Dr. Rock's Music Adventures: Bob Seger and the J. Geils Band at Nationwide Arena on 1-29-14.

I have seen both of these bands in the past, but was looking forward to seeing both bands. I saw J. Geils at Hara Arena in Dayton on the Love Stinks Tour. An odd thing happened at that show: I left my seat to go to the restroom. I was walking down the concourse and was following right behind a man dressed with black with a big fro of hair. He certainly looked distinctive! I thought he looked like a rock 'n' roll musician. Once the J. Geils Band arrived on stage later, I realized that that gentleman was Magic Dick, the harmonica player for the band!
VENUE: Nationwide Arena was the location and was nearly a sell out. Good crowd!
OPENER: The J. Geils Band had long time singer Peter Wolf, harmonica player Magic Dick, and keyboardist Seth Justman along for this tour. The other musicians were very good. The band ran through many of their hits with high energy and a terrific sound. Top songs included "Looking For a Love", "Give It To Me", "House Party", "Love Stinks", "Must of Got Lost", and "Centerfold". A really good opener.
HEADLINER: Bob Seger is in his late 60s but has the energy and fire to put on a really good rock show. His voice has aged some but he still sounds quite good. And his band and back up singers really fill out the sound. Alto Reed, Bob's saxophone player for years, is still along for the ride. And the drummer was Don Brewer! He was the drummer for Grand Funk Railroad. He also wrote and sang their first big hit "We're An American Band".
Bob hit all the highlights amongst his hits. And the new songs sounded right at home with the other songs. I was happy to hear "Like A Rock", which Mr, Seger stated he very rarely plays live. I always look forward to hearing "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" and this version was terrific. "Hollywood Nights" is always a high-energy concert favorite and this version did not disappoint. This has not been billed as a pre-retirement tour, but if it turns into that, Bob Seger and his band are going out on a high note!
I rate this show 4 out of 5 stars.