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JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS and Paul Rodgers
from: centralcoastrocks.com
Article and photo by Ray Soto/Central Coast Rocks
Two musical icons joined forces for one special night at the California Mid State Fair in Paso Robles when JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS AND Paul Rodgers brought Rock and Roll to the Central Coast in full force. Real guitars, real drums, no canned vocal tracks or backup dancers, both bands brought only great songs that have touched generations of fans while also staying current and stylish.
Jett's opening set was kicked off with her signature "Bad Reputation," which had the packed crowd rocking from the first notes. Never one to rest on her past success and grow stale, Jett's set list was evidence of her musical validity through the decades.
Monster hits "I Love Rock n Roll," and "I Hate Myself for Loving You," from the 80's were side by side with "Naked," and "AC/DC" from 2006's "SINNER" CD, arguably the former runaway's finest collection. Two brand new songs were also introduced, "Reality Mentality," and the hook filled sing-along "TMI," (To Much Info) which is an ode to today's instant sharing of needless information in the digital age. "We're making a new record. We've got about seven songs done. Joan's writing a lot of it with the band and some other very famous surprises," Joan's longtime partner and collaborator KENNY LAGUNA told us before the show.
Also look for a big tour announcement from Joan and The BLACKHEARTS for next year as they finish up the new record and shows scheduled for this year.
Paul110.jpgPaul Rodgers has been dubbed, "The Voice" by critics and fans alike, leading four bands to international success. Rodgers first shot up the international radio charts with his single "All Right Now" with Free. He is most well known for his time with the band Bad Company and smash hits like Grammy nominated "Feel Like Making Love," "Can't Get Enough," "Shooting Star," and "Bad Company." He went on to front the rock bands The Law and The Firm. In 1999 Paul Rodgers won the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Los Angeles Music Awards Association.
Closing the show, Rogers casually strode on stage wearing a grin from ear to ear as he and his band launched into "Cant Get Enough," the Bad Company classic from the group's debut album. A pleasant surprise in the set was "Satisfaction Guaranteed," a soulful rock tune from Rodger's and Jimmy Pages group The Firm, which also featured Drummer Chris Slade and Bass player Tony Franklin.
Effortlessly delivering a charismatic performance and mike-stand showmanship, the front man showed everyone in attendance he still enjoys what he does and that Rock Royalty and great songs will never go out of style. |
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