July 6th
Kelseyville, CA
Konocti Harbor


I was sitting front row, center stage of the concert 
at Konocti Harbor. It was the most awesome concert 
ever. Meat put on such a great show. He has so much 
energy. He sang all of his great songs and he looked 
HOT!! It is so wonderful to see a performer be so fan 
oriented and Meat is definitely fan oriented. Meat, 
come back to Northern California, soon, please!!!

Niki E.











July 17th
Merriville, Indiana
Star Plaza Theatre


Okay first ley me start off by saying it took me three 
yrs to see meatloaf in concert but it was worth the wait.. 
three yrs ago i had tickets to see him in dayton ohio 
on his vh1 storytellers tour but i never got to see him 
perform there for reason beyond his control.. but like 
i said it was worth the wait.. in merriville indiana 
he rocked the roof of the place.. 

   To start things out he let members of his band warm 
us the crowd up with a few songs...

  then he had a short intermission....

   then he came out and the crowd went wild chatting 
and screaming """"MEAT......."""  over and over .. 
he just walked around on the stage like he couldnt believe it,... 
(like what else would he think would happen... OH,,, there 
was a drum in the middle of the stage and he stopped by 
it picked up some sticks hanging off of it and went to 
strike teh drum.. but held back..and then let it go.. 
when he hit it the lights went off and back on.. he did 
this a couple of times once even faking the light tech 
heheheheh..that was cool

 ..then the last time he grab the mic and start sing ..
"I WANT MY MONEY BACK... and there the crowd went crazy.... 
on our feet for the whole show..

    But then he went on to do something i  liked alot he 
song the song... "MERCUY MAN"..that was a cool song to see 
him see..hope to see him sing more songs like that..

    Then he song a couple of other new ones..and then 
he jumped right into thge songs we all know and LOVE him for...

    i could go one for hours and tell u about the concert 
but ill just highlight some points that i thought where cool...

  okay the biggest point of teh night was when wes asked  his 
girl friend COOKIE to marry him..yeap right there at teh 
concert and you know meet he has to make them do it all over 
in front of around 3,400 people ..now that was cool and then 
u dedicated 2 out of 3 aint bad to them.. now thats a performer..

  Another part of the concert is when he told the peopel up in the 
topper section of the room that they better start singing or he 
was going to send  u the people from down stairs up there to kick 
their ASS"S... (cause everyone was singing but them up there...

 but then u have PEARL.. "OH MY GOD",... like i have told everyone 
since the concert she has what it takes to be in this business... 
Meat ...had her do a song by herself and the lady has it all looks .. 
very much pretty and sexy.. and appeal..and character.. (but look 
who her father is hum u think?).. and she can hold a note.. again 
could come from her dad.. ... but anything watch out for her if 
she goes on her own.. I KNOW I WOULD BE THERE IN THE CROWD..

   well people and BAT FANS.. like i said this was my first 
concert and i really ejoyed it ..and i will be back for more 
this concert was liek 3 1/2 hours and after it i was soaked 
and sweaty i was sweating my ASS off but it was worth it..
 
  ONE LAST THING ..U KEEP MAKING ABLUMS MEAT LOAF...AND YOU 
KEEP TOURING AND U WILL KEEP BUYING AND GOING TO YOUR CONCERT...
   DONT QUIT ...WE LOVE UR MUSIC AND U..."TILL THE END OF TIME"

Joey C.











July 18th
Sarnia, ON
Sports Centre


It's been two years since my wife and I saw Meat in 
concert and we had a wonderful time!  Thanks, in part, 
to our new fan club seats in the front row area!  And 
this time we took our daughters (12 & 9), also Meat 
fans!  While they did not appreciate Meat's language, 
both my wife and I were glad he acknowledged the fact 
that there were kids in the audience and to "not talk 
like I do on stage...except in school...who'll know!"  
Funny...and unfortunately, true!  Such a wide age range 
in the audience...kids to seniors...never seen anything 
like it in the tour business which is usually very segmented!
  
Tim D.











July 18th
Sarnia, ON
Sports Centre


All I can say is that I still under his spell from last 
nights concert. I drove 8 hours to get to Sarnia and it 
was well worth it. Kasim and Patti opened with some great 
songs. And the arena was about half full when they started 
(2000 people). BUt when Meat entered the stage, I looked 
behind me saw the place was packed. THen several people 
got up and went to the stage, so I pushed my way up to 
the stage. Meat ripped into Lifen is Lemon with as much 
fury as ever. Than into Eddie Cochranes "Crazy Bout A Mercury". 
Than his vocal range got better and better, and by Anything 
for Love, Meat was singing as good as he did 25 years ago! 
Than 90 minutes later Meat and the band got into a storytellers 
atmosphere and John Golden and Pearl did solos. Meat finshed off 
with a stunning version of Bat Out Of Hell.
 
I also had the privilage to meet the extremely talented Kasim 
Sulton and Patti Russo. Then after the show, I met with Mark 
and John Golden. John and I talked about the album he last 
played with Meat on and wrote with ML "Blind Before I Stop". 
He was impressed that I remembered.

PS> Paridise was hilarious!

Ted L.











July 15th
Rapid City, SD
Rushmore Plaza Civic Ctr.


I had never seen Meat before, but have loved his 
music for a very long time.  To see him perform 
live was an experience I will always remember. 
I have read many of the other concert reviews, 
but had to add my own words as a tribute to this 
amazing man.  I have gone to quite a few concerts 
in my time, but this was my favorite by far.  For 
three hours, my fellow South Dakotans and I were 
captivated and spellbound. Since I am a baby boomer, 
I felt young again and was on my feet for three hours!  
I felt sorry for anybody who wasn't there. 
 
I have tried to identify why this concert was more 
outstanding than any other, and my friend helped me 
name it.  Meat is the consummate performer, and he 
does more than sing.  He is acting, performing and 
projecting the entire time he is on the stage.  His 
concert is interactive because the entire audience 
is right there with him all the way--he draws everyone 
in and I suspect any non Meat fans that may have attended 
would have been converts before the evening ended.  I 
especially got a kick out of the female-male "sides" during 
Paradise.  I also appreciated all that this special man 
gives to the audience.  I can tell that he gives his all 
whenever he performs and so no audience will ever feel 
short changed.  What a gift for all of us who love his 
music and his voice and his persona.  I hope he comes 
back to South Dakota, but I now know I am willing to 
travel and spend more to have another evening like I 
did on July 15.  Thanks to anyone who had any part in it!

Annamae












July 17th
Merriville, IN
Star Plaza


Simply Awesome!! I wanted more! He performed for 
2 straight hours, and the energy at the end of 
the show, was the same as the beginning. This 
was the first time I ever had a chance to see him, 
and he was greater than I thought he be. 
can't wait for a chance to see him again and again.

bonnue











July 17th
Merriville, IN
Star Plaza


I attended the concert last night and I have 
to see it was the best I have been at so far. 
Meat Loaf and Friends gave a 5 star performance. 
Can't wait to see them again!

Kalah












July 15th
Rapid City, SD
Rushmore Plaza Civic Ctr.


Best concert I had been to in a long time. 
Great show and I enjoyed myself.

Janet S.












July 4th
Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino


I just returned from an awesome trip to Vegas.  
I must say that the highlight had to be the 
Meat Loaf concert.  I haven't seen him live 
since I was a kid going with my parents.  
The show was great.  It took place at the 
Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino at the Beach.  
It was like nothing I had ever experienced.  
People were laying on towels in the sand 
drinking and standing in the water in swimwear.  
I must say...I have never worn a bikini to a 
concert, but it seemed to go right along 
with the whole atmosphere.
  
Awesome show Meat Loaf!

So now you guys need to come 
down south on the east coast...

Nathalie












7/11/02
Walker Minnesota
Moon Dance Ranch Jam


WHAT A SHOW-great music-Meat Loaf out did himself 
and for fans like myself-this was heaven. 
THANKS MEAT LOAF-I hope he comes back next year.

All I can say is what a concert!!! I was thrilled 
to see my hero sing on stage and do 90% of his hits, 
one or two that I did not know and of course some of 
his good old stand byes. One thing I enjoyed was when 
he played the crowed it was great, he yelled at them, 
he got them to sing, he got them to boo him, it was fun. 
He played for almost 2 hours, starting at 11:15pm and 
then going almost to 1:30am. Her never stopped and never 
let up. I hope he comes back next year as I will be there 
once more. Thanks Meat for coming to the Northwoods and 
playing some good old rock and roll. 


Randy C.











July 6th
Kelseyville, CA
Konocti Field Amph.


I just got back from seeing Meat Loaf.  He played at 
Konocti Harbor and Resort in Kelseyville, CA on July 
6th.  I have to say that it was one of the best concerts 
I have ever been to.  Meat Loaf seems to have an awesome 
time on stage and is a GREAT performer.  He joked, 
he played, he rocked.  I couldn't ask for anything 
more except one thing...COME BACK TO THE WEST COAST 
MORE DAMNIT!!!!  

Oh yeah and...'His name is Robert Paulson'

Michael G
Sacramanto, CA USA - 






July 6th
Kelseyville, CA
Konocti Field Amph.


I attended the Meat Loaf concert at Konocti Harbor 
in Kelseyville, CA last night!!!!!! It was an awesome 
experience. I had seen him in concert 25 years ago and 
about the only thing that had changed was the length 
of his hair...and a couple of the songs. :) Kelseyville 
is in Northern California, but is smack dab in the middle 
of nowhere...and that is the truth. To get to anywhere 
from there is about an hour and a half ride. But it does 
have it's advantages, especially if you want to get away 
from everything, which I did! I need to tell you about the 
theater as it plays a humorous part later on in my review.
 
The concert was held in an amphitheater which backs up to a 
lake. To give you the complete picture, Meat and the band 
were facing away from the water while we, the audience faced 
the water. There was no back on the stage so if you looked 
passed the band and equipment, you would see the water. We 
had awesome seats. We were just to the right of the stage 
and about 20-25 feet from the stage. I went with one of my 
good friends who lives in the area. I ended up sitting next 
to a fellow loafdom fan (Hi Kathy) and her brother. Cool, 
huh? As the concert was getting ready to start, I looked up 
on stage and behind some of the equipment, there stood Meat 
Loaf. He was watching the crowd. I yelled out and waved to 
him. He smiled and waved back. He then turned around and 
walked back out of sight. The concert started at 6:30ish 
with two local guys who played for about 45 minutes. They 
were really pretty good considering there was only the two 
of them. There was a 10-15 minute break and then Patti came 
on and sang three songs. The band and some crew members then 
came on stage and started looking behind us. Of course, the 
audience followed suit and turned around. But I kept watching 
the stage. And here came the man...drumstick in hand. He stood 
there for sometime. I (again) yelled out along with some others 
that saw him and then everyone turned back around and went nuts. 
As previously mentioned in one of the reviews given by another 
fan, he did not say a word. He just walked back and forth across 
the stage. The entire audience was on their feet, yelling and 
screaming. He then started beating on whatever drum he was next 
to as he walked back and forth across the stage. When he was done 
playing a certain drum he would then throw the drumstick out into 
the audience. It was mayhem in the audience when he did that. 
At one point he asked that the security staff move 
so that they were not up against the railing that separated us 
from the stage. We never did figure out why. Security just moved 
to the section behind us. Security would not let us go up and 
take any close up pictures. Believe me, I tried. I hope the ones 
I took turned out. I will share them if they do. He had a great 
interaction with the crowd and it seemed like whenever people 
started sitting down, he would get us going and we would once 
again be on our feet. Remember, when I mentioned the lake earlier? 
Here is where it causes a scene. Meat starts singing Paradise 
"Well, I remember everything as if it happened only yesterday, 
parking by the lake, there was not another..." He then signaled 
for the band to stop. They did not even know why he had stopped 
them. He laughed and said that this was the first concert that 
he had sung Paradise at, where he was actually right next to a 
lake. He then turned and looked out at the audience and said 
"You do know there is a lake right out there, don't you?". He 
walked over to the side and back of the stage, points out over 
the lake and said, "There is a fuckin lake there! I just can't 
believe it. In all these years, this is the first time I have 
actually sung this song right next to a lake" He got a big kick 
out of it...along with the rest of us! He then started the band 
back up.
 
Later in the concert as he was getting ready for the Storytellers 
set, he turned to us and said "Did you know that you have some 
bugs up here, because I just ate one? In fact it was a moth. 
Opened my mouth to sing and in it went. Kinda dry though. Coats 
the throat if you know what I mean?" He then grabbed his Gatorade 
and took a huge drink. I wasn't really watching but my friend said 
that he only drank the Gatorade and water. Meanwhile the rest of 
the band was having a party with the beer and tequila (?) They were 
having fun, that was for sure. He did mention Jim Steinman once 
during the Storytellers set. It was in regard to Jim writing 2 out 
of 3. Meat said he is the one who came up with the "suggestion" 
for the song, but I read in a couple other interviews where someone 
else actually brought this suggestion up to Jim. I turned to my 
friend and said, well, maybe that is why this is called Storytellers. 
He also mentioned again that it really was the first time he had sung 
Paradise next to a lake. He seemed to get quite a chuckle out of it. 
All in all, the band played for 2 1/2 hours. His voice sounded great. 
The band was awesome. The only question I had was regarding the piano 
that they were using, is this the same piano that I saw Jim use in 
one of the videos/shows that I have seen? It was red with a flame 
painted down the side. (anyone?) All in all, it was a great show 
and it looked like a packed house. It took us over an hour to get 
out of there - and remember, this is in the middle of nowhere :)
 
Final thought: It was an awesome show 
but I still miss the long hair!! 






July 2nd
Denver, CO
City Lights Pavillion


What an incredible show!!!!  I cannot imagine how he could 
have ever been any better in concert than he was last night .... 
hard to believe he is not still in his 20s ... the energy was 
there, the humor, the incredible voice, and 2 hours non-stop ... 
ending with the most awesome version of Bat outta hell you 
could ever imagine.  Wow, I have to see him again before 
this tour ends ... maybe even more than once.

Ken






July 2nd
Denver, CO
City Lights Pavillion


After 25 years of waiting I finally get to see 
Meat Loaf on stage and it was sooooo worth it.  
He did not disappoint.

I got the call from the fan club yesterday morning 
reminding me to bring my ID and to be there at the 
box office 2 hours before showtime.   The show was 
to start at 7:30 but I got there at 4:00, half an 
hour before the box office opened.  When I got there 
you could hear them rehursing inside, Meat's voice 
coming through crystal clear on "Crazy 'Bout A Mercury".  
Of course, the box office had no clue as to what was 
going on with the meet & greet so we could only wait.  
Finally I went back up to the window and the lacy told 
me to check with one of the security people inside the 
gate.  He told me that he'd been informed that we were 
supposed to meet at the VIP gate.  So the 3 of us that 
were there went around to the VIP gate to waite.  About 
7:00 the lady at the gate asked us what we were waiting 
for and when we told her, she double checked & said that 
we were supposed to wait at the VIP gate on the inside.  
By now there were half a dozen of us so we all went over 
to the main gate, went in and went down to the VIP entrance 
inside.  We didn't have the backstage passes due to the 
confusion but the lady there verified my ID and we all went in.
  
We all went back to a little platform under a shade and as 
we went over there who should we see but the man himself 
about 50 feet away watching us and talking to some people 
there.  Kasim was outside too talking to someone on his 
cell phone and waived to us.  Pearl came out at one point 
too but didn't come over to where we were.  Meat started 
to come in our direction but then went in a door.  We were 
bummed at that point.  He came back out then went back in 
another door.  Just to tease us.  Finally he came out and 
walked over to us.  He said hello and all of us in unison 
responded with a big hello to him.  There was a lady next 
to me that had a beautiful airbrushed Bat Out Of Hell t-shirt 
on that he had signed once for her.  She had forgotten a 
sharpie to have him sign her album so he had to borrow one 
from someone else there.  He used it to sign for everybody 
and I'd be willing to bet that sharpie never gets used again.
  
I was second in line and I swear I almost melted when he put 
his arm around me.  I gave him the Superman pic to keep and 
my book to sign ("Love Meat Loaf").  I told him that I was 
going to bring him a birthday card from the Dept of HMD but 
I totally forgot to bring it.  He said that it was ok because 
he really didn't want to be reminded that it was coming up.  
Then he pulled me next to him for a picture and someone there 
got one for me with my camera.  Then he went through everyone 
else, signing autographs & taking pictures.  Just before he 
left I told him hello for Vee.  Then gave him a hug from her 
and a kiss from me.  (I can still feel his whiskers on the lips.)  
We all thanked him for spending some time with us and then he 
was gone.  I've been to several meet & greets and he was just 
a wonderful man.  Very kind, sweet, endearing . . .  That was 
worth the price I pade for my ticket right there.
 
When I went back to the main area I asked someone about getting 
the backstage pass.  I know I'd already been back but I wanted 
the souvenir.  He sent me up to talk to one of the guest 
relations people who took me out to the box office again 
where lo and behold there was my backstage pass . . . and a 
surprise.  My seat was in row 25 of section B on one side.  
In the envelope with my pass was a comp ticket for row 7 
center stage!!!  I was so stunned I could barely speak and 
almost cried!  A friend of mine who I saw working security 
asked me how I got so lucky because he couldn't believe it.  
I just told him the Rock & Roll gods must be smiling on me.

Kasim started things off with 3 solo songs.  Then after he 
left the stage the rest of the band came out and Patty came 
on to do 3 songs.  After that was done they left the stage 
and one lone man came out carrying a single drumstick - the 
man himself.  What was so cool was that as he came out and 
crossed the stage the whole crowd stood up in a wave and 
gave him a standing ovation - without him even ever singing 
a note.  It was an emotional moment and you could see it in 
his eyes.  It's a little hard to explain how he brought out 
the band but lets just say that it was appropriate considering 
his theatrical background.   They started out with "Life Is
 A Lemon" and followed it with "Crazy 'Bout A Mercury".  
Now Meat & Alan Jackson are 2 very different people but 
Meat wasn't that bad.  They then did "Lawyers, Guns & Money" 
and "Tear Me Down".  I thought someone had said that this 
song would be on the new album and if this song is any 
indication of the album it's going to be a fantastic album.

After they did "Paradise . . ." they pulled out the stools 
to do a segment in Storytellers style.  They did "Mony, Mony" 
(John took lead vocals on this one) and "Honky Tonk Woman" 
(Kasim & Patty took vocals on it).  Then Meat introduced 
Pearl saying that the only one who hadn't done a solo was 
his daughter.  Pearl did a real blusey song and I was really 
impressed with it.  She has a real talent and beautiful voice.

They finished the night with "Bat Out Of Hell".  Most of the 
night the crowd was on it's feet and going nuts by the end.  
Meat played to the crowd and played with them and and we all 
loved it.  He was just awesome.  Unfortunately, Denver has 
this ordinance that concerts have to end by 10 PM or there 
are fines involved so there was no encore but then he was 
on stage for a good 2 hours.
  
It was definately an experience I will never forget.  
Expecially getting the chance to meet him.
  
      Set list from Denver - 
  
      Kasim - 3 songs
      Patty - 3 songs
      "Life Is A Lemon"
      "Crazy 'Bout A Mercury"
      "Lawyers, Guns & Money"
      "Tear Me Down"
      "All Revved Up And No Place To Go"
      "I Would Do Anything For Love"
      "Rock & Roll Dreams"
      "Paradise By The Dashboard Light"
      "Two Out Of Three"
      "Mony, Mony"
      "Honky Tonk Woman"
      Pearl's song (missed the title)
      "You Took The Words Right OUt Of My Mouth"
      "Bat Out Of Hell"
  
 Brenda - aka Lady B

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June 29th
Biloxi, MS
Beau Rivage Casino


I got the wonderful opportunity to see Meat Loaf 
in Biloxi, Mississippi, June 29th.  I have 
attached several pix.  Hope you like them!
   
:-)

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June 29th
Biloxi, MS
Beau Rivage Casino


This was by far one of the best concerts I have 
ever attended.  I have been a huge fan for about 
15 years.  When I saw the concert announcement, 
I screamed.  I immediately ran to the phone and 
ordered tickets.  It was fantastic.  He was all 
I could have asked for.  He performed his songs 
with heart and soul.  I was on the edge of my 
seat and did not stop grinning for hours.  It 
was amazing and I had a blast. I can't say enough.

Patti was awesome and they go so well together.  
I could have listened to her all night as well.  
Pearl was awesome and did a fantastic number herself.    
Kasim was great.
 
It really was a fantasitc evening.  I am a bigger 
fan that I ever was, and I can't wait to see him again.  
I will be the first in line to purchase Testify.

Thanks for a terrific show.

Tracy



 
 

June 29th
Biloxi, MS
Beau Rivage Casino


Meatloaf and friends
just having fun
summer tour

Kasim Sultin opened the show with some
awesome songs he did by himself. Patricia 
Russo then took the stage and gave an energetic 
and very exciting show. They  got us ready 
for 2 hours of fun!

Meatloaf came out and everybody went crazy! !
He was extremely energetic and comical at times. They
(meat and his band) made sure every single person 
at the concert had a blast. It is the best concert 
I have ever seen !

By the end of the concert, which started 
at 8pm and ended at 11 pm, everybody was standing 
and singing with meat and the band.
Pearl did a solo right at the end of the night. 
During her solo it was so 
quiet. She did absolutely wonderful.

This CONCERT ROCKED THE HOUSE ALL

THE WAY A ROUND.

Renee' Lee"






June 28th
Robinsonville, MS
Horseshoe Casino - 
"Bluesville"

Great concert, Kasim Sulton sang two of his songs 
and patti sang two of her songs.  meat loaf sang 
every song that i love to listen to. He sang i'd 
do anything for love, Rock in roll dreams come 
through, i want my money back, two outta three 
ain't bad, paradise by the dashboard light, all 
revved up and Bat out of hell. He also sang lawyer's 
gun's and money and one other song. and then they 
sang the song Money Money. this is the second concert 
that i have been to of Meat's and this one was probably 
the best because i was close to the stage. i am so glad 
that he performed friday night at the Horseshoe casino 
because this past month of June was a very sad month for 
me and  seeing his concert made my day and made my weekend.
 
Thanks meat for playing at Horseshoe casino for a second showing.
 
Thanks,

Alison J






June 28th
Robinsonville, MS
Horseshoe Casino - 
"Bluesville"

The boy rocked! That concert was two of the best 
hours I've spent in my life. I've been waiting to 
see Meat for 3 years (since the obsession began - 
too many years of graduate school). I spent the 
evening up front, center stage. It was quite a 
cheap thrill to reach out and touch him which I 
got to do several times. (Me and about 100 other 
horney, middle aged women.) It was somewhat surreal 
seeing him that close for that long. He looks like 
such an ordinary guy. It was a jarring reminder of 
how thin the line between fantasy and reality can be. 
But for 2 hours I got to suspend reality and hang out 
with the man who is my god. I wasn't the only one. 
From my vantage point it sounded like every one knew 
every word to every song. You couldn't hear the band 
at times. There were a few moments when the crowd sang 
along so loud and strong and Meat took a moment to just 
listen to us and bask in our adulation. He seemed to be 
having fun. The show was great, everyone in the band 
was great, and I can't wait to do it again!!! 

Rock and roll dreams come through!

Dr. Sherri L.







June 27th
Robinsonville, MS
Horseshoe Casino - 
"Bluesville"


I got the pictures back from our trip to see Meat.  
The bad thing was that I did not get any pictures 
of meat Loaf and myself.  I just got pictures of 
Meat Loaf and my daughter Emily.  Anyway, I had 
a heck of a time on this trip that I will not 
go into at this point.  But we did enjoy meeting 
meat Loaf and he was extremely nice.
  
He signed a shirt and a CD for us and unlike 
people may think, he was really down-to-earth.  
Even though my daughter did not have a meet and 
greet pass, when I told him my daughter was too 
young to come to the concert, he told some of 
his people to go get her and bring her back to 
see him.   What a great guy!  My daughter will 
always remember that day.  And as my daughter 
said, I will no longer be able to be in charge 
of the camera.  What a wonderful experience for 
my daughter and myself.
   
Thanks Barry T

























June 27th
Robinsonville, MS
Horseshoe Casino - 
"Bluesville"


It was WONDERFUL! Mary got her picture taken 
dancing with Meat! The concert was great but the
Meet & Greet was the highlight of the evening. 
I can't thank you enough for going
the extra effort to make that happen. 

Thanks Again, 
Tom

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Meeting Meat Loaf was just wonderful, he was 
so gracious and friendly.   His photographer 
there took a picture of us together. Hey I 
only waited 24 years to meet him.  Great Great 
concert.  We liked that he doesn't do an encore, 
by that time we were asking what was left to 
sing because he had sang all the big hits.  
What a voice, he had sung the night before 
in Chicago and had another concert the next 
night, but still can sing like its his only night.  
The crowd was great, everyone there is a fan and 
that's why they were there.  Most we like us, they 
had driven in especially to see Meat Loaf.   I 
still have his Bat out of Hell album.  I wish 
that I had thought to bring it along for him to 
sign, now that would be a collector's item.  
Thank you Mary B.,
Franklin TN 






June 24th
Chicago, Il
House Of Blues

This was the first concert that I was able to 
attend.  I would find out that he was here, but 
gone now.  I took my son with me (mainly so that
he would do the driving for me).  We also had a
room at the House Of Blues Hotel.
  
Our day started out at 1:00 arrival.  Check in 
time is 3:00.  But we went in and was able to get
our room right then.  Went up to our room, which
was great.

My son only took one picture of each of the above
band members.  Petey, loaned us her camera, so he
could take a picture of Patti and me.  So I don't
know if that one will be shown or not.  But here
are mine.

At 4:00 we went over to HOB Concert Hall, and had
dinner at their resterant. Went back to our room.
At 6:30 went back down to get our tickets. Went 
upstairs.  At 7:00 went to the concert.

Since I was in a wheel chair, they took us up to 
the second balcany, right at the edge.  The view
was great.  I met Petey there.  We were both com-
plaining that we were not allowed down stairs for
our safety.

Kasim came out and started talking. Some idot asked
who he was.  Come on.  Anyone who knows and loves
Meat would know Kasim!!  Give me a break.  He held
his own, and then sang his songs.

Next Patti, oh the beautiful Patti.  And her voice
aint bad to the ears either.  She sang her songs.
Then Meat comes strolling up to the mike, then says
naw, and leaves.  We all cheer for him to come back.
He's milking us for 4 or 5 times.  Then he starts
to sing.  Another great voice.  What a charming
man. At 54 yrs., he still has it.

He had a asthma attack and took a hit off of some-
ones inhailer up front.  I wish I was there.  Some
lady got up on the stage and ran up to Meat and 
planted a big one on him.  Finally the security 
guard found out that she was up there and they
escorted her out of the building.

After show I met up with Petey, who introduced me
to Wezzie.  Us two old ladys were having a ball
talking about Meat and this lady.  We eventually
got down stairs and out of the building.

A little later here comes Patti.  I told her that 
my 6 yr. old grandson wanted me to ask her if she
would marry him when he got bigger. Her comback,
"Well, you know I do like them young."

Shortly out of another door comes Kasim.  He had
these two little teenybobbers all over him.  Finally
I got his attention and he signed my Meat Loaf
biography book.

We walked across the driveway, to the hotel, and
here comes Pearl, and I don't know where he came from
but there was Damon.  I asked Damon to sign my book
and finally I was able to get Pearl's attention.
(These same little girls were all over her also.
Talked to Patti some more off and on.  She went up
to her room to change clothes, and came back down. I
was cracking up when this older guy was talking to
her and he was tongue tied.  He goes to leave and 
Patti puts her hand out to shake his hand good bye,
and he just walks away.  She looks at me, as I'm 
looking at her.  I finally lost it and started 
laughing.   I said don't you just hate that.

Later she said she had to go and change her shoes, for 
the ones she had on were uncomfortable. My son and
I rode the elevator up with her.  She got off on the
10th floor and we went up to our 11th floor room.

Al in all, all these people were so nice. Starting
with Petey, and then Wezzie, to Patti, Pearl, Kasim,
to Damon.  I had a ball.  I wasn't able to get to
meet Meat for he wasn't feeling well.  Patti told me
that he was in bed.  I told her that I would be glad
to lay in bed with him, (Who wouldn't) a captive
audience who wasn't feeling well, laying there, you 
looking at him.  Oh, my dreams that night were XXXX
rated.

I will never forget this night, and my new friends,
and Meat's band members.

Mary T.






June 24th
Chicago, Il
House Of Blues

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Phil B.







June 24th
Chicago, Il
House Of Blues


One word;
 
Awesome!
 
That's the only word that could 
describe last night's show!
 
We were treated to Kasim and Patricia 
kickin' butt on their new songs. Absolutely wonderful!
 
Then, like the rockgod legend that he is, BAMM! 
Meat takes the stage in glorious Rock and Roll 
Battle. Like a mythological warrior, he was victorious! 
Never before have I seen a concert where the performer 
managed to replace every last bit of air in the room 
with stardust. With magic in the air, I became one with 
the universe last night. All Hail to Loafdom!
 
We were seated at the first table next to stage 
left. It is the best seats we have ever had for any 
show. And after the $200 dinner we had, we definitely 
needed to sit down.
 
Getting to meet several of the Fan Club members 
was a blast! You guys are so sweet and thoughtful, 
thanks so much for making a special day even more special. 
Meat's hand was bandaged. During "I Want My Money Back" 
he made reference about falling down the stairs and 
requiring seventeen stitches on his back. Having wrestled 
injured many times, I have even more respect for Meat 
and the show he put on last night.
 
The show must go on!
 
Thanks, 

Colonel Perkins 








June 24th
Chicago, Il
House Of Blues


First of all we were so lucky to be 
in the lobby early while the band 
was practicing as we got the hear 
"Man Of Steel" which is an awesome song.

I was lucky enough to get a greet and meet, 
Meat came into the room looking "fine as 
frog's hair split 3 ways"(and trust me 
that's mighty FINE!)

We talked for awhile and PeteyU asked 
why he was wearing an ace bandage on 
his hand ,he said he hurt it, so I 
looked at Janny and then Meat and said 
"I'm almost afraid to ask how" not 
knowing what kind of stiry he would 
come up with. Well his words were "I 
hurt it playing video games on the bus" 
Go figure?

 Back to the concert,Jim & Flo got in 
ahead of us and saved us a place RIGHT 
IN FROUNT OF THE STAGE, couldn't belive 
I was going to watch this at Meat's feet, 
I'm in heaven. The show was the most awsome 
thing I have ever seen, Started with Kasim 
coming out and did 3 songs, which were great, 
then Patti came out and did 3 songs, NOW here 
come MEAT!!!did Life's a Lemon with Pearl, 
Patti, John and himself all beating drums, 
talk about feeling the music. He was all over 
the stage singing and sweating on us (like 
we hated it LOL) Near the end of the concert 
they all came to the front of the stage sat 
on stools and Meat started singing 2outta3, 
well you know how he sing the chorus, and 
will stop for a second before going on the 
the next verse, well audience kept singing 
and he just sat there a second then stood 
up but we kept singing and he held out the 
mic to us and let us finished the verse. 
I must say Meat and the Band ROCKED the 
House and we ROCKED right back. 

I'm still on cloud 9.

Wezzie

CHICAGO SET LIST

Kas-did 3 of his songs

Patti-
Oh Baby Love
Not Enough
Tie Your Mother Down

Meat-
Life is a Lemon
Crazy for a Mercury
Lawyers,guns,and money
Tear Me Down
All Reved Up
I Would do anything for love
Rock&Roll Dreams
Paridise
2 outta 3
Took the words out of my mouth
BOOH

John (not drummer)
Mony Mony

Pearl-
Guilty


 WEZZIE'S PICS



p1- arrive in Chicago L-R Janny,PeteyU,Steph,
    Brian Clark, and Gina



p2- L-R Janny,PeteyU,Steph, and me



p3- same as above



p4- Meat and Me



p5- Flow and PeteyU



p6- Mark poseing for me LOL



p7- Kas and Petey



p8- Kas and Steph



p9- me and Kas (and don't ask about me look -
"could have been while he was pinching me) >LOL



p10- Kas and Mary



p11- Petey, Mark and Me


JANNY'S PICS



p1- "I really missed you Janny!"



p2- Meat and Janny



p3- Petey....uh, Petey.....:)



p4- Meat

 MARY'S PICS



p1- Mary with Patti



p2- Mary with Pearl



p3- Mary with Damon



p4- Mary with Kasim










June 20th
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Soaring Eagle


My hubby, has seen Meatloaf 7 times!  
I've seen him 6 and by far this was
the biggest, baddest, and best concert 
he has done. The acoustics there is no 
description, awesome, fantastic.......
Patti and Pearl, 2 exceptionally talented 
women!

Hope he comes back to Michigan again 
very, very soon.

Keep on rocking!

Thanks for a fabulous concert and time.

Respectfully & Sincerely,
Greer Rizor & Michael Hess
 
ps.  I wanted to call Meatloaf, "Eddie", 
but didn't have the courage (RHPS)








June 19th
Orillia, ON
Casino Rama Ent. Ctr.

Absolutely fabulous night and a great show.

First of all we had a major problem getting back stage.
They rejected us a number of times from the Casino 
"Back Stage" group. After many attempts they threw 
us in with the Casino high rollers, probably just to 
get us off their case. When we were in the Meet and 
Greet room a lady from Left Bank approached us and 
apologized for the problem. She said she had just 
received our names a little while ago.

Anyway - I feel as though I have a very personal 
relationship with Meat. I have probably been to over 
75 of his shows dating back many years.
My wife pulled a surprise on me (through you 
guys) a few years back in Dublin. He took a few 
pictures with us and pulled me back before I 
left the room. He gave me a great big hug and 
genuinely thanked me for coming along.

Later in the show he goes into "Storyteller" mode and 
challenges the audience to stump the band.
He went through a big story where they would 
pay if stumped - but if they knew the song we 
would pay big. Anyway - He called on me and I 
asked for "Special Girl" from the Blind before 
I stop album. He was stumped and sang some crazy 
opera type song. Then - He announced to everyone 
"That's Les - He comes to many of my shows - now 
fuck off Les". That was very very special for me as 
I know his motive and appreciate the man tremendously.
"Special Girl" is the song both of my daughters used 
to dance with me at their wedding. It's also the song I 
surprised my wife, best friend and boss Louise with 
after a long absence in London.

The big deal is this.

We had arranged for 24 other people to come to the 
show with us. Included in them were our 3 kids and 
their spouses, many of the staff from my office and 
their spouses, close friends and other people who 
know of my passion. The tire cover on my vehicle has 
Meat Loaf air brushed onto it (Another surprise from Louise)

Les W.














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