{"id":27076,"date":"2024-07-04T15:17:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T19:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cklofm\/?p=27076"},"modified":"2024-07-04T15:17:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T19:17:58","slug":"concert-review-1-steve-miller-band","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cklofm\/blogs\/classic-rock-intern\/2024\/07\/concert-review-1-steve-miller-band\/","title":{"rendered":"Concert Review #1: Steve Miller Band"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey folks, it\u2019s Steve, the 98.1 Classic Rock intern. My rock and roll journey began this week with the Steve Miller Band\u2019s full-throttle performance at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario<br \/>\non June 27. The show opened with Canadian rock legends, April Wine, whose energetic, hit-filled\u00a0set pumped up the crowd. The Steve Miller Band came out swinging as they launched their<br \/>\nset with a blistering rendition of \u201cSwingtown\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Steve Miller, displaying his trademark charisma and guitar prowess, led the band through a setlist packed with hits. Songs like &#8220;Rock &#8216;n Me,&#8221; &#8220;Fly Like an Eagle&#8221; and &#8220;Take the Money and Run&#8221; had the audience singing along, creating a shared sense of nostalgia and joy. The band&#8217;s tight performance and harmonious vocals highlighted their enduring talent and experience.<\/p>\n<p>There were a few surprises throughout the night including Steve singing \u201cGuess who\u2019s back? Guess who\u2019s Back?\u201d, a nod to Eminem, during Abracadabra; as well as Steve telling the crowd<br \/>\nthat his God-father growing up was musical pioneer Les Paul! One of the evening&#8217;s standout moments happened during the encore, and was the performance of &#8220;The Joker&#8221; which had the entire arena dancing and singing. The night concluded with an electrifying version of &#8220;Jet Airliner,&#8221; leaving the audience exhilarated and satisfied.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the Steve Miller Band&#8217;s concert was a masterful display of classic rock excellence, proving that they still possess the magic that has kept them beloved by fans for decades\u200b.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s another day in the life of the 98.1 Classic Rock Intern!<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-shortcode embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"610\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tbx-cGjvDG4\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>[gallery ids=&#8221;27077,27078,27079,27080,27081&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hey folks, it\u2019s Steve, the 98.1 Classic Rock intern. 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