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Post by mtcefc on Dec 15, 2018 15:16:19 GMT -8
Much better than Manchester I thought.
The crowd was more up for it (weekend and drink involved maybe) and I think it fed the band more.
It seemed to drag a bit on Wednesday but tonight it flew by.
Hope they skip Manchester next time and just have one north west date in Liverpool on a Friday/Saturday again.
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Post by andylgr on Dec 15, 2018 15:44:13 GMT -8
Promises
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:10:45 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:10:59 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:11:07 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:11:22 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:11:35 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:12:02 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:12:17 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:13:11 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:16:13 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:20:52 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:22:05 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 15, 2018 18:26:56 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on Dec 16, 2018 1:16:53 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on Dec 16, 2018 1:18:35 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on Dec 16, 2018 1:19:59 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on Dec 16, 2018 1:21:15 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on Dec 16, 2018 1:22:45 GMT -8
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Post by andylgr on Dec 16, 2018 1:35:36 GMT -8
Thanks again CindyJ for posting the pics during the show and also to DonnaV for getting a great spot for some pics too. That was my 1st visit to this venue, my 5th show of the tour (6th if you count RAH) and my 3rd show in a row (with my final one coming up on Monday). Fair play to bands that tour like this because driving to the gig last night I was knackered. Plus I’m suffering with a bad throat too so I wasn’t feeling it really. On top of that the traffic was a nightmare and I didn’t get in the venue til 8.30. But it was all worth it because this was possibly my favourite show of the tour so far. Obviously I was standing and the atmosphere was really good on the floor, certainly a Saturday night out in Liverpool (which is a great place to go drinking btw) helped things a great deal. The show was as the show has been all tour, good sound, good performances and a good reception from the crowd. The rock and Roll Hall of Fame got a mention and a good response from the crowd, Steve got a mention before Ricks introduction that went down well, but the obvious highlight of the show was Promises. I’d heard rumour they’d soundchecked it earlier in the week, but I’d completely forgotten about it, so when it started I was surprised. So it was great to hear something I’ve not heard for a long time, maybe 2006 I think when I last heard them play this. As it stands I’ve heard all the rotational tracks this tour except for MLLAM. Maybe they’ll play it Monday? If they do I won’t mind considering what I’ve heard so far on the tour. |
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Post by Sandgrounder on Dec 16, 2018 7:38:25 GMT -8
So annoyed at myself for not going to Liverpool now :(
I had a ticket but couldn't get up the enthusiasm to go on my own, and I LOVE Promises !!!
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Post by Sandgrounder on Dec 16, 2018 7:48:45 GMT -8
Much better than Manchester I thought. The crowd was more up for it (weekend and drink involved maybe) and I think it fed the band more. It seemed to drag a bit on Wednesday but tonight it flew by. Hope they skip Manchester next time and just have one north west date in Liverpool on a Friday/Saturday again. I have to agree that there was something lacking on Wednesday, not by DL, but by the crowd. Joe kept coming over to motion people to stand up in the stands, but they just stayed sat down. I'm not sure if it was because there were a lot of people who aren't real fans or if the venue was too big, but the stand I was in was sadly lacking in enthusiasm. |
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 16, 2018 8:13:59 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 16, 2018 8:14:43 GMT -8
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 16, 2018 15:11:06 GMT -8
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Post by DonnaV on Dec 16, 2018 16:00:41 GMT -8
FINALLY got to our Air BnB (midnight here). Our daughter went to a concert in Leeds so we hung out in the city while she was there. It was dark and raining and we didn't feel like driving 30 minutes each way and needed to get something to eat anyway.
Our last Air BNB had horrible wifi so I couldn't upload this video there.
My neck and shoulders were killing me today from my workout of holding my phone up high above my head (I'm short and there were tall people in front of me)
Two more shows for this diehard. Tomorrow we head to Birmingham and then London and we fly home the next morning. It's getting harder do to do this "new city every night" business as I get older. ha! ha!
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Post by pete on Dec 16, 2018 23:44:24 GMT -8
Can't believe you guys got 'Promises' at Liverpool. That's so cool!
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Post by andylgr on Dec 17, 2018 1:56:28 GMT -8
Great shot, it was good to see this venue looking pretty close to being full. |
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 17, 2018 7:18:05 GMT -8
Gig Review: Def Leppard / Cheap Trick – Liverpool Echo Arena (15th Dec 2018)Having listened to 80s rock bands such as Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and of course Def Leppard since I was still in the womb, I have been looking forward to Def Leppard: The Hysteria Tour ever since tickets went on sale way back in January – and for this gig I even took my mum with me. In the support slot for the tour were American classic rockers Cheap Trick. The band came armed with the perfect tracks to open and close their set in the form of “Hello There” featuring lyrics of “Hello there, ladies and gents, Are you ready to rock?” and “Goodnight Now” later in the evening with the line “That’s the end of the show, now it’s time to go” clearly signalling the last song of their set. During the first song, it was clear that the band were trying to impress with their eccentric poses and encouraging the crowd to cheer. However I think choosing to enter the stage to the PA system announcing that you were about to see “The best rock n’ roll band ever!” may have been a bit of a stretch, especially when they weren’t even headlining tonight’s show. While lead vocalist Robin Zander’s outfit, a rather unique matching shirt and trousers set featuring photo montages, almost stole the show it was upstaged by eight tracks cherry-picked from the band’s early career, and a couple of covers thrown in for good measure. The standout track for me was “I Want You To Want Me”, a song made famous to my generation by the Letters to Cleo cover featured in the film 10 Things I Hate About You. During the final song, guitarist Rick Nielsen played a stunning 5-neck guitar at the end of the walkway extending from the stage into the crowd. An amazing sight I wish I had been allowed to take a photo of. As soon as the Cheap Trick performance was over, the three huge screens that had been above them descended to hide the stage and a 30-minute countdown began. When the countdown hit zero it was showtime with vocalist Joe Elliott and the rest of Def Leppard making their way on stage. When the tour was announced at the start of the year, it was also publicised that the band would be playing their 1987 album Hysteria in full. The album was one of the longest ever issued on a single vinyl record and would be the majority of the band’s set this evening. Sticking with the original order of the album for tonight’s set, the evening started with “Women” and “Rocket” in quick succession. I unfortunately missed the majority of “Animal” and “Love Bites” while I quickly packed my camera away and found my seat for the rest of the evening, although I was later informed by my mum that the lights and staging for these two tracks were way better than during the first two songs, nothing like rubbing salt in the wounds! Continuing the album track order, the massive “Pour Some Sugar on Me” was the fifth of the evening. Despite its early appearance in the set, the crowd were definitely warmed up by this point and were more than ready to sing along and get their arms waving. Elliot then took the chance to chat to the crowd about the album they were performing, asking them who was even alive when it was released. From the sound of the response, the majority of the audience owned an original vinyl copy of the album, although there were a considerable number of youngsters like myself who probably downloaded a copy. The energy in the venue continued as arguably the album’s second biggest hit “Armageddon It” followed Elliot’s interaction. That was side one of the album complete. However, before side two began there was a moment to remember Stephen Maynard Clark, the band’s original guitarist who passed away in 1991. Side two of the album includes some of the lesser known tracks such as “Gods of War”, “Don’t Shoot Shotgun” and “Run Riot”. Throughout all three of these tracks, there did appear to be less of a reaction from the crowd although the faultless performance from the band ensured there was still a big cheer and applause at the end of each. Normal service was resumed for the rest of the main set, with the song “Hysteria” re-engaging the crowd for the final three songs. With a “Liverpool, we give you Hysteria 2018!” from Elliot and a mighty applause from the crowd, the arena went dark. After a few moments the lights kicked back into life and the band reappeared for a five-track encore. This began with a thank you to the fans for voting Def Leppard into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which had been announced earlier in the week. They then played the track “Promises”, an exclusive just for the Liverpool show. From one track that they don’t play live very often, to one that gets played most nights, it was time for the crowd to get their lighters and phones in the air for “When Love and Hate Collide”, during which there was an impressive solo from guitarist Phil Collen. “Let’s Get Rocked” had the audience singing along from beginning to the end with some impressive crowd participation for the chorus. Elliot then mentioned the fact that the band has now been together for 41 years and like everyone, have “been through some ”, referring directly to the loss of guitarist Steve and the accident which saw drummer Rick Allen lose his left arm in 1985. He then gave Allen the pleasure of introducing the penultimate song “Rock Of Ages”. The final song could have only been “Photograph”, and the crowd again sang along to every word. It is often said that bands including Def Leppard have reached their expiry date and should call it a day, however what was witnessed tonight showed that there is plenty of life left in these guys. While their newer material might not be as popular as albums such as Hysteria, Def Leppard are still more than able to wow the crowd and perform their classic material. Taking fans back to the 80s, to a time when mullets were fashionable and there wasn’t a mobile phone in sight at a gig… unlike tonight where it seems some of the audience had filmed the entire performance! Source + photos
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Post by CindyJ on Dec 17, 2018 13:06:24 GMT -8
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