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Not only do they ment of Rock Jam, fans will scramble pay great tribute to Dr. Hook (and to their seats and the many beer tents a nod toward Queen, as well, with to take in two days of hot weather the “We Will Rock You” hand-claps), and even hotter rock and roll. The but actually find a way to pay trib- main acts this year are arguably the ute to themselves with yet another best they’ve ever been with KISS, chainsaw solo (everyone remem- Motley Crue, Three Doors Down ber “The Lumberjack Song”?) and Theory of a Deadman taking Deep down the tracklist you’ll the stage under the lights. But turn- hear “Better Than Chicken,” which ing the large, vacant pasture into you must hear to appreciate, that Western Colorado’s biggest party of finds the band turning up the the year starts around lunchtime for groove to 10 and turning up the the dedicated rockers in the crowd, lewdness even higher. There are not and, underneath the glam and glitz many words I’m not willing to type of the headliners, this year’s lineup or say, but this track has a couple features a few diamonds definitely that even this mother trucker finds worth shaking off the hangover. taboo—and it’s hilarious. The opening acts on Saturday Closing out the album is another bring a lot more to the table than remake, but this time they pull a just filling time slots and space on complete 180 on the country and the poster. Slaughter gets things throw down some old-school rap. ′ started at 1pm, and the rest of it’s not the case here. Jackyl is the last effort (2010 s When Moonshine heavy, and Dupree keeps vocal guns With the help of half the origi- the afternoon features metal leg- same whiskey-swillin’ piss-and-vin- and Dynamite Collide), and why the ablaze, as he hasn’t lost a thing in nal Run-DMC, Jackyl gives “It’s ends Quiet Riot and southern rock- egar sound the band’s always been hell not? If you’re going to make 20 years of performing. Tricky” a whirl. While it may not be ers Black Stone Cherry. Smack dab known for. The sound, if you need a statement, make it loud and The rest of the album fol- as prolific as the Aerosmith/DMC in the middle of this rock-and-roll the comparison, is best described proud—and that’s exactly what this lows the familiar pattern of most “Walk This Way,” it shows that sandwich, though, is where you as an “AC/DC-meets-Lynyrd track offers. Jackyl albums. “Show Us Your Dupree is still having a blast being will find the meat, and that juicy Skynyrd” hybrid with a little crude Following the opener Horns,” “Golden Spookytooth” a badass (he’d kick Steven Tyler’s slab comes in the form of American humor thrown in for good measure. is “Encore,” which has the group’s and “Favorite Sin” are straight- ass, anyway). And that encapsulates rockers Jackyl. And let’s not forget the chainsaw trademark “hit machine” running ahead rockers, while “Walk My Jackyl. You sense that these guys are Led by the enigmatic Jesse James (more on that in a bit)… on overdrive. A country-tinged Mile” and “Don’t Lay Down on still having fun and living life as Dupree (who has found his way While I could write page after rocker with a simple sing-along cho- Me” soften things up with near- rock stars, partying every stop along back into the spotlight by being page about the band’s history, rus will make this a crowd favorite, ballad approach (the latter sound- the way. featured onTruTV’s hit show Full their hits or their legendary antics for sure. There isn’t anything too ing an awful lot like Guns n’ Roses). Will you hear most of these songs Throttle Saloon), the band is set both on and off stage, we’re here to complicated or special here, but But don’t let the groupings trick you on the band’s current tour? Probably to have one memorable year. Not review the new album. everyone is precise throughout, and into thinking the rest of the album not—but it’s definitely an album to only are they celebrating 20 years Best In Show opens with the title it’s a clean, fun song. is generic or lackluster. All of the add to your hard rock collection. of raising hell (their self-titled track, and Dupree and gang strap The first single off the disc aforementioned tracks hold their And if you plan to make the trek to debut was released in 1992), but on holsters and come out firing. is “Screwdriver,” which boasts own, but I wanted to save a little Mack at the end of the month, don’t the band has also just released its Smooth, groove-laden guitars clear the typical play on words from space here to address three of the miss seeing these guys live. They sixth studio album Best in Show. the way for an assault of drums and the “Down On Me” era, and car- albums later tracks individually. may play a little early, and they While many acts from the 80s and Jesse’s signature gasoline-gargled ries the same type of sexual innuen- You probably remember the folk may be a little greasy, but they will 90s have adapted to changes in the wails. Immediately you know this dos that made that track unforget- rock classic “Cover of the Rolling undoubtedly steal the show and musical soundscape over decades, album is far superior to the band’s table. The guitars drive hard and Stone.” Jackyl digs its “hooks” deep leave their mark. Guaranteed. PRESENTS august 24-25, 2012 grand junction, co SATURDAY FRIDAY Jackyl Black Stone Cherry Slaughter 3 Motley Crue Quiet Riot KISS Theory of a Deadman 3 Doors Down PLUS MORE! 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Mesa County’s public transporta- much quicker time flies.” I guess rehabbing his hip. At least 5,400 musical trail with the band, Victor Landowners and developers tion system, is offering all residents I must be older, because it seems fans were there to watch this future has also become widely known for in Mesa County can now use a free rides on all evening buses every already to click by at quite a rapid Hall of Famer play. If you haven’t his own Grammy-nominated solo faster, easier application process Monday through Friday after 7pm pace. been to a game yet, go! You’ll have recordings and tours.