Some readers of my "drunken Dogg Reviews", feel I pass around too good of reviews, too often claim "Concert of the Year", or "Best I've ever heard them". Historically, I am probably an easy grader. For me, the entire experience of the concert is the factor that matters most. That encompasses the sound, sights, weather, atmosphere, staging, lighting, crowd, food, booze, and of course the bands. One problem for me is, I seem to always have a great time, see good shows, and be with awesome people. Makes it easy to give high gades and praise.
Last night was one of those nights that had high hopes for a perfect night. We were out with friends Jeff & Jenn, had a few cocktails in their palatial Birmingham estate prior to the show. A real nice dinner and more drinks at The Towne Tavern, then on to the show.
In fairness to this evening, we did arrive 35-40 minutes late to the show. We missed both opening acts and at least 30 minutes of the Rockets. When we got there, i estimate the crowd at 1,500-2,000. All seem to be having a good time, but immediately, I noticed the sound was poor. Royal Oak Music Theater is renowned for its good accoustics. For whatever reason, the sound was flat and tinny. Way too much emphasis on the vocals and some off timed mixing. Then on top of this, The Rockets played 6 out 8 songs in a row of new music! Jim McCarty was magical on guitar and Jonny B kept a constant rythem pounding on his drum kit. Sorry Jimmy Edwards, it was an off night for you, primarily due to sound issue. A couple of classic Rockets songs, Oh Well and Can't Sleep sent them off for an encore. The Stooges "Be a Dogg" was played as a tribute to our own Detroit Rock Dogg, I'm sure. Well done boys!
Weather D
Crowd B
Atmosphere B
Sound C-
Lighting C-
Staging C
Set List C
Line up N/A
Overall, I regretfully must only give this show a C. Come on boys, you've got the moxie, talent, and songs. Get the sound right. FYI, they were awesome at the Fillmore!
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