Ann Wilson of Heart fame treated an intimate audience to a night of hits, cover tunes, storytelling, and more.
River City Casino, St. Louis
With her compelling, dramatic soprano voice, Ann Wilson of Heart fame treated an intimate audience to a night of hits, cover tunes, storytelling, and more. After 40-plus years in the music business, her dynamic voice can still send chills up your spine and make your jaw drop. Many vocalists of her time period no longer possess the chops they had in their heyday. A mere handful of artists from the ‘70s and ‘80 s continue to hone their craft, and still have the talent that made them famous. Wilson is one who stands out among that crowd. This is one woman who still knows how to rock.
Opening her set with a scathing cover of The Who’s “The Real Me,” Wilson and her flawless four-piece band got off to a raging start. Though the venue is on the smaller side, attendance was almost to capacity. From cover tunes to her own mega-hits, Wilson still hits all the right notes in all the right places. Showcasing some new tunes, the artist still has the knack for songcrafting.
Vocally compelling, she brought new life to songs such as Elvis Presley’s “One Night with You,” the Black Crowes’ “She Talks to Angels,” and more—but I won’t give away all the surprises here. Suffice it to say that between Heart’s many chart-toppers and her cover selections, the combination made for a spectacular show. Her vocal delivery is on point and, as she is backed by a very talented band, the show is musically creative and enjoyable.
With grace, elegance, and a style all her own, the 66-year-old singer is still one of the beauties of rock. Once voted one of the Top 100 rock vocalists of all time (Hit Parader magazine, 2007), she has carved her niche in the rock and roll community, and will continue to influence young singers for many years ahead. | Marc Farr
Remaining tour dates are below.
05.31 | The Bomb Factory, Dallas
06.01 | The Aztec Theatre, San Antonio
06.03 | The Pavilion @ Concrete Street, Corpus Christi
06.04 | Arena Theatre, Houston
06.06 | The Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta
06.08 | Parker Playhouse, Fort Lauderdale
06.10 | Capitol Theatre, Clearwater
06.11 | Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce FL
06.13 | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville
06.14 | Rose Music Center at the Heights, Huber Heights OH
06.16 | House of Blues, Chicago
06.17 | W.D. Packard Music Hall, Warren OH
06.19 | Uptown Theater, Kansas City
06.21 | Gallagher Bluedorn PAC, Cedar Falls IA
06.23 | Detroit River Days @ Detroit Riverfront
06.26 | Kenley Amphitheatre, Layton UT
06.27 | Sandy City Amphitheater, Sandy UT
06.29 | Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton CA
06.30 | Marin County Fair, San Rafael CA
07.02 | City National Grove of Anaheim, Anaheim CA
07.03 | Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas
07.28 | Washington County Fair, West Bend WI
07.29 | Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake MN
08.08 | Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant MI
08.10 | Centennial Terrace, Sylvania OH
08.13 | The Lynn Memorial Auditorium, Lynn MA
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