Hi Ritchie
Here is my review of the Warsaw gig.
A couple of hours before the show Michael did a signing
session in one of the biggest record stores in Warsaw. The
meeting with fans was scheduled to start at 17:30 PM. Shortly
after that time Michael came.... Well, he seemd to be relaxed,
happy, friendly and healthy. The meeting was about 30 - 40
minutes long. To be honest, there wasn't many people there, only
die hard fans! That's why the signing session did't last long.
During that time Michael signed everything his fans have brought
with them. Well... mainly cd sleeves, vinyl record covers and
posters. Together with my friends we have managed to take some
photos with Him and get our own CD sleeves signed.
After the meeting we went straight to the venue.
Shortly after we've got inside, the first band was about to
play. Well... there were two supporting bands.
The first one was a group led by one of the most popular polish
rock guitarist: Wojtek Hoffman. He played an instrumental thirty
minute set. He was quite good, and during some parts his playing
style was very similar to Steve Vai.
After a twenty minute break...Pure Inc got on stage.
In my opinion they were ok, but their set was a little too long.
The placed wasn't full. I guess there was about 400-450 people.
I'm not sure but I think that the capacity of "Proxima" is about
800-1000 or soemthing like that. After another twenty/thirty
minute break, MSG finally started their show!!
At the beginning there were some technical problems. One of the
batteries in Michael's pedal did't seem to work. Fortunatly one
of the roadies came with a spare one, and the show started
afterwards. Michael played his new Dean Flying V during the
entire set. To my ears his new guitar sounds quite good, altough
I liked his old Gibson Flying V guitar (the one he used on the
first part of the Euro Tour in Feb/March) more.
The sound wasn't exellent. During some of the parts I coudn't
hear Chris voice very well, also Wayne's guitar was I think a
little low in the mix. Anway they gave a GREAT show!!!. Michael
played with passion, fire, and a lot's of feeling and passion.
Personally I was very happy that I have got an opportunity to see
Michael play for the second time during this year in Poland. This
time in a much smaller venue and without any camera's filming all
over.
After the show Michael did another signing session,near the
merchandise store. Yet again he was very friendly, and patiently
signed evrything. Before I left the venue I've managed to talk a
little with Chris, Wayne, and I've also got my ticket stub signed
by Rev!.
Thanks, Keep On Rocking
Piotr
Here is the complete set list:
- Ready To Rock
- Mother Mary
- Assault Attack
- Let It Roll
- Fat City
- Lights Out
- Because I Can
- Rock And Roll Believer
- Arachnofobiac
- Fatal Strike
- Into The Arena
- Only You Can Rock Me
- On And On
- Too Hot To Handle
- Attack Of The Mad Axeman
Encore No.1
- Armed And Ready
- Doctor Doctor
Encore No.2
- Rock Bottom