Bon Jovi, a household name which hardly requires an introduction, embarked on their 2017 tour dubbed This House Is Not For Sale. The band performed in San Diego on March 5, 2017 at the Viejas Arena. On the stage a black backdrop was incorporated, creating a simple stage setup with the focus revolving around just the band. One accent added were the multiple fluorescent white stage lights which flashed onto the stage and out into the audience covering the guests in waves of shining light, adding to the rock and roll musicality of the atmosphere. In all black, yet each individually unique rocker attire, all the band members conjured the crowd up to their feet with one of their most noteworthy songs “Shot Through the Heart.” Towards the last lines of the song, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi paused, stretching his hands up into the air and allowed the audience to belt out the last lines together.
Although the band may be lacking their wild and long locks they claimed back in the 1980s, certainly they do not lack in maintaining an electrifying stage persona. Jon Bon Jovi commanded the microphone jamming alongside fellow bandmates and clearly soaking up the energy by even throwing in his own dance moves. After his first few songs, Jon Bon Jovi took a short break expressing his gratitude in being back in San Diego after quite some time. Next, the group played “Lost Highway,” a song from one of their later albums. During the tune, the staging became a bit calmer with soft orange lights illuminating the platform as he strummed on a black acoustic guitar. After the stage went dark for a song change to “Born to Follow,” Jon Bon Jovi reemerged to take a moment to introduce a few members in the band: Tico Torres on the drums, on bass guitar Hugh McDonald who was a studio musician for the Runaway album, and the new face of a percussionist from New York. Even though the band is not composed of all original members, the current mix still created a flowing sound no less authentic than the originals. Following the song he took a moment to inform audiences about the 17th album they created: This House Is Not For Sale which came out an extensive 34 years after their first album debuted in 1983. Continuing, he revealed that their new single “Rollercoaster” reached a spot in the top songs chart.
Overall, the recognition moment for the band seemed like an ultimate celebration. Not only did Bon Jovi gain the opportunity to once again tour and showcase a new album, but after multiple decades their songs are still reaching the stars on music charts. Jon Bovi Jovi did not simply thank audiences for coming out, but delivered an emotional message of the band’s gratefulness that their music is still listened to and cherished by multiple generations. He gave recognition to the the fans as the ones who grant them opportunities to continue making music. Closing the show, Bon Jovi concluded with the hit “Livin’ On a Prayer” filling the auditorium with Jon Bon Jovi’s powerful voice, the recognizable melody from the instruments you can’t help but sing along to, and the audience’s voices once again screaming in unison to the timeless song. Unfortunately, the This House Is Not For Sale Tour ended in North America but the Europe, Japan, and Australia portion will continue through July of next year.
Bon Jovi: This House Is Not For Sale | Set List:
- This House is Not For Sale
- Knockout
- You Give Love a Bad Name
- Whole Lot of Leavin’
- Lost Highway
- Rollercoaster
- We Weren’t Born to Follow
- We Got It Goin’ On
- I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead
- Who Says You Can’t Go Home
- It’s My Life
- We Don’t Run
- God Bless This Mess
- Scars on This Guitar
- Devils in the Temple
- Lay Your Hands On Me
- Born to be My Baby
- Have a Nice Day
- Bad Medicine
- Keep the Faith
- I Got the Girl
- Wanted Dead or Alive
- Livin’ On A Prayer
This House Is Not for Sale | Tour Dates:
DATE CITY VENUE
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Friday, February 10, 2017 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
Sunday, February 12, 2017 Sunrise, FL BB&T Center
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena
Thursday, February 16, 2017 Birmingham, AL BJCC
Saturday, February 18, 2017 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Sunday, February 19, 2017 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Center
Thursday, February 23, 2017 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Saturday, February 25, 2017 Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 San Jose, CA SAP Center
Saturday, March 4, 2017 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Arena
Sunday, March 5, 2017 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Los Angeles, CA The Forum
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
Thursday, March 16, 2017 Memphis, TN FedExForum
Saturday, March 18, 2017 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Sunday, March 19, 2017 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse
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