Four Winds Casino
New Buffalo, MI 2/23/18
Review and photo by Darla Gerken
It was a high energy night and Rick stated that he was glad
to be back at Four Winds playing for us. We all know how he loves to play in
Michigan.
Spoiler alert - It was a new wardrobe night! First time I’ve
seen the jacket and vest. Funny how I get a kick out of “new to me” clothing.
Rick looked pretty dapper in the vest.
We got a treat when two new songs from The Snake King were
added to the set list: Little Demon and The Devil That You Know. After singing The
Devil, he mentioned that we should listen to it a few times and we will begin
to like it. After listening to the song
on the CD, I have to admit that it was not one of my favorites. Hearing it live
changed my mind, I think it will grow on me. Rick talked a little about the new
CD and said if we don’t like it, he will come to our house. It’s not my
favorite, so I guess I will be getting a visit from Rick. Darn, I forgot to give him my address!
There was a couple on stage doing sign language and Rick was
kind of ornery with them. He used his usual four-letter word and looked at the “signer”
and made a comment about if the word was interpreted correctly.
If anything good came out of Rick’s arm injury last year, it
has changed things up a little. For Jesus Saves he sang without the guitar and
during the medley portion, he didn’t play during State of the Heart. I think he
likes to be free from playing on a few songs, gives him a chance to stroll the
stage.
Jorge got a little excited, and a drumstick went flying on
the stage. Siggy picked up the stick, tossed it back to Jorge, and he caught it
in mid-air and never missed a beat. Love to watch Jorge play, he seems like a
guy who loves his job.
My most memorable part of the show is Don’t Talk to Strangers.
Because of the way the front row was situated, we were not able to be right up
to the stage. Rick had to hand the microphone to people to sing. After the lady
beside me sang, she handed the mic to me. My husband and I had decided if we
ever got a chance to sing, we would do a duet. Mic in hand, I looked up at Rick
and motioned to him that both of us were going to sing, he shook his head in
agreement. I love how Rick smiled after we sang. Another check mark on my Rick
Bucket List!
Human Touch was a little shaky when he stepped over some
chairs and fell backwards. Didn’t look like anyone caught him, but he was up in
no time like the Energizer Bunny.
The security was enforcing no pictures in the first couple
rows. So, it was not a typical night for us since we usually take a lot of
pictures. Watching the show without a camera in hand was a different experience,
though I was able to sneak in a few pictures.
The show will go in the books as one of my favorites.
Set List
Light This Party Up
I’ve Done Everything For You
I Get Excited
Little Demon
Down
Affair of the Heart
Jesus Saves
The Devil That You Know
Roar
Bop Medley
Love Is Alright Tonight
Miss Mayhem
Wild Thing
Don’t Talk To Strangers
Human Touch
Love Somebody
Jessie’s Girl
Kristina
