Rock Fantasy, a tribute show dedicated to bringing back the yesteryear of rock n' roll's biggest talents. This was the first show of it's type at the Silverton Hotel and Casino. The show consisted of impersonators Kenny Metcaf as Elton John, Paul Gizzo as Jon Bon Jovi and Brian Geller as David Lee Roth.
Elton John opened the show with a wonderful sound and an even greater impression. The band sounded tight as impersonator Kenny Metcaf was great as the Madman Across the Water. He did everything from Saturday Night's All Right For Fighting, Levon, Candle in the Wind, Crocodile Rock and the beloved Rocket Man.
The next set was Paul Gizzo as Jon Bon Jovi. Paul is almost a dead ringer for Bon Jovi in his current years and definitely entertains. Wanted Dead or Alive started off a little slow, but Paul pulled the drummer up to speed during the intro and they covered the rest of the song beautifully. They also featured It's My Life, Bad Medicine, Living on a Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name and Runaway.
Last but not least was my personal favorite...David Lee Roth played by Brian Geller. Brian covers Dave full time in the Van Halen tribute band The Atomic Punks. I was thrilled that his set list consisted of nothing but the classic Van Halen tunes Beautiful Girls, Jamie's Cryin', Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love, Panama, Hot For Teacher and Jump. The band was good enough to play these tunes (as I'm very picky when VH gets covered) but also had a two guitar attack that in my opinion was unnecessary. Eddie Van Halen hardly ever doubles his tracks and it certainly isn't needed live.
It seems the Silverton plans on continuing this tribute show and with the popularity of Raiding the Rock Vault at the Tropicana and Rock of Ages at the Venetian, I don't blame them for tapping into rock nostalgia. I'm wondering if the band rehearsed without the vocal talents as I believe all the lead singers are from out of town. If so, it showed slightly, especially during the Bon Jovi set but the band was definitely talented enough to get through it well. The show's host stated they would feature other rock impersonators. I'd like to see more of this in the near future as it could grow into something that may be really fun. Overall I had a ball. The audience certainly liked it as there were those who ran up front (mainly women) to cheer and dance the night away. So, until next time...cheers!
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