Unblinking Eyes: Hot fun in the summertime

WMMR BBQ

Camden, NJ

5/20/12

Philadelphia radio institution 93.3 WMMR held their annual summer kick-off BBQ concert in Camden on Sunday, a yearly tradition which this year had more Pennsylvania flavor by including Red Lion hard rockers Halestorm, who are making noise and getting notice with their outstanding new album , The Strange Case of...

Lzzy Hale by P. Troshak

Singer/guitarist Lzzy Hale was a guitar carrying tornado in white – she hit the stage running , took no prisoners and ripped the place up - showcasing her powerful singing and guitar playing while her talented brother Arejay rolled and thundered on drums. Lead guitarist Joe Hottinger wailed and bass player Josh Smith held down the low end.

Lzzy Hale by P. Troshak

The band came out guns blazing – first firing off the blistering four lead tracks from their current album, one bullet after another - and following them up with some new and old songs including live highlight "It's Not You", which got a loud appreciative reaction from the hot afternoon festival crowd. They closed with new song "Here's To Us" - a song about memories, life and brotherhood perfect for a sunny afternoon Philly party with friends.

Slash by P. Troshak

Also on the bill, a man who only needs one name for an introduction: Slash. The guitar legend performed a crowd energizing set at the event with Alter Bridge singer Myles Kennedy, including songs from their just dropped album, a Velvet Revolver song – the slow burning, explosive "Slither", which got one of the biggest pops from the crowd all day - and of course, three Guns N' Roses songs - "Nightrain", "Paradise City", and "Sweet Child O' Mine". Kennedy was impressive, handling the material with a style all his own, obviously not intimidated by having to sing songs originally done by Axl and Weiland. Slash's playing was nimble and electrifying as always, bringing roars from the crowd who remembered many summers past with those anthems.