Vancouver, BC - 1/18

[greeneyes]

Surfing cyberspace looking for any details.

Found one snippet from a fan at the Epic/LH message board...


"The show was AWESOME!!! Marty&The Lovehammers did a wicked job heating things up. I have seen a ton of rock bands and these guys are so perfect together I can't wait until they tour on their own.
Loved the songs, don't wait until you see them to pick up the album...get it day one!
Super nice guys as well...stuck around and signed a bunch of things for people outside and took pics "

[radioclash]

Thanks for posting that faden2u!

I just got on my computer so I don't know if this is a repeat - a snippet of an article about the entire concert:

jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/I/INXS/ConcertReviews/2006/01/19/1401686-sun.html

"Opening on Wednesday night was Fortune's fellow finalist in Rockstar: INXS, Marty Casey with his band the Lovehammers and the audience seemingly couldn't get enough of their hyper rock sound and his crazy stage moves.

Most familiar of the tunes, of course, was the song Trees, which Casey wrote and performed on the summer reality series, although a rocked-up version of Johnny Cash's Ring Of Fire was another crowd favourite. "



Oooh - Ring of Fire - I hope I can hear that one!

[brennak]

radioclash said:

Thanks for posting that faden2u!

I just got on my computer so I don't know if this is a repeat - a snippet of an article about the entire concert:

jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/I/INXS/ConcertReviews/2006/01/19/1401686-sun.html

"Opening on Wednesday night was Fortune's fellow finalist in Rockstar: INXS, Marty Casey with his band the Lovehammers and the audience seemingly couldn't get enough of their hyper rock sound and his crazy stage moves.

Most familiar of the tunes, of course, was the song Trees, which Casey wrote and performed on the summer reality series, although a rocked-up version of Johnny Cash's Ring Of Fire was another crowd favourite. "



Oooh - Ring of Fire - I hope I can hear that one!

me too!!!
Still have not read a thing about the M&G...

[RayneDove]

With only 3 hours sleep and still syked from last night I couldn't wait to fill you all in. I arrived at the theatre at 6:15 and there already was a line-up (at the door and ticket window). About 10 people in front of me (with tickets) and 25 hoping for last minute tickets. I had a great time in the line-up chatting with people (I just love concert vibes). They announced to the crowd outside that they had a few pairs of tickets available and they would go on sale at 7:00pm, then the people with tickets would have to go right into the theatre (no scalping). By the way there were a few scalpers outside looking shady, I hope they lost their money. Releasing last minute tickets is a good way to put the scalpers out of business, they should do that more often.

7:00pm door open, ticket scanned. A quick warning from security cameras would be confiscated if anyone was caught taking photos. I ran to see Lovehammers souvineirs but to my surprise only one table was set up, mostly INXS stuff. So I went to the bathroom and saw a girl with a nice Lovehammers t-shirt and I asked "where do you get that", at the table she replys. Nice shirt I say and head back to the table. A huge crowd was gathered so I stopped for a drink on the way (vodka and cranberry mmm). Drank my drink while waiting in line with perfect timing I was at the table. Got my t-shirt which I'll take a photo of and send to Cindy. Went out for a last smoke, met more people including Lovehammer fans. Everybody was really nice and out for a good time, it was great. Of course I was very noticeable wearing my pink Lovehammers t-shirt from their website. Lots of people came up to me and asked where I got mine and I told them Lovehammer.com.

Went to my seat (right centre row 10) and in a few minutes the show started. I really hope someone wrote down the set list because I can't remember which songs came first (excitement and old age sorry).

For sure they played:
Straight As An Arrow
Call of distress
The Tunnel
Trees
"A Johnny Cash song ? With an audience sing-along"
Casualty
Ultrasound
Rain On The Brain

And a couple of songs I haven't heard yet so either they're from the new album or one of their older albums that I don't have yet. What a performance, Marty did his classic walk out into the audience on the arms of the seats (that drew a big wow). He was so natural talking and joking with us and after a couple of songs he got us on our feet and nobody sat down after that. All the guys were in top form and playing their hearts out. 45 minutes went by way too fast and before I knew it it was over. When they walked off stage and the theatre lights came on I stood up and shouted "encore, encore" but to no avail. It was over and I wanted so much more. I can't wait for Lovehammers to headline their own tour because I could have sat there for 2 hours listening and rocking with them. What a rush and then the big crash. I tryed to take a photo and a video with my cell but the camera police were everywhere and at one point they came up to me and told me to put my cell away. I didn't want to get kicked out so I obliged.

After Lovehammers, I went out for a smoke and another drink. Ran into Gail and her twin and more Lovehammer fans. While out on the smoking deck some poor man was looking at his cell to see what pictures he got and the camera police kicked him out. Thats right folks they escorted him to the gate and he was gone "how rude", I really don't like security guards. Then I got a whiff of some herb and thought they kicked a poor guy out because he was looking at his cell, how did they not smell the herb. Actually it smelled good but I couldn't follow the scent.

Went back in to see INXS (took my time though and missed the opening song). Please forgive me all you JD fans if you happen to be reading this but in spite of the review the Vancouver Province newspaper gave INXS I have to say JD was his usual obnoxious self. He was contantly grabbing his crotch and even used the microphone to simulate masterbation (throughly disgusting). You see if you have talent like Lovehammers you don't have to resort to prostituting yourself to the audience. Plus hearing the old INXS just hurt my heart because I loved Michael so much and JD can't hold a candle to him. Sure they were loud and had special effects plus video behind them but it just felt disrespectful to Michael Hutchence' memory. I walked out about half way through, I just couldn't take it anymore.

I could see Lovehammers green bus out back so I went out there to hang around and wait for them to come out. There were 2 girls 19/20 ish who had been waiting at the backstage door since 3:00pm to see JD. I felt really bad for them because after 45 minutes or so security announced INXS had left out of a different door. Not so much as a thank you from them.

Meanwhile Marty came out and started autographing right away, sweet as ever. When he came near me I asked him to sign my t-shirt (which I was wearing) and he did and then said "you have nice tits". While Marty was signing my shirt I went on a blabber jag, "Marty I was so excited last night when I met you at the airport I didn't know what to say, I just love you so much, you rock and on and on". What that man does to me even surprises me. I lost all of my composure and wasn't drunk either. OMG nobody has ever told me that! To think I had to wait until I was 54 to get that compliment and from the best guy in the world. "Well I was flying high by then". Then Billy came out and signed my t-shirt too and chatted with me. Billy thanked me again for coming to the airport. I told him I pre-ordered their cd and he said "oh thank you, we signed 3,000 of those for pre-orders". As I was leaving I ran into Bobby and Dino and said "there you are, I've been looking all over for you". Bobby looks confused, I pull up my sweat shirt, Bobby says "whats going on", I say sign my t-shirt please Marty signed it. He says ok and chuckles a bit, then I turn around and Dino is standing there and I asked him to sign it (oooo he was shit faced). Anyway he signed it then gave me a big hug. I watched them cross the street to get on their bus, took one last picture of the bus and it was over.

Memorys to last a lifetime, what a thrill. They made me feel like I was 20 again. I have to see them again thats all there is to it, get ready Seattle for one rockin show. Whew, if I remember anymore I'll post it later. Thats all for now.
Keep the Love alive

[Trees]

I'm just soooo happy for you and LMAO about the tits If I was in your shoes I would have told Billy and Dino that MMMMMarty told me I have nice breasts. ;D

Great stories Rayn. Thanks for the exciting new Looking forward to your pics.

They didn't sing "Riddler" ? and no body helped you with an encore WTF

Toronto you guys are going to Blow them AWAY when they get there.

[sexymona]

Thank you sooooo much for your review.. If you are not too tired/wired, please copy and paste this for us on LH.com...we are anxiously waiting for reviews from Canada...go under hammerheads and you will see thread called "anxiously waiting for Canada reviews."

Thank you!! I am going to Viper and Vegas shows and I so can't wait.

[penny74]

Wow wow wow, thanks so much for the recap!! I'm so glad you had a great time. Sounds like our boys blew everyone away!! Ooohh, Call of Distress!! And Straight as an Arrow! And Casualty! wowowowowowow I can't WAIT for my shows!!

So INXS didn't sign any autographs at all? Was your thing an official meet and greet? Or did you just hope to see them by their bus?

[rockfan]

Wow, RayneDove, what a story. Too bad things ended so quickly. Glad you found the bus. I may need to re-think my camera hiding strategy though.

Thanks for telling us your story. You were one lucky fan to see them twice (airport & show)

[radioclash]

RayneDove thanks so much for thinking about us and typing up a review! Sounds like you had a great time, and the band blew away the audience

Congrats on getting to meet the guys - twice!

[vulcanet]

Wow Rayn, thanks for sharing that. Marty said that!! About .. ahem ...?? Oooh yay !!

Excuse me, I don't often do this, but I'm going to have a major squee now:

OH. MY. GOD. ... and I don't know how to make the font bigger but OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OHMYGOD!!!!!!!!

Takemeout, the photos. Oh the photos. OH THAT PHOTO!!!! Oh it's too much. I have to go to work now and my hearts banging outa my chest with THAT photo I can't wait to read about your meeting. Am I squeeing in the wrong thread?

Work now - getting back here later !!.............................

[TishA-Spirit]

GREEN BUS NOTED

[kate]

Awesome review Rayne...reminds me, I never did one after the Aragon show...my bad!

I love that security wasn't swarming to keep you away from the guys after the show. How awesome is that? Hopefully that will hold true for the rest of the tour as well. Those guys are just the sweetest aren't they? And did someone say even more beautiful in person? Uh...yeah! I didn't think it could be possible but yowzers!!! Certainly is possible! They are smokin' hott!

Thanks so much for posting your review. There are a bunch of us who missed out on Toronto tickets that are hoping for a midnight show when they come this way. Please cross your fingers for us! Thanks!

btw, was there any kind of meet and greet or autograph signing that you're aware of? A lot of us are curious about that.

[Cindy]

Gail just reported in and we will have her pics soon. In the meantime she says this. The
reviews in the Vancouver Sun say "Fortune came awfully close to sharing his spotlight....the opening act was none other than Marty Casey....It is not often that audience turns out in full for the opening act, but it appeared that as many were there for Casey as they were for Fortune & INXS...."

[chitowngirl]

Thanks so much Raynedove! It sounded like you had an awesome time and I am SOOOOO glad to hear that the guys are being noticed and treated better than most opening acts.

Can't wait until Feb. 4!!!!

[Ceeje]

Raynedove, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for giving us our Marty fix. Are we addicted? Yes, I think so! Damn, I need a cigarette and I don't even smoke!!!

As I will not be attending any of the concerts, I will have to live vicariously through you all. Thanks again.

[ChiTownChick]

RayneDove, thank you so much for your review of the show. I'm happy to hear you were able to meet the guys again and get your shirt signed.

I can't wait for Viper Room next week!

[angie]

Thanks Rayne...I can totally picture it! ;D

Everytime I see them, it just gets better and better...I am so glad that you were able to meet them. I am so happy & excited for them!
And for everyone who gets to experience them in action!

WOOT WOOT! February 4th can not get here fast enough!

Thanks again, Rayne

[kiwigirl]

Thanks so much for the recap Raynedove! It sounds like it was an awesome night for you and everyone else. Plus great photos takemeout! Thank you for sharing

[Sharon (sdbrins)]

Oh RayneDove what a lucky woman you are, to be complemented by non-other than Marty himself...OMG!!

And to get to see him and talk to him twice...unbelievable. I expect to do my share of babbling if I get the chance in Kansas City.

I am so happy for you. And thank you for sharing all the steamy little details...

'and he won't become one more casualty.'

Sharon

[Treed]

Raynedove - how lucky you were to get one on one time TWICE with Marty and the guys!

Thanks for the great report - sounds like everything we've heard about them, and SO look forward to!