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Brian sounded very rough on the opening song (If You Want Blood). He improved on the next 4-5 songs, but then he struggled a lot. He did the best he could, but it's hard to pull off a two-hour show, let alone a tour.

(First pic by Ross Halfin, second pic by Meegan)

I remember when they debuted that and I Got You (I Feel Good) in 2017 Axl mentioned that they had rehearsed them. I think Axl rehearsed it and worked with the band for the arrangement. He clearly loves it. It will be a real shame if they don't record a studio version. They have the arrangement ready, they could do it in one day.

This is their main fan forum, but I see it's closed to non-members right now. https://www.acdcfans.net/ Live stream: https://www.facebook.com/FernsLife/videos/294638400116112

It's a tough song to sing and she struggled a bit, especially in the bridge. It wasn't great, but she pulled it off. I thought the solo and the guitar playing in general was bad. The solo was whatever and didn't fit the song at all.

It looks TB are still at Power Trip, so probably Axl is there, too. The rest of the band must have left.

And now video of the full show.

More reviews: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-10-07/power-trip-guns-n-roses-review-spectacle https://www.ocregister.com/2023/10/07/power-trip-guns-n-roses-iron-maiden-kick-things-off-in-the-desert/ https://cvindependent.com/2023/10/power-trip-2023-iron-maiden-ignites-the-crowd-guns-n-roses-experiments-with-moods/ https://www.spin.com/2023/10/power-trip-day-one-review/ https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/guns-n-roses-at-power-trip-festival-was-an-epic-homecoming-that-proves-theyre-the-ruling-class-of-rocknroll-even-with-the-late-start https://ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses-power-trip-review-set-list/ https://music.mxdwn.com/2023/10/07/reviews/it-is-so-easy-power-trip-festival-2023-review-day-one-iron-maiden-guns-n-roses-setlist/ https://consequence.net/2023/10/guns-n-roses-iron-maiden-power-trip-video-photos/

I get that many people don't like Wichita (it's a matter of preference), but, like I said, whether one likes it or not, they're doing a really good rendition of it and it currently sounds better than some of their own songs (I prefer hearing Wichita than Better, for example). The musical arrangement is great and Axl shines on it - I watched a video of it from one of the recent shows and it really gave me Salt of The Earth vibes.

Audio only recordings of the full GN'R show and of both Iron Maiden and GN'R on youtube.

It'll be almost at the end of the tour (they'll have to play one more show after the two back to back shows in L.A.), so I guess it won't affect him.

GN'R have another show tomorrow night, so they're probably already on the road to Sacramento.

So it doesn't seem that there'll be a show in Las Vegas, unless it's after Nov. 5.

It's two dates, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 on the Pollstar site: https://www.pollstar.com/artists/guns-n-roses-32570?eventsTab=1&eventsFromDate=10-7-2023&eventsToDate=10-7-2123

And it's Nov. 1 and Nov. 2:

SMKC tour starts in February 2024. I think two dates have been announced already.

The teaser says November. Oct. 31 is booked anyway: https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances?Time=Evening&Venue=Hollywood+Bowl&Season=null The Vegas teaser said October, so if they play there it'll probably be Oct. 30 or 31. Then maybe Nov. 2 at the Hollywood Bowl, otherwise it will be after the Nov. 5 Mexico show.

Just stumbled upon this (from a recent private festival in São Paulo, Brazil)

Different strokes etc. and as for slow song, GN'R have a few of them. But whether someone likes the song or not, it's undeniable that GN'R have been doing a great live version of it. I'd really like a studio version (as a b-side or bonus track).

Lol, I didn't notice that part.

They just could play both like at other shows. Their cover of Wichita Lineman is exceptional.

Review: https://eu.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/music/2023/10/07/power-trip-2023-guns-n-roses-perform-a-phenomenal-set-of-hits-slash-axl-rose-palm-springs-area-show/71081081007/