Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi played Central Park tonight for a free show as a All Star week kick off and just having gotten home from it why not write a blog? The show was amazing. I've been wanting to see Bon Jovi live for the past 5 years but the stars hadn't aligned until tonight. The weather was perfect for an outdoor concert. Not too hot or humid and a slight breeze all night. For a crowd of 60,000 the security, police officers, and central park staff did a really good job of keeping things orderly and organized. There was not a lot of walking room on the great lawn but thats to be expected.

The Jovi took the stage at about 8:05 with "Living on a Prayer" and the show didn't lose an ounce of energy for the entire night. This show was billed as "nothing but the hits" and it certainly delivered, the only song I wish they had done that they didn't was "Everyday" which is one of their more catchy, radio friendly tunes that wasn't exactly a giant hit so its understandable that they left it off. The crowd reactions were loudest for "It's My Life", "Blaze of Glory", "Runaway", "Living on a Prayer", "Faith", and the encore "Wanted, Dead or Alive." Jon also gave a very emotional speech about the NYPD, his love of NYC from the days of growing up across the river in NJ, 9/11, and how big it is to play at central park in front of 60,000 - he even joked this was something The Beatles or The Rolling Stones have not done.

Overall a great show and theres still a chance to catch them on this tour as they perform at MSG on monday and tuesday night. Also it was Richie Sambora's birthday today and he performed vocals on "I'll Be There For You" which was phenomenal and got the crowd really into it. A great show by a band that can still deliver. Although I do recommend seeing them by their next tour as the wear and tear on Jon's voice is starting to become a little noticeable. 10/10 show and hopefully there will be more of these at Central Park in the near future, maybe U2 should be next.

PRAYER
BAD NAME
LOST HIGHWAY
BORN TO BE MY BABY
RUNAWAY
SLEEP WHEN I'M DEAD w/ Twist & Shout
BLAZE OF GLORY
WHOLE LOT OF LEAVIN'
IN THESE ARMS
WE GOT IT GOIN' ON
IT'S MY LIFE
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU - RICHIE VOX
HAVE A NICE DAY
KEEP THE FAITH
WHO SAYS
BAD MEDICINE w/ Shout

ENCORE:
ALWAYS
WANTED
I LOVE THIS TOWN