II. the pix from the show
RATT live
@ the VooDoo Lounge, Riverside

Photos taken by Shelby

Photos taken by Nao

It was the best show I've ever seen with this line-up. The venue was packed and had great atomosphere as well. (You can see how cool the setlist was, on the picture which Shelby took. By the way, what do the numbers in the right side of each tunes mean? I guess it might be the setting of the equalizer or something, but I forgot to ask...)

The show was opened by everybody's favorite at live, "Lay It Down". The impact of the intro riffs will never die. Since it was a Halloween party, I didn't know how many music fans there knew RATT's songs. But, they did pretty well, it was proven enough 'til when RATT played the 2nd song on the list. I couldn't help myself to say 'wow' at hearing they played 'You're in Love' as the 2nd tune, because, you know, they always had played it during the 'encore'.

It was a nice surprise that 'Over the Edge' came back on the setlist. I believe that's one of the tough songs to play at live, (If you've ever played in the band, you know what I mean... That kind of slow song - I don't mean ballad - is harder than fast song to play great.) but RATT always play it great, of course. Actually, the song like that makes RATT more special, IMO. (If I could request them one more song to get back on the set list from the '99 album, it would be 'Dead Reckoning'. *hint hint*)

During the encore, I got a guitar pick from Warren... The story I wanna tell you is that the girls who were standing next talked to me when the show was over. "Did you get the pick!?" I said yes, then they said, "Awww, that's great, We're happy for you!!" I was so happy to get the pick and at those girls' sweetness. The venue was filled with the heat of the band and fans.

I guess that the casual fans around you think RATT is one of the 'Hair Bands', and maybe it bothers you sometimes. But, you don't have to be frustrated, because, RATT is definitely a rock band, a hard-rockin band, you know that and they can prove it anytime any place.

Wanna tell you a funny episode at the show... I wrote it was a Halloween party in the beginning. Many people there were putting on their favorite Halloween costumes. Among of them, the funniest one's were, a guy putting on the tight t-shirt (which was covering rubber-made huge boobs) with crossed belt saying "Queen of the Wet T-Shirt contest", and a severed-head rubber mask guy who you can see on the picture Shelby took. The severed-head guy was seeing the show at the edge of the stage in Warren's side all the time. What funny was, since he was SO standing out in the crowd, RATT boys couldn't help themselves looking at him and laughing. It was hilarious!

Plus, I found some witches and clowns were dancing to the songs in the middle of the audience. What a fun night!

Oh, by the way, here's theRATTGANG.com's scoop... Warren is a Motorola user. hehehe

I have to give Super Special Thanx to Shelby, for all of her friendship and great pix, and she kindly came to Hollywood to pick me up & give me the ride to Riverside. It was such a great, FUN FUN FUN time that we spent together. (You can't escape from having a great time when you're with her!)

Then... Oh my, what can I say?

I don't think there's so many bands who are such sweet and cool to the fans. Maybe I shouldn't say the details here on the net, so, I just can say to RATT and Mrs. DeMartini like... "Thank you, thank you, thank you... How many times should I say that to express my gratitudes enough?"

- Nao, one of the luckiest fans in the world

(Sorry for my weird English and making the report short.)

I. the pix from the show
Rat Bastards & Juan Croucier band live
@ the Vine Street Lounge, Hollywood

II. the pix from the show
RATT live
@ the VooDoo Lounge, Riverside