

Ok Folks...

Just got back from the Amazing Journey Chicago show and what an incredible 
show it was.  I know it's not The Who but I've seen every incarnation of the 
Who and countless tribute bands and this tribute by far takes the cake! 
Even if you're not fans of Gary, Billy, Mike, and Paul...you would still be 
impressed by the performance.  The energy level was intense and Mike Portnoy 
and Billy Sheehan have to be one of the best, if not the best, rhythm combo 
on the planet.  The Drum Pad which sponsored the event painstakingly pieced 
together an original Tama drum set (the same set Keith used in the 70's) and 
had it restored just for these 3 shows.  Billy Sheehan took these songs to a 
whole other level that even John would have been proud of.  He's just an 
incredible musician.  Paul Gilbert shockingly looked a lot like Pete when he 
first came out also put on a great performance.  And of course Gary Cherone 
is no Roger Daltrey and hit his share of flat notes...still put on a good 
performance.  If you are in the New York area tonight and are questioning 
whether or not to go...GO!  You will not be disappointed.  It was a breath 
of fresh air to hear these songs performed live by another great set of 
musicians.

Kevin

By the way, if you've never seen Dream Theater live I highly recommend you 
check them out.  They are a "musicians" band...very progressive and 
intricate.


> Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 18:04:11 -0400
> From: "Bruce" <bkawak at chartertn.net>
> Subject: Fw: Amazing Journey
> To: "O&S" <oddsandsods at thewho.net>, "The Who \(IGTC\)"
> <thewho at igtc.com>
> Message-ID: <005501c6836b$d1404fb0$8af1bf42 at BNJK2003>
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>
> Leave the gear smashing to the pros. :)
>
> Bruce
> -----------
> The fourth (and likely final) in a series of tribute bands assembled by 
> DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy played the first of three very special 
> shows Saturday night (May 27) at The Center Theater Stage in Whittier, 
> California, paying tribute to one of the greatest live bands in the 
> history of rock and roll. AMAZING JOURNEY - a tribute to THE WHO, 
> featuring Portnoy, Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X), Billy Sheehan (MR. 
> BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, TALAS) and Gary Cherone (VAN HALEN, EXTREME) - played 
> the following songs:
>
> Set #1:
>
> 01. Baba O'Riley
> 02. Sister Disco
> 03. Substitute
> 04. Pictures of Lily
> 05. I Can See for Miles
> 06. Young Man Blues
> 07. A Quick One While He's Away
> 08. Bargain
> 09. Behind Blue Eyes
> 10. The Real ! Me
> 11. Love Reign O'er Me
>
> Intermission
>
> Set #2:
>
> 12. Overture
> 13. It's a Boy
> 14. 1921
> 15. Amazing Journey
> 16. Sparks
> 17. Eyesight to the Blind (The Hawker)
> 18. Christmas
> 19. The Acid Queen
> 20. Pinball Wizard Tommy, Can You Hear Me?
> 21. There's A Doctor
> 22. Go to the Mirror
> 23. Smash the Mirror
> 24. I'm Free
> 25. Tommy's Holiday Camp
> 26. We're Not Gonna Take It
>
> Encore:
>
> 27. Who are You
> 28. Won't get Fooled Again
> 29. My Generation
>
> Gary Cherone - caught up in the moment during the "smashing" encore of "My 
> Generation" at the Whittier performance - decided to do a full body dive 
> into Mike Portnoy's obliterated custom-made drum set. Unfortunately, the 
> back of his head landed (or so it is believed) on one of the lug nuts on 
> the drum set.
>
> CalProg security manager Gruno reports the event as follows: "Gary flipped 
> over the drums and his back landed on a mic stand and one of the bass 
> drums. The back of his head landed flat against the back of the toms. He 
> was knocked out briefly (maybe three seconds max) as I was on stage left 
> and he had this bewildered look when he came to. He sat motionless for 
> another few seconds. After they exited the stage, I had to get Portnoy's 
> stick bag for him and there was blood all over the drums. He was okay with 
> some ice and towels in the dressing room."
>
> Christopher Petro captured the moment in full color at this location.
>
> AMAZING JOURNEY will perform two more shows next week:
>
> May 30 - Chicago, IL
> Durty Nellie's
> 180 N. Smith Street
> Palatine, IL
>
> May 31 - New Yor! k City, NY
> B.B. King Blues Club
> 237 W. 42nd St.
>
>>From Blabbermouth
> http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=52936
>
> Video of the end
> http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4858277148399178447&q=paul+gilbert