{"id":34397,"date":"2013-11-08T20:37:26","date_gmt":"2013-11-09T01:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=34397"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:26:35","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:26:35","slug":"live-hookers-n-blow-concert-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/live-hookers-n-blow-concert-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Hookers ‘N’ Blow"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Deb Rao<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

November 2, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. —<\/h3>\n

\"HookersOn any given night there are numerous musical choices to celebrate the weekend. One surefire hit is to take in a concert at Las Vegas premier concert venue Vamp\u2019d. On Nov. 2 the club featured Hookers \u2018N\u2019 Blow featuring Guns ‘n’ Roses keyboard player Dizzy Reed. Over the past ten years I haven’t seen Hookers \u2018N\u2019 Blow perform on the East Coast. Tonight it was the first time the band performed in Las Vegas. So needless to say, it was going to be a full Hookers \u2018N\u2019 Blow extravaganza.<\/p>\n

Hookers \u2018N\u2019 Blow features an All-Star line-up including Dizzy Reed of GNR on keyboards and vocals, Alex Grossi of Quiet Riot on guitar, Matt Starr on drums of Ace Frehley and Burning Rain and on bass Mike Duda from Wasp. The night included many Guns ‘n’ Roses hits including \u201cIt\u2019s So Easy,” \u201cUsed To Love Her\u201d and \u201cDon\u2019t Cry.\u201d The show also included favorite cover tunes including \u201cZiggy Stardust.\u201d<\/p>\n

If anyone has ever seen Guns ‘n’ Roses, then you are familiar with the dynamic caliber of keyboard player Dizzy Reed. Dizzy who is heavily influenced by The Rolling Stones brought his bluesy rock style here to Vamp\u2019d tonight and shined. Guitarist Alex Grossi is one of the top guitarists in the business. Alex has a special flair of showcasing his talent of the freeboard with much passion. His style is reminiscent of a young Randy Rhoads. Tonight\u2019s show was filled with many special guest stars including Jizzy Pearl. Jizzy performed two songs with the band. The night hit a special climax as GNR guitarist DJ Ashba took the stage to a riveting response of \u201cTush.\u201d Also Jeff Duncan of Armored Saint performed \u201cSin City.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was a night filled with many great moments. The band jammed until the wee hours of the morning, as this party was just getting started. Highlight of the set was \u201cPatience\u201d and bluesy encore \u201cSympathy For The Devil.\u201d Hopefully the band will return to Vamp\u2019d real soon! Check out the links below. The band has new merchandise. Be the first on the block to sport a new Hookers \u2018N\u2019 Blow shirt. Special Thanks to Alex Grossi for making this review possible. <\/p>\n

Set List:
\nPretty Tied Up
\nDust \u2018n\u2019 Bones
\nIt’s So Easy
\nAmerican Girl
\nUsed To Love Her
\nZiggy Stardust
\nLocomotive (outro)
\nDon’t Cry
\nYour Crazy
\nBad Obsession
\n*Last In Line (DIO)w\/ Jizzy Pearl
\n*Blackout in the Red Room w\/ Jizzy Pearl
\nPatience
\n*Tush w\/ DJ Ashba
\nNice Boys <\/p>\n

*Sin City w\/ Jeff Duncan
\nSweet Child O Mine
\nSat. Nights Alright
\nSympathy For The Devil<\/p>\n

HOOKERS & BLOW Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HNBMerch?ref=hl<\/a><\/p>\n

Alex Grossi: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alex.grossi.10<\/a> \/ http:\/\/www.alexgrossimusic.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

Merchandise Available at FORGOTTEN SAINTS in Hollywood:
\nhttp:\/\/forgottensaintsla.com\/fs\/band-merch\/hookers-n-blow\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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