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Review 1 for Dokken

4 / 5

See this show if you love Dokken!

House of Blues @

- Cleveland @

, OH @

- 08/17/2012 @

Favorite moment: Played all their hits, great solos, Don's witty humor @

Posted 08/21/2012

by Cupster88

Location:Pittsburgh

Dokken rocked the house during their show! They played all the songs you've known and loved for the past 30 years. I kept reading these horrible reviews and was skeptical since I had never gotten the chance to see them play live before. I sure am glad I went to see them despite negative reviews, especially regarding Don's voice. Don is 60 years old and of course he can't hit the glass-shattering notes like he once did. The band had good chemistry together and this concert was even better than I expected. Support these guys and keep rockin' with Dokken!

House of Blues @

- Cleveland @

, OH @

- 08/17/2012 @

Favorite moment: Played all their hits, great solos, Don's witty humor @

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Review 2 for Dokken

4 / 5

Two great 80's bands at Hampton Beach!

Hampton Beach Casino @

- Hampton @

, NH @

Posted 07/02/2012

by HankInMa

Location:Swampscott, Ma

Firehouse was great! They played all the old favorites, and the singer can still hit all the right notes! I was there to see Dokken though, and I was not disapointed. OK, it's true: Don Dokken's voice is SHOT... he can not hit the notes like he used to, and he seemed to be straining at some times. The band is without Jeff Pilson &George Lynch... so, it's almost like seeing Don solo. All that aside, I really enjoyed the show! They played all of the hits, and a few suprises ("Too High To Fly" from Dysfunctional has always been a favorite of mine, I was suprised to hear them play it.) They hit every album and phase of thier career, and the band was awesome! Great guitar player that makes you say: "George who?" I would see Dokken again in a minute, they put everything they had into the show, and really played their hearts out for the fans! I had a blast!

Hampton Beach Casino @

- Hampton @

, NH @

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Review 3 for Dokken

3 / 5

See for Warrant and Trixter

Bergen Performing Arts Center @

- Englewood @

, NJ @

- Thu, May 10, 2012 @

Posted 06/26/2012

by OceanStarsStyle

Location:North Jersey

This was my first time seeing Trixter, in spite of following them since the '80's. They were amazing - all the notes, almost all of the hits - I honestly wish they'd had a longer set! They rocked!

I have to say the new lead singer for Warrant is AMAZING. Awesome energy, great stage presence, hits all the notes and really seems to fit with the band. They put on a great show! I'm not a huge fan of Warrant, but they are definitely worth seeing!

Last time I saw Dokken was about 10 years ago or so opening for Poison at PNC Arts Center. It was a great show. This show, was not. Don looks awful, and his voice isn't where it was. You can always tell when instead of hitting the notes, the mic is pointed at the crowd for the singing-along effect. He doesn't have the energy he once did. Frankly, we left early after he promised a "lonnnnnnng show." It was embarrassing.

We did bump into Trixter on the way out and got a few pictures. Other than Dokken, it was an awesome night!

Bergen Performing Arts Center @

- Englewood @

, NJ @

- Thu, May 10, 2012 @

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Review 4 for Dokken

4 / 5

Warrant / Don Dokken / Trixter

Bergen Performing Arts Center @

- Englewood @

, NJ @

- Thu, May 10, 2012 @

Posted 06/16/2012

by chad1971

Location:NYC

Warrant was awesome!!!!! Robert Mason is a great addition to the band. Don Dokken was horrible he talks the words and because his voice is gone. Trixter is jst plain HORRIBLE!!!!

Bergen Performing Arts Center @

- Englewood @

, NJ @

- Thu, May 10, 2012 @

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Review 5 for Dokken

5 / 5

Warrant rocked the house!!!!!!!

Bergen Performing Arts Center @

- Englewood @

, NJ @

- Thu, May 10, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Warrant performing Home @

Setlist: Sex ain't Love, Home, Cherry Pie, Heaven, Down Boys, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Lovin in Stereo, Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinkin Rich, I saw Red, and more @

Posted 06/12/2012

by squezyg

Location:Clifton, NJ

Opening act Trixter were solid. I am a NJ native and remember seeing them in small clubs before they got signed and sold a million records. The crowd was really into them, lots of local fans.
Warrant stole the show. Not so new any longer singer Robert Mason was amazing. I have seen the original and varied incarnations of Warrant with Jani Lane going back to their first tour, they never sounded better. Robert sings their classic songs like they were written for him and their new songs off of the incredible Rockaholic went over like gangbusters. If you have not seen Warrant with this line up, do whatever it takes to get there, seriously! During Cherry Pie, NJ native Fiona came out on backing vocals, man she looked amazing!
I did not stay for Dokken, which really should be billed as Don Dokken. I saw this line up a year ago and without George Lynch and Jeff Pilson, it is not Dokken. Plus, Don looks unhealthy, wears a wig and does not sing the classic songs well at all.

Bergen Performing Arts Center @

- Englewood @

, NJ @

- Thu, May 10, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Warrant performing Home @

Setlist: Sex ain't Love, Home, Cherry Pie, Heaven, Down Boys, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Lovin in Stereo, Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinkin Rich, I saw Red, and more @

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Review 6 for Dokken

5 / 5

The wait is over

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The entire crowd singing "Alone Again" while Don Dokken smiled @

Posted 06/12/2012

by Becca72

Location:Biddeford, ME

I waited 22 years to see Firehouse in concert. It was SO worth it! They are still amazing. The lead singer is hitting every one of those notes still and he really blew us away.

Dokken was also awesome. While Don Dokken's voice has suffered over the years the energy was palpable. I felt bad for him, as he was almost apologetic for not being able to belt it out like the old days. Instead the crowd jumped in and helped and we all had an incredible time. I would definitely see both of these bands again in a heartbeat!

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: The entire crowd singing "Alone Again" while Don Dokken smiled @

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Review 7 for Dokken

1 / 5

Don couldn't sing

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Posted 06/12/2012

by HDSuperglide

Location:Seacoast, NH

Don Dokken was horrible in this show. He couldn't sing half his lyrics and kept asking the crowd to sing. Not what I expected at all.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

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Review 8 for Dokken

3 / 5

Not so much Rokkin with Dokken

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: sing a long with the band @

Opening act(s): Firehouse @

Posted 06/11/2012

by Pblooms

Location:Boston

I enjoyed the show because I was a big fan in the 80's. They showed their age but we had fun none the less. Firehouse was sounded really good.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: sing a long with the band @

Opening act(s): Firehouse @

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Review 9 for Dokken

3 / 5

Firehouse was amazing....Dokken was awful!

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Watching the drummer from Firehouse! He was amazing....he played the most beautiful ballads as if he was pissed off...made for a great show! @

Posted 06/11/2012

by MamaLove1543

Hence the 3 stars. Firehouse rocked it, and the drummer was just incredible. However, Don was disappointing. I feel bad for whatever he's dealing with to bring it to this point, but it was like listening to bad karaoke. We actually left when they started playing "Alone Again", even though it was the song I was looking forward to the most, because the general consensus of our group was, "Do you really want to listen to him hack it like this?".

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Watching the drummer from Firehouse! He was amazing....he played the most beautiful ballads as if he was pissed off...made for a great show! @

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Review 10 for Dokken

3 / 5

Firehouse stole the show!

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Firehouse @

Posted 06/11/2012

by raisingrayven

Location:Maine

Was a little disappointed with Dokken, Don's voice was off. Firehouse however was excellent &I should have been the headlining band.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Opening act(s): Firehouse @

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Review 11 for Dokken

3 / 5

A Sad Day for Dokken Fans

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was watching Mike Foster command the drum kit, kicking at the cymbals during the rocking rendition of "Don't Treat Me Bad." EPIC! @

Posted 06/11/2012

by DJB119

Location:Maine

First off, let's note that Firehouse has moved on to tour with Warrant and Trixter... SMART MOVE!

I was completely embarrassed for Don Dokken. I have a very open mind (especially as a KISS fan) for... senior... rock and rollers. But it is obvious when one should pull the plug and turn in their microphone for a golf cart. I know that there is nothing wrong in cutting back a key or two, but when the crowd is singing the song in a higher octave than the singer... well, I'm not going to go on.

Firehouse, on the other hand, were SMOKIN'! I have seen that band many times, and CJ Snare's performance at Hampton Beach was most likely the best that I'd heard yet. That man has some pipes! Bill Leverty can shred ahead of any. (I once introduced him to some friends as the guy that taught Eddie Van Halen to play guitar.) And Mike Foster obviously still has a love for his talent. Let's not forget that bassist Allen McKenzie put on a solid performance, as well.

So if you get the chance to check out Firehouse, MAKE IT HAPPEN. I feel bad for a friend in a local band, here in Maine, who is pumped to open for Dokken in Portland. Or maybe I should feel grateful for him. Beyond The Fall has much more talent at this point in music history.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was watching Mike Foster command the drum kit, kicking at the cymbals during the rocking rendition of "Don't Treat Me Bad." EPIC! @

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Review 12 for Dokken

2 / 5

Dokken was terrible

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Firehouse @

Posted 06/11/2012

by Anonymous

Location:Massachusetts

The lead singer of Dokken just yelled and didn't sing...he sounded horrible. Firehouse was great and they had just arrived back in the us that day

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Fri, May 11, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Firehouse @

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Review 13 for Dokken

1 / 5

An old fan, sticking with CDs

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- 05/11/2011 @

Favorite moment: None @

Opening act(s): Firehouse @

Posted 06/08/2012

by Zebstriped

Location:Boston

Firehouse was great, sounded just like the old days...then came Don. I had read previous reviews here, but I was hopeful that people were just being extra picky since many years has gone by since Dokken's heyday. Unfortunately, the previous reviewers were right on the mark, Don has lost his voice. He does not hit any of the high notes and no longer seems to have the strength to even try. He relies on the audience to sing with him to make up for his voice. Rumor was that he was saving his voice for M3 in Maryland the next day, but I checked out those videos and he didn't sound much better.

The best part of this concert (aside from Firehouse) was that Dokken played all my favorites. From now on, I will listen to them on MP3/CD instead of seeing Dokken live, it was a complete waste of time. I love you Don, but please don't bother touring if you can't sing anymore.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- 05/11/2011 @

Favorite moment: None @

Opening act(s): Firehouse @

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Review 14 for Dokken

1 / 5

Dokken Bombed in Biloxi!!!

Hard Rock Casino @

- Biloxi @

, MS @

- 09/03/2010 @

Favorite moment: The group "Sweet" rocked the stage and put Dokken to shame!!! @

Opening act(s): Sweet @

Posted 03/29/2012

by Sensei01

Let me be clear: I was a huge Dokken fan from back in the 80's prior to this event! The event would have been a total waste of time and money if it had not been for the opening act "Sweet" rocking the stage. Dokken came out without as much as a banner with the band name on stage. Don came out and talked more than he sang. From the beginning, he acted like he did not want to be there! He made it known early that they were leaving that night to make preparations for a concert in Japan. After he sang the first song, he complained to the crowd that no one was singing along with him. We would have gladly sang along with him if he would have sang the songs the way he did on the albums. After the second song, he complained that we were not acting excited enough that we were at a Dokken concert. After the third song, he began talking some philosophical psychobabble and then he yelled "Good Night!" as he and the band exited the stage. Everyone waited around for them to come back out and finish the concert and they never did!!! Don should be ashamed of himself for stealing people's money, for entertainment promised, that he did not deliver!!! I can only say that he is lucky that he did not show his face afterwards, because there were many angry people that would have liked a moment with him!!!! DOKKEN HAS LOST ME AS A FAN, FOREVER!!!!

Hard Rock Casino @

- Biloxi @

, MS @

- 09/03/2010 @

Favorite moment: The group "Sweet" rocked the stage and put Dokken to shame!!! @

Opening act(s): Sweet @

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Review 15 for Dokken

4 / 5

House of Blues Orlando @

- Orlando @

, FL @

- Sat, Dec 3, 2011 @

Opening act(s): L.A. GUNS WAS PERFECT. STILL GREAT VOICE FROM PHIL LEWIS @

Posted 12/23/2011

by Anonymous

Location:BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

GOOD SHOW. JON LEVIN GUITAR SHOW WAS ABSOLUTELY GREAT.

House of Blues Orlando @

- Orlando @

, FL @

- Sat, Dec 3, 2011 @

Opening act(s): L.A. GUNS WAS PERFECT. STILL GREAT VOICE FROM PHIL LEWIS @

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Review 16 for Dokken

3 / 5

Dokken....ehh.....be ready to sing

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Dec 2, 2011 @

Opening act(s): la guns @

Posted 12/12/2011

by BummedfaninTampa

Location:Tampa

We were a little disappointed. Don certainly doesn't have energy to rock the crowd anymore. In fact, he really needs the crowds help to sing along. That being said, he was very humble and he knows he can't hit the noted same as he did 20 years ago, so he asks for your help singing. Hell, your at a concert, so sing people! Take another hit, have another drink and sing your heart out. The band sounds great and you know the words, so it can still be enjoyable.

Probably didn't help that LA GUNS opened up and they were amazing.

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Dec 2, 2011 @

Opening act(s): la guns @

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Review 17 for Dokken

5 / 5

A great show & throwback to the good 'ol days

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Dec 2, 2011 @

Opening act(s): LA Guns @

Posted 12/11/2011

by bee621

Location:Florida

The venue was small, yet the sound was terrific! Dokken & LA Guns did a great job rockin'. Don Dokken's voice is a little weak after all these years, but still an outstanding show!

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Dec 2, 2011 @

Opening act(s): LA Guns @

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Review 18 for Dokken

5 / 5

ELECTRIC GYPSY MEETS THE DREAM WARRIORS:

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

, FL @

- Sun, Dec 4, 2011 @

Favorite moment: L.A. GUNS TOTALLY DESTROYING THE CLUB, GREAT JOB GUYS: @

Setlist: ALL THE HITS AND MORE, AWESOME JOB ON BOTH PART OF THE BANDS @

Opening act(s): L.A. GUNS TOTALLY KICKED EVERYONE IN THE TEETH. @

Posted 12/08/2011

by SIKKINIXX

Location:MIAMI

VERY GOOD SHOW, HAVEN'T SEEN DOOKEN SINCE THE LAST TIME THEY TOUR WITH POISON A FEW YEARS BACK. THE BAND IS AMAZING, JOHN PLAYS GEORGE'S PART VERY WELL. MICK WILL ALWAYS BE MICK SOLID DRUMMER. AND SEAN DID A GREAT PART PLAYING JEFF'S BASS LINES. BUT I JUST HAVE TO SAY THAT I FFEEL SO SORRY FOR THE BAND, JUST BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO PUT UP WITH DON'S LACK OF RESPECT FOR (A) HIS FANS, (B) HIS BAND, (C) HIS CATALOG. DON COULDN'T CARRY A TUNE IF IT HAD HANDLES THIS DAYS. THE SHOW WAS INTO IT'S THIRD OR FOURTH SONG WHEN YOU COULD ALMOST HEAR HIS VOICE. AND TRUST ME THEY DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEMS WITH THE PA. ON TOP OF THAT HE JUST LOOKED LIKE HE DIDN'T WANT TO BE THERE. HE LOOKED TIRED, DRUNK, UNINTERESTED, AND JUST SAD. HERE'S A LITTLE ADVISE (MR. ROCKIN' WITH DOKKEN) 1. STOP SMOKING IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE TO SING. 2. THANK YOUR LUNKY STARS THAT ALMOST 30 YEARS AFTER YOUR FIRST RECORD ABOUT 4 TO 5 HUNDRED PEOPLE STLL ARE PAYING GOOD MONEY TO GO SEE YOU. AND 3. HIT THE GYM FAT BOY IWTH YOU ARE PLANNING ON TOUR FOR YOUR SUPPOST NEXT RECORD. AND IN CLOSING (RESPECT YOUR FANS) CAUSE WITHOUT THEM YOUR JUST A 50 SOMETHING YEAR OLD WITH A HABIT AND A WIG) HAIR CLUB FOR ROCKSTAR:

Culture Room @

- Ft Lauderdale @

, FL @

- Sun, Dec 4, 2011 @

Favorite moment: L.A. GUNS TOTALLY DESTROYING THE CLUB, GREAT JOB GUYS: @

Setlist: ALL THE HITS AND MORE, AWESOME JOB ON BOTH PART OF THE BANDS @

Opening act(s): L.A. GUNS TOTALLY KICKED EVERYONE IN THE TEETH. @

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Review 19 for Dokken

1 / 5

Don Dokken should quit now and find a replacement.

Culture Room @

- Fort Lauderdale @

, FL @

- 12/04/2011 @

Favorite moment: Complimenting the lead singer from Kinlin for stealing the show and having him hand me his new CD. @

Setlist: Not worth mentioning @

Opening act(s): KINLIN and LA GUNS @

Posted 12/07/2011

by JudgeWhoppner

Location:Florida

Kinlin led the show...great sound (vocals needed to be a little louder) great energy, great job rockin and owning it!

LA Guns were next...they rocked! I don't know many of their songs, but they sounded good and knew what they were doing.

Dokken...pffft. They played the music right, but it was Karaoke night for the band. Don Dokken is washed up. His mic was messed and his ear piece apparently didn't work well in the beginning, but he couldn't hit a note if he tried. Every time he tried, he hacked up a loogie and spit. He was half drunk too...probably because he knew he had no shot.Their music rocked in the 80's and his vocals were as impressive as Geoff Tate's (not quite, but close). I'm sure he could have gotten his vocals into better shape than that. His performance wasn't worth my time.Mick Brown was the most vocal of the show...probably because he knew it was a flop. He just kept saying...'EVERYBODY SCREAM!'. Kinda like when Motley Crue played Coral Sky (now Cruzan) with Aerosmith a few years back. Vince Neil was so drunk he didn't remember the words of his own songs and couldn't catch a note, so Tommy Lee did the same...took over and tried to keep the crowd from leaving. 100% horrible showing by Don Dokken. Sorry to be so critical, but that's unacceptable by any standards...even to a die hard Dokken fan like myself.

Culture Room @

- Fort Lauderdale @

, FL @

- 12/04/2011 @

Favorite moment: Complimenting the lead singer from Kinlin for stealing the show and having him hand me his new CD. @

Setlist: Not worth mentioning @

Opening act(s): KINLIN and LA GUNS @

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Review 20 for Dokken

3 / 5

Dokken needed some energy

House of Blues Orlando @

- Orlando @

, FL @

- Sat, Dec 3, 2011 @

Opening act(s): L.A. Guns @

Posted 12/06/2011

by Veganlicious2

Location:Orlando, FL

We went expecting L.A. Guns to be the lesser of the two bands, but they were better than Dokken. The lead singer for Dokken kept turning his back to the audience and seemed to be tired or not super energetic.

L.A. Guns was great, even this version of the band, which did not include Tracie Guns.

House of Blues Orlando @

- Orlando @

, FL @

- Sat, Dec 3, 2011 @

Opening act(s): L.A. Guns @

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