There was on and off rain most of the evening, but that did stop anyone from seeing these bands! Bulletboys started off the show, playing hits like “Smooth Up In Ya” along with a deep cut apparently off an album you can no longer buy! Marq Torien also talked about the album coming out soon! Yes Marq is the only original member with an all new backing band after disputes in the band. Sad, but it’s also not good to have a toxic band relationship. Plus I have to say the whole band sounded great!
Winger headlined this show and put on a great show like usual! Kip Winger is a regular at the Arcada with his acoustic shows as well as full bands shows! As some might know guitarist Reb Beach is not currently touring with Winger because he is on tour with Whitesnake. Bummer to many I know, but Jake Faun did a great job filling in! A personal highlight for me was Kip calling out people he knew were in the crowd! First off singing and early Happy Birthday to the Arcada owner Ron and then to a fan he knew was at the show who was turning 17! And hopefully we all know why 17 is important! I’d also like to mention that both bands had drum solos in their set, which I love! Rods was better hands down! No offense. You can tell when real musicians have been doing this awhile, because they can freestyle and pull great riffs out of thin air! Yes I’m still talking about percussion, but this goes for any instrument! All in all it was a fun night with two great bands!
Bulletboys Band :
Marq Torien - lead vocals and guitar
Ira Black - guitar
Brad Land - bass
Fred Aching - drums
Winger Band:
Kip Winger - lead vocals and bass
Paul Taylor - guitar and keyboard
John Roth - guitar
Jake Faun - guitar
Rod Morgenstien - drums
Setlist:
1.) Battle Stations
2.) Seventeen
3.) Rat Race
4.) No Man's Land
5.) Miles Away
6.) Hungry
7.) Stone Cold Killer
8.) Down Incognito
9.) Guitar Solo (John Roth)
10.) Time to Surrender
11.) Guitar Solo (Jake Faun)
12.) Deal With the Devil
13.) Drum Solo / Jam
14.) Rainbow in the Rose
15.) Headed for a Heartbreak
16.) Can't Get Enuff
17.) Easy Come Easy Go
18.) Madalaine
19.) Saint Solos