Draw The Line
Appetite For Destruction
Twin River Events Center
August 26, 2017

 

I have never liked cover bands/tribute bands, until I started attending Draw The Line shows.  I have developed a love for this niche of entertainment over the last couple of yeas. I’ve seen a few dozen DTL performances, have seen some great opening acts, and even sought after a few tribute shows on my own. This past Friday, I happen to be lucky enough to catch both Draw The Line and Appetite For Destruction.

Now to your answer your question, why is the first picture I’m seeing of someones sneaker?  Because thats Axl Rose’s sneaker! No, not the real Axl, but Appetite For Destruction’s lead singer Rob Pfeffer.  The band did their very best to be the best GNR they could be.  Rob had the hair (which may or may not have been real), the short shorts, the sneakers and of course the voice.  There were a few things I would have changed about their look, but even if they had rolled on stage in Gun’s N’ Roses pajamas, they would have sounded the same, and they sounded great.

Everything from this show was set in the era when Aerosmith toured with GNR, so Appetite played all the hits from the Appetite for Destruction album.  There were some huge songs off that album, including “My Michele”, “Nighttrain”, “Rocket Queen”, and “Sweet Child of Mine”.

Honestly, if I didn’t look up at the stage, I would have sworn that my patch vest and I had been transported back into 1987 for some Gun’s N’ Roses magic.

It wasn’t long after Appetite ended their set, and DTL took the stage.

They were great as always.  A few songs in and they were already playing my favorite, “Ragdoll”.  They played “One Way Street”, and a lot of other old classics, but a lot of my favorites were cut from the line up, due to the era they were playing.  “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” was certainly missed, although I didn’t miss “Cryin'”. Yes, I cry every time they play it.

The room was full, and the crowd was loving it.  Halfway through Appetite For Destructions’ set they played “Sweet Child Of Mine” and the crowd came forward and never left! They got everyone more than ready for Draw The Line and they rocked hard all night!

If you are like me, and don’t think you have time for a cover/tribute band, take the time to see just how great they can be!