Tampabay.com Concert Review

Say one thing about the Journey-Heart-Cheap Trick tour: After four solid hours of 70s and 80s rock, these three bands had nothing left to prove to anyone.

Here are some highlights from the tour stop at Tampa's Ford Amphitheatre on Wednesday night:

Heart sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson were brilliant in an hour-long set. If you've never seen Heart play live, then frankly you haven't seen the best that rock n' roll has to offer. When Nancy starts the frantic acoustic chord work of "Crazy on You," I felt like my heart was about to explode. "Magic Man" remains as powerful today as it did 32 years ago. And their acoustic version of "Alone" never seems to lose its charm.

The fans seemed surprised by Heart's commanding performance. A female fan two rows in front turned around and gushed at me: "God, I love Heart!" When waiting in the t-shirt line, where Heart's "Crazy on You" tank-tops were hot-sellers, another woman asked me, "Do you think Heart will come back and play more?" Nope, I told her while explaining the night's lineup, and she seemed crushed.

One missing piece to the Heart set -- "These Dreams," their 1986 classic sung by Nancy. But reportedly she had a cold, so we'll take a rain check. Read the entire review on the Stuck in the 80's blog.

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New Photos on Heart Myspace

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Tampa, FL Review

A Perry-Less Journey: They Can Still Rock
By CURTIS ROSS
The Tampa Tribune

The bill could have had one wondering what year it was, but a crowd of around 15,000 - and not all of them grizzled concert vets like yours truly - braved the rain to rock with Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick on Wednesday night at Ford Amphitheatre.

With all due respect to Pineda's pipes, the strongest vocals of the evening belonged to Heart's Ann Wilson.

Playing second, she displayed a voice that has lost nothing, and maybe gained something in the way of nuance, in the 32 years since the band hit radio with "Crazy on You" and "Magic Man."

Both of those numbers were part of Wednesday's set, as were '80s hits such as "Alone" and "Heaven." But it was on The Who's "Love Reign o'er Me" that Wilson claimed the vocal crown.

One wonders if Roger Daltrey himself could match the performance Wilson gave on the tune, the dramatic closer of The Who's 1973 rock opera "Quadrophenia." It was an ideal choice for the evening, its music and lyrics capturing the tension of an impending storm. Read the rest of the review here.

Thank you to Heart Monger Seattleboy for the find.

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Love Reign O'er Me video

Heart performs this classic Who song in San Antonio.

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New Journal Entry

Motley Sue has been part of the Heart management team for quite a few years now, and she is on the front lines when Heart goes out on tour. Dealing with the fan club, merchandise orders, getting ointment for Ann's new tattoo, and even working the merchandise booth at the show herself! I saw her last year in Verona, NY but she was swamped after the show with customers buying anything with Heart's name on it. Since I was there to hand out snipes to promote Ann Wilson's album, I wasn't able to meet her. She is a very busy lady. She has been trying to post Journal entries on the Official Heart Website as often as she can, and here is part of the most recent entry. Go to www.Heart-Music.com and click on the Journal section for the complete entry.

"The Texas shows were amazing. All three of them were sold out completely. The crowds were awesome.Reviews from all of the shows so far have been excellent, and most single out Ann's vocal performance as the highlight of the night."

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Tampabay.com Ross Valory Interview

Same sound, faithfully
By Steve Spears
Times staff writer

Journey is one day away from its gig here in Tampa Bay at the Ford Amphitheatre, though it seems like we've been waiting years for this tour. (Read my story in today's St. Pete Times here, and click here to hear the Ross Valory podcast interview.)

-Ross Valory is the bassist for Journey. Here is a small part of the interview where he discuss how the tour with Heart came about, how the shows are selling out, and how Journey and Heart have been overlooked by the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame.

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Houston Concert Review

Journey concert proves to be a fun family affair 'any way you want it'
By Alex Regnery
Daily Texan Online

"Heart took hold of the audience and the Wilson sisters didn't let them go until the crowd's ears were bleeding with joy. Older sister Ann still has a set of pipes on her that are unrivaled, while the younger Nancy managed to display great talent on the guitar, harmonica and mandolin, with which she made me swoon to "These Dreams." They delivered the rush of adrenaline that Cheap Trick was lacking."

Read the entire review here.

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Fergie and Slash take on Barracuda

In case any of you missed this "hidden treasure," here is a video of our cartwheelin' pop tart Fergie along side leather clad rocker Slash. For the life of me I couldn't figure out how these two got together, let alone decide to do Heart. Slash supposedly said that he could barely master Barracuda on Guitar Hero. The best part of this video, well entertaining that is, was when Fergie knelt in front of Slash and bobbing her head all over while he played his guitar solo. Then fergie slithers across the stage and looks as if she is almost about to pass out, then starts...touching herself in a provocative manner. Then of course the obligatory cartwheels across the stage are thrown in for good measure. The song structure is somewhat different from the Heart version, and they end it with Guns n' Roses Welcome to the Jungle.

This was recorded at the Orange County Fair on July 19, 2008. Fergie with GNR/Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash.

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Dalls,TX Concert Pics

by richardandcindydentx
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Never 2008 Full Version

Heartlinker has the full live version of the song Never which has recently appeared on the set list! Thanks tdhs!

Check it out here.

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In the Studio Book Review

Heart: In the Studio

From Classic Rock Today

If you’ve ever wondered about the sonic perfection behind timeless classic rockers like “Magic Man” and “Barracuda,” your ship has come in. Heart In The Studio, a new book written by Jake Brown and published by ECW Press, digs deep into the nitty gritty of the writing, recording and studio wizardry that went into every Heart album.

The book also touches on Ann and Nancy side projects, notably on the former’s 2007 solo covers album, Hope & Glory, which includes duets with Gretchen Wilson, Wynona Judd and Elton John. The final chapter speculates on the group’s future, suggesting their next album might be something more conceptual, akin to Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon. That could be interesting. Read the complete book review here.

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Houston Chronicle

Journey, Heart provide a dose of retro rock
by Joey Guerra

Chron.com

The Woodlands Pavilion on Saturday, July 26
Karen Warren: Chronicle
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Heart has also endured personnel changes, but the group's, um, heart -- sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson -- remains intact. It gave Saturday's retro-rock opus its true pulse. If anyone's due for a comeback, it's these riot girls.

The group's too-short, 55-minute set veered from rock drama to acoustic tenderness (and kicked off when the sky was still bright). There's still a hard, urgent edge to much of Heart's music, and the band is tight and tough, anchored by the expert guitar work of Nancy and Craig Bartok.

Wild Child, a track from 1990's Brigade, was an unexpected introductory blast. It was followed by searing versions of Straight On and an epic, unrelenting Magic Man.

Nancy's vocals were sweet during These Dreams, but Ann's powerhouse wails give Heart its emotional center. She redeemed a drippy version of Alone, unwisely toned down from the deliciously bombastic original. We want the rawk, ladies.

Better was a startling take on the Who's Love Reign O'er Me, which made the most of Ann's magnificent pipes. And when the first chords of Barracuda kicked in, the sky suddenly seemed to darken and dramatic stage lights flashed across the crowd. The intensity carried through set closer Crazy on You, an accurate encapsulation of the frenzied fan reaction. Read the entire show review here.

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Never Live - Dallas, TX

Not the best quality but here is the new revamped version of Never from the concert in Dallas, Texas on July 27th. Heart Monger Guitarmaven found this, thanks!

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Classic Rock Revisited Review

Cheap Trick, Heart & Journey
Zoo Amphitheater
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
by Jeb Wright

With the heat still beating down, Ann and Nancy Wilson both took the stage dressed in black prompting Ann to say, "I hope everyone brought a sweater tonight; it’s kind of cold out here." Again, despite the unrelenting heat, Heart put on a great, albeit short show, that featured many of their greatest hits.

Heart opened up with a song many had forgetting about, the rockin’ "Wild Child" from the album Brigade. The haunting balled "Never" followed as the crowd sang along. Heart threw the crowd a bone with two of their most classic songs delivered back-to-back, "Straight On" and "Magic Man." The latter raised the energy through the roof as Heart had the crowd eating out of their hand. Nancy was dancing and high kicking throughout the song and Ann – her vocals are amazing. Hearing her voice recorded is one thing but hearing her live is another. Ann deserves all the praise thrown her way and actually may be a underrated. She is one of the best vocalists I have ever seen live. No one walks away from a Heart show without being astounded by her vocal prowess.

The band slowed things down for a folksy version of "These Dreams" followed by another ballad, "Alone." Next up, however, was a surprise for the Oklahoma City faithful. Thunder roared from the speakers as the band covered The Who’s "Love Reign O’er Me." Ann wowed everyone as she made mincemeat out of Roger Daltrey! The set ended with the powerhouse rocker "Barracuda."

Heart returned for an encore with Nancy wielding a mandolin. Always known as huge Led Zeppelin fans, Heart tipped the hat to the British rock gods with a chilling version of "Going to California." Ending the set was "Crazy On You." Nancy stole the show on this one as she pounded the acoustic so hard it is a wonder the strings didn’t snap in half. Heart left the stage to a standing ovation. -Link

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Alone Video - San Antonio

A pretty nice clip for Youtube!

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SWIowa News Review

Trio of great bands rock Mid-America Center Tuesday
Kim Bousquet
SWIowa News

The mega concert at the Mid-America Center Tuesday gave thousands of fans an excuse to sing loudly and without abandon. Journey, with great openers Cheap Trick and Heart, rocked the arena playing the classics and ballads everyone craved to hear live. Whether you were a Journey fan needing to belt out "Faithfully," a Cheap Trick follower wanting to sing along to "The Flame" or a Heart lover who needs to sing and sway to "These Dreams," there was something there for you.

Ann and Nancy Wilson, with an excellent accompanying band, took the stage next, playing great Heart hits like "Magic Man," "Alone" and "Crazy on You." Ann's voice is still stellar and hasn't diminished a bit. Nancy sounds good, too, singing "These Dreams" sweetly. Heart played two encore songs to deafening applause from fans, including a slow Led Zeppelin cover of "Going to California."

Read the entire review here.

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Heart and Barack Obama?

It seems that Barack Hussein Obama is really trying to snag votes for the upcoming election. This was found on an Obama site, which is linked to the official Obama site.

Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick (Voter Registration Drive)

Hello!! Journey, Heart, and Cheap Trick will be preforming at the Ford Amphitheater on July 30th. The Amphitheater is located at 4802 N US Highway 301 Tampa, FL 33610. The doors open at 7:00 pm, so we want to get volunteers there around 4:00 to start registering the tail-gaters.

(this site is not endorsing Obama in any way, this is just news)

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TCPalm Nancy Wilson Interview

Heart joins Journey, Cheap Trick in West Palm Beach
BY BILL DEYOUNG
TCpalm.com

For more than 30 years, sisters Nancy and Ann Wilson have been rock stars of the first order. As Heart, they and a revolving band of musicians have survived one dramatic change after another in the erratic world of big-time showbiz.

Guitarist Nancy and lead vocalist Ann are Seattle natives, but with such smash songs as “Magic Man,” “Crazy on You,” “Barracuda” and “Little Queen,” they became citizens of the world — Heart sold millions of albums in its first five years alone.

The band will play the Cruzan Amphitheatre on Thursday, on a bill with fellow veterans Journey and Cheap Trick. On the phone from a tour stop in Denver, Nancy Wilson talked about three decades on the road, the business of classic rock, and the shudder-inducing thought that Heart might have, perhaps inevitably, become an oldies act. Read the interview here.Heart Monger prairiegirl scooped this story! Great find.

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Soundstage UK Release

Available for the first time on DVD
UK release date: October 6th 2008
Noblepr

Soul Food and Essential Music are extremely proud to announce the second UK DVD release in the Soundstage series, the top quality television show featuring live performances by world-class artists.
Heart – ‘Live’ captures sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson’s complete uncut performance on the acclaimed PBS concert series Soundstage. Smash hits like “Barracuda” and “Even It Up” share equal billing with the ‘80s ballad-tinged “These Dreams” along with songs off their latest album, “Jupiter’s Darling”.

This was also reported by the Heartlinker through Seattleboy :). Check out the website here with more photos from the show, a track listing and other info.

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The Zoo Review

Review: Classic rockers heat up the Zoo
Newsok.com
Brandy McDonnell
Entertainment Writer

A potent brew of crowd-pleasing hits, dynamic showmanship and bone-rattlingly loud rock ‘n’ roll cast a spell on the Zoo Wednesday night.

The triple-threat of Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick — all rock bands that have been making music for more than three decades — attracted a sell-out crowd of 10,000 sweat-saturated, sun-scorched rock fans to the Zoo Amphitheatre. Near 100-degree temperatures didn’t dissuade the masses from waving their arms, bobbing their heads and shouting along with the classic rockers.

The packed venue was not for the claustrophobic or feint of heart, particularly once headliners Journey and the consummate rocker chicks of Heart commanded the stage.

Heart may have been playing in the second slot, but the ever-impressive Wilson sisters and their band proved they are second to none, not even the night’s headliners.

Through their hits “Crazy on You,” “Never” and “Straight On,” Ann Wilson belted out vocals with seemingly effortless power, while Nancy Wilson’s fleet fingers kept coaxing heady rock out of her guitar as she bounced tirelessly around the stage. Ann’s tuneful wailing on “Magic Man” elicited goosebumps even in the heat, and she proved she is one of the only vocalists worthy to cover Led Zeppelin with her achingly lovely “Going to California.”

The band wowed the crowd with a heady cover of The Who’s “Love Reign O’er Me” leading into a scorching rendition of “Barracuda.” Read the review in its entirety here.

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Oklahoma Review

Tallulah2 from the Heart Boards shared this wonderful review of the Oklahoma City show. The song 'Never' WAS in the set list!

"Everyone in the band seemed like they were just in a really great mood, very happy to be there--and the crowd was extremely receptive (the announcer said that Heart hadn't been to Oklahoma in a while). I really love Wild Child as an opener. It teases you for a while with the introduction before it launches into full rock mode, which is fun. Craig was on fire with his solo in that one, too!"

"We were really excited to hear Never, since it's the first time we'd heard it live, and this version is so cool! They've reworked it a bit where it goes acoustic in the verses, which just sort of puts a personal Heart stamp on it, and makes it a little more timeless. The song still totally rocks, though, and the younger crowd was really eating up the 80s stuff. There was lots of singing along with that one, Magic Man, and Alone."

Heart Monger Guitarmaven was also there and had this to say.

"I have to say that seeing Heart perform to that many people (Sold out -17,000 I think?) and having every single person singing along with them is a great experience. I found myself looking back at the crowd a few times because I wanted to see how they were reacting. It made me feel proud as a fan so I can only hope that the band felt that proud, too."

set lest:
Wild Child
Never
Straight On
Magic Man
These Dreams
Alone
Love Reign
Barracuda

Going to California
Crazy on You

Thanks for the great reviews ladies!

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Johnathan Cain Interview/World Herald Review

Heart Monger mightyproudeagle found this great article and interview with Jonathan Cain from Journey. Thanks for the find!

Journey veteran sings praises of new vocalist
By Don Zulaica / LiveDaily Contributor

With "Revelation" racking up more than 100,000 units sold during its first week of exclusive sales at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club, Journey is enjoying something of a rebirth on the group's current US tour with Heart and Cheap Trick."I think it is sort of a renaissance," keyboardist Jonathan Cain said from a tour stop in Council Bluffs, IA. "Maybe we're seeing a bit of a younger audience out there coming back to the old stuff. Heart seems very strong right now, and Ann Wilson is probably one of greatest female rock singers alive. She's sounding incredible. Cheap Trick is so much fun--you couldn't ask for a better bill." Read the rest here.

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From the Omaha World Herald

The most satisfying set on the night came from Heart, led as always by Ann Wilson's searing vocals and sister Nancy Wilson's fine guitar work. Although Heart's biggest success came in the mid-1980s with such power ballads as "Alone" and "Never," the brightest moments of Tuesday night's hourlong set were on harder-rocking songs — from "Straight On" to "Magic Man" to "Barracuda" — from the band's early days.

(This was for the concert at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs)

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Mistral Wind - Universal City 2008

Anyone who says that Heart should not be in the Rock n' Roll hall of fame should listen to this performance of Mistral Wind. It's taken from a concert earlier this year and shows how tight this band has become. Ann Wilson is possessed in this performance and simply blows me away. Get ready for chills up your spine.

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Pic of Ann Wilson's Tattoo

This was put in the gallery on the Official Heart Website. Thanks Heart Mongers phoco4 for the heads up and eves3faces for the direct link to the image which is here.

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'Never' Resurrected

According to the Heart Camp the 80's song Never has been done in rehearsals and was played at a recent Heart solo show. For those of us fans that love the 80's incarnation of Heart this is very exciting! This should be a definite crowd pleaser if Ann and Nancy decide to do it for the rest of the tour!

In case you need to refresh your memory, here is the video that millions of us grew up watching in the 80's and made us fall in love with Ann and Nancy.

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Wild Child in Indio

This is a video from the Indio show on February 23rd. Many of us Heart Mongers were thrilled to see Wild Child (from the Brigade album) back in the set, and this version has a nice keyboard opening from Debbie Shair. Drummer Ben Smith was also absent from this show with 3 Doors Down drummer Greg Upchurch filling in. This video is some good footage of him and he sounds great with the band!

"Greg Upchurch, drummer for '3 doors down' stepped in to take over for Ben until he could get things worked out at home. Greg is a phenomenal drummer and a fun guy. If anyone involved had nerves about the situation, they were alleviated after we played our first show with Greg. He hits hard, is mega-energetic and is truly something to see on those powerful rockers like Barracuda, Crazy on You or Love Reign o'er me. A big blast of power!" - Ann Wilson (heart-music.com)

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Ann Wilson's Tattoo

It was reported by a member of Hearts management that Ann Wilson has gotten a tattoo. For most Heart fans this isn't news since we all know, but I am sure we are all dying to see what it looks like. Here is a close up of part of the tattoo on Ann's right arm.

This is the journal entry from Motley Sue and it appears on the Official Heart Website.

Today is July 11th and we are in Salt Lake City, Utah. I've unloaded my merchandise and the inventory counts are finished. The crew is waiting around for the bands to arrive and do soundcheck.

Its the calm before the storm.

So far so good on this run.... but then again its only day two.

First day of rehearsal in Denver, I arrive at the venue. The band had arrived the day before. I go in to the dressing room to say hello to Ann, and she says she wants to show me something. I think its a piece of jewelry or something, because she's moving her sleeve, and low and behold... it was a new tattoo on her right arm (elbow to wrist). Its a floral tattoo of Iris's. At first i thought that it was painted on because it looked so bright. Then I realized it was because it was so new.

Ann said that for her first tattoo it wasn't as bad as she thought it was going to be. She decided to get the Iris's in memory of their mother Lou. It really is beautiful. She asked me what she should be putting on it, and i suggested what i use on mine... (and yesterday during the day off I picked it up for her).

Here are some random thoughts...

Arnel (the singer for Journey) looks like he just won the lottery, his joy is contagious.

Cheap Trick is awesome. So fun to watch.

Robin Zander introduced himself to me - "Hi, I'm Robin, I'm a friend of Ann Wilson's" (sooo sweet)

Nancy's laugh makes everyone happy


until next time ~

Motley Sue

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Daily Aztec - Concert Pics

Heart at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater. See the slide show here.

Photos by David J. Olender

(photos removed by request of the photographer)

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Another Amazing Pic

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OC Weekly Concert Pics

OC Weekly

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on 7/16
Photography by Christopher Victorio

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Mistral Wind video - San Diego 7/15

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Interview: Inside the studio with Heart

Chris Akin interviews Jake Brown, the author of the book Heart: In the Studio.

Over the course of a great 25 minute conversation, Brown discusses the legacy of Heart, including the connecting point between Heart in the 70s and their commercial resurgence in the mid-80s. Brown also discusses Heart as a band during the classic era (with Denny Carmassi, Mark Andes, Howard Leese,) and the working relationship that has been consistent between Ann and Nancy Wilson throughout every lineup and era of Heart.

Chris and Jake talk about producer Mutt Lange’s contribution to the Brigade album, and also about the chances of Heart being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

You can listen to this interview on Addictedtovinyl.com

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New Ann Wilson Interview

Heartlinker reported this great interview with Ann Wilson. She discusses the new album and the current tour.

Triple-treat: Heart joins old friends
Newsok.com
By Gene Triplett
Entertainment Editor

Old acquaintance is being renewed on the triple-header tour starring '70s-vintage heavy-hitters Journey, Heart and Cheap Trick.

"You know, I imagine it was an idea coming from the Journey camp, and they just floated it, and everyone said, ‘Yeah, that'd be fun,' because we all know each other from long past and, you know, it would be a really nice little combo,” head Heart-throb Ann Wilson said in a phone interview last week from Denver, the first stop on a string of summer dates that includes Wednesday's sold-out show at Oklahoma City's Zoo Amphitheatre.

Read the Rest Here.

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Alone in Irvine, CA 7/16

Ann sings Alone. She is still so amazing after all these years.

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Irvine Concert Review

Heartlinker posted some pictures and a great review of the Irvine show. Check it out here.

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Alone in San Diego 7/15

Here is a video of Heart performing Alone in San Diego

Here are some pics from the show.

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Daily Herald Concert Review

Daily Herald
Doug Fox

The other feel-good discovery of the night was hearing Heart's Ann Wilson belt out her band's classic songs like she was still in her 20s. Whether being subdued ("Dog and Butterfly") or boisterous ("Barracuda") Wilson's voice was tremendous.

But it was never better than on a stripped-down version of "Alone," which featured only Wilson, her sister Nancy on acoustic guitar and keyboardist Debbie Shair. Ann Wilson sang well under a few higher notes during the first chorus, which caused me to wonder if, indeed, she could still reach them. Later in the song, though, she seemingly went to those notes and beyond in a powerful display that was in sharp contrast to the earlier restrained take on the tune. The crowd noticed and roared its approval.

Heart also stood out on the hits "Kick It Out," "Magic Man," "Straight On," "Crazy on You" and "These Dreams," the latter featuring Nancy Wilson on lead vocals.

A welcome surprise was the band's take on Led Zeppelin's "Going to California," which sounded quite good and was a great addition to Heart's hour-long set. -link

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Irvine ,CA video

Crazy on You in Irvine, Ca. 7/16.

Thanks Heart Monger doccre!

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Carly Smithson - Crazy on You (American Idol Tour)

Ann won't be the only one singing Crazy On You this summer. Here is Carly Smithson singing Crazy on You in Glendale, AZ on July 1st. This is from the American Idol summer tour. I don't think it will be possible to NOT hear a Heart song this summer!

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Performing Songwriter - Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson has been learning to play the fiddle. So far, it’s slow going. “I basically suck,” she says with a laugh.

Have no fear—she’s only had one lesson, and if history is any indication Wilson will master the new instrument soon enough. The self-proclaimed “jill of all trades” is already a whiz on mandolin, keyboards, pedal steel and dulcimer, among others. But no matter how fine a fiddle player she may become, she’ll likely never be stolen away from her first love: the guitar.

From the moment she and older sister Ann saw the Beatles performing on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, she knew the guitar was the key to her future. Responding to her pleas, her parents gave her a three-quarter-size Stella. “It had a pipe-shaped neck and a movable bridge—which was good, because as it was going out of tune you would move the bridge to compensate!” she recalls. “It was steel-stringed, and the action was way too high. It was painful, but I wanted to play so bad. My parents saw that I was serious, so they swapped it out for something decent. Then I was like, ‘Oh god, I can actually do this.’”

Read the rest here.

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Amazing Stage Shot

Click on Photo for full sizePhoto from Kelli on this blog HERE
Salt Lake City, Utah

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Pics from USANA - Salt Lake City

The blogs are buzzing about the Journey/Heart/Cheap trick tour, and there have been nothing but glowing reviews from reporters and fans alike. Heart is taking over the country by the looks of it. These photos were taken from Johnson & Co. Blog.

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Alone (Live Usana) Video and Review

"Heart offered the most eclectic set of the three bands, playing not only the classic rock but adding a bit of blues and some folk rock to the mix in what for me was the best set of the bunch."

Some footage of Heart performing Alone at the USANA Amp. in Salt Lake City.

This was reported by a Tall, Dark, Handsome Stranger. Aka TDHS from the Heartlinker :) lol. He also has a great review for the show on his site. Check it out!

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USANA Amp Review

Taken from the Deseret News
By Scott Iwasaki

While Journey was the headliner, the night was also good for Heart. Fronted by sisters — guitarist/vocalist Nancy Wilson and lead singer Ann Wilson — the band tore through a load of hits that included "Straight On," "Magic Man" and the acoustic-laden, "Dog and Butterfly."

Older-sis Ann's voice was still as powerful as it was 30 years ago when the band cranked out the trademark rant of "Barracuda."

Little sister Nancy was able to step into the spotlight with her lead vocals and mandolin on "These Dreams," which opened the way for a piano/guitar quiet version of Ann singing "Alone."

The band threw a couple of cover tunes into the well-balanced mix, paying tribute to the Wilson's musical influences. The Who's "Love, Rein O'er Me" and Led Zeppelin's "Going to California" became Heart songs Friday night.

Of course, the last song of the set was "Crazy on You."

Still, the audience found itself riding high after Heart and throughout the Journey show. -link

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Barracuda T-shirt

Check it out at the Heart Online Store

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Salt Lake Tribune

"It is a privilege to work on [my husband's] movies," Nancy Wilson said. "[But] I'm really interested in writing another studio album for Heart."

Heart and Journey enjoy return to rock spotlight

Preview - Veteran bands get a surprising boost from exposure on television shows.
By David Burger
The Salt Lake Tribune

This isn't a nostalgia tour.

At least that's the message Nancy Wilson of Heart and Jonathan Cain of Journey carry when their bands perform tonight at Usana Amphitheatre with Cheap Trick.

Heart is planning on going back into the studio later this year to record new music, and Journey just released an album that has been certified gold, while one of its songs, "After All These Years," came close to breaking the top 20 of Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.

Part of the reason for Heart's resurgence is that the Wilson sisters - the remaining members of Heart - performed on the widely watched "Idol Gives Back" episode of "American Idol" this past season. Finalist Carly Smithson is an unabashed fan of Heart and reportedly plans to sing at least one Heart song during the "American Idols" tour now criss-crossing the country (and playing in Utah Monday and Tuesday).

Another reason for Heart's return to the public eye is that the band has two songs included on the popular "Guitar Hero" video game series.

"It's completely noticeable," said Nancy Wilson about her band's recent ascension. "We've seen younger and younger fans, even 10-year-olds - and they're all running to the front and yelling 'Barracuda.' It's amazing to have 10 more minutes of fame." Read the Rest Here.

Heart Plays Tonight at the Usana Amphitheatre in Utah

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NOW That's What I Call...

Heart has made it onto the famous compilation series NOW. Barracuda is on Now Thats What I Call Classic Rock , and What About Love is on NOW That's What I Call the '80s.

Classic Rock is eternal and it is now! The 2008 Now Classic Rock features 20 of the best Classic cuts of the century. From Queen to Heart, from Boston to Kansas, from Kiss to Cheap Trick, the greats of rock bounce through this CD digging way back with 'Fire' from the Jimi Hendrix Experience to 'My Generation' with the Who. An album so valuable you'll need several copies for the future ones which will go missing and borrowed!

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Going to California

Heart played a haunting rendition of Led Zeppelin's Going to California last night in Denver, CO. You can watch the video here.

Listen to the mp3
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Tahoe Daily Tribune

The Beat Goes on for Heart’s Wilson Sisters

Tahoe Daily Tribune

Heart’s 32nd year is turning into a landmark for the Wilson sisters and their bandmates.

The band performed “Barracuda” with their friend Fergie on the “Idol Gives Back” charity special April 6, prompting digital sales of the original 1977 top-10 hit and the band’s live and studio greatest hits packages. The television performance also turned into the No. 4 video download on iTunes.

“ ‘Barracuda’ is usually five minutes long, so we were sweatin’ it with the arrangement, and so was Fergie,” guitarist Nancy Wilson told The Associated Press. “We had two chances to get it right. We actually did it right when it mattered.”

The band also reissued “Jupiter’s Darling,” its first album since 1993, on June 3, and lead singer Ann Wilson released her version of John Lennon’s “Isolation” as a single from “Hope & Glory,” her solo debut from last year.
In addition, Heart is on a 40-plus-date tour with fellow rockers Journey and Cheap Trick, a tour that makes a stop Saturday, July 12, at Harveys Resort Casino.

Today, Heart consists of vocalist Ann Wilson, with her powerful upper register, along with Nancy Wilson, Ben Smith, Rick Markmann, Debbie Shair and Craig Bartock. The band has planned to follow “Jupiter’s Darling” with a new release later this year.

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More Fiddlers Green Video

Check out Straight On, Crazy On You, Dog & Butterfly, and These Dreams here.There is also video of Cheap Trick and Journey. Looks like the tour is off to a roaring start!

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Love Reign Video - Fiddlers Green

Heart Monger GW27HEARTFAN4EVR reported this find, thanks!

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Fiddlers Green Video - Barracuda

Heart - Barracuda at Fiddlers Green 7/9/2008

Can't really see the band but you can hear them well! Ann is still rockin' on the vocals.
This is the reported set list:

Wild Child, Kick It Out, Straight On, Dog & Butterfly, Magic Man, These Dreams, Alone, Love Reign O'er Me (from The Who), Barracuda, Going to California (from Led Zepplin), and Crazy On You. (Thanks Kerri!)

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Brief Reviews of Fiddlers Green Show

"The Cheap Trick portion lasted about 45 minutes, and they promptly exited right at 7:45. I don't know enough of their songs to provide a set list, I did recognize the Mind Police, Surrender and The Flame.

Heart played several songs I didn't know as well, but among the ones I did know were: Alone, Never(???), Barracuda, Magic Man, Crazy On You. They did one encore and ended around 9:05. (Heart played for an hour)"

"Journey came out around 9:15. They played a shortened version of revelation first, followed by Only the Young. There appeared to be a technical problem with the wiring for Neal's guitar during the first number, the technicians were frantically working on it and Neal did not look happy about it. While they were working it out Jonathan went to the piano and played Send Her My Love which appeared to be unplanned, but sounded great. After getting everything working, they were able to play Stone in Love."

"When I saw the crowd capacity of the venue I was nervous if they were able to fill the venue, and I was amazed, it was sold out! Packed, like the entire city of Denver came by and jammed with Journey!

There are familiar songs from Heart - Ann and Nancy looked great and Ann still delivered the same feel to her famous song Alone, they also sang These Dreams."

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Backstage with Heart

Taken from the San Diego Reader
by Jay Allen Sanford

Before Heart performs at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre on Tuesday, July 15, they request “A separate dressing room for the male band members” and “A separate hospitality room should be set up for the crew.” Munchies must include a selection of uncut fruit, including watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, plums, Bing cherries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, apples, pears, bananas, peaches, and pineapple, with the caveat that “fruit should not be under or over ripe.”

Drinks; a quart each of carrot juice (“organic”) and apple juice (“unfiltered”), two bottles of “quality” Cabernet Sauvignon (“must be corked”), a dozen bottles each of Arizona Green Tea (“not diet”) and SoBe (“not diet”), and a case of Coke (“not diet”). -link

Anyone hungry yet?

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Heart circa 1982

From Steven Kirk on SoundwavesTV.My first HEART show. Used my pull as a rock 'n' roll DJ and got front row seats.

Given away to VIPs at the concert.
(Syracuse, NY War Memorial)

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Win Tickets to Zoo Amp July 23

Register for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Journey, Cheap Trick, and Heart at the Zoo Amphitheater July 23rd. Just listen to "Mel Myers Most Music Morning" show this week for your chance to win. You must become a member to enter this contest so all you have to do is sign up!
Enter to win here.

Star103 FM is based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Good luck to the Heart Mongers there!

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Playlist Now Available

Playlist: The Very Best of Heart is now available on Amazon.com. It does show that is temporarily out of stock, but hopefully it will be back in stock soon! This release coincides with the Summer tour which kicks off tomorrow in Colorado! Stay tuned for reports from the road.

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ACM All Star Concert On Fremont Street

Amazing photos from the Academy of Country Music All Star Concert at the Fremont Street Experience on May 13, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check them all out here.Thanks Heart Monger ShellyHeartFan or the find!

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More Chances to Win Concert Tickets

93.9 - KFMF FM is giving away tickets for the Journey/Heart/Cheap Trick show on Friday, September 26th. Just listen to John Michael weekdays from 10am - 3pm for your chance at tickets! 93.9 is based out of Chico, California.
107.9 KQPT FM is also having a contest to win concert tickets! California Heart Mongers now can listen to both radio stations to win!

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Livenation.com

You can now see the video promo for the Summer 2008 tour on Livenation.com. It is right on the front page and you have to hit the 'volume' button to hear the sound.

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Brad Hughes Art

Brad Hughes is a Heart Monger and shared this with the rest of the fans on the Heart message boards. He sent me and email with some information about himself and why he loves Heart!

"My name is Brad Hughes, I'm an animator. Right now I'm working on a feature film for Disney called The Princess and the Frog.

My Heart obsession began the first time I ever heard Crazy On You. I was blown away by the rockin' acoustic intro and then Ann's voice! I remember thinking 'What is this??!!' And then when I found out the guitar was being played by Nancy, I was totally hooked.

"I've been to a few hundred Heart shows over the years, and people wonder how you can see a band that many times. I think all the other mongers know what I do, they just keep getting better!"

Thanks for sharing you drawing it's awesome!

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So You Think You Can Dance

Heart music pops up on yet another popular t.v show, this time on So You Think You Can Dance. Here is the couple dancing to the song Alone.

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Get Your Heart Shirt!

Motley Sue from the Heart camp revealed a new Heart shirt!

We also have a new Barracuda shirt (baseball/ragland) that is awesome (will be online next week) The tour shirt has all of the dates listed on the back (online next week)

and finally a "retro shirt" that has some awesome images of Ann & Nancy (the Nancy shot courtesy of our very own Vinny!) - those will be available in a few weeks. Check out the Heart Online Store Here for other Heart merchandise!

Can't wait to see the Barracuda shirt!

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