Scott Stapp Live and Unplugged Tour Arcada
Scott Stapp Live and Unplugged Tour
Arcada Theatre St Charles IL
May 27 2017
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| Scott Stapp |
Review by: Jake Warkel
Photography by: Jake Warkel
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Scott’s fans are starting to fill into
the venue as the stage hands are preparing the stage for what should be a
powerful acoustic performance tonight. Many of the fans have traveled from
surrounding states to see this performance which shows great loyalty to Scott
Stapp.
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“My Own Prison”, “Unforgiven” and “Torn” were the next three songs in
the set all classics and songs that charted well from the 1997 release “My Own
Prison” and put Scott Stapp and Creed on the map. These songs not only kicked
ass tonight for an acoustic set but will always be hits. Watching the fans sing along and getting into
the music you can almost see in some of these fans where they may have been or
what they may have been going threw at the time when these songs were released
and possibly the cure some of these songs might have had on some of these
individuals. Being a Jim Morrison fan
and all Scott Stapp enjoys playing “Road House Blues” and has done this song
for so long live and does an excellent job. It’s always a great party song even
if you don’t party with drugs and alcohol.
“One” off coarse just killed Scott’s vocals song after song were just
powerful and moving all night. The whole set are sing along songs and thats
what the crowd has done once again.
“Arms Wide Open” became a very
special song for a kid in the crowd as Scott Stapp
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dedicated the song to this
boy as it was the boys ninth birthday this evening. Great response was given
from the crowd. This boy also spent his time right upfront of the stage in
front of “Bumblefoot” most of the night just singing along and enjoying every
minute of this concert. Prior to the
band starting “Higher” Scott introduced
the band and then once the song started before you know it you can hear
everyone in the venue singing along. Scott definitely moves people with his
vocals, all night there is something about him that grabs you and that is
something special.
The band exits the
stage, the lights stay dim as you know it’s Encore time. Yes the crowd was loud
and letting Scott Stapp know that the show is not over. Scott and his bandmates
returned to the stage to finish the night with two more songs first being “One
Last Breath” and then “My Sacrifice” which killed, the crowd hung on every word
as they pretty much have done the whole night on all the other songs. The crowd
participation was not an issue at all tonight. Scott Stapp and his bandmates
performed and delivered a great set for these fans.
Scott’s energy was felt instantly
while even sitting on a stool, but for myself I’m still confused why he would
do a “Live and Unplugged” tour as if I were a die hard fan I would want the
full blown distorted guitars, loud ass drums and so on. If anything Scott
should have done a regular tour with a 3 song acoustic set thrown in maybe at
the 3/4 mark into the set.
I’m not bashing the show it was great. Scott’s
powerhouse vocals are bar none in your face incredible, acoustic or not Scott’s
passion emotionally comes out regardless but you miss the backbone of the music
playing acoustic. The last time Scott
Stapp played here at Arcada Theatre it was a sell out, as for on this night it
was not. I don’t like the excuse that it was not sold out because it was a
holiday weekend that some fans claim, because other fans I spoke with disagree
and said that the live acoustic show left many of their friends from coming out
and supporting this tour, as even some other fans I spoke with were hesitant
themselves on coming tonight. All and all the fans came from other states as
well as down the street to hours away just to see this show and no matter what
you can never make everyone happy. Those who came out tonight were not
disappointed if anything were thrilled as most were able to purchase the actual
live performance of the night that just took place on cd with a portion of the
proceeds benefiting ChildFund International! These high quality double CD sets
were ready immediately after the show you can literally walk out with what you
just experienced.
Also Scott offered for those who go out in the lobby and
donate to the ChildFund International foundation tonight that he would
personally shake your hand and thank you and pose for a picture with you. Many
of the fans never expected to have that opportunity tonight to meet with Scott
so of course Scott Stapp had a great response and a lengthly line ahead of him.
Regardless if you like Scott Stapp or you were a fan of Creed get on out and
support this “Live and Acoustic Tour” it is not going to disappoint you.
SCOTT STAPP of CREED - Higher -
CHICAGO - 5/27/17 - ARCADA THEATER - LIVE & UNPLUGGED TOUR https://youtu.be/P8e9N8JJ3oM
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BAND MEMBERS:
Scott
Stapp, Bumblefoot, Dango Cellan, Ben Flanders, Eli Reskow,
1) Are You Ready
2) Bullets
3) My Own Prison
4) Unforgiven
5) Torn
6) What If
7) Overcome
8) Weathered
9) Road House
Blues
10) One
11) Arms Wide Open
12) Higher
ENCORE
13) One Last Breath
14) My Sacrifice
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