Hope Concert
 

I'll sum it up quick. He did 3 songs. Who says, I wish everyday, and The letter. ...

He actually sounded pretty darn good and the KOS band has gotten much better..

With that said, I was totally disappointed. Jon was out there for a total of 11 minutes. He showed up and left. After 3 hours last week and only 3 songs this show was a kick in the balls.

He also looked like shit. Too skinny and that grey hair needs to go. It's obvious that he's not that rock guy anymore.

I have some vids. If no one else posts them by tomorrow, I'll post mine.

I wish everyday was the highlight. Jon really did an amazing job considering

Thanks for the review and Becky thanks for the link to the article. John Cafferty would have been cool to see. I had to miss the show due to work obligations!!

The Letter:


I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas:

Just for you then! Southside Johnny & friends (no Jon) "With A Little Help From My Friends"

http://youtu.be/Qbwzp7DrDRQ

http://youtu.be/1CLojewdNds

I don't know folks. After last night, it might be time to take a temporary hiatus for a little while. I'm really not digging Jon and Richie as solo artists. These aren't the guys I grew up with.

Jon can't pull off a decent cover anymore. American Girl, Superstition, Under Pressure, all sound the same. His stage presence is off. Even though the Vegas thing wasn't horrible, it's not what I'm looking for to satisfy me musically.... And I have absolutely zero interest in Richie and his Girlfriend. The both of them are just pissing me off.

I was really pissed off last night. Jon opens the show with Who Says, then does his Christmas tune, and finally ends it with The Letter as a tribute to Joe Cocker. Tickets weren't selling until they announced that Jon was going to be there. There was a time when he would have stuck around for a little while and jammed with other artists. They used Jon's name to sell tickets and then he pulls out after 15 minutes. How can they have Jon open and then have local talentless nothings takeover after that? BS

At this point there is nothing left to say. I'm done exhausting energy and time on this band when I know it's never going to go back to the good old days. Of course I'll check out the new albums but it's time for a Bon Jovi break for the New Year....

Thats all

Thank you!! :)

Yeah, charity shows are the worst.

Oh Yeah, cause donating 500 dollars to charity to see amateurs perform is a common occurrence.

Is that played in its original key? There's also bits when Jon sounds younger than expected.

It wasn't billed as "Jon Bon Jovi and Friends" as some shows have been billed in the past. You can't expect him to be out there for the majority of the show. It said he'd make an appearance and he made an appearance. You got what you were promised.

'I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas' was very nice!!!
Why do people think Jon should stop making music because he doesn't fit in their favourite boxes anymore?

Opener for Hope Concert VII with Bobby Bandiera - "Who Says." (very short)

http://youtu.be/EiHjzAKBluE

Totally agree. He did an amazing job with that one

Jon was showing up anyway. They used his name to push tickets because only half the place was sold out

Although I'm disappointed about the length of time, I'm more disappointed in Jon not hanging around to enjoy it. Bobby is always there for Jon. The one show per year that Bobby could use Jon, he's only there for 15 minutes. Why? There was a time when Jon would have hung around to jam with South Side. Bruce would never do a 15 minute set. I've been to a ton of these things in the past and a 15 minute set in Jersey is unacceptable.

Again my main complaint isn't feeling that I got ripped off because it is for charity. IMO it's just another notch in the belt that shows me how disconnected Jon is to being a passionate musician.

YES....

But my take is, he doesn't have to stop making music. As a fan, I'm going to take a step back.

Things are annoying me that never did. The fact that he could almost nail a song like I Wish Everyday and then butcher a song like American Girl baffles me.

I just need a break and hopefully when the next release comes out, I'll be excited for it. Which should be Richie's album.

I hope that for you too!

Maybe Jon didn't "hang around to enjoy it" because his family is home. His son goes to Notre Dame and is on the football team, so he doesn't get to come home on the weekend. I know Jon attends as many games as he can, but it's hard for a parent when their kids are away at at college. You could ask my dad if he was still alive! Jon showed up and did his part, but I don't think you can fault him for not staying for the whole show when he probably wanted to be home with his family at Christmas time. I know this is just a theory on my part, but I think it's a pretty rational one. ;)

Or maybe Jon had to plug a promo for Big and Rich... it doesn't matter. If you commit to something, do it right. I've been 6 other Hope Concerts and this was by far, Jon's most disconnect one.

Just watching this one now…I so love this song!! Thank you for the link!!

Some people are just never happy.

Who Says You Can't Go Home - Jon Bon Jovi (complete)

http://youtu.be/iOmrQu5sAeM

Yes, sadly that is true, maybe they do not know how. I hope Jon and his family have a peaceful Christmas as I wish that for everybody else in this world!

LOL!!! Bobby as Santa!!! He HAS to keep that look now :-D

LMAO @ him! I agree, keep the look!

Why the **** would Jon sign up to play this song in original key when his voice is at the worst shape possible, instead of the usual half-step down? :confused: I mean, surely the KOS are decent enough to play it in the same key as Bon Jovi, right?

He surely doesn't see the problem of his voice as bad as the fans. In a recent interview he stated again how the band has to play perfect and he has to sing well. Now rather than ask KOS to tune down their instruments or play different chords, he decides to do this.. And I think he thought it went well. He could nail those high notes but there is no effort to push himself to limit. He rather just changes the melodies and sings out of tune.

http://youtu.be/iOmrQu5sAeM

YIKES....I can't get past the male back up dancers! WTF?

That's nothing. Check out some old live videos of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes show. That's something!

More vids from the Hope concert: