I saw former Monkee icon Micky Dolenz at Sellersville Theater Saturday afternoon. incredible show!
Dolenz sounded great, especially for someone who is 74. Lots of energy, humor, fun. His sister Coo is a back-up singer. He is backed by a killer band.
As video of The Monkees played on the big screen behind him, Dolenz rolled thru the group's many hits. He opened with "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone", easing into "That Was Then, This Is Now," and settled into the breezy 90 minute set.
Tracks like "Me & Magalena" from the recent "Good Times" album, was welcome. Coco did a nice version of Monkee Mike Nesmith's "Different Drum.' sounded as good as Linda Ronstadt ever did.
Later in the set came classics like "Last Train To Clarksville," "Pleasent Valley Sunday" and "Mary, Mary." Nice was a mix of seven Beatles songs- a medley from Sgt. Pepper, and The White Album. "Rocky Raccoon" was right on, while 'Back In The USSR" rocked.
The encore was impressive with "Gimme Some Lovin'", "I'm A Believer," "Twist and Shout," and finally, "Birthday."
Funny stories were sprinkled during the afternoon. The sold-out crowd was on it's feet, dancing during the finale.
Despite having an evening show to do, and just coming off a enery-filled concert, Dolenz still made time to meet fans in the lobby afterwards. He signed autograpghs- for free- ( although there was merchandise for sale, like cds), took pictures and chatted a bit. He's a classy guy.
Dolenz will be doing a spring tour with Mesmith. And a new live album is due to be released in March. So, The Monkees are popular again. And if solo Dolenz comes your way down the road, you need to go and see him.
Micky Dolenz in Concert *** 1/2 ( out of four)
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