I didn't have time to freak out. It hit me like a ton of bricks. The lights went dark, the curtain came down, I saw Tico first, then Dave, then Hugh, then Richie. I was expecting Jon to take his time so I was just looking at Richie then I looked to his right a little and saw HIM! I didn't even have time to wait! He just came out of no where! Let me say WOW! This man is HOT STUFF!
I didn't cry at all which is weird! I was having the time of my life! They played for 2 hours and 30 minutes! Jon is a master frontman. I refuse to believe that there is anyone better! He is truly one of a kind! He looked to my side quite a few time, even at my section! I freaked out everytime! There was this ramp on both sides of the stage where Jon could walk up and he went on the one of our side a few time. THAT was amazing. I could see his face perfectly, he was literally feet away! Richie only came over to our side once but that's ok.
Speaking of Richie. Jon took a break and Richie sang "I'll be there for you!" Ok.....HOLY FRIGGIN HELL! The man is unbelieveable! He sounded incredible! He was totally belting out those words and playing guitar like he never has before! The man is truly a guitar god!
My favs were "Wanted Dead or Alive" "It's My Life" "Livin' On a Prayer" "I'll Be There For You" Oh hell, I loved the whole thing! I think they played everything.
OMG This is hillarious. During Livin' on a Prayer a woman in the pit climbed out and totally tackled Jon. It took a while before security took her away. Afterwards (Jon was on my side of the stage) he just stood there like he was stunned. He stopped singing, I think she knocked the wind out of him! But he had the most adorable look on his face! It was so hillarious!
Jon is trouble tho. He his a major flirt! This girl in the pit wanted a kiss and boy did he plant one on her!
I thought they were done when they took a bow but my mom poked me and they were starting to play again! 2 encores! Jon was tired tho, I could tell. He said "You guys trying to kill me?" Oh and he said they're coming back this summer!
I have to say that this was one of the most amazing nights of my life. This was my first Jovi show and I'll never forget it!
Encore:
WILD IN THE STREETS
LIVIN' ON A PRAYER
EVERYDAY
UNDIVIDED
RUNAWAY
(Before this song, just as he did in Albany the night before, Jon shared with the crowd the sad news. David Bryan's father passed away on Sunday, March 2 and this show was in his memory. The song was written 20 years prior... and David's father was supporting David and Jon since they were both in high school.)
JUST OLDER
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
THE DISTANCE
IT'S MY LIFE
BED OF ROSES
MISUNDERSTOOD
RIGHT SIDE OF WRONG
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU (Richie on lead vocals)
HOOK ME UP
SOMEDAY I'LL BE SATURDAY NIGHT
RAISE YOUR HANDS
I'LL SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD
BORN TO BE MY BABY
EVE OF DESTRUCTION
KEEP THE FAITH
BAD MEDICINE
SHOUT
ROCK & ROLL MUSIC
TWIST & SHOUT