MelodicRockConcerts.com
February 1, 2010

January 29, 2010 – After nearly 30 years of playing to sold-out crowds, Mötley Crüe knows a thing or two about what its audience wants to see and hear in a show. And between the ample pyrotechnics, stunning screams and rebellious lyrics, the band delivered it all to the 10,000 fans who packed into the MTS Centre in Winnipeg to witness a stop of the band’s Dead of Winter tour. With support from the Joe Perry Project and Airbourne, the bill was a rocker’s paradise…..

The Joe Perry Project was up next, and expectations were understandably high for the Aerosmith guitarist’s side project. Starting off with a rousing version of “Let the Music Do the Talking”, Joe Perry’s signature playing style – reserved yet indulgent – became evident. Joined on stage by German singer Hagen Grohe, drummer Marty Richards, and long-time collaborator David Hull, Perry led his band through a mix of established Aerosmith hits, new solo material, and deep cuts from the past.

One such deep cut, “Rockin’ Train” was drawn out several minutes with added soloing from Perry and Hull. Followed up by a downright bluesy “Train Kept a Rollin’”, the musicianship on display was top notch. But what else but perfection should a fan expect from a true guitar hero like Joe Perry? The audience sang loudly for a finale of “Walk This Way”; simultaneously capping off an excellent set and building excitement for the evening’s big act…..

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