December 8, 2004 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live

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General Information

Date: December 8, 2004
Location: Orlando, FL
Venue: Hard Rock Live; 6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819; U.S.A. [ Venue website ]
Box Office Number: (407) 351-5483
Additional Info: Support Act: Luna Halo

Thanks to Gaia for the set list info!

Set List

• Sucker Train Blues
• Do It For the Kids
• Headspace
• Superhuman
• Crackerman
• Illegal i Song
• Fall to Pieces
• Big Machine
• It's So Easy
• Sex Type Thing
• Set Me Free
• Used to Love Her
• No More, No More
• Mr. Brownstone
• Slither

Reviews (19) [ send in your own review/pictures of the Orlando show ]

Thanks to Dara: It was the best show I have seen out of all the concerts I have been to. It fuckin rocked!

Thanks to Gunther: This was the loudest show I've ever attended -- not just from the band, but the crowd as well. As one of my buddies asked, "Was this what it was like to see the Beatles?" I think the band was having trouble hearing themselves as well at first, but they got it together after a few songs.

I was most impressed to see Matt Sorum live, actually. I'd never quite understood why the ex-Gunners had such allegiance to him on their solo projects, but now I do -- he's not flashy, but he's really solid, and the whole band takes their cues from him. Slash & Duff, little needs to be said. Scott Weiland... love the voice, great match with the band, but I'm not a fan of his stage presence -- so effeminate, and he must weigh like 90 lbs. Dave K. does a good job of being the other guy.

They didn't really play for very long, maybe 75 minutes... would have been nicer to hear more for the ticket price. I shouldn't blame them, I suppose, they only have the one album and though we like to hear a few of the oldies, it's not the GNR Reunion Tour. Get back to the studio soon, boys, we're anxious to hear more of what you got!

Overall, it was a heavy-duty rockin' show. Great to see a band that's a real band, and not just another over-produced package the music-industry assembly line. Definitely worth a see if they're coming soon to a venue near you, or even if they're not.

Thanks to te: What a great show! Big Machine and Slither were off the charts and Slash owned the crowd with killer riffs. Scott was throwback to leads who prance and work the crowd with their antics. Would go again in a heartbeat. Hard Rock was awesome, not a bad area in the house even though I was covered in raining beer by the first encore.

Thanks to Annette: I flew from Ohio to see this show. Each time I see them, I just want more. I was in the front. Scott is so amazing when he performs. It always makes it worth the trip. I met some great people from Venezuela who took alot of great pics, but I lost the email when I packed my things from home. So if your out there contact me. If there was a way to see them once more, I would. ROCK N F'N ROLL

Thanks to Tiffany: This was a truly awesome experience. It was my first time seeing Velvet Revolver or any GN'R member. My brother and I went together and had great balcony seats even though I did wish we were up front since the guys were so good at getting right down close to the fans (Scott at one point let a fan grab onto his foot). The show actually exceeded my expectations. We did have to wait like 45 minutes between the opening band for Velvet Revolver, but by the time they finished, it was well worth the wait! The opening band was really good and they walked right past us during Velvet Revolver's performance. Velvet Revolver performed some GN'R songs (It's So Easy, Mr. Brownstone and Used To Love Her) and STP songs (Sex Type Thing, Crackerman). We even saw a wrestler(a Dudley Boy) enjoying Velvet Revolver. Overall, a lot of fun and even though I had three finals the next morning, I ended up not caring! Will definitely go next time!

Thanks to Mesalina: I'm simply speechless. I'm from Puerto Rico and I took a plane over to Orlando just to go and see them. It has been the best experience of my life.

Scott is the best front man ever and a true rock star!! Slash is just amazing in his guitar playing as is Duff. Matt...you rule man!!!

They kept the audience alive and truly into their music. It was amazing the response the crowd gave them and there was even a naked chick which was quite funny...

I loved every single moment of it and I believe that I'm up to another trip to the US and go see them again...

Thanks to chris: Unbelievable show. Words cannot describe how great a show it was. I must now see more of there concerts.

Thanks to Jim: 2 words, Kicked Ass. So refreshing to see a true rock n roll band. I was in the front even though there wasn't a bad spot in the place, small venue for these guys. Best show I've seen and Matt handed me his drum stick at the end of the show. Can't wait till they come to Florida again!

Thanks to Two Orlando Fans: After seeing Velvet Revolver for the second time in three days we have to say this show rocked!! It was cool to see them play in an intimate place like the Hard Rock Live. The venue was close up and pure rock and roll. This band has "it" and if they can keep it in one piece they have the ability to be real rock legends. The band's ability to feed off and connect with the fans was fun to watch. Their personalities were genuine and you could tell they were having a fun time--especially when Slash held up two bras that were thrown up on stage (one black and one pink!!!) and then draped them on his mike stand. Slash seemed more inspired after that -- hey, you can't blame him. The only question of the night was why did Scott Weiland race off stage after he finished singing on Slither? His exit was quick and made us wonder if he's not as tight with the other band members. Although his performance was amazing throughout the night, this finish was a bit curious. But, we have to say his voice was great especially considering he sang back to back nights!! Can't wait to see Velvet Revolver again!

Thanks to Scott: What an awesome show from start to finish. Everything was great from Velvet Revolver to STP to GNR. The crowd was into it from the time the lights went out to when they came on. There was so much more they could of then but I guess that will be next time. The Aerosmith song was an added bonus. I'd love to see in the future a show with 3 sets, STP, GNR, then Velvet Revolver. That would be incredible. Can't wait for the next tour!

Thanks to Mike Allen: First time I saw Velvet Revolver or any of the band members. The show was amazing. It was packed with 3000 people. Matt did about a small drum solo on the encore before he went into Mr. Bownstone. Slash was playing a solo behind his neck and the opening part of Jungle. Dave was all over the place jumping off the drum kit every now and then. One guy jumped on stage and then dived back into the crowd before security could get him. We had to wait about an hour after the opening act played for Velvet Revolver to come on but the show was amazing. If you get the chance to see them on this tour don't miss it, even if you have to drive hours like I did.

Thanks to stontemplpilot: Got to the hard rock early, waited around. Doors opened at 7:00 and we got front row. The opening band was Luna Halo, they were pretty good. Velvet Revolver was awesome, the show was great. Met the band again, except Dave Got pictures with them, they were all awesome, happy, great sense of humor. I will add more details about the show later on.

Thanks to Sonny: The show was great. High energy from the opening of "Sucker Train Blues." The crowd went crazy during "Sex Type Thing" but I'm not sure if everyone understood Scott's "fight or fuck" analogy to the war in Iraq. The encore was very cool, with Scott and Slash sitting next to each other on the front of the stage doing "Used to Love Her."

Thanks to Mike D: Amazing! Getting to see these legends in a small venue was worth it.

The band was very tight and all the songs sounded incredible. I liked the mix of GNR, STP and Velvet Revolver. Slash rocks! Caught a pick! 5 Stars!

Thanks to John: Show brings back the true meaning of pure rock & fucking roll. The longer the show went on, the more intense the music got, which means insane by the end. If anyone has pictures of this show, please email me dshorrock@yahoo.com. I was busy working security for the show and was not able to take any.

Thanks to Estranged: I had an awesome time. The setlist was right on. I enjoyed the inclusion of three GNR, two STP, one Aerosmith and all Velvet Revolver! The venue is rather small (3000 person capacity). They looked and sounded absolutely awesome! The band has certainly come together very well. An excellent performances by all. They really seemed to be having a great time..and it came through on stage! I originally was on the floor about 6 rows back or so. The fans were rather rowdy and unsettled before and during the show so I retreated to higher ground. :-) The fans were enjoying the hell out of this show from what I could see...myself included. :-) Two encores...what a treat..in the first one they did an Aerosmith cover: No More, No More and a GNR cover: Used to Love Her. That was a real treat for me. I had not heard that one live. Of all the GNR boots I've collected over the years..I had not heard that one live yet. So it was truly a treat for me..and I'm sure others too..as the fans seemed to really dig into that song :-) The second encore included Brownstone and Slither. Both were amazing...I think the fans sang through Brownstone completely! The band was very loud and sounded 110 percent! I enjoyed..Scott's comment early in the set, "We're Velvet Revolver and we play Rock n Roll"! For me the show had a little of everything...an opening act that I thought was great. Some fan drunkenness....nakedness..(yeah there was a girly girl with her top off during Big Machine). :-) Lastly but not least Velvet Revolver absolutely in true form and at the top of their game! This has to be one of not the best show I've been to in recent and even distant memory. For me this certainly has been a long time coming and maybe too long...but certainly well worth the wait! Finally I am excited about music...Rock n Roll again! It has certainly been awhile since I've had reason to be excited about anything music. Velvet Revolver rocks! I certainly enjoyed the show and would see them again without question!

Thanks to Drew: Amazing show put on by everybody last night. Everyone had lots of energy and was running around all over the stage. I'm a very lucky man, I was in the very front right in front of Slash. That man is crazy on guitar he nailed every solo dead on. Scott was awesome like usual and he gave us some weird speech on if we want to fight or fuck during Sex Type Thing. I've been to a lot of shows at Hard Rock and I have never seen that place even to close being that crowded. The only disappointment of the show is I wish they played Spectacle and Negative Creep and some fat bitch next to me kept showing her tits and they were nasty. Headspace should be the next single! That song rocked real fukin hard last night. I was suprised by how good the opening band was, they left the stage about 8 30 and Velvet Revolver didn't hit the stage till almost 10. All in all this is probably the best show I have ever gone too and if you haven't seen these guys live your really missing out.

Thanks to Randy C: Scott Weiland is just freaking amazing. The show was bold and brash I loved it and had a great time, I was in the center front row of the balcony. Some of the few last great rock stars! *****

Thanks to Amit: The show was amazing. Two encore's. Opening act kicked ass (I think they were Luna Halo or something, from Nashville). Show was sold out, I was in the front row. Everyone in the band was amazing. Met some really kewl people at the show. I'll tell more when I remember more to tell.