Preceding their appearance at the Rockingham Festival in Nottingham, Great White managed to squeeze in a long overdue gig in London on the Friday night. This was a great chance for me to see them having never seen them live. This is the “original” Great White version now with Terry Ilous on vocals. However Jack Russell’s version will be in the UK next March (sadly no London date planned though). Promoting a new album “Full Circle”, this proved to be a greatest hits set with only “Big Time” being played from that aforementioned album. Kicking off with “I'm Alright”, it was quickly followed by “Call It Rock n Roll” and “Lady Red Light”. Despite the early start ,both band and crowd were both on good form and up for an energetic night. However the pace slowed down when the stools came out for “House of Broken Love”. Both guitarists, Mark Kendall and Michael Lardie proved that they are still excellent players. By the time we got to the last 2 songs of the night, “Rock Me” and sing-a-long favourite “Once Bitten Twice Shy”, the crowd were well and truly hooked!
I must make a mention to Marco Mendoza who was a very special guest that night. As part of his ‘Viva La Rock Tour’ he played a highly enthusiastic 10 song set. Not only a great bass player (and singer) he was really humble and entertaining (especially his walk out into the crowd). Promoting his compilation album (Viva La Rock), the best of the set were “Let the Sun Shine” and “Lettin’ Go”. The gig wouldn't have been complete without a Thin Lizzy song, finishing with “Chinatown”. Now I need to see him play with The Dead Daises.
Rating: 8/10
Setlist:
(Great White) - I'm Alright, Call It Rock n Roll, Lady Red Light, (I've Got) Something for You, Big Time, Desert Moon, House of Broken Love, Save Your Love, Mista Bone, Face The Day, Can't Shake It, Rock Me, Once Bitten Twice Shy.
(Marco Mendoza) - Let the Sun Shine, Hey Baby, Lettin’ Go, Hole in My Pocket, Look out for the Boys, God Bless the Child, Still in Me, Higher Ground, Chinatown, Your Touch.
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Marco Mendoza
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| Great White - Michael Lardie, Terry Ilous & Mark Kendall |
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