Seger introduced “Beautiful Looser” as the song that really catapulted the band into new heights. Seger said, “This was my mom’s favorite song and I would like to dedicate this to her.” He got behind the piano once again to play “We’ve Got Tonight.” He also said he believes it’s the first time in over 30 years that the band has played “Like a Rock” in Buffalo. With a new disc in tow called “Ride Out,” Seger played a few songs including the aforementioned and “Ride Out” and “Hey Gypsy (which he dedicated to the late Stevie Ray Vaughan.” The tune really sounds like classic Seger and may have been the highlight of the show for me, personally. This is the epitome of what Seger is and embodies. Seger was all over the stage as he bounced from playing the piano on “Night Moves” and “Against the Wind.” He then played acoustic guitar on a few songs including a new song called “Detroit Made.” Listening to this song, it really culminates a career that has spanned well over 40 years. He is still accompanied by longtime bandmates Alto Reed (saxophone, percussion, guitar and Chris Campbell (bass.) Seger performed with a 15 piece band with all but two having Detroit ties. I figured if I was going to take in one of rock and roll’s most legendary performers, now might be the best time to do it. This was the first time I got to witness Bob Seger live. They tapped into their biggest chart topping album by playing “Centerfold.” They also played crowd favorites “Love Stinks” (where he handed roses out to various women) and perhaps the song the band is most associated with, “Whammer Jammer.” A great set by one of the most underrated bands of all time. They dedicated “Detroit Breakdown” to Seger while thanking him for brining them on tour. Wolf still has the pipes and the moves to keep the crowd’s interests at a fever pitch the entire time. Still one of the most fun bands you will see perform live, J. The band did an instrumental Sno-Cone before vocalist Peter Wolf joined them onstage for “Hard Drivin’ Man.” The band is still led by Wolf and original members Danny Klein on bass, Seth Justman on keyborads and Magic Dick on harmonica. Geils Band opened up the show and their brand of stripped down blues based rock is just what the doctor ordered to get the crowd primed for Seger. This is the third time Seger has played Buffalo over the last four (4) years and he still played in front of a near capacity crowd.

Geils Band opening the show, gave everyone in the crowd their money’s worth and a whole lot more. Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band along with The J. The classic rock tour of the winter months, perhaps even all year, made its way through Buffalo this past Wednesday night.

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