Enuff Z'Nuff/Eric Martin Live In Dallas
By
Sefany Jones,
Contributing Editor
Friday, October 4, 2002 @ 1:19 AM
Enuff Z'Nuff and The Eric Mart
REVIEW BY: Jimbo
Hi music fans,
Thought I'd send a quick review for a show I caught over the weekend. I ventured to a rough neighborhood in the Dallas suburbs on Saturday night to see the Eric Martin Band and Enuff Z'Nuff at the Canyon Club.
Unfortunately, there were only a handful of people in attendance. I don't understand why there isn't more promotion or advertising for bands coming through town. Very sad. I only heard about this one within the last week.
A band called Transcendence went on first. I like to support the local music scene, but nothing to write home about here. Hey guys, unless you have a gig later at WalMart, why not stick around for the headliners? Their frat boy fan club cleared the stage and took half the crowd with them when they left.
Enuff Z'Nuff had the second slot, playing as a trio ala Rush. Donnie Vie was noticeably absent from the stage. Chip told the audience he was sick. All kinds of rumors are floating around on this now. They didn't miss a stride though. Monaco handled all vocals and sounded great. I've seen Enuff Z'Nuff several times, and honestly Donnie wasn't missed very much. I get a bit tired of his stoner act. This gave his band mates a chance to step up and show their stuff. They opened their set with “New Thing,” and went on to play “Heaven or Hell,” “Baby Loves You,” “For Now” (my favorite), “Vacant Love,” etc. Also included were two songs I haven't heard before, “Gina” (?) and “What You Bring To The Table”. Closed the evening with “Fly High Michelle.” Always a great performance.
I asked a roadie if they had any copies of the new CD (Welcome to Blue Island) to sell, but no luck. It's still available only as an import. Sorry, I'm a music fan with a budget. I can't drop $35 on one CD. Hopefully it will be released in the States sometime in the next few months.
The Eric Martin Band was the headliner. The former Mr. Big singer looks ver,y very young without his long hair. He had two guitarists, a bass player, and his new wife on drums to back him up. He was very animated, hopping all over the stage, and still has his trademark voice. I haven't seen Mr. Big since the Lean Into It tour back in the old days at Hammerjacks in Baltimore. Missing were the guitar wizardry of Paul Gilbert and blues of Richie Kotzen, but his new band sounded great. EMB played a mix of Mr. Big tunes (“Lost in America,” “30 Days in the Hole,” “A Rose Alone”) and songs from his latest CD, I'm Going Sane. Eric broke out the acoustic guitar for “Wild World,” “Superfantastic,” and “To Be With You.” The material from his new CD sounds much heavier live.
A great show. Wish more people could have seen it. I don't know how long these guys can last on the road if they don't improve attendance. Catch them while you can. I'm going to dig out my old EZN CD's to listen to.
scooter15 - 10/18/2002 2:45:27 PM shut up little richard. I agree with backing metal, but not enuff. you suck
LordRichard - 10/18/2002 10:59:21 AM You fuckers should try to support every metal or semi-metal,and or rock group that comes through your territory, because if you don't,we will all end up having that fuckin rap crap forced down our throats with no alternative, if you don't like the band just get out on the scene and party damnit!
scooter15 - 10/17/2002 4:38:19 PM I think enuff, is really enough. Please hang it up and move on. I can't beleive someone would actually pay money now, knowing how bad they sucked then. Hey whatever floats your boat I guess.
madhatterdude - 10/17/2002 12:32:17 AM i was at the canyon club and all 3 blew ass. thank god i didn't have to pay. i would've wanted my money back. i like enuff z'nuff but they just sucked that night. as for eric martin well he sucked in mr. big and sucks now. and i'll have you know on my free ticket it doesn't say ''eric martin'' it says''mr. big'' sad how people have to lie about whose playing to sell tx. but i had fun that night thank you budweiser !!!
vinceluver - 10/16/2002 7:34:36 PM Just saw Ez the other night in Allentown,Pennsylvania! I was so surprised how good they were without Donnie the diva.Johnny Monaco surprised the shit outta me! He was amazing!Donnie Vie is a great singer,but the show was better without him. The band was tight,nobody had to hear Donnie bitchin onstageand Monaco rocked! I would suggest that when EZ is in your area, check them out!I am going to three more shows this weekend!I can't wait! go check them out you will not be disappointed!
headbangersue - 10/15/2002 3:53:55 PM Jimbo...from Torrance...iz DAT u?...I barely recall the name of this group...BUTT,...I cannot recall any of their tunes. O:-)
bookmyband - 10/14/2002 3:11:41 PM they are playing on long island this wekend ill let u know
vinceluver - 10/11/2002 8:17:22 PM hey 4 skin what the fuck is your deal. your a d**k. Do you proofread everybody's messages? Dude get a life!You did it to me on an earlier post and now you did it to long hair hostile.Are you like KNAC.COM's automatic spell check or what.I think if something is spelled wrong or something is missing, i think the general population gets the message. Oh fuck,i forgot to capitilize a few "i"am i in trouble.By the way,when you said it looks like i type with one hand,i do. Thats alli gots.Lighten up dude.
vinceluver - 10/11/2002 5:18:28 PM Enuff Znuff is a great band. I am going to see them in 3 days and I can't wait to see them without Donnie!I hear Monaco is doing a great job on vocals and the band have alot of chemistry onstage.
4skin - 10/10/2002 6:58:58 PM I think longhairhositle [sic] would be easier to take seriously if he could spell "hostile" correctly in his username (unless "hositle" is some Al Qeda code for "it's time to wash your turban").
DEMONted - 10/8/2002 2:15:34 PM For ONCE I agree with elfdio!!
Decomposing1 - 10/8/2002 11:50:59 AM What the hell is Enuffznuff doing in a headbanger section. They are far from being a "headbanging" group at least in my opinion.
RCC - 10/8/2002 10:41:01 AM they shouldn't have started with make-up.......though they could make really great lyrics... song..
Fretslayer - 10/7/2002 2:44:32 PM The second album "Strength" had some great tunes,and the third "Animals with Human Intelligence" I feel had some of thier best material.Of course I love the first album as well
bobbybrady - 10/7/2002 7:13:53 AM Enuff Znuff,beleive it or not, is one of my favoite bands still,their first cd is one of the few cd 's i have where i love every song on the cd, i love their melodic sound, very remniscent of Cheap Trick, their music does sound a bit dated, but all in all, every thing still holds up...just my opinion.
