{"id":29953,"date":"2013-06-06T05:58:05","date_gmt":"2013-06-06T10:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=29953"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:12:29","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:12:29","slug":"live-billy-idol-concert-review-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/live-billy-idol-concert-review-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Billy Idol"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Alex Barbieri<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

MAY 31, 2013 AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE, PORT CHESTER, NY —<\/h3>\n

\"BillyIt was still 90 degrees outside as New York area rock fans hung out and queued up outside of the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. The marquee above the doors read BILLY IDOL \u2026 SOLD OUT. <\/p>\n

Inside the gorgeously refurbished theater, a combination of old world charm and cutting edge lights and sound, excitement built as fans young and older anxiously awaited their idol\u2019s arrival. <\/p>\n

Fashionably late (of course), Idol and his band of brothers took the stage with \u201cReady Steady Go,\u201d a Generation X ass kicker. Next up was \u201cDancing with Myself.\u201d As soon as Stevens began playing that identifiable six note guitar intro, the place came alive like an \u201880s-era warehouse party. The crowd chanted loudly along with Idol on \u201cAnd I sweat, and I sweat.\u201d Surely, we would have been slam dancing if not for our age-related aches and pains. <\/p>\n

This writer admits to a bit of a man crush on Mr. Stevens. And why not? He\u2019s one of the best rock guitarists ever, and looked cool as hell with his spiked hair, leopard shirt and matching boots. Musically, watching and listening to Stevens play is pure hard rock bliss. When it comes to guitar tone, note selection, and stage presence, Stevens can teach a master class. Smiling easily throughout the night, he also seems like a genuinely nice guy. <\/p>\n

Billy idol\u2014literally a rock idol at this point\u2014has aged a bit in the face, but at 57-years-old, the man is still in awesome shape. Vocally, he was all there, and there seemed to be a real positive energy coming from both Idol and Stevens to the audience, and between each other. Idol made several shirt and jacket changes throughout the set, and the women in attendance particularly appreciated his little tease before taking his shirt off altogether. <\/p>\n

\"Stevens\"Speaking of teasers, another musical highlight was Stevens intro riff to \u201cFlesh For Fantasy.\u201d He played da-da-da-da \u2013 da da da da, then stopped, smiled and put his hand to his ear inviting a cheer. The crowd roared. <\/p>\n

Idol played two new songs: \u201cLove and Glory\u201d and \u201cGhost in My Guitar,\u201d which will be on his new album\u2014his first in eight years. Idol is also working on his autobiography, which should coincide with the release of the new CD in 2014. <\/p>\n

The hits kept coming: The hypnotic \u201cEyes Without a Face,\u201d massive sing-along \u201cLA Woman,\u201d fan favorite \u201cBlue Highway,\u201d and triumphant \u201cRebel Yell.\u201d<\/p>\n

The band then left the stage and returned for an encore. Idol introduced his band\u2014in addition to Stevens on lead guitar, there\u2019s Stephen McGrath on bass guitar and backing vocals, Billy Morrison on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, Erik Eldenius on drums\/percussion, and Derek Sherinian, also of Black Country Communion, on keyboards. Not surprisingly, Sherinian nailed the keyboard parts integral to Idol\u2019s songs. <\/p>\n

After the frenzied double encore of \u201cWhite Wedding\u201d and \u201cMony Mony,\u201d with house lights up and fans on their feet, Idol looked out to the audience, gave one last sneer, raised his fist up, and said in British accent, \u201c \u2026 and I\u2019m Billy Fuckin\u2019 Idol.\u201d <\/p>\n

Billy Idol. Still bad ass.<\/p>\n

Set list:
\n1.\tReady Steady Go
\n2.\tDancing with Myself
\n3.\tPumping On Steel
\n4.\tFlesh For Fantasy
\n5.\tPostcards from the Past
\n6.\tLove and Glory
\n7.\t(Do Not) Stand in the Shadows
\n8.\tGhost in My Guitar
\n9.\tSweet 16
\n10.\tEyes Without a Face
\n11.\tLA Woman
\n12.\tSteve Stevens guitar solo
\n13.\tKing Rocker
\n14.\tLove Like Fire
\n15.\tBlue Highway
\n16.\tRebel Yell
\nEncore:
\n17.\tWhite Wedding
\n18.\tMony Mony<\/p>\n

Billy Idol official website: http:\/\/billyidol.net\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

Billy Idol Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BillyIdol<\/a> <\/p>\n

Special thanks to Evan Bright for going above and beyond for a photo pass.<\/p>\n

Billy Idol Concert Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n

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[PHOTO GALLERY\u2014PHOTOS BY JENN MANN]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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