Jon Bon Jovi and KOS charity show July 30th at Count Basie
 

Jon Bon Jovi and KOS show July 30th at Count Basie Theater
Tkts will be priced $50-$500
http://countbasietheatre.org/calenda...sp?id=43249236

Madness. Everything about it.

The shocking thing is Jon will probably do decent business from this, which is crazy considering how utterly shit everything surrounding him and this band is from a music perspective at the moment. He is so above this quasi cruise ship artists peddling horrilble versions of his classics and other people's. This is Butlins shit being done by a worldwide superstar.

Madness

Agreed. These sorts of shows do nothing for his beloved "brand".

Just to be clear:

Jon Bon Jovi & The Kings of Suburbia have announced a benefit concert to take place on Wednesday, July 30th at the Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank. Net proceeds from the performance will benefit the city’s Parker Family Health Center, a free health care facility serving the Monmouth County area.

So you have the location, the date, and the prices but neglect to add that it's a show for charity? Your motives are very transparent pretty much every time you post here.

Jon in Gibson Guitar
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JBJ in LA.
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This weekend Jon Bon Jovi has tapped to join his colleagues. First he helped compose songs with the young talent Cole Redding, Obie's friend.

Writing Session with Jon Bon Jovi Today! Life is Good
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Hours later we learned of Jon's performance at a private birthday party in which were Lorenza Ponce, Obie Obrien, Phil X and Patrick Droney, Jon's friend who has written several songs together.

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On the other hand, has just been confirmed one show of JBJ & TKOS in the Count Basie Theatre in New Jersey for next July 30 ...

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A small venue, for charity. I would expect the top prices to be $500 or better. I'm surprised there are any tickets as cheap as $50.

Maybe you can't read the info on Count Basie web site It is written in English there

I can read it just fine. But you left it out in order to cause a stir about the prices, just like you did on Twitter.

I usually don't bring this sorta stuff up or usually care but is that just a shirt crease, unflattering photo or has the Jon Bon let go a little bit post tour?

Based on other photos I've seen of him from the last month or so, it's just a shirt crease. He's still as skinny as ever.

Tigrs99 is forever doing it. I'm sure I've blocked whoever it is on twitter as all they done was clog up my news feed with shit.

Jon does look like a bit of a pudding on that photo but I'm sure it's just a shirt crease.

Nice for all the money to go to charity. That is what the headline should be.

So I guess I will ask it...where's Bobby? When he missed a KOS show 2 performances ago, I assumed that he was sick or had family concerns. Now he hasn't been at 2 KOS shows. I know most of you won't miss him and prefer Phil X, but since Bobby has been at BJ's concerts and JBJ's side gigs for years, it is an obvious absence. [I think Bobby has a better voice than Phil X which is noticeable at these smaller gigs]

I think it's just schedule conflicts. Bobby is always fairly booked in the summer around the Jersey shore. For instance, last night he was at Columns in Avon By The Sea, I went to see him play.

I edited the title to reflect that it's a charity gig. Better? ;)

Cool!!! Maybe Jon was buying himself some new guitars!!! I vote for that Flying V and that Les Jr behind you Jon!! Get it get it get it!!!!

He looks totally wasted, probably high too.

There's something you and him have in common then.

General onsale for tickets was today at noon and they are all gone, it's sold out, in case anyone was thinking of going.

Were you able to get tickets? I hope so!

Becky, yes, I was able to get a couple of the $125 priced ones so I'm glad since I live so close to the theater.

UPDATE: They're selling online streams for at least $50US through something called StageIt.com:

http://yourHHRSnews.com/

They are $50, not $5

Typo, Thanks

I know it's for charity but... if I wanted to see a washed up rockstar and have no money left afterwards I'd go to Vegas...

Anyone buy tickets?

the setlist should be:

Sgt Pepper (Bobby)
House Party
Lost Highway
Whole lot of leaving
Pretty woman
Everyday people
Old time rock and roll
Bad Name
Peace love and understanding
I'm your man
We got it going on
Under pressure
Baba O'Reilly (Bobby)
Southside Johnny - Night & Day
Southside Johnny - What'd I say?
The letter (with SSJ)
Who Says
Bad Medicine

Living on a Prayer
Because we can
Talk to me (with SSJ)
634-5789

American Pie

If Jon does a solo tour and brings the KOS , I won't be going!

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American Pie:


I could absolutely listen to this Jon. Is there a higher quality version?

Found one:

In comparison to those KOS shows early this year his tone is much more bearable to me. And I always loved the tune American Pie, so I don't mind that he went for this one :)

Like it; Jon sounds good on this one certainly.

I've said it once and I'll say it again. Watching a video on-line verses being there in person are two completely different experiences...

I totally enjoyed the KOS show. Southside Johnny was his special guest. Jon actually sounded somewhat decent. He can't hit a high note to save his ass but his middle range tone sounded great. Jon could still sing...The entire encour was the highlight for me. Him and SSJ did "Talk To Me" which sounded fantastic. Then they did 634-5789 which I never liked but for some reason, this came across amazing live. SSJ adds to the flavor, as well as the NJ audience. Finally, Jon ended it with the Don McLean's cover of American Pie! It was perfect for Jon's voice and a great way to end the show.

I really hope that once all the live-stream songs surface on YouTube, the performances come across the same way as I saw them. If you are a fan, this show is a must see. It's great to see Jon do something outside the scope of Bon Jovi. After two hours, I actually wanted to see more.

I totally like this Jon. Grey hair and everything. Jon looked well rested and in great shape. His voice sounded so much better and it was actually tolerable (as long as he didn't hit high notes). I would love a solo tour

Not that it matters but SSJ also did Big Boss Man after Baba O'Reilly

I agree, I had a great time.

Sounds good. Glad that you enjoyed it. Always loved American Pie since it is a homage to Buddy Holly.

Glad to hear that those who went enjoyed it. I'm just not a huge fan of a setlist that has that many covers unfortunately . Having said that, 'American Pie' sounded very good. Enjoyed Jons vocals on it. Seemed much more fresh than on the BCW tour. He looks good too!

I would have to say that my reaction to last nights show was pretty much the same as my reaction to the last Bon Jovi show I saw at Mohegan Sun last October. You can read that one here:

http://www.drycounty.com/jovitalk/sh...37#post1155437

I was expecting a low energy show from a group of musicians that have been labeled local non-professionals and from a lead singer who can't sing any more. However I support my Jersey charities so I went.

Nothing could have been further from the reality. This was a high energy show that I thoroughly enjoyed. Yes there were a lot of covers but for me, who has seen far too many Bon Jovi shows over the years (along with the static setlists) I loved that the show was completely different.

I am also a Southside Johnny fan so I was delighted that he was here. When he and Jon did Talk to Me I was blown away. Those of you that know me may remember my "Talk to Me" uploads to Dime from old tapes of Southside.

And I have to give a big hand to Lorenza on Baba O'Reilly. As far as I'm concerned she gets the "solo of the evening" award. It was spectacular.

Jon does not have upper register that he once had and he sounds far better when he really uses the octaves that now suit him best. In those octaves he still sounds wonderful and probably better than he did in the 80s when trying to sing low.

Ending the show with American Pie was icing on the cake and a complete surprise. When was the last time you were surprised at a Jovi concert?

I enjoyed Richie's show last week (a lot really) but this show sparkled and had us up dancing all night. I'll take it :D

So we're all in agreement it's 1-0 to Jon then!

Rolo's been very quiet