{"id":34972,"date":"2013-11-25T07:19:43","date_gmt":"2013-11-25T12:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=34972"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:26:17","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:26:17","slug":"live-black-n-blue-concert-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/live-black-n-blue-concert-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Black N’ Blue"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

November 16, 2013 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV.<\/h3>\n

\"BlackHot off the heels of performing in LA, Black N\u2019 Blue made a special stop in Las Vegas performing to a packed house at Vamp\u2019d on Nov. 16. The band performed a riveting 90-minute set that spanned their 30-year career. Jaime St. James hit the stage with his signature sunglasses dresses in black leather and ready to rock the house. The band opened with “Rockin\u2019 On Heaven’s Door,” as Jaime took full command of the audience.<\/p>\n

The band featured Jaime St. James on vocals, guitarist Shawn Sonnenchein, bassist Patrick Young, and drummer Pete Holmes. The set spanned their extensive career including songs, “Nasty Nasty\u201d, \u201cMiss Mystery\u201d and latest material \u201cHell Yeah\u201d from their 2011 Frontiers Records.<\/p>\n

Tonight\u2019s Black N\u2019 Blue performance was all about the tight harmonies and dueling thunderous guitar riffs. There is new guitar blood in the band and his name is Brandon Cook. When I asked Brandon how he got the gig this is what he said, “Shawn discovered me when I was playing in Oregon. I am based in Oregon and also playing in a GNR cover band. I love all kinds of music. I work very hard at my craft. I have a daughter so I never ventured out to the Nashville or New York market. I hope to bring intensity and harmony to the band. Like on the song “Kiss Of Death” tonight. Shawn and I harmonized on that song.\u201d<\/em> I haven\u2019t heard the band in a while and tonight\u2019s performance showcased the rebirth of the band. Jaime was fantastic and the excellent guitar work showcased the full Black N\u2019 Blue package.<\/p>\n

\"BlackIt is hard to believe that 2014 will mark the 30 anniversary of the 1984 debut of the self-titled Black N\u2019 Blue release. When I asked Jaime what he thought about this he told me, “I was only 23 years old when I wrote the first album. Next year will mark the 30th Anniversary of the release. It was hard to envision when I was writing the album that I would still be singing these songs today. Thank God I can still sing them the way they were recorded back in the day.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

To celebrate the upcoming anniversary Vegas fans were treated to three songs from Black N\u2019 Blue debut release including \u201cHold On To 18,\u201d \u201cSchool Of Hard Knocks” and \u201cThe Strong Will Rock.\u201d It was a magical night indeed. Black N\u2019 Blue performed with so much energy. Guitarist Shawn Sonnenchein tells Hardrock Haven that 2014 is going to be a great year for the band. Special Thanks to Jaime St. James and Brandon Cook for taking time out to talk with Hardrock Haven.<\/p>\n

\"JaimeSet List:
\nRockin\u2019 On Heaven\u2019s Door
\nStop The Lightning
\nChains Around Heaven
\nNasty Nasty
\nDoes She Or Doesn\u2019t She
\nHeat It Up
\nHell Yeah!
\nBurn It Out
\nAuto Blast
\nWithout Love
\nMiss Mystery
\nTarget
\nKiss Of Death
\nLive It Up
\nThe Strong Will Rock
\nSchool Of Hard Knocks
\nHold On To 18<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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