Bon Jovi performed a shock five-song set in Nashville on Friday, June 7.
The intimate efficiency celebrated the grand opening of JBJ’s, the brand new rooftop bar and restaurant owned by Jon Bon Jovi. It additionally got here on the day Bon Jovi launched their sixteenth studio album, Ceaselessly.
The present was notable contemplating the lingering uncertainty surrounding Jon Bon Jovi’s voice. The singer underwent vocal surgical procedure in 2022 and has been enduring an extended street to restoration ever since. The frontman lately confirmed he’ll be unable to tour in help of his new album, noting that he’s “greater than able to singing once more,” however that “two and a half hours an evening, 4 nights every week” wouldn’t be attainable.
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The frontman’s voice appeared pitchy however robust through the Nashville membership set. Bon Jovi showcased loads of his trademark power through the gig, dancing on the small stage and fascinating followers to sing together with him.
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The efficiency opened with “Blood on Blood,” the stirring album lower from Bon Jovi’s traditional 1988 LP New Jersey. Based on Setlist.fm, this marked the primary time “Blood on Blood” has been carried out in live performance since 2019.
Later, the singer addressed his absence from performing.
“It’s been a few years since I’ve been up on a stage with some individuals in the home,” Bon Jovi declared halfway by the set. “Too lengthy, too lengthy. Yeah, it feels good. I hope it sounds good, as a result of it feels good.”
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Bon Jovi additionally acknowledged Nashville’s significance in his band’s historical past, noting that they’d spent “a lot time” writing and recording within the city. “I at all times jokingly say, Nashville, that is my individuals.”
Motley Crue singer Vince Neil, Jelly Roll and Large Kenny from Large and Wealthy have been among the many celebrities readily available for Bon Jovi’s membership gig. Different highlights on the night time included a rousing rendition of “You Give Love a Dangerous Title” and the lead single from Ceaselessly, “Legendary.”
See the whole set listing beneath, together with video of all the efficiency.
Bon Jovi, 6/7/24, JBJ’s, Nashville, Set Record
1. “Blood on Blood”
2. “We Weren’t Born to Comply with”
3. “You Give Love a Dangerous Title”
4. “Born to Be My Child”
5. “Legendary”
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Gallery Credit score: Anthony Kuzminski
