Concert Review: The Nightwatchman & Friends - Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA - 4/15/08
Published April 21, 2008
It was then time for all-star sessions as people rotated on stage for different covers. Flea and Barker stayed as Morello, Slash, Vai, and Yorn on vocals came out for a raucous version of Neil Young's “Rockin in the Free World.” Morello was the bandleader, calling out audibles: who was up to solo or if another chorus was to be played. No one wanted it to stop. Yorn left in exchange for Cantrell who sang Thin Lizzy's “Jailbreak.” Then Farrell and Copeland replaced Cantrell and Barker for Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” which included a Flea bass solo.
Most musicians cleared out, but the crowd wasn’t given the luxury of a breather as Morello and Barker stayed behind while Davey Havok from AFI and the house band took the stage. Havok told the audience he was about to live his dream out: singing The Cult's “Fire Woman.” Farrell joined in and Barker’s drumsticks signaled the beginning of Adam and the Ants’ “Ant Music.” Farrell made way for State Radio and Wayne Kramer who took part in Madonna’s “4 Minutes.” They didn't know it that well and the idea worked better on paper. Havok left and Cantrell grabbed a guitar to assist Kramer singing the rowdy “Kick Out The Jams” to cleanse our ears. Cantrell left as the guys on stage returned to world of pop music with Rihanna’s “Umbrella.”
The night was getting late, and some musicians had slipped out as the pop excursions were taking place, so it seemed like the show was about to wrap up. Then, Sen Dog and B-Real from Cypress Hill hit the stage with Slash and Vai. They reignited the room’s energy and the place went wild as they all tore it up on Hill’s hits “Insane in the Brain,” “How I Could Just Kill A Man,” and “Rock Superstar.” The rock guitars fit into the songs seamlessly. Slash left, and the remaining members played House of Pain’s “Jump Around.” Sen Dog and B-Real exited, and the remaining band closed with Tom bringing it all back home by leading the audience in a version of “This Land Is Your Land.”
Morello stated that if the audience felt they got more than $10 worth, they could pay extra on the way out or visit the website. I can’t imagine any person in the place who didn’t, considering seeing just one of these gracious artists in so small a setting for only $10 feels like highway robbery.
- Concert Review: The Nightwatchman & Friends - Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA - 4/15/08
- Published: April 21, 2008
- Type: Review
- Section: Music
- Filed Under: Review, Music: Rock, Music: Rap, Music: Pop, Music: New Wave, Music: Live Concerts, Music: Instrumental, Music: Hip-hop, Music: Hard Rock, Music: Folk, Music: Dance, Music: Classic Rock and Oldies, Music: Business, Music: Alternative Rock, Music: Acoustic
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Thanks, Glen. I just hope it doesn't ruin me for my next show.




Holy crap, this sounds like it was an amazing night! I'm seething with jealouy just reading this. Damn, why do you L.A. guys get to have all the fun?
Great review though Bicho...
-Glen