I’d have written this a couple of nights ago, but we had a power outage and computer freeze-ups before I got to it. I saw the Doors of the 21st century at the DTE Energy Theater in Clarkston, MI on Sunday, June 26. In addition to the Doors were Pat Travers, the Yardbirds, Vanilla Fudge, and John Kay & Steppenwolf. I did not time any of the sets, but noted that they were shorter than what might normally be expected, which was fine, considering that there were five acts. I was unfamiliar with Pat Travers, but he was a great opening act. I thoroughly enjoyed the Yardbirds. Drummer Jim McCarty and guitarist Chris Dreja were the original members in the band. They played their most well known songs as well as some from their new album. The whole set was well performed, with the gem being “a song not usually associated with the Yardbirds, i. e., “Dazed & Confused”, which the original band played, but never recorded. The Vanilla Fudge had all of its original members. They seemed to have the most energy, with the Yardbirds running a close second. John Kay put on a dynamic performance, but something seemed to be missing, but I can’t put my finger on exactly what it was. The Doors had the longest set and did the most kibitzing between songs.
I didn’t want to do a full revue here cuz I’d be typing all night, but kinda wondered what any of you thought of these reconstituted bands getting back together for shows like this.
The reason for this thought was that I saw a somewhat similar act last summer called “the heroes of British Pop” featuring Terry Sylvester of the Hollies and Billy J. Kramer, who sang some of their own songs and others of that mid-sixties era. Eric Burdon was supposed to be at that show, but got sick.
I think that the “Doors” would have been a great show for anyone who was unfamiliar with the bands involved as well as a fine “trip down memory lane” for the rest of us. I had not been aware that this new version of the Yardbirds was this active. I may now get their new release. I hope to see them in a concert setting where they can spread out more. I had been a fan in the past, and was glad to hear that this current version of the band can create some excitement. I enjoyed the “Heroes” show for the same reasons. A chance to hear great music live that I never thought I’d hear live again by anyone other than a tribute band.
I didn’t want to do a full revue here cuz I’d be typing all night, but kinda wondered what any of you thought of these reconstituted bands getting back together for shows like this.
The reason for this thought was that I saw a somewhat similar act last summer called “the heroes of British Pop” featuring Terry Sylvester of the Hollies and Billy J. Kramer, who sang some of their own songs and others of that mid-sixties era. Eric Burdon was supposed to be at that show, but got sick.
I think that the “Doors” would have been a great show for anyone who was unfamiliar with the bands involved as well as a fine “trip down memory lane” for the rest of us. I had not been aware that this new version of the Yardbirds was this active. I may now get their new release. I hope to see them in a concert setting where they can spread out more. I had been a fan in the past, and was glad to hear that this current version of the band can create some excitement. I enjoyed the “Heroes” show for the same reasons. A chance to hear great music live that I never thought I’d hear live again by anyone other than a tribute band.
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