Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience

Well last night I went to see the Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Experience at Hamilton Place. Well to start off, for a Led Zeppelin sorta thing, the venue wasn't even full, at least from what I could see(I was in the front row on the 2nd Balcony). That being said, the people who were there were(I assume) bigger Zeppelin fans then I was. I mean, the only album I've really listened to is the debut, and I though that it was brilliant. Other then that, I've only had a passing interest in them despite having nearly all the albums(Physical Graffiti still eludes me).

But anyway back to the concert. Even if it was a tribute band, I was impressed by the band. The guitar player was incredible, playing just like Jimmy Page himself. He had the guitars, the moves, he even had the hair(I think he did anyway). The lead singer took a while to warm up to me, but by the end, I thought he was also up to par with the group. He had the voice, the screech, the howl, and the vocals of Robert Plant, despite not having the hair. Jason Bonham, of course, was what I could expect for the reputation that he lead. He plays the drums as good as his father ever could, and he plays them with power. He did all of the big Zeppelin songs(Stairway, Kashmir, Lotta Love, Moby Dick, Black Dog, Rock N' Roll) and some lesser known songs (Dazed and Confused, Your Time, Good Times).

As far as a concert goes it was great, and I felt like I really was at a Led Zeppelin concert(like I would really know anyway). Jason Bonham is the second person that I've seen of the Zeppelin lineup from 2007(the first being John Paul Jones in Them Crooked Vultures back in May). Because of this, I think I'll try and see the remaining two members when and if they go on tour. I don't know about Page, but Robert Plant has a new album out, so maybe I'll get the chance to see him.

In conclusion, if you are a fan of Zeppelin, or classic rock in general, then I would recommend going to see this while you can. It was one of the coolest events I've ever seen and I'm very glad to have seen it in my life.