{"id":47288,"date":"2014-12-03T08:52:34","date_gmt":"2014-12-03T13:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=47288"},"modified":"2014-12-03T08:56:21","modified_gmt":"2014-12-03T13:56:21","slug":"live-richie-kotzen-concert-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/live-richie-kotzen-concert-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Richie Kotzen"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

November 20th, 2014 at Vamp’d in Las Vegas, NV. —<\/h3>\n

\"GEDSCGuitar virtuoso Richie Kotzen returned to Las Vegas at Vamp\u2019d on Nov. 20. Richie recently performed with The Winery Dogs at the same venue. For some reason, I seemed to enjoy Richie\u2019s show more. Although, The Winery Dogs were great, Richie had this bohemian classic rock sound down to a science.<\/p>\n

Richie is currently touring in support of his latest release The Essential<\/em>. The CD is a collection of songs from Richie\u2019s extensive career. He also performed two new songs off the album in concert. His performance was flawless. Richie captivated the audience with his unique guitar playing and outstanding melodic vocal style. He has a vocal style that reminds me a lot like Chris Cornell from Soundgarden. His music has classic rock flair reminiscent of Alice In Chains meets Soundgarden meets Crosby Stills and Nash.<\/p>\n

In concert Richie Kotzen paints a sonic landscape that just draws you into his world. He opened with \u201cWar Paint\u201d and also debut new song \u201cCannibals.\u201d This song is very modern. It kind of reminded me of Adam Levin and Maroon 5. <\/p>\n

Highlights of the set included the popular, “Fear\u201d and “Help Me.\u201d The song \u201cYou Can\u2019t Save Me” took me back to Crosby Stills, Nash and Young era. Richie Kotzen’s guitar playing was exquisite. I noticed he doesn\u2019t play with a pick. Pretty impressive. My fingers would be bleeding. His vocals are so unique and pure. He phrases his words with so much passion. He ended the set with \u201cFooled Again.\u201d <\/p>\n

It was great to see a performer that lets the lyrics do the talking. Combined with his excellent guitar work, the night was spellbinding. <\/p>\n

The Stoney Curtis Band from Las Vegas opened the show. Curtis is a Blues veteran and is signed to Shrapnel Records. His style is reminiscent of B.B. King and Muddy Waters. He played the blues with much passion. <\/p>\n

Be sure to check out Richie Kotzen in concert. His set was pretty impressive.<\/p>\n

Special Thank you to Amanda from ABC -PR for making this review possible.<\/p>\n

Set List \u2013 Richie Kotzen:
\nWar Paint
\nLove Is Blind
\nBad Situation
\nCannibals
\nWalk With Me
\nFear
\nDoin\u2019 What The Devil Says To Do
\nPeace Sign
\nHelp Me
\nWhat Is
\nYou Can\u2019t Save Me
\nFooled Again<\/p>\n

Visit Kotzen online: www.facebook.com\/richiekotzenmusic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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