Trying to get this thing current again, here’s a VLOG of a show on April 23rd, Geoff Tate at the Tower Theater. This was my second time seeing Geoff apart from Queensryche, this time just a normal set rather than the full-album shows last time where he did Rage For Order and Empire.
A big part of this review covers the opening band, Fire And Water, a three-piece acoustic outfit from Ireland that absolutely dazzled us with a high-energy, incredibly skilled set. This isn’t our show, but this is what we got and more in this clip. You can join their Patreon here.
Once again, Geoff Tate had a wildly talented band backing him and the arsenal of the Queensryche catalog at his disposal to deliver a crowd-pleasing performance. From “Empire” to “I Don’t Believe In Love” to “Walk In The Shadows” to “Queen Of The Ryche” and beyond, Geoff showcased his elite voice and whipped the packed house into a frenzy. A gonzo cover of Pink Floyd’s “Welcome To The Machine” was a guitar extravaganza.
Great, great show. Feels like my live events are slowing down a bit. I’m not holding any tickets at the moment. But this show made it clear that nothing has changed with our elites. Top shelf performance all around.