It had been a couple of years since Macca's last concert in Paris, which means we were overdue for a visit. This time, the occasion is the release of his new album, "Egypt Station", another strong release like every one since the new millenium, chock-full of meticulously-crafted songs, peerless melodies, perfect harmonies and fantastic performances.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Saturday, November 17, 2018
King Crimson @ Olympia, Paris - November 17th, 2018
Friday, November 16, 2018
King Crimson @ Olympia, Paris - November 16th, 2018
Thursday, November 15, 2018
King Crimson @ Olympia, Paris - November 15th, 2018
I sold my children's kidneys to make sure I would get the best seats to see those eight hunks play their greatest hit singles and I have to say I was most disappointed at the lack of props, smoke bombs and pyro. Also these guys can't dance for shit. It's like they weren't even trying! I was also told by a security guy I wouldn't be able to film the whole set with my phone and that was the last straw! Joke's on them, I did manage to get some pictures, hahaha!
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Nightwish @ Accorhotels Arena, Paris - November 10th, 2018
I bought a ticket for this show out of curiosity after seeing one of their recent Wacken shows on TV. I was never a fan their brand of symphonic metal with operatic vocals and cheesy synthesizers but I remember being very impressed with that particular gig. I had written them off because I could never stand Tarja’s vocal mannerisms. Their relatively new singer Floor Jansen thankfully has a more metal approach to the job which balances the pomposity of the compositions.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Glenn Hughes @ Élysée-Montmartre, Paris - November 6th, 2018
When Glenn Hughes announced he would be bringing his Deep Purple tribute tour to Paris I wasn’t overly excited. I knew the setlist would be great but it wasn’t enough to make me buy a ticket. I would much rather see him with Black Country Communion or play a regular solo show. But I ended up getting comped so why not?
Lex Koritni @ Élysée Montmartre, Paris - November 6, 2018
I missed most of Lex Koritni's set as I got into the venue right as he was starting the last song, an acoustic but muscular cover of Midnight Oil's "Beds Are Burning". I think I remember seeing his eponymous band open for Mötley Crüe six years ago but that's about all I can say. And of course I saw Midnight Oil sing that song last year during a great gig at the Olympia.
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