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Review 1 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

southside johnny still rocks

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts @

- Bethel @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @

Favorite moment: the whole show was a favorite moment @

Posted 09/10/2012

by saabwiz

Location:yonkers

great show, love the atmosphere of the event gallery of bethel woods, small and inimate
everybody should see southside. I did not know what to expect from the poor fools but they were awsome. Everybody played everybody elses instruments.
The piano player was spectacular.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts @

- Bethel @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @

Favorite moment: the whole show was a favorite moment @

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Review 2 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Southside Johnny

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts @

- Bethel @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @

Posted 09/10/2012

by deliboy7878

Location:Rumson NJ

Southside great as always . But Bethell Woods ( the true Woodstock ) is the best venue ever to see a show !

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts @

- Bethel @

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- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @

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Review 3 for Southside Johnny

4 / 5

Southside Johnny

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts @

- Bethel @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @

Favorite moment: On one song,Southside got naked,he showed some Soul. @

Posted 09/10/2012

by pliny

A n evening of music that met fans or those who took a chance,their expectations of
good,very good music.

The backing musicians were made upof top shelf stars in their profession.Multi-talented and
multi instrumental.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts @

- Bethel @

, NY @

- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @

Favorite moment: On one song,Southside got naked,he showed some Soul. @

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Review 4 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Awesome Show!

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Blue Christmas @

Posted 03/05/2012

by Jerseygirl621

Location:Apopka, Florida

Great show....great venue...worth the 100 mile drive! Southside rocks, as always!!!

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Blue Christmas @

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Review 5 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Johnny is still at the top of his game.

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Posted 02/23/2012

by Katper

Location:Sarasota FL

I have seen SSJ many times in the last 25 years, and this was my favorite show. What a band! I particularly loved guitarist Billy Walton, and that scorching horn section! Every man on that stage was PERFORMING, not just playing. They looked like they were having a blast. Congrats to Johnny for keeping it fresh. I love his shows because everybody knows all the words!

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

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Review 6 for Southside Johnny

4 / 5

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Rousing rendition of "Talk to Me" @

Posted 02/22/2012

by geoalvi

Great vocals and arrangements but the guys on the sound controls seemed to drown out the horn section which is one of the most important factors in Southside's music.

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Rousing rendition of "Talk to Me" @

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Review 7 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Southside Johnny is STILL AMAZING!!!

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Johnny cracked us up with his comments about how St Pete still had Christmas lights up in February. Even made a song about it! LOL @

Setlist: PERFECT @

Opening act(s): AN INCREDIBLE SURPRISE!!!!! Blues at its best; lead singer was awesome, as well as the rest of the band. Unfortunately, I didn't catch their name, although they did say they were a local Tampa band. Can you email me with their name? We'd like to see them again!!!! @

Posted 02/20/2012

by Rocker6559

Location:Largo FL

A consumate east coast tri-state area Rocker with a voice that cannot be compared to anyone in all of Rock and Roll.

Funny, spot-on, electrifying, sax and horn section was outstanding, guitars were spectacular, and the songs - especially, Walk Away Rene and Talk to Me, were better than I remember 25 years ago in NJ!

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: Johnny cracked us up with his comments about how St Pete still had Christmas lights up in February. Even made a song about it! LOL @

Setlist: PERFECT @

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Review 8 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Southside is incredible

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: To many to mention. I love the way he sets up a song and interacts with the band and audience. @

Setlist: A lot of old stuff (Talk to Me, This Time Its for Real, I Don't Want to go Home, Fever etc) mixed in with some newer songs @

Opening act(s): No Down Payment was a good blues band. Did a great job on the Allman Brothers There's a Man Down There @

Posted 02/20/2012

by Anonymous

Location:St. Pete Fl

I've seen Southside a hundred times and he never ceases to amaze me. He is the hardest working performer in rock and roll. I've never seen anyone put so much energy into his show. The two hour show seemed it was over in minutes. I didn't want it to end. I wanted more. It's a blast from start to finish. He has never disappointed and from watching others they weren't disappointed either. The band was fantastic and the interaction Southside has with his audience is the best. I wanted the show to go on forever. It was worth every penny. If you have never been to a Southside Show I highly recommend it. I know next time he's in the area I'll be there. I hope its soon.

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: To many to mention. I love the way he sets up a song and interacts with the band and audience. @

Setlist: A lot of old stuff (Talk to Me, This Time Its for Real, I Don't Want to go Home, Fever etc) mixed in with some newer songs @

Opening act(s): No Down Payment was a good blues band. Did a great job on the Allman Brothers There's a Man Down There @

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Review 9 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Southside Johnny is the BOMB!

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Southside sang "Happy", I wanted to hit the instant replay button and dance all night--although I danced all night anyway--Fantastic! @

Posted 02/19/2012

by SSJFan

Location:Jannus Live St Petersburg, FL

There has not been a time when I have gone to a Southside Johnny & the Jukes concert that I did not have a fantastic time. They ROCK!! Not only does he have a fabulous, fantastic sound, but he's quite a performer along with the Jukes. Southside has a way of elevating every song he does, and it was a certain demonstration of this when he sang "Happy" as well as with "Walk Away Renee". Can't wait until Southside returns again and until next New Year's Eve. I just wish they had recorded this performance. Awesome!! Love you Southside Johnny!...

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Favorite moment: When Southside sang "Happy", I wanted to hit the instant replay button and dance all night--although I danced all night anyway--Fantastic! @

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Review 10 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Southside Johnny 2/17/12 St Pete FL

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The No Money Down Band - Tampa Bay local blues'ers, there are very good! @

Posted 02/19/2012

by stevepr

Always an entertaining show - every one of the 2 dozen or so I've seen over 35 years. They are as good in '12 as they were in '77.

setlist:
Under the Gun
Harder Than It Looks
Baby's Gone for Good
I Played the Fool
Woke Up This Morning
Talk to Me
Blue Christmas (inspired by the lights on the big tree in the middle of the courtyard)
Walk away Renee
Till the Good Is Gone
Love on the Wrong Side of Town
Happy
Living with the Blues
You're My Girl (with Hood guesting on vocals)
Tango Till They're Sore
Angel Eyes
Forever
The Fever
I Don't Want to Go Home

First Encore:
This Time It's for Real
Ooh Poo Pah Doo
Hearts of Stone

Second Encore:
We're Having a Par-Tebow

Jannus Live @

- St Petersburg @

, FL @

- Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @

Opening act(s): The No Money Down Band - Tampa Bay local blues'ers, there are very good! @

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Review 11 for Southside Johnny

4 / 5

the man can perform!!!

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: dont really have a favorite moment @

Setlist: all the hits @

Opening act(s): The Fools
and they rock too, and funny!!! @

Posted 09/08/2009

by Odin2469

Location:Massachusetts

Boy can he perform on stage, he played for over 2 1/2 hours playing most of all his hits, he even let the lead guitarist perform one of his songs and have his son on stage with him.
He seemed to interact with the crowd more this time than other times I saw him.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: dont really have a favorite moment @

Setlist: all the hits @

Opening act(s): The Fools
and they rock too, and funny!!! @

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Review 12 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Southdide Johnny and the Asbury Jukes w/ The Fools

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Walk Away Renee @

Posted 09/08/2009

by Doghunterr

Location:Massachusetts

As always, Southside Johnny was great! Every concert is different, with a terrific mix of tunes and Johnny even took a couple of requests. You got to love the horn section. For a bunch of old men (mostly), they ROCK. And then there were The Fools, a band remembered from my misspent youth, I first saw them 35 years ago, and they still do "business as usual". Total fun!

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Walk Away Renee @

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Review 13 for Southside Johnny

4 / 5

Southside and the Jukes rock it out

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Hard to beat "I Don't Want to Go Home" as a perfect set closing anthem. @

Opening act(s): The Fools opened up with a quick fun set. I showed up ready to dismiss them as one hit wonders (ok..two hit wonders if you include Psycho Chicken...). I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they are pretty darn good musicians and a lot of fun. @

Posted 09/08/2009

by Docark4

Location:Melrose MA

My ears are still recovering from a loud and thoroughly enjoyable show by SSJ and crew. No sign of the band losing its edge or their ability to get a crowd up and dancing. The boys played all the usual favorites and a couple of entertaining cover tunes. The Casino Ballroom was packed with late summer Hamptom Beach revelers. The crowd consisted of 20 somethings to 60 somethings with one common goal...closing out Summer 2009 with some good old fashioned rock and roll.

Overall, great night in Hampton Beach. Southside Johnny continued to prove that the boys of the Jersey Shore have true blue rock and roll coursing through their veings.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Hard to beat "I Don't Want to Go Home" as a perfect set closing anthem. @

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Review 14 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

The Fools were fantastic

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Posted 09/07/2009

by bowwinkle

Location:salisbury,mass

The show was fantastic.

The only problem there is the waitress had trouble seeing her orders, the rows were too close together. She spilled all thedrinks on the floor and customers.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

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Review 15 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Southside Johnny

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Fever @

Setlist: Coming Back
This Time It's for Real
Passion Street
Forever
Walk away Renee
Happy
I'm So Anxious
When Rita Leaves
Love on the Wrong Side of Town
Cadillac Jack
Summertime (Kazee instrumental)/Nothing but a Heartache
Tired Skin
You're My Girl
I Played the Fool
Better Days
Gin Soaked Boy
Without Love
Sweeter than Honey
Boom Boom Boom (sung by Bobby)
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (sung by Jeff)/Shake 'em Down
Fever
Talk to Me (with guest guitarist Robert Bandiera, Jr.)
Working Too Hard (with guest guitarist Robert Bandiera, Jr.)

First Encore:
I Don't Want to Go Home/Born to be Wild

Second Encore:
Till the Good is Gone
Better Way Home @

Opening act(s): Fools @

Posted 09/07/2009

by maddiz1

Location:massachusetts

It was a great night at the Hampton Beach, Saturday. It was a LONG night too. Two and half hours of non-stop pleasure! "Anxious" was certainly a memorable moment in the show. And SSJ instructing the gal from Georgia(a first timer?) how to 'touch the sky' a hilarious point before breaking into a rockin' "Born To Be Wild". Best Jukes concerts become subjective after awhile but, for me, this had to be up there. What a way to end summer around here!

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Fever @

Opening act(s): Fools @

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Review 16 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Southside Johnny kickin it !!

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Workin to hard, really the whole show for me was just so enjoyable, @

Opening act(s): Fools were boring, and i even had some of their stuff growing up so expected more. Gary Hoey 2 years ago was amazing opening up on short notice. @

Posted 09/07/2009

by Stephen1

Location:Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes played better than i have seen in years. Great set list, great fun, feeling and great moment with bobby and his son. The band seemed to work better than ever together. i'm a long time fan and these guys mean alot to me, so i could not have been more pleased with the show.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Workin to hard, really the whole show for me was just so enjoyable, @

Opening act(s): Fools were boring, and i even had some of their stuff growing up so expected more. Gary Hoey 2 years ago was amazing opening up on short notice. @

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Review 17 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Always amazing

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: I don't want to go home @

Opening act(s): The Fools @

Posted 09/07/2009

by wwofeg

Location:East Greenbush, NY

opened with the FOOLS, that was interesting. Southside always is energetic, All the members are great. What a great show, a fun event and the perfect ending to the summer. The Beach Casino is a great spot. Not a bad seat in the house.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: I don't want to go home @

Opening act(s): The Fools @

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Review 18 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Southside Johnny rocked the casino!

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The Fever and I don't want to go home @

Opening act(s): The Fools @

Posted 09/07/2009

by ScottinVT

After many years and lots of time on the road Southside Johnny is still one of the best showmen on the planet. He and his incredible band played for a solid 2+ hours and came back for two extended encores! The horn section was enthusiastic and everyone on stage seemed like they were really having a great time. I can't wait to see him again.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The Fever and I don't want to go home @

Opening act(s): The Fools @

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Review 19 for Southside Johnny

5 / 5

Southside Johnny FANTASTIC AS USUAL

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The surprise of hearing them sing Born to be Wild. @

Setlist: Great with some suprises tossed in. @

Opening act(s): FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!! @

Posted 09/06/2009

by Hair1

Location:Nottingham

Great opening act The FOOLS fun, entertaining and I would not only see them again but I would recommend them to others to enjoy. What can I say Southside Johnny ROCKS the NIGHT AWAY. A show of great music and enternainment. The band did not put on a medorca show but a energizing show. GO SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The surprise of hearing them sing Born to be Wild. @

Setlist: Great with some suprises tossed in. @

Opening act(s): FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!! @

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Review 20 for Southside Johnny

4 / 5

rock n roll

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

Posted 09/06/2009

by ratsypatsy

Location:MA

The place was packed and the sound was loud! Southside Johnny was every bit of himself and fun for the whole crowd. He was in good voice and good spirits and the band was fantastic.

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom @

- Hampton Beach @

, NH @

- Sat, Sep 5, 2009 @

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