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November 9, 2006
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Eagles of Death Metal, ThrowRag @ the HOB, Anaheim: November 8, 2006
David and I couldn't agree on whether or not Joan Jett has "had some work done." I say yes, probably Botox, maybe more. He says tons of foundation and clean living (hey, she's a vegetarian). But we could agree on the following:
1) Joan's hot. Whether you're a guy or a gal, you'd do her.
2) The band sounds impeccable. David credits this to "low stage volume." I say they practice (hey, she's a Virgo).
3) Great harmonies. (see above)
4) Every song is great. From the old standards ("Cherry Bomb," "I Love Rock n' Roll") to the new tracks off the "Sinner" album, there is really no filler here. And it's not all the same song either. She is one great songwriter and a terrific performer.
5) Joan Jett has amazing arms. Better than mine, certainly, and even better than David's (and his are great). She's got amazing triceps, and you know that's hard to do. I stood there envious every time she raised her arm to pump her fist (and that happened a lot).
6) Joan Jett and the Blackhearts played for only an hour and you thought it was longer (in a good way), then came out and did an amazing encore of COVERS. Who the hell can close with a cover? Joan Jett, that's who. She shows every rock star I've ever seen how it's done (with the exception of say, Tom Jones).
7) The Eagles of Death Metal are amusing, but every song is the same.
8) When Throw Rag opens, they set the bar pretty high.
9) The crowd was incredibly mixed. Aging rockers, soccer moms and pre-teen punks rubbed elbows with rockabillies and OC wannabes. And it was a good thing.
10) Anyone who doesn't like Joan Jett is stupid.
Posted by DJWanda at November 9, 2006 10:34 PM
