{"id":94414,"date":"2019-08-07T15:22:22","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T19:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=94414"},"modified":"2019-08-09T22:43:22","modified_gmt":"2019-08-10T02:43:22","slug":"goo-goo-dolls-train-review-photographs-by-diane-fleischman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=94414","title":{"rendered":"ONE OF THIS SUMMER\u2019S HOTTEST TOURS AT MUSIKFEST: TRAIN \/ GOO GOO DOLLS|  Review &#038; Photographs by Diane Fleischman"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.df-foto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Review &amp; Photographs by Diane Fleischman<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><code>-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><\/p>\n<div id=\"su_carousel_69f41edca8fed\" class=\"su-carousel su-carousel-centered su-carousel-pages-yes su-carousel-responsive-yes su-lightbox-gallery\" style=\"width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"3000\" data-speed=\"600\" data-mousewheel=\"true\" data-items=\"3\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_33r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-9\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_33r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_33r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_32r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-10\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_32r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_32r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_31r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-11\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_31r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_31r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_30r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-12\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/DSC_30r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_30r\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-nav\"><div class=\"su-carousel-direction\"><span class=\"su-carousel-prev\"><\/span><span class=\"su-carousel-next\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><code>-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><\/p>\n<p>On day five of Musikfest The Windcreek Steel Stage presented a triple bill, opening the evening was Allen Stone, originally from Washington state, who describes himself as \u2018a hippie with soul\u2019. The perfect opener for the evening, Stone brought his R&amp;B influences, his enthusiasm to get everyone in the audience engaged, and a whole lot of soul. &nbsp;He covered the stage well, he threw in some rap style dance moves when not strapped to a guitar. &nbsp;Stone brought the integrity and clarity of amazing talent, he certainly is an artist on the rise to follow.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The one thing I know to be true about The Goo Goo Dollsis that they love to tour over the summer. &nbsp;With a catchy new single \u201cMiracle Pill\u201d, and a new album release in September, The Goo Goo Dolls will continue to tour into the fall. &nbsp;It was great to see them back at Musikfest.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For many, the surprise of the evening was that The Goo Goo Dolls opened for Train. Even though the tour is advertised as \u2018co-headline\u2019, Train took the stage last, and has done so consistently on this tour. One would think that the more established group would be the headliner, but as this review continues, you\u2019ll understand why.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The drums pounded as \u201cStay With You\u201d (Let Love In), kicked off their set. &nbsp;Robby Takac and John Rzeznik greeted the crowd, both appeared trim, lean, and without a doubt, ready to rock. &nbsp;\u201cBig Machine\u201d (Gutterflower), followed, then \u201cSlide\u201d (Dizzy Up The Girl). &nbsp;Rzeznik joked with the full arena, \u201cI thought you might remember that one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The hits continued with \u201cRebel Beat\u201d (Magnetic), \u201cHere is Gone\u201d (Gutterflower), \u201cFree of Me\u201d (Boxes), and the black balloons were traditionally sent into the crowd for (you guessed it) \u201cBlack Balloon\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There was a feeling so empowering and declarative as Rzeznik powerfully belted the lyrics to \u201cSo Alive\u201d (Boxes), and yet so humble with \u201cName\u201d (A Boy Named Goo), their first hit, as Rzeznik gratefully commented, \u201cThank you for remembering that one.\u201d After their 20<span class=\"s2\">th<\/span> anniversary tour of Dizzy Up The Girl, it may have provided the realization that this group has in fact turned another corner, a career span now over several decades and still continuing to thrive, all supported by their fans, and Rzeznik and Takacappeared completely appreciative.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The fifteen-song set winded down with \u201cOver and Over\u201d (Boxes), which was full of energy, and one of Rzeznik\u2019s most poignant songs, \u201cBetter Days\u201d (Let Love In). &nbsp;Next was \u201cIris\u201d (Dizzy Up The Girl), a crowd favorite, and \u201cBroadway\u201d (Dizzy Up The Girl) closed their show.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It became crystal clear why Train is headlining this tour from the very first song. &nbsp;They brought all the toys, bells and whistles for an arena tour. The use of pyros and confetti guns exploded as they opened with \u201cCalling All Angels\u201d followed by \u201c50 Ways to Say Goodbye\u201d set the tone of what would continue through their set, a high energy performance. &nbsp;Front man, Patrick Monahan, had several tricks up his sleeve that ensured the crowds\u2019 attention as he brought out his cell phone and asked the fans to scream their loudest as he recorded. &nbsp;There were also Train tee shirts thrown into the audience, one shirt autographed by everyone in the group for one lucky fan to catch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Like The Goo Goo Doll\u2019s set, Train\u2019s selection of songs was also a greatest hits collection. &nbsp;\u201cSave Me San Francisco\u201d got the crowd on their feet as they danced and sang along. Show opener, Allen Stone, was invited back on stage for \u201cBruises\u201d, and the dancing and singing ensued during \u201cMeet Virginia\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Train also threw in several cover songs, Jay Z\u2019s \u201cEmpire State of Mind\u201d, \u201cAmerican Girl, Free Fallin\u2019 \u201c by Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin\u2019s \u201cHeartbreaker\u201d with a snippet of Aerosmith\u2019s \u201cSweet Emotion\u201d tacked on the end, andQueen\u2019s \u201cUnder Pressure\u201d. &nbsp;All were performed well, but it seemed the latter was the best received by the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Monahan reached deep down for that emotional loss in \u201cWhen I Look to The Sky\u201d, and as he introduced \u201cMarry Me\u201d, he reminisced of forgetting to call his wife on their anniversary. He described a conversation he had with Goo Goo Dolls bassist, Robby Takac, with a most spot on imitation of Takac I ever heard, it was a good giggle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The last four Train songs were the most successful and loved by the crowd, the pyros and stream guns made a return visit for \u201cDrive By\u201d. &nbsp;\u201cHey Soul Sister\u201d followed, and then \u201cPlay That Song\u201d, with \u201cDrops of Jupiter\u201d closing the show.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Goo Goo Dolls\/Train tour continues on through the summer. &nbsp;These combinations of bands compliment each other and showcased their hits and crowd favorite songs making this tour one hot show to catch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Train &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savemesanfrancisco.com\/\">https:\/\/www.savemesanfrancisco.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Goo Goo Dolls &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.googoodolls.com\/\">https:\/\/www.googoodolls.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Musikfest &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musikfest.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.musikfest.org\/ <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><code>-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner3023'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/' target=\"_blank\" data-id='3023' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner7036'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com' target=\"_blank\" data-id='7036' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<code>-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?post_type=adverts_posts&p=7036\" class=\"read-more\">Click here to read more... <\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":94440,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2290,69,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94414","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diane-fleischman","category-in-the-valley","category-photography"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/goo-goo.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94414"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=94414"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94414\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/94440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=94414"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=94414"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=94414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}