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White Lion & Enuff Z'Nuff Live in Dallas By Tokemaster General, Contributor Wednesday, March 23, 2005 @ 10:26 AM
"We've grown up, but we've held onto our rock 'n'
roll…"
-Mike Tramp 3/2/2005
Hey Headbangers,
I caught Mike Tramp/Enuff Z‘Nuff on their tour Wednesday night when they stopped in Dallas.
Started the evening with a warm-up at B.D.'s, before heading down the street to Firewater Bar & Grill. Normally bands play outside on the patio. This would be really cool with the fountains and lights, but lately the weather here has been crummy. They cleared the floor and set up in the corner of what's basically a sports bar. $15 ticket for the show. The clueless teeny-bopper at the front door wanted a tip as you come in. Yeah right. Maybe she works for TicketMaster.
I watched the show from the left side of the stage. Enuff Z’Nuff plays as a trio, since Donnie Vie is surgically attached to his bong. He doesn't tour anymore with the band he founded. Monaco handled vocal duties. He wore a tie and black pin-striped suit. Chip had his purple fuzz hat and old bass that's beat to hell. Someone filled in on drums while
Ricky Parent recovers from cancer. I'm a big fan and go to see Enuff Z’Nuff every time they play here.
They did the best they could with technical difficulties and the "Bennigan's" sound system. Talented band that deserves so much better. They're off to Europe after this leg of the tour. (Swing by Amsterdam and pick up Donnie!) Here's the set list (confirmed off the infamous paper plate):
Heaven or Hell
They ripped through a set of classics. Alot of songs were not played as fast as the originals and tuned down a bit, but Mike still has the pipes and eventually warmed up to the crowd. He's stayed fit over the years and reminds me for some reason of Arnold in Terminator (accent and one arm covered in wicked tattoos). Too bad Vito Bratta will not come out of retirement. His guitar wizardry is greatly missed. It was difficult to hear some of the solos from the lead guitar player in the mix. Maybe I'm just sentimental, maybe it was the Bacardi. The medley of slow songs brought a tear to my eye. I grew up on these tunes and will probably never get to hear them played live again.
Here's the setlist:
Hungry
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