08/11/23 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Stadium

[k12]

Does anyone know if they sold lithographs at the merch stand outside the show, and if so what time it opens

[GnR Chris]

23 minutes ago, axlreed44 said:

I don’t know how anyone could be disappointed. Axl Sounded incredible and the band was fucking tight. See you at MeLife.

No PTU. No Perhaps. Time went by and it became a joke. 

[gnr1967]

Just got back from Hershey.  Better than the last time they were in Hershey imo, even though I was hoping to see Perhaps.  Axl was in a phenomenal mood- cracking jokes, interacting with the crowd, joking with the band.  I also have to say they pulled off Slither pretty good.  Not as much Mickey this time around - Axl sounded pretty fresh.  The rest of the band was awesome too.  Got the Hershey lithograph and the North American Tour lithograph as well.  Got tickets to Pittsburgh next week - hopefully I'll see Perhaps but who knows!

[Stay.Of.Execution]

54 minutes ago, GnR Chris said:

No PTU. No Perhaps. Time went by and it became a joke. 

People who were there enjoyed it. That's what counts. They're not playing for you here

[Stay.Of.Execution]

Was slash down at the rail during PC?

[SoulMonster]

1 hour ago, GnR Chris said:

No PTU. No Perhaps. Time went by and it became a joke. 

Are you okay?

[axlweave]

Great show tonight way better than 21 and almost as good as 17 will see them next Friday in Pittsburgh then I am retiring from concerts just getting to old but will rock my boys till my last days hopefully that’s a long time away 

[Estranged Reality]

Hershey 2021 was kind of rough in all honesty. I could tell Axl was trying but he was having some difficulties that evening, the sound mix at the stadium was really bad (I could barely hear any of Slash's solos from the pit), and it was the shortest gig I had ever been to -- they didn't even come out and do a bow at the end -- which made it really feel sort of strange.

Tonight was a total 180. i think the venue itself inherently has some sound issues, at least for the pit -- there were still times I felt like Slash was getting drowned out in the mix -- but man, this was possibly the best show I've been to (admittedly I've only been to a handful of shows since 2016). I'm not sure if it was to make amends for last time or what, but he was like a man possessed and there were flashes of the old Axl with banter between songs and crowd interaction in a way I haven't really seen much in the past few years. He just seemed like he was really into it.

Vocally I felt like he's got a better handle on switching between the low register and falsetto and some songs -- like the outro of Patience -- were surprisingly solid.

They played for over 3 hours which was also pretty rad. When they came out for the encore with Coma I was kind of in disbelief lol. And Axl nailed it. Sounded pretty damn good.

I'm a little sad I still haven't gotten a chance to see my favorite Chidem song (The Blues) but I got a few songs I'd never heard before like Bad Obsession and Down on the Farm so I guess I can't complain.

I'm still buzzing a couple hours later. Great, great show.

[gnr1967]

23 minutes ago, Estranged Reality said:

Hershey 2021 was kind of rough in all honesty. I could tell Axl was trying but he was having some difficulties that evening, the sound mix at the stadium was really bad (I could barely hear any of Slash's solos from the pit), and it was the shortest gig I had ever been to -- they didn't even come out and do a bow at the end -- which made it really feel sort of strange.

Tonight was a total 180. i think the venue itself inherently has some sound issues, at least for the pit -- there were still times I felt like Slash was getting drowned out in the mix -- but man, this was possibly the best show I've been to (admittedly I've only been to a handful of shows since 2016). Axl was on fire. I'm not sure if it was to make amends for last time or what, but he was like a man possessed and there were flashes of the old Axl with banter between songs and crowd interaction in a way I haven't really seen much in the past few years. He just seemed like he was really into it.

Vocally I felt like he's got a better handle on switching between the low register and falsetto and some songs -- like the outro of Patience -- were surprisingly solid.

They played for over 3 hours which was also pretty rad. When they came out for the encore with Coma I was kind of in disbelief lol. And Axl nailed it. Sounded pretty damn good.

I'm a little sad I still haven't gotten a chance to see my favorite Chidem song (The Blues) but I got a few songs I'd never heard before like Bad Obsession and Down on the Farm so I guess I can't complain.

I'm still buzzing a couple hours later. Great, great show.

BTW, I know links aren't allowed to be posted, but I am in the process of uploading videos from the concert to my YouTube channel which is "johnulcer"' in case anyone cares to check them out. I got ChiDem, Madagascar, and a few others.

 

I agree this was much better than the last Hershey show.  I was fortunate enough to be in the pit this year too.  Axl was so interactive with the crowd this time around. Cracking jokes and just having a good time. He also seemed to be in better control of his voice too.  I was glad to hear Hard Skool, Slither, and some Chinese Democracy songs too. He also pulled off Witchita Lineman pretty good - better than when I saw them in Columbus.  (Though the overall sound quality of an indoor arena like Columbus blows the acoustics at Hershey away imo - love seeing GNR indoors).  Hoping I'll hear some new music when I see them in Pittsburgh but not holding my breath - but it'll be great to see them again soon.

Edited August 12, 2023 by gnr1967

[Jwalker19]

2 hours ago, ChristianGNR said:

I really hate to be negative, but this picture looks weird as fuck to me. He has gone sleeveless recently, though, right? I feel like I've seen him wear a lighter colored sleeveless shirt like the one he used to wear around 2006.

[AxlRoseCDII]

7 minutes ago, Jwalker19 said:

I really hate to be negative, but this picture looks weird as fuck to me. He has gone sleeveless recently, though, right? I feel like I've seen him wear a lighter colored sleeveless shirt like the one he used to wear around 2006.

Yeah, something seems really off. I think he’s in good shape, not making fun of his weight. Just something feels really bizarre about this photo.

[meadsoap]

25 minutes ago, Jwalker19 said:

I really hate to be negative, but this picture looks weird as fuck to me. He has gone sleeveless recently, though, right? I feel like I've seen him wear a lighter colored sleeveless shirt like the one he used to wear around 2006.

Axl has a very warm-toned complexion, while the lighting is the opposite (very cool toned) which clashes. The deep blue lights + low-quality of the photo are washing him out and making everything look flat. You can't see the countures of his face or arms, so things look a little off

 

Edited August 12, 2023 by meadsoap

[Bitchisback]

36 minutes ago, Jwalker19 said:

I really hate to be negative, but this picture looks weird as fuck to me. He has gone sleeveless recently, though, right? I feel like I've seen him wear a lighter colored sleeveless shirt like the one he used to wear around 2006.

 

My girl took some great pics for me 

[MrSoftie]

Wow. Axl's in phenomenal shape.

[Rovim]

10 hours ago, kanecrescente said:

That could've genuinely been me you're referring to😂  which shows have you been to this year so far? 

just one show, in Israel.

[DSTK]

7 minutes ago, MrSoftie said:

Wow. Axl's in phenomenal shape.

Sort his Donald Trump hair out back to 2016 and he's looking great for his 60s

[t-p-d-a]

just look at some 2016 footages.. he looked way fatter. He is in shape now

[Jwalker19]

1 minute ago, t-p-d-a said:

just look at some 2016 footages.. he looked way fatter. He is in shape now

Fo sho about 2016. The first thing that comes to my mind is him playing in AC/DC wearing the bandana, flannel and in the boot. It's shocking to go back and see what he looked like. He sounded great, though. I wonder how he would've sounded if he was in shape... 👀

[kanecrescente]

29 minutes ago, Rovim said:

just one show, in Israel.

Not me, seems we all just have back issues these days 😂

[meadsoap]

29 minutes ago, DSTK said:

Sort his Donald Trump hair out back to 2016 and he's looking great for his 60s

Trump has comb-over that's covering full baldness on top. Axl just has short hair with bangs (though it's pretty thin in places).

I think it's working for Axl just fine. It's the best his hair can do at this point. His long hair looked frizzy/fried while the length emphasized how thin it is. That was way more unflattering. Imo everything about Axl's appearance has improved compared to the beginning of the reunion.

Edited August 12, 2023 by meadsoap

[Italian girl]

40 minutes ago, Bitchisback said:

 

My girl took some great pics for me 

Show Us, please

36 minutes ago, MrSoftie said:

Wow. Axl's in phenomenal shape.

And he knows

[Rovim]

1 minute ago, kanecrescente said:

Not me, seems we all just have back issues these days 😂

I don't have back issues (yet) but my legs were, like, linguine after the show. There were a lot of younger people there who couldn't take the standing in the front rows soo took breaks by sitting down. 

[DSTK]

How was Madagascar? Surprised they threw that one in , great live track when it was regularly there

[Bitchisback]

7 minutes ago, Italian girl said:

Show Us, please

And he knows

I will!  I just have to get them off her phone and she is asleep so it might be a few days. I'll tag ya tho!

5 minutes ago, DSTK said:

How was Madagascar? Surprised they threw that one in , great live track when it was regularly there

Honestly the highlight of the night for me.  Always one of my favorites, haven't heard it in over a decade and was a total surprise 

 

Axl sounded great on it too.  Honestly it blows my mind it isn't a setlist staple.  Axl kills it and it's just a great song.  More relevant than ever too.

[6lake sa66ath]

3 hours ago, gnr1967 said:

and the North American Tour lithograph as well.

First time I’m seeing this mentioned, what does it look like ?