Saigon Kick
An Evening With Jason Bieler & Jeff Scott Soto
City Winery Philadelphia
990 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
May 27, 2023
7:00 PM EDT
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There are rock legends and then there are rock gods...Jeff Scott Soto & Jason Bieler are neither of those. Smoldering sensuality, millions of albums sold, countless packed stadium tours… these are all things they have never been burdened by.
They have always been focused on the critics and maintaining their credibility…in a strange twist of fate they are almost universally despised by the critics as well as former bandmates, and readily admit they are willing to sell out whenever the opportunity arises or suits them.
Jeff and Jason are bringing their unique brand of vaudeville rock to a city near you…as long as that city has a five star hotel and michelin rated restaurants. The show features a cross-section of hits from across their storied careers, many tributes to their favorite artists, awkward choreography, special guests and so much more.
Sure we could mention Saigon Kick, Yngwie, Journey, Talisman, Tran Siberian Orchestra, or Sons Of Apollo but that would seem like a cheap marketing ploy, we could also mention Pulp Fiction, Live Aid, or the Grammy’s but they have nothing to do with those either.
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Dave
April 8th 2024
Great show! Fun to see such talented musicians in a small venue.
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Saigon Kick Biography
A harmonic hard rock band, Saigon Kick at times crossed over into alternative without alienating their rock fans. The group considered themselves a thinking-man's band with intelligent and thought provoking lyrics.
Formed in Miami, Florida by Matt Kramer (vocals), Jason Bieler (guitar), Tom DeFile (bass) and Phil Varone (drums), the band managed to build up a solid following in their native Florida and eventually got signed to Atlantic records. It took a mere eleven days to record the debut album, and although it got rave reviews from critics, went mostly unnoticed by the record buying public.
The band hit it big with The Lizard and its #12 charting ballad "Love Is On The Way". The success of the ballad was a double-edged sword, it gave the band access to a huge new fan base, but several people grouped the band in with the other one hit wonders of the era. Shortly after the band's success DeFile left the band and was replaced by Chris McLernon. Prior to the recording of Water, Kramer also left the band and Bieler took over on vocals. The album was a commercial disappointment in America, but the band continued to have a loyal following overseas. Two more studio albums were recorded before the band decided to call it a day.
Bieler went on to form Super Transatlantic, and surprisingly the original Saigon Kick minus Bieler rejoined with Jeff Blando on guitar for some live shows. Varone also surfaced as the drummer for Skid Row during their 2003 comeback while Kramer pursues a solo career. The group continues to tour sporadically to this very day.
Read MoreFormed in Miami, Florida by Matt Kramer (vocals), Jason Bieler (guitar), Tom DeFile (bass) and Phil Varone (drums), the band managed to build up a solid following in their native Florida and eventually got signed to Atlantic records. It took a mere eleven days to record the debut album, and although it got rave reviews from critics, went mostly unnoticed by the record buying public.
The band hit it big with The Lizard and its #12 charting ballad "Love Is On The Way". The success of the ballad was a double-edged sword, it gave the band access to a huge new fan base, but several people grouped the band in with the other one hit wonders of the era. Shortly after the band's success DeFile left the band and was replaced by Chris McLernon. Prior to the recording of Water, Kramer also left the band and Bieler took over on vocals. The album was a commercial disappointment in America, but the band continued to have a loyal following overseas. Two more studio albums were recorded before the band decided to call it a day.
Bieler went on to form Super Transatlantic, and surprisingly the original Saigon Kick minus Bieler rejoined with Jeff Blando on guitar for some live shows. Varone also surfaced as the drummer for Skid Row during their 2003 comeback while Kramer pursues a solo career. The group continues to tour sporadically to this very day.
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