Friday 27 June 2025.

Friday 27 June 2025. LIVEWIRE live at Shepherds Bush Empire. LIVEWIRE bring - The AC/DC show to the Bush. I have seen the real Bon Scott 19 times with AC/DC. Also many times with Brian Johnson and the once with Axl Rose . -------------- Another tribute band , who know they cannot fill the venue, but just want to say ' we have played this iconic venue'. Levels 2 and 3 are closed tonight, and plenty of space in stalls and Level 1, so maybe 600 max here tonight . Lots of AC/DC tour shirts and several Devils horns being worn. LIVEWIRE on stage at 8.10pm for 2 hours 15 mins . From the moment the band took the stage, it was evident that LIVEWIRE take pride in delivering an authentic and high-quality performance. The singer did a remarkable job at delivering what everyone was no doubt anxious to hear, Brian Johnson’s unique sound, and nearby Angus is in full school uniform. The rest of the band have their stance down perfect. Brian was even able to mimic his speaking voice exceptionally well. Their attention to detail, from the vocals to the instruments, was pleasing to say the least, paying homage by using Marshall cabinet stacks and a Gibson SG just like Angus. They even had six cannons ,just like AC/DC. All the classics played, and a few lesser known tracks. I think the Brian stole the show from the Angus tonight, as he really was like Brian Johnson in every way. A great show. The biggies came in the second half... Back in Black Thunderstruck Highway to Hell Whole Lotta Rosie Angus on Brians shoulders to walk through stalls standing. Let There Be Rock Angus striptease and guitar solo writhing on the floor . Encore ... TNT For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) ( the cannons were used ,but didn't actually bang, just some smoke came out) ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ Thursday 26 June 2025. GUNS N ROSES live at Wembley Stadium. I have seen them around a dozen times before, with the first time at Hammersmith Odeon in 1987, when their classic album 'Appetite for Destruction' took off. I saw both their shows at Tottenham's ground in 2022, on their previous European Tour ------------- People were arriving , even when G N R had started. Not sold out, but a very impressive 75,000 out of 80,000 tickets sold , despite some mad stadium prices , as Gold Circle early entry was £225 , and Gold Circle normal was £175. I have great view half a dozen rows back in the Gold Circle. RIVAL SONS on at 5.30pm for their 45 mins set. American blues rockers did a good set .They played tracks from the several albums that they have released . GUNS N ROSES on stage at 7pm and played a mammoth set lasting 3 hours 15 mins. Guns N Roses still as popular as ever They have the big screens . Axl, Slash and Duff looking as cool as ever. Axl doing his funny walking backwards stage wanderings. Even down the front, the sound could have been better . The first hour felt like it wasn't loud enough, and the drums seemed low in the mix and the vocals were a bit muffled. However, the quality of the songs pushed all that aside Great to see Slash in full guitar solo mode. Maybe the set could be trimmed by 30 mins but the bottom line was there were loads of great G N R classics played , along with some nice covers . The final two songs , when it was dark ' Nightrain' and 'Paradise City' finished off a fantastic show. GUNS N ROSES full set list played tonight... Welcome to the Jungle Bad Obsession It's So Easy Chinese Democracy Live and Let Die ( Wings cover) Mr. Brownstone Slither ( Velvet Revolver cover) Coma You Could Be Mine Hard Skool Estranged Reckless Life Knockin' on Heaven's Door (Bob Dylan cover) Double Talkin' Jive Catcher in the Rye Thunder and Lightning ( Thin Lizzy cover) (Duff on lead vocals) Anything Goes ( Tour debut) Down on the Farm ( UK Subs cover) Civil War ( followed by band intros) Slash Guitar Solo Sweet Child o' Mine Perhaps Absurd November Rain Wichita Lineman ( Jimmy Webb cover) Patience Rocket Queen Dead Horse ( Tour debut) Human Being ( New York Dolls cover) Nightrain Paradise City

Posted 26th June 2025