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I’m sure I’ve said this before (probably in my last Bon Jovi show review. Read that here if you missed it), but it bears repeating. If anyone can make this happen, I’d like an acoustic version of “Livin’ on a Prayer” to be playing as I arrive at heaven, please.
It’s Jon’s will. Why else would he make this happen?
Because he’s a rock God, that’s why.
Thank you Bon Jovi for three full hours of flat-out rocking good fun. Madonna, I still havent’ forgiven you for the time I saw you in 2000 and you only played TWO classic songs and one of them was La Isla Bonita. You could learn a lot from the boys from Jersey. A night full of the hits, with a few new ones thrown in for good measure, is what the fans want.
Jon, I will always love you. These five words I swear to you.
Have you ever been to a Bon Jovi concert? Just lie to me and say you want to if you haven’t. Have you ever missed a concert because of traffic?
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I went to a Motley Crue and Poison concert in the summer of 2011. That’s similar, right? It’s similarly awesome.
Btw – I know you said you were coming to ATL for the Final Four. I just found out that there is a FREE dave matthews concert that Sunday if you are still in town and like them. I plan to go, though it could be a total cluster.
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Ummmm, Motley Crue/Poison sounds AMAZING! So much radness.
Yes, I heard about the free concerts! There’s also Zach Brown Band on Friday night and Ludacris and others on Saturday. But I we’re going to try for the DMB show, if we can work it around the dinner reservations we made. I’ll be in touch w/ you to see if there’s any chance of meeting up. Do you happen to work downtown? If nothing else, maybe lunch Monday? We’ve got plans w my husband’s cousin Sunday afternoon and games Saturday night and Monday night. Getting so excited!
So happy to read your review. I haven’t been to a Bon Jovi concert (don’t hate on me!) only because he’s never come close enough to where I live. I don’t just travel for anyone.
I have to drive once a week or so to Tampa – so if I have to drive that terrible stretch any more than I have to now, it better be for front row seats.
Next time, hopefully Jon will realize Tampa is so old news and the new Amway is where it’s at!
I’m loving your prom dress. That is so 1994. Just love.
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He was here in the summer of 2011. It was my first time to the new Amway. I really can’t figure out why they skipped Orlando on this tour. On that one, they did both. And so did Pink last week. And the Amway show we saw was sold out too. So odd.
Ugh, I can’t imagine having to do that drive that often. There is just ALWAYS traffic out by Disney, in both directions. At any time. So frustrating.
And yeah, my prom dress is all kinds of awesome. The color. The mullet style. The big bow which had some rhinestones on it that you probably can’t see. I just remember LOVING it so much when I saw it.
Ahh, never seen Jon. It’s on my bucket list. Glad you had fun.
Yes, traffic to Tampa concerts SUCKS! Two cities during rush hour—grrrr. We got caught in it last week heading to Pink. (Yes, I know she played here, but a friend surprised us with free tix for Tampa.) We didn’t get home until 2 a.m. on a school/work night. C’est la vie. The things we do for concerts.
And I totally think you should have worn that dress—the hemline is in style now, right?
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I wondered how you ended up over there for the show rather than here. Yes, I’d travel to Tampa for free Pink tickets, too! Ugh. It’s the WORST getting out of there. That’s why I was so glad my Xmas gift included a hotel room. If it had been a school night, it wouldn’t have but it made for at least a relaxing end of the night, especially since the concert wasn’t over until 11;30!
Is that hemline in style now? Well it’s about time because I’m pretty sure it wasn’t when I wore that!
My bone to pick with JBJ (and it’s the same one I have to pick with Coldplay) is WHY TAMPA??? Orlando has such a better venue!!! I agree that the traffic and parking sucks there (glad you ladies did try the wine/solo cup pre-partying trick though, it helps a little, right?). It’s so damn hard to get to! (Of course, my brother lives right there now, so I have a place to stay/park, BUT STILL… I-4).
Sounds like a great concert. Although, I think next time DadJovi needs to do a little better with the seats (kidding, I still owe him for fixing my battery in the rain).
If JBJ ever comes to Orlando I would definitely go. I think he needs to do a second leg of this tour.
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Oh – and I meant to add — HOLY WOW on your mom’s hair.
I just don’t get why Bon Jovi played here at the new Amway in 2011 but skipped it on this tour. I’m pretty sure that year he played in both Tampa and Orlando. He talked during the show about how much he loves Tampa and when the band signed its first contract 30 years ago, he bought a condo in Tampa! He said he figured if the music thing didn’t work out, at least he could retire to Tampa at 22. He said that condo has been in his family since and his cousin either still has it or recently sold it. He said she was backstage. So I’m pretty sure he has a strong family connection to Tampa, so that’s why he always includes it. But I still don’t get skipping Orlando. For a band, it’d seem to be a good trip to do both if you sell out both — easy travel between. But what do I know?
And yes, my mom’s hair is a thing of wonder!
Hey now, where’s the picture of MomKaty and you getting crunk? tsk, tsk.
I love JBJ too and miss going to concerts. I still want to see Maroon 5 when they come to Orlando at the end of the month.
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Can you believe that two women with three blogs between them didn’t take one picture of themselves? Such a blogging fail! I even straightened my hair and put on eyeliner, dammit!
I just want to see Adam Levine, preferably at a yoga class. That would do it for me!
Sounds like an amazing show. I saw Bon Jovi years ago when I was in college and it was great. It is one of those shows that is on my list, but I really hate dealing with Tampa traffic. That really sucks that you all were late.
A couple number of years ago, we were going to a show in the Chicago suburbs and it took 2 hours longer than it should have. We missed both opening bands and part of the main act, only to spend about 4 more hours in the car to get hope. Yeah, that blew.
BTW…love the prom picture.
The band really is just ageless. I know it sounds like a stretch but I really think they’ll be like the Stones. I can see me seeing them in concert for at least another 25-30 years. Lord knows JBJ is in good enough shape to keep going!
Ugh, that Chicago incident sounds like a nightmare. I’ve had some bad traffic experiences getting to shows but nothing like that. SOOO annoying.
Oh yes, I was there too. I had floor seats, which I bought pre-sale. I had 4 tabs open on IE and I was using all 4 to get seats I wanted. Forget that I’m short and can’t see over the people in front of me. I love, love, love Jon Bon Jovi – SOOOO gorgeous. Great show. You should check out my blog post on it and see the pics I posted from the concert I went to 2006. He was RIGHT there. I know you will appreciate it.
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So awesome!!! I’m super jealous of your seats! I guess this is what happens when my husband buys me tickets. I joked that he was