Wednesday, May 28, 2014

"Forever Young"- Rod Stewart

After Santana's amazing performance, another world-wide best-selling musician got on stage; Rod Stewart.

The vibe of the show transcended from a beach party to a Las Vegas style performance. The stage had a beautiful silver curtain and glossy floors adorned with a gold harp, silver piano, and beautiful colored lights.

The stage was lined with performers decked out in blue sequined dresses, shiny suits and polished instruments. Out walked Rod Stewart in his metallic blue blazer, black cropped dress pants, yellow socks sticking out of his shined dress shoes and his unmistakable hair-do.

(Rod Stewart- Consol Energy Center 5/27/14)


In his perfect stage presence Rod made a joke about the weather in Pittsburgh.

"I'm having a bad hair day. Is it this humidity here in Pittsburgh?"

Yes, it sure was. May 27th was an 80 degree day with scattered thunderstorms that can make anyone's hair an unruly mess.

He played classics like "Infatuation" and "Twistin' the Night Away" and had some really great dance moves.

It was really special for me to be there with my grandmother and see her sing along to songs like "Tonight's the Night."

He played a song off his new album "Time" called "You Can't Stop Me Now" and had a slideshow of pictures of him throughout the years.

(Rod Stewart- Consol Energy Center 5/27/14)

Just like Santana is the face of his band, Rod is also the main act but he appreciates and lets his other band mates have a moment to shine.

He acknowledged everyone on the stage including his drummer who has been the backbone of the band for 43 years.

Each of the backup singers had a chance to have a solo that really showcased their powerful voices.

The saxophone players, harp, trombone, violinist and more each had solo opportunities as well.

Then, Carlos Santana got back on stage and they performed a few songs together.

After Santana's final appearance on stage, it was time for a costume change. Out of the cool blue shiny outfits into sexy leopard print and red for the women and a gold suit with matching gold shoes for Rod.

Females from the Pittsburgh Orchestra were brought on stage to help accompany "First Cut is the Deepest" and "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?"


One more costume change turned the women on stage into flappers and Rod Stewart into tight red pants with a loose and unbuttoned floral shirt. 

He got the crowd into gear by kicking and tossing personally signed soccer balls into the crowd during "Hot Legs."

The show ended with the popular "Maggie May" and "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?"


His new album is called "Time" and it is available for iTunes download now.





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