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maesterofwargs OP t1_jbyrykg wrote
It really was. Both The Vindys and The Clarks was awesome (no surprise about The Clarks but I'd never heard of The Vindys before), and Donnie and The Cruisers sounded like it was 1985 in terms of quality. Donnie puts people have his age to shame with his vocal strength and athletic ability on stage. They played a really amazing version of Ah, Leah! that started slow and gave you goosebumps, then launched into the classic we all know and love. When Scott from The Clarks and the singer from The Vindys joined Donnie on stage after we thought the set was over, they did several amazing covers including Gimme Shelter. My expectations were grossly exceeded. Seriously.
woodcuttersDaughter t1_jby8ald wrote
Did he rock you unconscious?
handbanana718 t1_jbyizpg wrote
Seen it happen myself at the Fayette County fair
maesterofwargs OP t1_jbysd86 wrote
Damn right! lol
Elimia987 t1_jbzlb12 wrote
Dahne Irs!!
enraged_hbo_max_user t1_jc08f8w wrote
Or if you’re from Jeannette it’s Dawwnnie Ahr-is
orangevega t1_jc1maxv wrote
yes, I've always gone more Dahwnie Aahres
Aggravating_Foot_528 t1_jbzbd02 wrote
>You cannot tell me Donnie Iris is actually 80 years old.
Donnie Iris is 80 years old.
Red1Taurusgirl t1_jbxtlvo wrote
I was and it was amazing!!! And thanks to Reddit I found out the best place to park and have a snack/few drinks before the show. Looking forward to his 81st!!
maesterofwargs OP t1_jbys0m4 wrote
Woohoo! I'd love if they made this a yearly thing. So much fun. Glad you enjoyed too!
sj070707 t1_jbxwc9o wrote
Did you like the opener? The Vindy's are a favorite of ours.
maesterofwargs OP t1_jbysc6l wrote
I did! I do feel like the acoustics in UPMC Event Center did them (and all of the acts, honestly) a disservice as a lot of the music and vocals had a tinny quality to it but I got used to it. The Vindys singer is an absolute powerhouse! She performed alongside Donnie and Scott from The Clarks for Gimme Shelter and With A Little Help From My Friends for the finale of the evening. So damn solid.
sj070707 t1_jbyt7hq wrote
Yeah, not the best venue. Would have been a great outdoor concert I bet.
maesterofwargs OP t1_jbytujo wrote
For sure!
exclaim_bot t1_jbyu3le wrote
>For sure!
sure?
handbanana718 t1_jbyix8e wrote
They were a lil loud tho
KeisterApartments t1_jby8w7b wrote
King fuckin Cool
Emotional-Lie1392 t1_jbyh0c7 wrote
Definitely 80… wished I could’ve made it!!!
FuzzyBadfeet724 t1_jc07xe8 wrote
The pride of Patterson Heights!
helloiamaudrey t1_jc17ib4 wrote
I wanted to go so bad, but had Winter Guard… at Slippery Rock (where he went)
Zd3434x t1_jc2nq6q wrote
Met him once. Nicest dude
leftcuntz t1_jc5eu2z wrote
Shit. I missed it. Covid. Ugh.
rhb4n8 t1_jbxoj1x wrote
Heard it was amazing