Jon and Richie fool around as they leave Cipriani's
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Summerfest
The new album seems finished.Will see for this year 2009.
Time more than kind to Bon Jovi
Rick Wood
Jon Bon Jovi performs "You Give Love a Bad Name" at the Marcus Amphitheater on Thursday, the opening night of Summerfest.
Band keeps to a winning formula and delivers it during a sold-out Summerfest performance
Photo Gallery
Summerfest
Schedule
- See who's playing what stage when in our easy-to-read browsable list
- Or, put together your own schedule of bands using our day-by-day, printable interactive music guide
Bon Jovi seems to have found the formula for rock band longevity: hit songs, new music that doesn't stink and a fervent fan base.
Sex appeal doesn't hurt, either.
Not many 26-year-old bands fronted by 47-year-old singers can continue to sell out large venues. That's what makes Bon Jovi an anomaly. Even Jon Bon Jovi noted at Thursday's sold-out concert at the Marcus Amphitheater that his eponymous group is the last band standing of its era.
He's right. Most of Bon Jovi's '80s contemporaries are no longer playing, and if they are, it's at county fairs, not headlining the opening night of Summerfest.
Much of the band's continued success lies in the throat, hair and hips of Jon Bon Jovi, who doesn't look like a guy who'll be getting mail from AARP in a couple years.
Opening with the 1960s Dave Clark Five hit "Glad All Over," the band segued into "You Give Love a Bad Name" with Jon Bon Jovi picking out a fan's camcorder to shoot a few seconds of video.
Wearing tight black jeans and a black shirt with sleeves rolled up to show off his biceps, Jon Bon Jovi strutted, swiveled, sauntered and shimmied his way across the stage, stopping only to say, "Justin Timberlake, eat your heart out."
Unlike many aging rockers, he has weathered the years well. No paunch, no bald patch, hair to die for - and he can still hit the high notes of "Livin' on a Prayer."
The band has no new album to plug and isn't touring in 2009, and Jon Bon Jovi told the crowd the Summerfest gig was only the third of four planned concerts this year because they couldn't pass up playing here.
Guitarist Richie Sambora sang yet another No. 1 hit, "I'll Be There for You," and showed off his ax skills on an extended solo. But Jon Bon Jovi was clearly the reason why much of the crowd - which skewed heavily female - bought tickets.
Following "Have A Nice Day" and "Keep the Faith" the band launched into "Bad Medicine," which briefly morphed into the Isley Brothers' "Shout." Jon Bon Jovi jumped into the audience, surrounded by ecstatic women trying to snap his picture with their cell phones.
After returning to the stage he said "I'm getting too old for this."
No, you're not.
Opening for Bon Jovi was Philadelphia rock band Soraia, whose last album, "Shed the Skin" featured Sambora guesting on guitar. Singer Sue Mansour fronted the band with a voice and stage persona reminiscent of Janis Joplin.
Summerfest
It seems their new album is finished.
Time more than kind to Bon Jovi
Rick Wood
Jon Bon Jovi performs "You Give Love a Bad Name" at the Marcus Amphitheater on Thursday, the opening night of Summerfest.
Band keeps to a winning formula and delivers it during a sold-out Summerfest performance
Photo Gallery
Summerfest
Schedule
- See who's playing what stage when in our easy-to-read browsable list
- Or, put together your own schedule of bands using our day-by-day, printable interactive music guide
Bon Jovi seems to have found the formula for rock band longevity: hit songs, new music that doesn't stink and a fervent fan base.
Sex appeal doesn't hurt, either.
Not many 26-year-old bands fronted by 47-year-old singers can continue to sell out large venues. That's what makes Bon Jovi an anomaly. Even Jon Bon Jovi noted at Thursday's sold-out concert at the Marcus Amphitheater that his eponymous group is the last band standing of its era.
He's right. Most of Bon Jovi's '80s contemporaries are no longer playing, and if they are, it's at county fairs, not headlining the opening night of Summerfest.
Much of the band's continued success lies in the throat, hair and hips of Jon Bon Jovi, who doesn't look like a guy who'll be getting mail from AARP in a couple years.
Opening with the 1960s Dave Clark Five hit "Glad All Over," the band segued into "You Give Love a Bad Name" with Jon Bon Jovi picking out a fan's camcorder to shoot a few seconds of video.
Wearing tight black jeans and a black shirt with sleeves rolled up to show off his biceps, Jon Bon Jovi strutted, swiveled, sauntered and shimmied his way across the stage, stopping only to say, "Justin Timberlake, eat your heart out."
Unlike many aging rockers, he has weathered the years well. No paunch, no bald patch, hair to die for - and he can still hit the high notes of "Livin' on a Prayer."
The band has no new album to plug and isn't touring in 2009, and Jon Bon Jovi told the crowd the Summerfest gig was only the third of four planned concerts this year because they couldn't pass up playing here.
Guitarist Richie Sambora sang yet another No. 1 hit, "I'll Be There for You," and showed off his ax skills on an extended solo. But Jon Bon Jovi was clearly the reason why much of the crowd - which skewed heavily female - bought tickets.
Following "Have A Nice Day" and "Keep the Faith" the band launched into "Bad Medicine," which briefly morphed into the Isley Brothers' "Shout." Jon Bon Jovi jumped into the audience, surrounded by ecstatic women trying to snap his picture with their cell phones.
After returning to the stage he said "I'm getting too old for this."
No, you're not.
Opening for Bon Jovi was Philadelphia rock band Soraia, whose last album, "Shed the Skin" featured Sambora guesting on guitar. Singer Sue Mansour fronted the band with a voice and stage persona reminiscent of Janis Joplin.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Summerfest
Tomorrow,will take place summerfest.For some who will go to BonJovi,don't hesitate to share here yours first feelings and to comment it on the guestbook.
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Monday, June 22, 2009
22 June 2009
Jon performs at National Conference for Service of Volunteering
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Songwriter's HoF Induction
Before I post the good stuff, I have a bit of a preamble, so bear with me... I had a very bittersweet and sad day today. It was the last day at work (for those who don't know, I work at an after-school program with my city's school district) and we had a big farewell BBQ for everyone - the kids who are moving on to middle school, the kids who are leaving for other schools/centers and not coming back, and us, the leaders, who are ALL going separate ways. Those girls have become some of my closest friends the last year - we're together every single day and share everything with each other: our trials and tribulations, joys and frustrations, everything. We get together outside of work, too, and have just become great friends. So saying goodbye was not something I have been looking forward to the last few weeks. And I'm not going to lie - I drove home crying.
However. During that lonely drive, after I'd hugged my closest friend goodbye and wished her good luck on her summer adventure/missions trip in South America, Jon's voice came over the speakers in my car. And for some reason, in the midst of my sadness, I started to feel better. Calmer. More at peace with the changes and moving on and goodbyes. And to any non-fan, this will be super corny: but I was reminded of why I truly love this band. Jon's voice was this comforting, soothing reminder of the band's constant presence in my life, the reassurance that they are still here and not going anywhere, and the gentle wake-up call that not everything can always stay the same...but some things always remain.
And when I came home and logged online, I remembered that the Songwriters' Hall of Fame induction was tonight. And I read the articles and looked at the pictures with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes - filled with pride for two of the men who have changed my life in more ways than they know. The writers of the songs that are embedded deep in my heart, the soundtracks of my life. They've been there for me through all my hard times, the good and the bad, the changes and the joys, the tears and the smiles, the growing up. I am so honored to call myself a fan -- and so proud of their recognition tonight.
So, congratulations Jon and Richie. You two deserve this through and through.
Arrivals/Mingling
Speech
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