Aaron Lewis' Accoustic Set

[TexasF355F1]

I was completely blown away last night. Now, I haven't been to that many concerts, but this will always be my #1 concert of all time!

Aaron Lewis is one amazing singer. I've always liked Staind, but never really considered myself a fan. I have always been a fan of his vocals though. I really don't think anyone could argue about that.

The show started at 8:15 and last until around 10:35. Just he and his guitar(s). After the first 4 or 5 songs he brought out his friend Chris. He said that they were long time friends and that the two of them played in the small bars before his success.

He played everything from Staind songs, cover songs, and unreleased (some) untitled songs. To name a few:
-Patience - GNR cover (played with Chris) - Simply amazing, I can't think of another band that I've heard cover this but it was just perfect.
-Rooster - Alice In Chains cover (played with Chris) - Many people have covered AIC songs, but to match the emotion that Layne Staley sung with is very hard. They combined vocals, a la Layne and Jerry, and NAILED IT. Terrific!
-Creep - STP cover - Tremendous job! It was very good. Can't think I've heard this covered before (I'm sure it has).
-Sober - Tool cover - Again, he nailed it. It was a great rendition.
*Edit* - River of Deceit - Mad Season cover - We all know the Mad Season (I believe written by Layne) version is flawless, now Seether decided to do it and FUCKED IT UP, sings the song with NO EMOTION!!! Aaron Lewis corrected it. It was a great version and one of the few guys who could pull off an emotion-filled voice. Nothing could top Mad Season's version of course. *Can't believe I forgot this one, I was singing along at the top of my lungs*

Those are the only cover songs I can remember right now, I'm almost positive there was at least one or two others. Maybe not.

He actually left the stage at the end and of course everyones making tons of noise knowing he's gonna do an encore. He comes out and belts out 3 more songs. He finished the show with Sober.

One song he played, he mentioned he wrote for his wife, was awesome. I believe it was untitled and not set for an album yet. I really hope it makes it, a great song.

I can't recommend going to check Aaron out enough. If he's coming near you GO! I can't stress it enough. You'll thank me later.

Tour Dates:
http://www.gotickets.com/concert/aar...is_tickets.php

Found a video on YouTube of 'Sober' from last nights show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VyPjcT_6Uw
Probably the best video of his accoustic shows I found.

If more videos worth posting pop up I'll post them.

Here's a few pics. Sorry they're so small, my friends camera phone is better than mine. He just didn't have them on the best setting. I should have done that for him.

[TexasF355F1]

What the hell. I go to a concert and have a write up about it and no one cars? What gives?

[vinnym86]

i missed this thread, havn't been around as much. I was never a Staind fan, really, so i probably wouldn't have checked out this show, but i guess i should. sounds like a great time.

Just saw the Sober Vid... nice cover.

[TexasF355F1]

Originally Posted by vinnym86

i missed this thread, havn't been around as much. I was never a Staind fan, really, so i probably wouldn't have checked out this show, but i guess i should. sounds like a great time.

Just saw the Sober Vid... nice cover.

Thanks for noticing Vin

Yea, I know there's such a wide variety of music fans on here. We all have our own tastes.

I know you really like to rock out at concerts. But since you appreciate music, I think anyone who does, would enjoy it.