October 28, 2004 - San Antonio, TX - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

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General Information

Date: October 28, 2004
Location: San Antonio, TX
Venue: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre; 16765 Lookout Road; Selma, TX 78154; U.S.A. [ Venue website ]
Box Office Number: (210) 657-8300
Additional Info: Thanks to Josh & Mike Hernandez, Rick Galindo and Ian for the set list info!

Set List

• Sucker Train Blues
• Do It For the Kids
• Headspace
• Spectacle
• Superhuman
• Illegal I
• Falling to Pieces
• Big Machine
• Sex Type Thing
• It's So Easy
• Set Me Free
• No More No More
• Slither

Reviews (9) [ send in your own review/pictures of the San Antonio show ]

Thanks to Velma Lisa Duran: Velvet Revolver was awesome! This was my husbands anniversary gift and we really rocked that night. It was worth traveling 200 miles to get my mother-in-law to babysit. We sat in our Expedition talking and drinking waiting for the main attraction and I will never forget how elated I was to finally see the guys from GNR and their amazing new frontman. You made a great choice in choosing a new frontman. I love every single song in this CD and that is very rare when you purchase a CD and every single song rocks. What was impresive was how great you sounded in concert. Velvet Revolver is now my favorite band. I wish we could see your show again. Good luck and God Bless.

Thanks to Karts: The first two opening acts were horrible (Earshot and Breaking Benjamin). Shinedown were actually pretty good, the lead singer obsesses with Axl Rose and wore a vintage GNR t-shirt (Whisky 85). Guitarist wore Siltervide, so they are obviously hard blues rock fans, though it doesn't show too much in the music. The singer stood, one foot on amp, just like Axl Rose back in the day.

Velvet Revolver came on at exactly 9:30 and played for 1 hour 20 mins or so. I always wondered why the sets are so short, but the amount of energy going on in the crowd, they simply can't do much longer if they play such heavy music at such a rapid pace. People were falling down everywhere, it was pure chaos on the GA part of the floor. Surprisingly, the front part wasn't that full, but it seemed quite packed behind in the seats. Price difference there.

Scott's microphone did not work the whole way through. I mean, I really couldn't hear him, not at all, not low, just not there. Slash was so fucking loud and I'm a huge Slash fan, so this was the most incredible concert for me, it was like karaoke Velvet Revolver. The microphones were fucked up as when Slash did the talkbox shit during Illegal I, you couldn't hear him, but when he went back to his guitar, the Marshall growl was louder than ever. He switched between a shit load of LP's.

Duff stated that Aerosmith is his favorite band or some shit and that this is one of the all time great songs and man did they do No More No More worthy, Steven Tyler (who wrote the song at 25 years old) would be way proud of how the band played this piece....the crowd was lost but I loved it even more, it was like a rock n roll connection between 70s Aerosmith, GNR (Slash put on his hat for this piece + cigar), Velvet Revolver and me. I sang my heart out and was just in stunned silence as I listened to Slash try his best to out do Joe Perry (and came very close if not equal!).

It's So Easy and Sex Type Thing got similar responses - loud and insane - which surprised me, as STT is STP's biggest song ever and It's So Easy wasn't a video or single and didn't get radio play. The legend of GNR right there I suppose.

Big Machine had a massive crowd sing along which was again surprising for an album cut. The crowd was way into the band, apart from the few fucks who kept throwing themselves at each other in a circle and just came for the chaos as opposed to the music. Duff was like a cartoon version of a rock star - looked exactly how you'd expect! He ran around stage just like in the glory days of GNR. Kushner stuck to rhythm for the most part and the drums were great, but no solos.

I can't make any comments on Scott at all as while he ran around the stage and was a great frontman from a visual standpoint - as I stated earlier - I did not hear him - once. Nothing. At the end he just left before the band finished Slither and threw his microphone at someone or something on stage left at the back.

At the end of the day, this was Slash's night. People just stared at him in awe. Lots of kids simply aren't used to rock n roll like this, and aren't used to rock guitar gods. Some didn't know how to react to the solos, others stood there mouth wide open as he extended Slither a few minutes, but most cheered every note he picked on that LP....he made his bitch cry like none other. I just stood there eyes closed at times, listening in, rejoicing....this is the same guy I used to watch everyday on MTV, standing on top of that piano in the November Rain video...I was 9 then, but that song was still so powerful on me...surreal.

One thing I did notice - the band was most tight when Scott was on one side, Kusher on the other, and the three GNR members tight in the middle. At these points, they played their heart out, they didn't care whether there was a crowd behind them or not, they simply stared at each other and would break into slight grins after some stunning jams.

Most energetic concert I have been to, no doubt.

Thanks to Kike G.: Well, the guys rocked my ass off, again! I saw them in Houston on the first leg of the tour and I was surprised that the guys didn't look tired at all. The show was full of energy and Slash was amazing, his solos were the highlight of my night. Although, people kept trying to throw stuff at them, they never did hit any of the band members. But in itself I give the show a 10!

Thanks to R Gonzales: My review of the show...lost my voice, thank God for a computer. All I have to say is thank you Velvet Revolver...you guys made my year!!!

Thanks to Simon Kolokoff: The show was fan-fuckin-tastic. The band looked and played great. Every member was going all out for the whole show. It's really refreshing to see some real, old fashion rock n' roll done so well live. I really enjoyed the little surprise they through in for the encore, playing an old Aerosmith song off Toys In The Attic.

Thanks to Rick Galindo: Man I swear to God this was the greatest rock experience I have ever been too. Velvet Revolver was so awesome on stage, they had so much energy. Scott was dancing around the whole stage and he was into every song. His hair was dyed red and looked fucking awesome. The crowd knew a lot of the songs and I had talked to a lot of GNR fans and they told me they have not seen Scott in concert, but as soon as they saw the performance, they told me they were blown away at the end of the show. Sucker Train Blues was awesome and got the crowd going as soon as Duff came out first. Plus Superhuman, Headspace, Big Machine and Slither just to name a few were amazing live. Please people read this! You have to see them in concert. They are amazing live and they do not disappoint. I promise! They also played Sex Type Thing from STP, It's So Easy from GNR and No More, No More from that other band, Aerosmith. All in all it was the greatest show I have ever experienced in my life. Plus, I hope they stay together and come back to S.A.

Thanks to Troy: The boys put on a fucking rock clinic...what else is there to say. That's how you play rock-n-roll...everyone was spot on. The energy was fucking electric...the only problem was that you couldn't hear the vocals for any of the bands. I mean I was front and center for the Velvet Revolver concert...but O don't know how it was for the people towards the back.

Thanks to Ian: As the lights went down, the reflections of a sign being raised in the background glittered through. Shadows began appearing as the crowd's noise increased. A spotlight highlighted Duff standing on the monitors with his back to the crowd. You could here the bass line kick in to start off Sucker Train Blues. Light guitar noises, drums begin, then boom. Lights explode over the stage, let the show begin!

Sucker Train Blues is a great opener. The intro builds the energy up until the whole band is just rocking. Scott kicks in and it's real...Velvet Revolver is on the stage showing the opening bands why they are the headliners! Speaking of openers, I hate to say it, but they were not enjoyable at all. Shinedown was especially poor. I'm not sure if it was their mix or just their music. Either way, it felt like enduring instead of enjoying or at least just watching. But, back to the show.

Scott said something that led into Do It for the Kids. Definitely a good one. His voice sounded good and the sound booth had gotten the mix better. After that Headspace and wow...this one rocks! Way heavier live. Definitely gets you moving...

Spectacle followed. High energy. By now it's become apparent that these guys know how to play live. There's no standing around. All four upfront are working all parts of the stage. For those musicians who want to see what a live show should be like, watch and learn! Man, they fill the whole stage.

Scott gave a speech with obvious voting overtones....and then into a very long version of Illegal i. Slash's talk box solo was definitely cool. I couldn't figure out what Scott and Dave were doing bent over some machine during their "combined" solo. Must be some kind of noise device. Not my favorite song of the night, but it works.

Then....Fall to Pieces! Starts out real rough (Duff's bass is out of tune, he later apologizes). Once the entire band kicked in, it was awesome! Slash was the Slash of old. Definition of rock n roll star!

Big Machine had everyone chanting and going. This song works great live. By now everyone has shed their starting clothing and it's just hardcore sweaty rock n roll. Crowd has been solid. The guys are playing well and are really into the music.

Music ends, Duff walks over to the middle.......then the notes I've waited 12 years to hear live again...It's So Easy! Oh my! Wish I was in the pit for this one. Scott does it great!!! What do you follow this with?....

Through the bullhorn..."Here I come, I come, I come". You'd think Slash wrote this the way he takes control of it. Also, you gotta love two guitars on this song live. STP always sounded empty with just one.

Set Me Free follows with a great extended ending. At one point, Slash is soloing on the side by the crowd. A yellow light was shining from across the arena and casting his shadow on the wall like his old Marshall adds...just sort of happened, but looked awesome. The solo behind his head was definitely nice.

The first song of the encore was okay. I didn't know it, but they looked like they were having fun. Slash's top hat was now in full glory. If you looked at just him, it might have been 1990 again....

The crowd knew what was next. Long intro that was really cool. Slither! Gotta love it. The whole crowd was singing with Duff on his part. Lotta fun. Powerful ending, and one hour and ten minutes later, it's done.

I did notice that Scott disappeared and had left the building while the guys were still jamming the end of Slither. Is this normal? Just seemed strange...

Overall, fabulous show. They show what a rock n roll show should be. All the guys were really into it. You can tell they really enjoy it. If you haven't seen them, you need to......

Thanks to Josh Hernandez: Mike and I went to the show last night at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. I wasn't sure how these guys were going to perform since everyone that has seen them said that they were alright. But last night was the shit this show rocked and every song was played to perfection. Scott sounded great and it was awesome. When it was time for Slash to go off and play his solos he didn't fail to come through. These guys are gonna go far and when the line up that they played last night I wouldn't doubt it that they can sell out their next concert. Eventhough I was looking forward to them playing Used To Love Her and they didn't it was still awesome. I really enjoyed them and when they come back to San Antonio we'll be there again supporting one of the best upcoming rock bands. Thank You Velvet Revolver for the great show and all the people that told me you guys weren't really good they can just fuck off because you guys rocked.