photos by Dave Ganz and Robinette Jacqueline
After a lackluster set from 80’s rockers Saigon Kick L.A. GUNS returned with a heavy and energetic setlist of no holds barred rock favorites. I looked at my friend Dave and commented ‘These guys obviously got sleep” as they were all obviously very well rested. The band looks and sounds like they’re never going to stop and I certainly most definitely hope they do not.
The venue was packed with excited fans so its apparant that the blue dot fever trend has not affected the hard rock legends which is a very good sign for the boys in the band. And they seemed very appreciative and look to have a lot more fun onstage than a lot of veterans who go thru the motions for only a payday. Each member seems to have their own individual stage persona with Phil Lewis as an ever changing chameleon as far as his appearance and has a voice that is as solid today as it was in the late 80’s. A claim not a lot of other front men can claim. Tracii as usual really enjoys playing guitars and the bands rips through the set like a Cannonball! (but what’s up with his goofy socks?)
Final Get-In Price was $150 per ticket (including fees) Deemed final at 5:12pm CDT (2 hrs 47 minutes before the event).
The set list was full of signature tune and a few surprises for me personally “Hit and Run” and “Like a Drug” two of my favorite deep cuts and all I can think is I can’t wait till next time.
7/25/2026 Setlist:
Cannonball
Electric Gypsy
Sex Action
Like a Drug
Speed
One More Reason
Over the Edge
Hit and Run
I Wanna Be Your Man
Kiss My Love Goodbye
Lucky Motherfucker
Never Enough
The Ballad of Jayne
Rip and Tear
