Houstonist: Concert Review: Duran Duran at Verizon Wireless

Gina

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:36:22 -0600

I could have sworn i already commented here. Best concert of theirs I've ever been to! and I'm talking 27 years of adoration here! Naturally JT, Rog, Si, Dom, Anna, and the fab Nick Rhodes who recovered from that ear malady were spectacular! Loved every second of it and i'm ready for a second helping! I wish they had sung New Religion my favorite but otherwise, a flawless performance!

lisacas1

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:52:48 -0600

Nope, didn't arrive late, must have missed the jacket part since he did remove it early in the show, my mistake. Nice Jab Groove.. haha! Yes, I did notice Simon changed his shirt into a black shirt w/ red rhinestones later in the set. I wished they sang The Chauffeur as well.

daniesq

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:51:54 -0600

lisacas1 - Looks like Houstonist was as the same show I was. If you were at the same Houston show that we were, then you must have somehow missed that Simon took off his jacket early in the show, and when they came out for their encore, Simon had changed his shirt entirely. You also may (or may not have) noticed that Simon was apparently wearing new pants because he had suspenders hanging down in the back. You can see my pics of the DD show at http://www.flickr.com/photos/daniesq/sets/72157610790797265/ - notice that they jibe nicely with Houstonist's shot. Warm regards, Danielle

groovehouse

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:40:28 -0600

Who did I take photos of Friday night if not Duran Duran?? I could've sworn I was photographing Duran Duran.

Katharine Shilcutt Gleave

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:16:29 -0600

lisacas1, we are referring to the Houston concert as this is, after all, Houstonist. The photos are all from the first three songs in the show (Le Bon took his jacket off pretty early in the show). Perhaps you arrived at the show late. You're correct, however, that they didn't sing The Chaffeur. I misread my notes (which actually read, "I hope they sing The Chaffeur..." -- and then they totally didn't). You can see the entire setlist from the show here if you're interested. Thanks for the comment!

lisacas1

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:15:30 -0600

Hmmm... you are referring to the Houston concert, right? Because they did NOT sing The Chauffeur, and the photos posted must be from another concert because the clothing they are wearing in some of the pics weren't what they were wearing at the actual Houston concert.

kattywhompas

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:20:23 -0600

I very much wish I would have been able to go to this. Sounds like it was a great time with some great music...

iluvschnix

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:01:14 -0600

The Boys are rocking better than ever, and judging by their looks, energy and overall attitude I'd say that 50 is the new sexy. I was lucky enough to meet Roger Taylor and Dom Brown after the show, which was the highlight of my fan life of Duran Duran, now running in its 24th year. A great band to be a fan of, musically, personally and in every way imaginable. I'm proud to say that my children (ages 10, 9 and 6) are carrying on with the passion for Duran that they have seen in me, and even my husband, for whom this concert was his first experience with Duran, came away satisfied, with a new respect for the band and liking the sound and overall feeling of the concert. Best way to spend an evening!

Crystal Jackson

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:28:05 -0600

My crush on John Taylor remains firmly intact.