Thursday, June 29, 2006

Bon Jovi - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton - Friday 9th June

My first gig at St. Mary's having been there a number of times for football. Arrived just in time to catch the end of Nickelback who sounded OK. Our seats at the side provided a good view, albeit quite a way from the stage. Sound quality was surprisingly good and the show was a sell-out.

We got a good 2 hrs 20 from BJ and most enjoyable it was too. No matter what the rumours about JBJ's perceived obnoxiousness from some quarters, the guy does know how to put on a show and interact with the crowd. For me, "Runaway" was a highlight, especially as it was unexpected. Good stuff - indoors next time though please John!

Setlist
Last Man Standing
Rockin' All Over the World
You Give Love a Bad Name
Captain Crash & the Beauty Queen From Mars
I'd Die for You
Born to Be My Baby
Story of My Life
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Runaway
The Radio Saved My Life Tonight
In These Arms
Have a Nice Day
Who Says You Can't Go Home
It's My Life
I'll Be There for You
Complicated
Bad Medicine
Raise Your Hands
Livin' on a Prayer
+
Bells of Freedom
Wanted Dead or Alive
Everyday
Keep the Faith

1 comment:

lynne said...

I was also at st mary's that day,it was fab i went with my boyfriend,we were 3 row's fron the front of the stage.
I have also seen bon jovi at milton kenyes(one wild night tour)
And hyde park(bounce tour)

Although they were good at st mary's the best one i have been to was hyde park.

But they really know how to get the crowd going,considering that they are all late 40's to early 50's they put on a much better show than band's half their age's.