Thin Lizzy Kicked Ass!
by PBC01 on 12/3/11Ponte Vedra Concert Hall - Ponte Vedra BeachBeen a huge Lizzy fan since high school (graduated in '84) and finally got to see the revamped band in Ponte Vedra. Of course, the late great Philip Lynott is sorley missed, however, the new band was tight and sounded terrific. Scott Gorham was great. Brian Downey was awesome. Darren Wharton was engaged and seemed to really be enjoying himself. The new singer did an admirable job, especially when you consider the shoes he has to fill. The new guitarist sounds good but I was somewhat disappointed that John Sykes no longer plays in the new band. I think It would be incredible to get Brian "Robbo" Robertson back in the band. Marco Mendoza (Ted Nugent, Whitesnake) is an absolute MONSTER on bass. The bottom line: A great energetic show, featuring legendary music performed by tremendous musicians in an intimate venue. Would go back and see them again in heartbeat. Also, got to meet and hang out with many cool people at this show which is always neat.