The Mind of Matt: Rockin' with Aerosmith
More from rock/movie god Matt Smith and the second half of the concert in Indy -- Aerosmith:
It was cold by the time AEROSMITH took the stage in INDY. The temperature was 40 outside at the Verizon Center, and dropping fast. We were up front in what the band promotes as the “Ultra Sweet Spot” for tickets and seats. This area gets you close to the stage in front row center, but also gives you a chair by the cat walk. Now, all the Aerosmith fans out there love the famous catwalk.
The band opened with “Toys In The Attic,” followed q
uickly with “Mama Kin” and “Eat The Rich.” There is a huge video screen at the back of the stage, and it plays some video clips of the band. They mix in some live shots as expected, but there is an additional twist. They have taken the time to shoot some footage of Indiana and put it into the presentation. A piece with Steven Tyler being arrested by an Indiana Sheriffs deputy and a clip with Joe Perry trying to hitch a ride on Interstate 65 are hilarious.
“Cryin” was up next, and slowed things down. Tyler joked with the crowd about the cold, and then hit the Catwalk. The band fired up “ Please Don’t Go,” and it rolled on in to a nice jam session with Steven on the harmonica for an extended solo. While the lead singer took a break, Joe Perry sang “Stop Messin’ Around.” The band sounded great even thought Tom Hamilton is out of the line up. He is currently battling cancer. His temporary replacement, David Hull, did a fine job.
Perry and Tyler went to the end of the catwalk and sat down for “ Seasons.” This song was also accompanied by a chilling video presentation. I think it seemed even more like the winter, since at this point the temp was down to 30. Steven had started the show in a warm wool cap and overcoat, but now this was discarded. Joe also removed his shirt saying that the crowd and Rock and Roll had warmed the band.
“Devils Got A New Disguise” followed, which is the title track from the new album that dropped on Oct. 17. Excellent new song! “One Way Street,” “Sweet Emotion” and “Draw The Line” brought this show to a close. The band broke to screams from the audience, and ran an extended video clip. They then blew out the regular encore song “ Walk This Way.”
The 16,000 people that braved the cold were pleased. So far no tour dates in the Little Rock area have been announced. Dallas seems to be as close to Arkansas that these boys will be before the end of the year. Dec. 17 is the last date at this point. It’s in California. I do know if Aerosmith does hit the road again after the New Year, Motley Crue won’t be with them. The CRUE is going to the Bahamas in January and I will be there!
“Salute! Metal Horns Up!” -- Matt Smith
Comments
I love that you keep us "stuck in the state" peeps in the know! Your'e the man, keep up the good work, Matt.
Arkansas Rocks! "keeping it metal in the natural state!"
Posted by: arkansas rocks! | October 26, 2006 04:17 PM
Please explain to me what's "metal" abt Matt Smith. It's not very "metal" to buy cigs and pose as a smoker just so he can stand next to Nikki Sixx. Please enlighten me.
Posted by: Jim | October 27, 2006 08:22 AM
What's up metal maniacs! I just got back from Charleston, S.C. myself. Me and the gang got hungry for some seafood, so we packed up in Jessie's van and made a roadtrip. We made it there in 13 hours cause ole Jess had the pedal to the "metal!" We got there pretty late, so we just checked in to our hotel and crashed. The place we stayed was pretty sweet though. It's a local place there called the Comfort Inn. I really liked this place, but it's best amenity had to be the continental breakfast. It took my at least 5 minutes to decided between the bagel or the doughnut. I finally went with the doughnut cause there's nothing metal about a bagel! Later in the day, it was time to sample what we came for...seafood! For lunch we decided on this cool little joint called Captain D's. I got the Bite-size Shrimp Combo. Let me just say, when I took my first bite of the shrimp...I knew why we made this long journey. It was "Dr. Delicious!" After we ate we all just went back to the hotel to gear up for the night. The front desk receptionist let me in on a local seafood secret. She told me about this place called Red Lobster, so that's where the gang and I went. We started off with a few drinks to get the night rocking! I went for the Strawberry Lobsterita. No 3 straws tonight, cause I'm taking this bad boy all for myself. Next up was the appetizers. We all decided to share Fiesta Lobster Rolls. I was getting a little hazy from the "Rita" so I can't really comment on weather they were good. Next up...main course. I don't really remeber that part cause Jass said I passed out sitting straight up! I'm telling you, if you ever go to Charleston, S.C stay away from that Red Lobster place and especially their Lobsterita! The next morning it was time to head back. I was feeling a little groggy, but that's just the price you have to pay when you rock it as hard as I do! I'll be heading out next week for a 5 show tour following the Bullet Boys, so I'll update you guys again then.
Smooth Up In Ya',
Matt Smith
Posted by: Matt Smith | October 27, 2006 09:06 AM
www.myspace.com/mattwildside
Posted by: Steve | October 27, 2006 10:55 AM
Hey look Nikki I smoke cigarettes too, I promise I do, Nikki. I'm cool Nikki, really, I'm cool.
Posted by: Anonymous | October 27, 2006 10:58 AM
Whoa! Went to his myspace...he really is metal. A trust fund baby who gets to jet around watching a bunch of washed up bands. GROUPIE!
EDITOR: Hey idiot from Jacksonville, you're the same guy posting over and over and over on this stuff from Matt. Get a life, please. Save bandwidth, Or maybe shoot yourself, whatever works best.
Posted by: Anonymous | October 27, 2006 04:15 PM
I can't believe an "editor" would tell someone to shoot themself. How professional. You Matt Smith groupies are beyond belief.
Posted by: Anonymous | October 28, 2006 08:17 AM