It was a perfect Michigan summer night for a concert as Motley Crue and Theory of a Deadman took to the stage at Soaring Eagle in Mount Pleasant.
Theory Of A Deadman
The boys from western Canada took to the stage at 7 pm and ripped through a set of hits and some cover songs as the sun shone on them. From “Santa Monica” to The Bitch Came Back” and “Bad Girlfriend,” all the bases were covered during their hourlong set.
At one point, they broke into a cover of “Friends In Low Places” to announce their special guest, Garth Brooks. Unfortunately, he wasn’t able to make the show….again. LOL
It’s always a fun time seeing the guys when they’re in the area.
Mötley Crüe Rocks Soaring Eagle
Around 8:30, Mötley took the stage and ripped through an hour and a half of their monstrous catalog. Opening with “Primal Scream,” through “Too Fast For Love,” including their latest song, “Dogs Of War,” and even a cover song medley of Beatles, Ramones, and Beastie Boys songs, they played tunes from their 40-plus year career.
I thought Vince Neil sounded pretty good throughout the night, but for some reason, “Shout At The Devil” always sounded rough. Tommy Lee got some girls popping their tops, before sitting down behind the piano for “Home Sweet Home”. Nikki Sixx looked great and in shape.
John 5 In Motley Crue
As I talked with some people around me, they seemed to think that adding Detroit’s own John 5 to the lineup may have given the band new life. I may be biased, but 5 is one of the best guitarists I’ve ever seen. The guy is so good and fits into the band perfectly! He knows those songs forwards and back. He was note-perfect all night. It’s such a pleasure to watch!
You’ll be able to see him in a much more intimate venue at the Token Louge in September.
Check out a few pictures from the show below. It’s great to see everyone’s show!
Mötley Crüe Setlist
- Primal Scream
- Too Fast for Love
- Wild Side
- Shout at the Devil
- Live Wire
- On With the Show
- Dogs of War
- Looks That Kill
- Rock and Roll, Part 2 / Smokin’ in the Boys Room / Helter Skelter / Anarchy in the U.K. / Blitzkrieg Bop
- Home Sweet Home
- Dr. Feelgood
- Same Ol’ Situation (S.O.S.)
- Girls, Girls, Girls
- Kickstart My Heart
