![]() “It became a collaboration where my outside input was to be there to question something that’s always been Pappas,” he says. That meant bigger portions than he’s used to serving - “if someone has eight to 10 ounces of protein, it’s through the course of 10 different dishes on a tasting menu,” he says with a laugh about his typical approach - but also required the Pappas team to reconsider some of its practices. When it came to developing the menu, Ryczek worked with Pappas’ corporate R&D team to adapt his style to meet Houstonians’ expectations. “We try to get close at a lot of the restaurants I’ve been in in California to have that power behind us as chefs.” For tickets, to their upcoming events, go to their calendar. For tour dates and tickets visit the band’s website.“What really sold me is the level of perfection in everything they do from top to bottom in all of their restaurants,” he says. Running Time: Approximately two hours and 15 minutes, with no intermission.īryan Adams played for one-night-only on September 9, 2016, at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center – 1645 Trap Road, in Vienna, VA. Don’t miss the chance to see this talented Canadian musical genius who helps you forget about your problems for a little while and live in the now. He had the audience light up their cell phones and its serene beauty made you feel like you landed among the stars.Īdams and his crew delivered a rocking and high-energy show. The show closed out with Adams’ solo acoustic set. What a hoot! One audience member surmised that since she was so good to play along – that she was planted, gotta love DC conspiracy theories! Darline received a standing ovation and a package from Adams. She fell over a couple of times while standing on the chair, but still managed to heat up the venue even more and steal the show. He selected my friend Darline Buchannon, a spin instructor to boot, to dance to “If Ya Wanna Be Bad Ya Gotta Be Good” with the video camera on her the whole time. Adams told us that a man from Singapore had his same name as his Instagram, but Adams stole it back by asking Instagram for it.Īdams “auditioned” female dancers in the audience for one song. Adams even took a shot of the crowd and posted it on his Instagram. Many times the cameras were turned on the audience and showed them dancing. The phenomenal live camera work during the show accentuated the show’s edginess and captured the audience’s attention. During “Run to You” – its accompanying video included footage from the actual 80s video. There was no doubt Adams rose during the MTV era. The show employed tantalizing video and live footage of the performers on a screen behind the band. “The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You”. ![]() “Run to You” (my personal favorite that I can play over and over).The show thrilled the audience by interweaving Adams’ hits from the 80s up until today up until now with his prolific depository of songs. Scott nailed the guitar in “Run to You.” Curry’s expert drumming carried “Kids Wanna Rock.” Breit’s keyboard touches carried “Heaven.” Fisher’s bass line held the tempo during “Please Forgive Me.” It was amusing was watching Scott expertly stand in for vocals for Tina Turner during “It’s Only Love.” At one point during the set, Adams playfully bopped Scott’s head with his fist and they laughed. ![]() The band members are Keith Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mickey Curry (drums, backing vocals), Gary Breit (keyboards and backing vocals), and Norm Fisher (bass, backing vocals) who are collectively known as “the backing band” or “The Dudes of Leisure” or “Bryan Adams’ Backing Band.” The Dudes of Leisure are a tight bunch having mostly been together since 1983!Īdams doesn’t rotate his backing band and it shows with the tightness of the show and by the fun they are having on stage. It’s also the cover photo of his new album.Īdams and his four-piece band wore matching jeans and long white shirts, – vintage 1950s – while performing energetically in the oppressive heat. On the video screen gracing the stage, was a seemingly still life photo of Adams with a gorgeous woman straddling his face with her long, manicured hands. Before the show started, the show started. He blew the roof off of Wolf Trap because “Kids Wanna Rock.” His show mixed MTV style with heavy audience interaction, loud riffs, striking sexy media visuals, and 50’s throwback. He is 55 years young with 100 million album sales, two young kids, a just released 13th studio album, Get Up and in addition a world- renowned photographer. If you’re looking for the fountain of youth, look no more, it’s called Rock ‘N Roll. Boyish and Renaissance man Bryan Adams transported through a time machine from the 1980s to grace Wolf Trap’s stage Friday night.
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