When Creed first burst on the scene almost a decade ago, Scott Staph’s distinctive vocal sty lings and the bands powerful chops, led to mulit-platinum sales of their first 3 CD’s. In the early 2000’s, you could not listen to WRIF or WCSX for more than an hour, without hearing a Creed song. With this in mind, BLT and the Dogg were really looking forward to this show.
We were welcomed to a perfect weather night and a ¾ full house upon our arrival. Start the night with dinner and drinks with friends Paul & Jane in the Starlight. Note to Tom Wilson: please change the food on the buffet menu every couple of weeks. Either the men in the Chef’s hats are posers or there is a lack of imagination in menu planning. I don’t think the menu has changed in 5 years! For $20.00 we deserve some new and refreshing choices. Hire a Chef from one of the casinos and he’ll show you how to do a buffet. Dinner was fine and the drinks even better. Kudos’ to our server, Kelli. She was a perfect hostess for the night.
The 2 warm acts were no names and of no consequence. Listened to them both from the VIP lounge. Very weak and not a good way to set the tone for a great concert. Made to our seats about 8:50 and Creed came on around 9:00. You would think a band that has a new CD coming out Tuesday would likely play most of the new material. Creed did this and managed to fit in all the hits. In a fast paced hour and fifty minute show, we found the band to be tight and in good sound. We only wish we could say the same for Staph’s vocal prowess. Perhaps he was a bit under the weather, or maybe his recorded voice doesn’t translate as well live. In any event, the vocals were the weak link tonight. Overall the show was a sing along and the crowd in high spirits. A whole lot of fun for all. A great night, good show and good crowd makes the Dogg a happy, howlin Dogg.
Weather A
Atmosphere B
Crowd B
Staging B
Sound A-
Lighting B
Bands C
Set List B-
Overall strong B
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