After pigging out on turkey, ham, and venison on Thanksgiving, a post partum triptophan experience was happening to the Dogg. What better solution than a good old fashioned "Detroit Rock Party" at the Filmore. Then Rockets were just the tonic needed to ensure a fun filled night.
When the Rockets played Pine Knob this summer, on the J. Geils bill, they truly kicked some Detroit ass! I had a chance to meet and speak with the new lead singer, Jim Edwards over a couple of beers in the VIP. He assured me the Rockets were back and had new music in the pipeline. Jimmy also shared that the Rockets were done playing the bar scene. He was true to his word.
The Dogg pound consisted of 18 friends that met up at Hockeytown for pre-concert food and drink. Despite a mix up over reservations, the Hockeytown staff quickly accomidated our crowd, despite being packed to the rafters. Kudo's to Jason for the hook up. Now it's on to the show.
Saturday nights show was a triple bill. Black Irish opened the show at 7:30. Never had heard them before and we all came away favorably impressed. Solid rythem section, strong guitars, and decent vocals complimented their hard driving style. Salem Witchcraft came on next and frankly were the most boring act I've seen this year. Virtually everyone I spoke with echoed the same sentiment.
The rockets hit the stage at 9:45 to a crowd of approx. 3,000 Rock Doggs. The very lively set consited of 8-10 Rockets standards, 4-5 new songs, of which 3 were steller, radio friendly rock that I believe will return the Rockets to our airwaves again real soon. 4-5 Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels classics payed homage to Jonny B and McCarty's early roots. the encore was Segers "Get out of Denver", played at a blisstering pace. Jimmy Edwards was an excellent frontman, channeling Dave Gilbert through his strong vocal chops. Jim McCarty was on fire with his guitar work and Jonny B., kicked out a steady, strong beat all set long. Hard to beleive that Jonny and McCarty are in their mid-sixties, yet jam like they are 30 years younger. Keep it up guys, Classic Rock needs its heros!
All in all, and excellent show by the Rockets. Can't wait for the next one.
Crowd B+
Venue A
Sound B+
Lighting C+
Effects C
Line up C
Song selection A
Atmosphere B+
Overall, I give the Rockets a strong B+.
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