George Thorogood concert was awesome

Thirty years later, the Grape Bowl was filled with rock 'n' rollers again. Any of you Lodians that didn't show up surely missed a performance that was awesome.

The first group kicked it off, then Lee Rocker, formerly of the Stray Cats, had the place rockin' inside out. Yeah, the lead singer still had the stray cat strut and style. He could really play that bass fiddle. It sure brought back memories of how cool that band was when they were all together.

Then Lonesome George came out and just took over the show. He played all of his song sets and a few more. I tell you, George played his fanny off. I don't think there was anyone unsatisfied with his performance.

He did a three-stage encore and he cold have done more even though we ran into the curfew hour. The audience was not a problem, so I know it's all good in the months to come if we have more rock groups play at the Grape Bowl.

I know that the city of Lodi was only getting $30 from each ticket, but I guess some is better than none. The promoters got the biggest chunk, so that is why your ticket was spendy. But it sure was worth every penny.

Now we're ready for Fleetwood Mac, Ten Years After, Molly Hatchet — bring them on.

Ron Kelly
Lodi

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Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Aug 18, 2009 9:55 PM:

" Huey was on the free stage at the Stanislaus County Fair last week, so I don't think he is too particular about where he plays. "

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Cogito wrote on Aug 18, 2009 6:29 PM:

" Observer, I agree. I think Huey would be more expensive, but you could charge a little more and he would produce more gate. It would be nice to have a few of these every summer. "

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Observer wrote on Aug 18, 2009 3:27 PM:

" Cog, you might be able to snag Huey Lewis and the News. They are Bay Area based and transportation wouldn't be a big issue. You need to hook up with bands that may be playing in the area. I'm certainly willing to pay more than the $30.00 price of admission. I don't think I've paid less than $100.00 for ARCO concerts. "

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Cogito wrote on Aug 18, 2009 7:57 AM:

" Fleetwood Mac would be way too expensive. Molly Hatchet has only one original member, a guitarist. Ten Years After hasn't played together since 1994. I doubt seriously they'd reunite to play Lodi, but that's just my opinion. Others Lodians would like to see, Journey for example, cost ten times more(really) than Thorogood. Since the last show broke basically even, I doubt someone would take the $300,000.00 gamble to hire Journey for a show. Lodi could probably get Boz Scaggs for the old folks, or Five For Fighting. Mostly because they're local. I'd personally like to see "Chickenfoot", Sammy Hagar on guitar and vocals, Joe Satriani on lead guitar, Michael Anthony (VanHalen) on bass, and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums. They're local, when Sammy's not in Cabo, and possibly available. They would rock! "

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