This show was not "just" the The Rascals.............It was a Program produced by Steven Van Zandt and intended to tell a story about an American Blue Eyed Band that made an impression on the music scene in the 60's when most eyes were focused on he British Bands and Motown scene. The story is pretty fascinating, yet not really told well enough during the show. Was the music good? Yes, but could have been better. Eddie Brigati acted like a fool with his weird dancing and non stop tambourine playing. His voice was horrendous on the opening song, but improved as the two hours progressed. Dino Dinneli on Drums, was good, but I guess age has a way of catching up with musicians, as he was once regarded as the best that Rock had to offer. Gene Cornish was just OK on lead guitar.
Most that attended in the "half audience" at the Hard Rock Live, didn't know that the Show was called "Once Upon a Dream" (the name of their 3rd Album" and was supposed to document their career, or at least that portion of it. The Show was not publicized enough and I overheard a lot of people mention that they had no idea there would be a lot of talking and stopping and going of the music. But, all in all, I left satisfied as I enjoyed the Music, vocals, and genius of Felix Caveliere, the heartbeat of this Great American band.