Opening acts Adam Ezra Group and Silverbird were both superb, warming up the stage for the rock legend. Both bands were exceptional, showcasing a great deal of talent.
“Performing at The Paramount feels like my fire is lit,” said Dan Whaley, the lead guitarist of Silverbird. “The Paramount is a staple for Long Island. It is the absolute best venue on Long Island,” added Silverbird bassist Corey Davis.
Wish the same could have been said for the headliner, Robby Krieger who performed The Doors’ greatest hits on guitar, with his son, Waylon on lead vocals.
Their set-list included “Break On Through (to the Other Side),” “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar),” “Back Door Man,” “Wild Child,” “Spanish Caravan,” “When the Music’s Over,” “Love Me Two Times,” L.A. Woman” and “Light My Fire,” among others.
The only noteworthy portion of their set was when Robby performed on his acoustic guitar an instrumental solo, as he sported a white T-shirt in memory of the late Jim Morrison.
The Verdict
Waylon ruined it for the entire band. He sang without any passion, or charisma and the Long Island audience was in total outrage. He had the biggest shoes to fill, Jim Morrison’s, and Waylon was unimpressive. It is evident that the crowd was there solely for Robby Krieger, and the audience members sang with more enthusiasm than Waylon. Many fans walked out of the venue before their set was even over. Their opening acts, Adam Ezra Group and Silverbird, were the only remarkable things from that show.
