Comments on: A Rave For Tom Jones In the OC: “Kinda Cheesy, Kinda Cool Aesthetic…One Of The Last Of An Endangered Species”

By: Marisa

Marisa — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:08:16 +0000

Sheila E used to be beyond awesome…anyone have a clip of her most recent performances? There are so few female drummers.

The reviewer has the right idea about getting “some stud with stars and sluts in eyes” to use Tom as a role model. Can’t Simon Cowell produce a heterosexual white guy who can sing and dance in at least a mediocre or average way? If he can’t find someone for Tom to pass the Torch to, no one can.

By: cindy

cindy — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:33:30 +0000

Great review. Great picture of Tom. Thanks.

By: Dorothy Jean C.

Dorothy Jean C. — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:15:47 +0000

Love the picture of Tom, jacket buttoned.His facial features were great. His hands showing emotion. What a picture. Gotta get me some in August in Vegas, MGM Grand. Enjoyed the review.

By: Lori R.

Lori R. — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:37:37 +0000

Great review and great photo!!

By: BeBe

BeBe — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:06:13 +0000

Pat - I agree Great Photo

By: pat lowndes

pat lowndes — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:52:49 +0000

Good review. I like the comment that Tom has the x factor — and great photos!

By: Moderator

Moderator — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:29:47 +0000

S-PDX: We think it’s great that people who usually see Tom in a casino get the opportunity to see him elsewhere. And we’re pleased that security understood and indulged the fans’ desire to take photos. As for “Kinda Cheesy, Kinda Cool Aesthetic,” well…..we believe that’s a good description. One definition we read of “cheesy” that we choose to apply here is “unsubtle.” Tom Jones is many things, but no one has ever accused him of being “subtle.”

As for Sheila E., all we can say is we’ll never forget the poor guy — a comedian — who opened for Elvis at Madison Square Garden. He just gave up and walked off.

But we’re glad you had a great time.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:19:55 +0000

Great review, nice photo and I’m relieved to see that it didn’t turn into a “panty-fest!” I personally love, love, love Tom in the open-air venues on a warm, summer’s eve. Ahhh, what could be better?

By: SusannePDX

SusannePDX — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:36:18 +0000

I was there! The show was much like the San Diego review posted here. Out of 2,000 plus seats only about 100 were open and those far back on the extreme ends. Mostly couples, I saw more men in this audience than any other. Sheila E was lame and the crowd was impatient for THE VOICE. Security was tight but no one stopped all the cameras and cell phones.

At the first glimmer of Tom Jones International on the hugh screen on either side of the stage the crowd was on their feet and stayed there through most of the show. I only saw 3 panties tossed at the openning (thong, average, and huge granny size). It was a beautiful evening with a soft breeze but Tom was soon drenched in his white jacket.

I was curious about the open air venue but was not disappointed. Everyone one was in top form. Tom's pipes kept belting out the tones all the while he danced, jumped, and kicked about the stage. Whats not to love? But cheesy? NO WAY!

This reviewer sure got something right. Tom Jones will never be replaced!!!