cmatthes Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 The Belmont C.C. in Ashburn, VA hosts a wide variety of rock acts (Black Crowes, Benatar, others) in a pretty intimate, outdoor setting in the Northern Virginia suburbs. Great night out for friends and family, although last night's on again/off again rain wasn't ideal. Didn't stop the beer trucks from pouring or the bands from rocking. Great show, with plenty of Hamer action. Here are a few pics I took in between raindrops...
JES1680 Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 What amp is Rick using?I was wondering that too. Looks like Fuchs.Nice pics.
BTMN Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 WOW!!! Rick and Robin played the Mandocello??? Cool! Shots!
svl Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 Great pics, sounds like a great show!For the longest time I've been trying to figure out who Rick looks like now, and with these pix it finally struck me- Art Carney!
cmatthes Posted May 24, 2010 Author Posted May 24, 2010 He had the 3 Fuchs heads on top of the (dummy) Goldtone cabs. The cabs are loaded with lights, not speakers. I'm not certain that those were the heads he was playing through - whenever I've been behind the wall before, he usually has a tray of a few modded Deluxe Reverbs. The pilot lights on the Fuchs heads also flashed red, blue and green - not sure if I've seen that before, but it's all about the look, right? SVL - you totally called it with the Art Carney thing! Hell, the guy's 62 though, and still moves all over the place and does a pretty decent Pete Townshend impression. Note the Roy B. modded '70s Explorer in some of those shots, btw...
Steve Haynie Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 Dax Nielsen on drums? How many songs did he play? How long was the whole show?
cmatthes Posted May 24, 2010 Author Posted May 24, 2010 Dax Nielsen on drums? How many songs did he play? How long was the whole show?Daxx played the whole show - very well, too. Apparently, Bun E.'s not doing the tour due to the chronic back pain issues, etc. that prevent him from doing more than 30 mins or so comfortably.The show was a full one, despite the rain.
elduave Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 It was really great to see you at the show, Chris.Robin is a really good rhythm player.Daxx makes the band loose in a good way.
murkat Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 WOW!!! Rick and Robin played the Mandocello??? Cool! Shots! caught my eye as well. very cool. Nice to see that being played.
bubs_42 Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 Some nice shots, I got an itch to see another trick show soon.
cmatthes Posted May 25, 2010 Author Posted May 25, 2010 Fun hangin' w/EL and our kids all had a blast together in the "Cheap Seats".
Steve Haynie Posted May 25, 2010 Posted May 25, 2010 Cheap Trick is having a Memorial Day sale in the online store through Monday. Some items are 60% off. I found a long sleeve t-shirt for $14.00 and some of the CD's are marked down, too.
elduave Posted May 26, 2010 Posted May 26, 2010 What songs did they play the mandocello on?I believe Robin on These Days and Rick on Heaven Tonight.
polara Posted May 26, 2010 Posted May 26, 2010 I think my wife is taking me to see them June 5 as a birthday present. They were the first band I ever saw, back in 1981. I guess I'm not a hard-core fan but I'll always respect them as a band that doesn't just coast along but instead still makes records with balls, though the last two have frustrated me with the equal mix of really great rockers and some "what were they thinking?" songs.Not that I'm growing old gracefully, but I like how Rick and Tom have let their "look" from their late 70s incarnation evolve into cool elder rock statesmen. If only Robin would try a new hairstyle... I know it's shallow but I keep thinking he has the PIPES of a 25 year old but when you're thinning out on top and thickening a little in the middle, maybe the shoulder-length locks are not the best look!
cmatthes Posted May 27, 2010 Author Posted May 27, 2010 Oh - thanks, to EL for the tip:Set list -Ashburn VA -5/22/10Way of the WorldCome On Come OnCalifornia ManMiracleI Want You to Want MeThese DaysBaby Loves to RockHeaven TonightOn Top of the WorldThat 70s SongNeed Your LoveMiss TomorrowBallad of TV ViolenceSick Man of EuropeCloser - The Ballad of Burt and LindaThe FlameSurrenderDream PoliceAuf WiedersehenGoodnight
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