This must actually be my first post in years!! dont worry, still lurking most days to see whats being said

Went to the gig last night and I have to say I was very impressed by Richie, or maybe surprised is a better word, especially after all the reviews here. A friend told me he met Richie before the show and could smell with whiskey of him, so I wasn't expecting much! Then he stepped on stage and like someone mentioned in Dublin he gave a very Axl Rose, impression, fat, out of shape and very old!

Iv always been told not to judge on first impressions and thank God I didnt because his performance thought-out the night was fantastic! I can through the songs one by one, but that would take ages!! Highlight songs for me where These Days, Kite, Nowadays and 7 years gone (Wanted of course and other Bon Jovi songs all went down very well) All the songs where performed with passion and energy, all that was missing from Jovi in Slane last year. Richie was chatting with the crowd was in great spirits throughout the show and while Orianthi isnt at his level she does a great job on the songs, at least to my ear

A lot of AOL stuff played, which I didnt mind because i love the album (same we didnt get "so high" and "backseat driver" and I wouldnt have minded some more Stranger outings but all in all, he played for over 2 hours to a 3/4 full audience and it was worth the money

Stood and waited for him outside the stage after, was lucky enough to get a handshake, I wasn't too far from Neurotica80 i guess, because I heard him answering the question you asked lol