Luckily I happened to manage to go for the Bonjovi Tribute one. The venue of that gig was at one of the best restaurants but with the traditional nepali culture. The traditional culture here refers to the tradition of licking big shot’s foot and only those big shots would get attention. There’s no room for anyone who don’t speak English. I was used to such situations and I had my own way of approaching them.
My personal intention w as just to enjoy the music and I was accompanied by one of my colleagues. Jigme and the Strings was the band performing the Tribute to Bonjovi. The show was supposed to kick off at 7.00 pm sharp and here as well, nepali culture played a vital role, not starting the show in the stipulated time. I was fancied by this particular gig because, I can rhyme along some popular bonjovi’s numbers and I love singing along with the performers specially when they do bonjovi songs..
The show started with an acoustic version of Bonjovi’s not so old and not so new number called “It’s my life”. Jigme sang it pretty well and was well received by the crowd gathered in a comparative less number. The second was also an acoustic version and a solo performance. I really liked Jigme’s voice and he covered “Wanted Dead Or Alive” very well.
After these two great numbers, the rest of the band joined Jigme. The Strings which is very popular in doing live shows performed “I live my life for you”, “Shine”, “Not for you”, “Hard to handle” and other popular songs by various artists including John Mayer. I thought that this gig would only feature Bonjovi as the name suggested but the band played more songs from different artists rather than doing Bonjovi numbers.
All in all I enjoyed the gig. I was anticipating to rhyme along the band in songs like,”I’ll be there for you” but in vain. The gig was worth an attendance and it was one of a kind of experience to me.
I have an online acquaintance from England who is just too crazy about Bonjovi and Richhie Sambora in particular. She would have enjoyed the show, had she been in Nepal.