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SHOW HISTORY The Knitting Factory (Reno, NV) Saturday, July 17, 2010.: Fantastic venue, great sound, sound, light and production staff were not only a class act but tip top professionals too boot! Best show The Maidens have done in Reno, NV yet! Elizabeth Schall was "Dyna Murray". D-Club (Azusa, CA) Thursday, July 15, 2010: The outside temp hovered near 106 degrees all day. When The Maidens arrived for sound check inside the building was still in the 100's ! Add 700-800 rabid Iron Maiden fans and you have an incredible night full of sweat , beer, fights, moshing and the whole crowd singing along to every Iron Maiden song! Heather Baker was "Dee Murray' on this night. Sunset Station Casino (Henderson, NV) Friday, July 9, 2010: Playing The Sunset Station almost 7 years ago opening for "Danzig" was great, but nowhere near as great as the show on this night! The sound onstage and off was incredible! The crowd packed the venue for both the 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM shows and didn't let up until it was over and then stayed a few more hours talking with The Maidens at the merch area. "Dee Murray" was portrayed by Heather Baker . Hot Rods N' Beer (Holtville, CA) Sunday, July 4, 2010. Fireworks were not the only loud, explosive thing that went off in this sleepy little town running right long the California/Mexico border. The Iron Maidens put on a blistering 2 hour set and shook the venue like a well place mortar! Guitarist "Stephanie Pickard" held her own while laying down the guitar chores as she portrayed "Dyna Murray" for the evening. San Diego Fair (Del Mar, CA) Sunday, June 27, 2010.:Chocolate covered bacon, deep fried Twinkies & Snickers dusted with a generous portion of Maiden classic songs made The Maidens 3rd appearance at the fair an extra special one Santa Fe Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Saturday, June 26, 2010: The first swapmeet show for The Maidens where they played at night instead of during the day. The fans rocked hard to all the Maiden favorite tunes that the girls dished up. The Maidens are on the books to close out the night time concert series at the swapmeet in Sept. Second Wind (Santee, California) Saturday , June 12, 2010: Another great show in Santee. This time it was the first Saturday night The Maidens played there since the change in the venues booking policy. The girls were on fire this night with a ton of great Maiden tunes. Slinger's Pour House (Agoura Hills, California) Friday June 18, 2010: The girls played there hearts out at this new venue in Agoura Hills. Linda "Nikki McBurrain" was hit in the eye and cut by her "Slicknut" cymbal lock. She played the rest of the set one handed as she held an eye bag over her swollen, bloody, black & blue eye and did not miss a beat. Former "AC./DC" & "Dio" drummer "Simon Wright" was in the house and watched the whole set, giving props to Linda after the show on her drumming and how she handled the eye injury. Second Wind (Santee, California) Saturday June 12, 2010: Another great show in Santee. This time it was the first Saturday night The Maidens plyed there since the change in the venues booking policy. The girls were on fire this night with a ton of great Maiden tunes. Paladinos (Tarzana, California) Saturday, June 5, 2010.; Heather Baker was "Dee Murray" this night and the girls were on fire! They opened with "Invaders" had a long extended version of "Running Free" with lots of crowd participation and closed with "Evil That men Do". It was one of the few times they did not play "Run To The Hills" or "The Trooper". 4th & B (San Diego, CA) Saturday May 15, 2010: A great night of music at San Diego's 4th & B. Our friends "MONSTERS OF ROCK" were smoking as always and Pearl Aday (Meatloaf's daughter) and Scott Ian of "ANTHRAX" joined the girls onstage to sing "HEAVEN CAN WAIT" after turning in a blistering 1 hour set with their original band "PERAL". It was also great to see "PERAL'S" drummer and our old friend "Eric Leiderman" kicking ass on drums. DiPiazza's (Long Beach, CA) Saturday May 8, 2010; Scream for me Long Beach were the word of the day! Great venue, Great sound and even Greater people (the owners and the fans who showed up). Once again Nili Brosh smoked on stage playing "Deena Murray" and nailed the Dave Murray parts note for note with a guitar tone so close to Murray it was eerie. She ripped into the song and played them like have never been played in The Iron Maidens before! Crowd went over the top when The Maidens launched into "Judas be My Guide", this being the first time they have performed this song live. Western Trails Ranch (Morristown, AZ) Saturday, May 1, 2010; A great night for hearing Iron Maiden tunes smack dab in the middle of the Arizona! The stage was fantastic and the BBQ even better! The crowd had a great time eating, drinking and showing The Iron Maidens some AZ love! Nili Brosh turned in an amazing performance as "Deena Murray". The Avi Resort & Casino (Laughlin, NV) Saturday, April 24, 2010,;Second night in a row at The Avi and the crowds doubled in size. Another round of 3 one hour sets set the place on fire! The sound system was maxed as The Maidens added their own brand of thunder to the "THUNDER ON THE RIVER" event! The Avi Resort & Casino (Laughlin, NV) Friday, April 23, 2010: The Avi resort's first foray into the annual "Laughlin River Run" with their own "THUNDER ON THE RIVER" and they did not disappoint! The Maidens were given the "Star" treatment with the whole 6th floor of The Avi resort hotel given to only the band and crew with 24 hour security guard at the elevator entrance. The Avi spared no expense in promoting The Maidens show there with bus benches, huge color display thru out the casino, on all the ATM's, in every room, full page ads in newspapers and magazines and a huge mobile billboard that drove thru town with the girls pictured on it! The Maidens delivered 3 one hour sets to the crowds that filled The Avi. Santa Fe Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Saturday, April 10, 2010: The first swapmeet show of 2010 started with a bang! The Maidens minus Heather Baker for the first 5 songs saw Chris Brightwell from the "Metallica" tribute "Damage Inc" handling guitar chores. Heather came on for the rest of set 1 and 2 and was joined in set 3 by Satoru as "Janet Gers" and did a repeat 3 guitar line up set like the night before. The swapmeet crowd could not get enough of this very rare 3 guitar line up set! Paladinos (Tarzana, CA) Friday, April 9, 2010: Another great night at this valley venue. The Maidens had at first in their history. The girls did a 3 guitar line up with Courtney as "Adriana Smith", Heather as "Dee Murray" and Satoru as "Janet Gers". The crowd went over the top and loved every minute of the 3 guitar line up. Brixton (Redondo Beach, CA) Saturday, April 3, 2010: It was a great night back at Brixton with our friends "Slumlord" doing their farewell show and Elviss Simmons- kicking out some Elvis-style KISS tunes that got the crowd moving and warmed up for when The Maidens hit the stage! " Satoru" once gain filled in as "Dee Murray". Second Wind (Santee, CA) Saturday, March 6, 2010: The Maidens took command of the Second Wind stage from the get go! All the way from Japan for this night was " Satoru" from the female band "Suzaku". She lit up the stage in the Dave Murray position and never slowed down until the show ended and the smoke had cleared! The Galaxy Theatre (Santa Ana, CA) Saturday, March 6, 2010: The Iron Maidens dusted off a few old ones they hadn't played in a while like "Be Quick Or Be Dead", "Murders In The Rue Morgue" and "Sea Of Madness". They debuted a brand new song "Women In Uniform" and true to the song title The Maidens came back for their encore in full costume to play the song. Kirsten "Bruce Chickinson" Rosenberg was an airline pilot, Linda "Nikki McBURRain" McDonald was a sexy police woman, Courtney "Adriana Smith" Cox was a Navy sailor, Wanda "Steph Harris" Ortiz was am army sgt and Heather "Dee Murray" Baker was a camo marine. What a night indeed! El Cajon Grand (El Cajon, CA) Friday, February 26, 2010: The Maidens with Heather Baker as "Dee Murray" rocked El Cajon like a 8.8 trembler on the richter scale! The packed to capacity venue went crazy for Courtney "Adriana Smith's" guitar solo that led into "Moonchild". The 2 hour set sent everyone home sweaty and drained on this dark and rainy night! Paladinos (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, February 20, 2010.:The Maidens return to their beloved Paladinos for the first time in 2010. Former TIMs guitarist Heather Baker 'Adrienne Smith' joins the girls for the show, only this time in the 'Dee Murray' role. The combination of Courtney 'Adriana Smith 'and Heather 'Mini Murray' shredding up Paladinos stage was almost too much for some fans to handle! Lots of celeb's were there to see the girls, Samantha Maloney (Ex-Motley Crue), Corey Parks (Ex-Nashville Pussy), Herman Li (DragonForce). Club Holiday (Tokyo-Shinjuku, Japan). Sunday, January 31, 2010: Back in Tokyo the sold out show that was so packed you could not move. A big thanks to "5X " and "Destrose" who rocked it hard every night and a big thanks to "DJ Take" who kept the crowd alive spinning tracks between bands on every stop of the tour! Also a shout out to "666" and "Van Heflin" who played their hearts out on the nights they joined The Maidens Metal Gathering Bill. Much love to "Ohgushie", "Sago" and our gracious promoter "Fujiwara" who is a class act. Lastly, many thanks and much love to Ginger "Oshi" Suzuki who put this all together and made it happen. Without her we would never have had the pleasure to come to Japan for this tour! WE LOVE YOU GINGER! Club Holiday (Nagoya, Japan) Friday, January 29, 2010: The Nagoya fans, surely love their Iron Maiden by selling out the venue and giving the girls a loving reception! " Satoru" once again held court in the Mini Murray position. A drunken sake and shochu after party followed with all the bands in attendance until the wee hours of the morning. Club Holiday (Osaka, Japan) Thursday, January 28, 2010: After a 9 hour drive on their day off to get to Osaka, The Maidens once again delivered the goods on with " Satoru" still in the Mini Murray position and rocking out harder than ever. Club Holiday (Tokyo-Shinjuku, Japan) Tuesday, January 26, 2010: Sara Marsh replaced due to illness by the incredible " Satoru" from the female band "Suzaku". The girls rocked the house and the after party feast was incredible! Club Holiday (Tokyo-Shinjuku, Japan) Monday, January 25, 2010: The tour kicked off with the girls cracking open a huge sake drum and serving sake to attendees at the Blue Dragon Sumo champs party. Their first show upon arriving was packed with Maiden fans waiting to catch a glimpse of the girls civilian debut there. SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge Party at River Palms (Laughlin, NV) Saturday, January 16, 2010: 3 sets for the hard riding SCORE offroad racers and their fans - what a night! The girls sounded great and with over 3 hours of Iron Maiden everyone heard their favorite song. The NAMM Show - Coffin Case Party (Anaheim, California) Friday, January 15, 2010: Headlining the Coffin Case party was fun! Dave Ellefson from Megadeth played Wanda's black G&L for Killers! Abyss Rock N Roll Sports Bar (Salt Lake City, Utah) Saturday, January 9, 2010: Sold out! Ramona Main Stage (Ramona, California) Saturday, December 19, 2009: Linda 'Nikki McBurrain's' 300th show! These girl's don't mess around! New recruit Jenna McPhee played Caught Somewhere In Time on bass with the band - what a show! Max had an awesome birthday - we all toasted to many more - cheers and up the irons! Paladinos (Tarzana, California) Saturday, December 12, 2009: Always a special show for their fans - The Iron Maidens Annual Christmas Show also bookmarked Courtney 'Adriana Smith's ' year anniversay as well as Sara 'MiniMurray's' 300th show. The band played brilliantly and debuted Rainmaker. Angels Sports Bar (Corona, California) Saturday, December 5, 2009: Located next to a strip bar and the stage is right in the middle of the club. Ramanos (Riverside, California) Saturday, December 14, 2009: Wow great deep dish pizza! Blue Cafe (Huntington Beach, California) Friday, November 13, 2009: The Iron Maidens used to play this venue when it was called Kozmos. It's still a cozy to place to warm your metal feet. Paladinos (Tarzana, California) Saturday, November 7, 2009: Home sweet home - great crowd! Santa Fe Station Casino (Las Vegas, Nevada) Sunday, October 31, 2009: A special Halloween show just for our Vegas freinds. The Iron Maidens performed two full sets complete with costumes. Bruce Chickinson as a pilot was deemed brilliant by all. Santa Fe Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs, California) Saturday, October 24, 2009: The more the girls play the swap meet, the younger the crowd gets! This time several of the youngest got onstage and showed their metal paws to the masses. What a charming day indeed! Velvet Jones (Santa Barbara, California) Friday, October 23, 2009: Cool club + the girls met lot's of cool people at the ice cream shop down the street. Ocho Blanco (Hato Ray, San Juan,, Puerto Rico) Sunday, October 18, 2009: Probably one of the best shows with the new line up; the girls were spot on! And this being the 5th of 5 shows in a row and a day at the beach - their momentum is limitless and unrelenting! Revelations was added as a special good by song - what a week! Thank You Puerto Rico and long up the irons! El Boquete Las Piedras (East Area, Puerto Rico) Saturday, October 17, 2009: MiniMurray's BDay, excellent rum, grim reaper bearing ice cream cake, more rum, pictures with fans, beers with fans, cheers with fans, good stories, good times, SALUDE PUERTO RICO! Freky's (West Area, Puerto Rico) Friday, October 16, 2009: The west area is beautiful, the people that live there even more so. What a great crowd and lovely evening - salude Puerto Rico - The Iron Maidens are gonna get you! Hard Rock Cafe (Old San Juan, Puerto Rico) Thursday, October 15, 2009: Local uprisings against the new government might have kept the streets ominously quiet, but inside the Hard Rock they were celebrating the music of Iron Maiden. Perhaps the hijinx backstage preceded the devil's arrival, or the day just imploding on itself, all left with a smile. Ocho Blanco (Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) Wednesday, October 14, 2009: Free admission and the club was packed to the gills with people. With nowhere to move and no opening band the crowd raised the roof singing alot to metal videos played on the big screen behind the stage. By the time the Maidens came on you could taste the excitement - the girls were ready with Aces High and the CO2 flew on metal chords and galloping beats. LOOK OUT PUERTO RICO THE IRON MAIDENS ARE BACK! The Sahara Casino (Las Vegas, NV) Saturday, October 3, 2009: Besides caainos, Las Vegas is a popular riding spot for motorcycle enthusiasts. The girls helped celebrate both at the 2009 Las Vegas Bikefest. Rockin Iron Maiden poolside at the Sahara Casino was excellent! Free beer and BBQ with paid admission! WOW!. Mill Creek Cattle Company (Mentone, CA) Friday, October 2, 2009: Western themes are fun - let's get the whip out and brand some ponies. While Eddie prepared his specialty dish in the cougar closet, the bands were flying by at break neck speed. The Iron Maidens had a great show, comlete with giant game heads rocking the walls. Santa Fe Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Saturday, September 5, 2009: It's now official: the swap meet is The Iron Maidens new home west of Interstate 5. Drummer Nicky McBurrain celebrated her B Day with friends and fans, earning a special dance and silly string cocoon. Of course the three sets of Iron Maiden was enjoyed by all, from the cute little guy with a mohawk on his father's shoulders to the old school fans sitting in the back enjoying the shade and water misters. San Manuel Casino (Highland, CA) Saturday, August 29, 2009: Not the best sound but the girls pulled it off with stellar professionalism and upholding the musical chops that the music of Iron Maiden demands. By the third set the crowd was the largest seen in along time at this venue. The casino didn't approve for many of the props assosciated with an Iron Maiden show proper, but after all good music prevails. Brixton (Redondo Beach, CA) Saturday, August 29, 2009: Underground clubs are cool - and this one is dank in all the best ways. The stage was live: right in front of the action. The band was in no hurry, there was plenty of Iron Maiden songs to go around. Wasted Years? Flight Of Icarus? We sang them all with battleflags rippling in our hearts. The confined club was charged and ready to go off: Rime Of The Ancient Mariner came just in time. Paladinos (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, August 22, 2009: Altho the girls have played here a gazillion times, each show sticks out. This time the flute guy made a lovely appearance, decked out in glitter and cheap pawn shop jewelry; somehow only he knows what a magical night is. Canes (San Diego, CA) Friday, August 21, 2009: A rowdy front row is a given in Mission Beach. The weather was deliciously hot and the sunset melted into the sea - The Iron Maidens are back! Text your ex-mullet and do no miss this show! I'll meeet you at the back bar and we'll yell the lyrics to our girlfriends as they dance to The Trooper. Annie's Social Club (San Fransisco, CA) Saturday, August 15, 2009: An intimate venue - the front row could have picked the nose of Chickinson. Voodoo Lounge (San Jose, CA) Friday, August 14, 2009: Big long club - that's how we like 'em! Audie's Olympic (Fresno, CA) Thursday, August 13, 2009: Everyone loves shag stages - don't they? MiniMurray does. Key Club (Hollywood, CA) Wednesday, August 12 , 2009: Sunset strip and The Iron Maidens! The first of four shows before the band took off up north for a set of shows. Santa Fe Station (Las Vegas, NV) Saturday, August 8, 2009: Giant Eddie showed his evil 'ead again, looming over the girls like a protective father. The Galaxy (Santa Ana, CA) Saturday, August 1, 2009: A special stage show with dry ice and friends of the band singing a chorus of Heeaven Can Wait Second Wind (Santee, CA) Thursday, July 30, 2009: Courtney and Sara jamed with Shon and his Judas Priest tribute band. Then the girls whipped up some frothy Iron Maiden licks. Trevi Entertainment Center (Lake Elsinore, CA) Tuesday, July 28, 2009: Promoter was a slime ball. Thankfully the owner dropped the dime that his checking account was bunk and other arrangements were made so the show could go on. Did not want to dissapoint the fans, afterall, that's what this band is all about. Bar 24 (Stateline, NV) Saturday, July 18, 2009: Rollergirls and The Iron Maidens! The Underground (Reno, NV) Friday, July 17, 2009: Roadtrip to Nevada - no craps on the table or in the tranny. We saw some old friends and made lots of new ones - cheers to Dimension 3. Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Sundayday, July 12, 2009: Three sets of blistering Iron Maiden sandwiched with beer. Sunset Station Casisno KOMP Pool Party (Henderson, NV) Saturday, July 11, 2009: Two sets of blistering Iron Maiden sandwiched with Hooters girls. Canes (San Diego, CA) Saturday, June 27, 2009: A return to Mission Beach - up the irons San Diego and thank you! Angels Roadhouse (Yucaipa, CA) Saturday, June 20, 2009: No chicken wire - just a roused up metal crowd of mayhemers. Seems everywhere you go there's a room full of Iron Maiden fans. San Diego Fair (Del Mar, CA) Wedneday, June 17, 2009: A huge crowd began gathering under the super slide around sundown. Perhaps forelorn by the distorted pop eminating from the nearby carnival rides, these homesick head snappers claimed no mercy once the band got started. Paladinos (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, June 13, 2009: There goes the siren that warns of the air raid - hey - anyone got guestlist access? (craigslist 6/13). Maidens were back for the home crowd and hit it hard. Cross Eyed Mary and Remember Tomorrow were some of the crowd favs. OC Tavern (San Clemente, CA) Saturday, June 6, 2009: Looking for some hot stuff baby this evening? You need some hot stuff baby tonight! You wouldn't catch Eddie at the disco would you? Only when The Iron Maidens play OC Tavern does he get dragged out on the dance floor with Edwina. She works hard for her money so you better treat her right. Whiskey A Go Go (West Hollywood, CA) Tuesday,
May 26, 2009: Playing in support of The Michelle Meldrum Benefit at The Whiskey, The Iron Maidens played 3 instrumentals as well as Wrathchild and Remember Tomorrow with Jason McMaster from Dangerous Toys. The nights celebrations also included a special reunion set of Linda's band Phantom Blue with Sara and Courtney filling in. Santa Fe Station Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Saturday, May 2, 2009: The place was packed and by the first set the pit was deep in Maiden shirts. The first set included Cross Eyed Mary - rare single B side from The Trooper single. The second set included Moonshild - not done since Michael Kenney sat in a few years earlier. By the third set the girls were rockin the house and played Heaven Can Wait which is a great live song made famous by chanting fans all over the world. Santa Fe Station Casino (Las Vegas, NV) Saturday, April 4, 2009: Superiour sound and room for giant Eddie; truly a fab night had by all. This show was the first of many for center vocals and stage left guitar. Judging by the way The Iron Maiden's happily celebrate another bar raising, 2009 is definately going to be an exicitng year! Cheers to all - and up the bloody irons. A big thank you to Jeff Milne for completing 100 shows with The Iron Maidens - here's to 100 more! Canes (San Diego, CA) Saturday, March 7, 2009: Come together - right now - over me! 7 bands on 1 stage over a two hour span succeeded in taking the me out of metal by playing some of the greatest metal songs of all time. Special thanks to the following first class performers:Benedictum, Canobliss, Damage Inc, Priest Heavy, Domination 101, WhiteSnake Tribute L.A., and Highway To Hell. Paladinos (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, December 13, 2008: Another historic day to be metal V2.0. Members of Just Like Priest, Domination 101, The Little Dolls, Diary of A Madwoman, Highway to Hell, Damage Inc., AC/DShe, Electric Funeral, and Rockslide joined The Iron Maidens for a special holiday set at the friendliest venue in The Valley - Paladinos. Good friend AZ drove all the way from Washington to catch this rare appearance - up the irons! The Mateel Center (Redway, CA) Friday, October 31, 2008: Happy Helloween from Dave and Maiden Humbolt County! The girls and one Ghoul had a grand time entertaining the party on Halloween night. Hundreds of costumed revelers celebrated the break in the rain - painted faces shone proudly! A new Eddie was unleashed behind the drum kit with extending hands that threaten to attack all stages with no remorse - an ominous outlook indeed! Santa Fe Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Saturday, August 23 2008: A historic day to be metal! Members of Just Like Priest, Domination 101, The Little Dolls, Diary of A Madwoman, Highway to Hell, and Damage Inc. joined The Iron Maidens for three sets of kick ass songs from all groups. Metal friends and family embraced and vowed not to be forgotten, especially under such fun circumstances! Camp Q-West (Quyarrah, Iraq) Sunday, July 6, 2008: The last show went off with great sound and a nice big stage - that is after the generator was fixed! Sgt. Shred joined the band on his M-16 while troops and their support crews had a blast enjoying the antics. Camp Warhorse (Baqubah, Iraq) Saturday, July 5, 2008: Having the honor of being the first entertainment in 3 years, The Iron Maidens wouldn't let a lack of equipment stop the show. A borrowed acoustic for GG, MiniMurray's Killer's guitar played clean thru a 4 channel P.A. and a meager drum set was enough to rock the lunch crowd at this remote base. Camp Speicher (Tikrit, Iraq) Friday, July 4, 2008: The stage was set in the gym and air conditioning, a rare treat in 115+ temperatures! July 4 in Iraq with special guest SGT. Duck who narrated the FOTD intro. Later the girls enjoyed dinner with The General and a group of soldiers and staff, sharing stories and well wishes. Camp Victory/Liberty (Baghdad, Iraq) Wednesday, July 2, 2008: A huge crowd showed up to this outdoor arena to hear some rockin' tunes. Special thanks to Loud Noises for opening up the show and letting GG borrow some gear that was lost (then retrieved on the last day) with his luggage. Cheers to 1rst Lt. Adam Murphy for shredding on The Trooper while MiniMurray started a mosh pit amongst a pit full of loaded M16s. Camp Arifjan (Kuwait City, Kuwait) Tuesday, July 1, 2008: As the sun filtered down through the sand The Iron Maidens prepared for their first aural assault on the hungry troops in Kuwait. Playing on the same stage President Bush had orated from weeks earlier, the girls Canes (San Diego, CA) Saturday, June 28, 2008: Defenders of the Faith - we will never surrender! Castle Park (Riverside, CA) Saturday, June 21, 2008: Too hot for metal? NEVER! Forged in sweat, The Iron Maidens tackle all with axes in hands, banging wood to skin, and screaming sirens into the night. Santa Fe Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Saturday, June 14, 2008: A lovely sunny day in SoCal and what better way to spend the afternoon with The Iron Maidens and a little shopping! Pounding out 3 sets and visiting with fellow Maiden fans in between, how could it go by so quickly! Not wanting it to end, the girls promised to be back to celebrate the sun once again in August. Santa Fe Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Saturday, June 14, 2008: A lovely sunny day in SoCal and what better way to spend the afternoon with The Iron Maidens and a little shopping! Pounding out 3 sets and visiting with fellow Maiden fans in between, how could it go by so quickly! Not wanting it to end, the girls promised to be back to celebrate the sun once again in August. Paladinos (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, May 24, 2008: The Iron Maidens headlined the Hooves Footwear release party with special guests Motorhead Phil on guitar for The Trooper. The place was packed with friends throwing horns; Dave Grohl and Rita shared a drink afterwards and thought the band rocked! McMurphy's (Pasadena, CA) Friday, May 9, 2008: Searching for the pot of gold at McMurphy's: Patty O'Furniture followed the rumor overheard at the Rainbow that Motorhead Phil was going to sit in with the Maidens again. The Lakers had yet to play the Celtics for the gold, but it was found all over the stage that night with various Iron Maiden gems and metalicious nuggets. A champion night. OC Tavern (San Clement, CA) Friday, May 2, 2008: Probably one of the best sounding rooms in the Southern OC slash North Diego. The girls (and Eddie, Edwina, The Mummy, The Devil, Somewhere In Time Eddie, CO2, the fire fans and the BB fans) all rocked the joint together tantrically. The give and take was explosive; someone broke a g string and fruit was shared. Red Shirt, a hero, was spotted by paparazzi and told tales of foreign lands left to be discovered. Satellite Lounge (Reno, CA) Saturday, April 12, 2008: Smallest club ever, and packed! People spilled out to the patio, some catching an eye full from the street with their noses pressed up against the glass. The bartenders birthday was a tandem event, bringing a fun crowd with helium balloons and ice cream. At one point half the power went out while Linda, Aja, and Heather carried The Number Of The Beast all the way home baby! Special thanks to The Rock for the craps lesson. Chaching! Whiskey Dick's (South Lake Tahoe, CA) Friday, April 11, 2008: Mountain town with an exquisite view of the low lying lake among pines. The folks were equally beautiful and took their fun seriously! With the majority of moshers being female and loving every minute of it, the night unofficially became ladies night and the venue renamed Whisky Sauna. Betty's Rock Bar (Walnut Creek, CA) Thursday, April 10, 2008: Nothing better than an whole night dedicated to ladies who rock! After stellar performances by some awesome female musicians, The Iron Maidens finished off the evening with hellfire and jackhammers. The first round of songs in the set warmed the audience up, and by Alexander The Great they were on their feet again and singing Run To The Hills! Powerhouse Pub (Folsom, CA) Wednesday, April 9, 2008: The first of a four day tour in Northern California and the rockers at Folsom proved to be a captive audience. Sea Of Madness spilled onto the stage and MiniMurray morphed into Eddie! No one escaped without the chance to say hey to the band and wish them more kick ass shows! And the caravan moved on..... Canes (San Diego, CA) Saturday, April 5, 2008: Many new faces arrived to join the sea of TIMS shirts; a mix of cargo shorts and denim and more than one new pair of knockers. The opening bands is usually a toss up and this time was no different. As the crowd began to get drunk the vibe loosened up with the band. By midnight the girls were swinging with the crowd - great energy! Angels Road House (Yucaipa, CA) Saturday, March 29, 2008: With eight supporting bands the evening was shaping up nicely as a mini-festival! By the time the girls hit the stage the crowd was primed and packed the front barrier. Aces High into Two Minutes - scream for me Yucaipa - Sea Of Madness and a rousing Sanctuary - by the time it was over it was closing time. You didn't have to go home, but you couldn't stay there! Paladinos (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, March 22, 2008: Losfer Words made a comeback to the set list, and Can I Play With Madness was a crowd fav. Steph Harris was on fire, laying down bass riffs with precision and unabashed enjoyment. Studio Live (Istanbul, Turkey) Friday, March 14, 2008: The largest stage the girls had seen in Turkey, and the room was filled with Maiden fans. Many had heard of The Iron Maidens and thanked the band for traveling to Turkey to play. Genuine metal hearts are huge in Turkey and all wished for a return trip! Hayal Kahvesi (Eskisehir, Turkey) Thursday, March 13, 2008: The sound of jets flying overhead during sound check was impressive but the dark clouds did not yield site of them. The Iron Maidens were the only band that night, with Dogu the DJ priming the crowd with choice metal hits. An enthusiastic crowd shared smiles with the band during the set; the exchange was magical. Later during the show, an inspired Devil took to the balcony above the drums, surprising the crowd while Chickinson leaped on the bar to sing Number Of The Beast. Rock N Blue (Ankara, Turkey) Wednesday, March 12, 2008: The Iron Maidens first show in Turkey in its capital city. The girls played two set and chatted with the locals during the break. Most knew English and expressed their excitement for the band traveling to their country. Everyone had a great time with the music and live performance; Turkish Maiden fans sang louder than Mexico City! MMD Festival 2008 (Athens, Greece) Sunday, March 2, 2008: 12 bands hammering out metal in an old airplane hangar - two stages and thousands of metal fans. The Iron Maidens were greeted with a sea of horns and made many friends. Annihilator said nice set! The Fourth Ave Ale House (Olympia, OR) Sunday, March 2, 2008: Preshow literature with cheese and crackers is an interesting headspace compared to the headbanging Olympia crowd that showed up for their Maiden fix. The girls had a great show: Special thanks to Joe Kurtz from Maiden Seattle for joining the girls on Wrathchild and letting MiniMurray jump in the pit! Station 54 (Tacoma, WA) Saturday, March 1, 2008: Thanks to Just Dirt for opening the night in traditional brilliance - always nice to know you can depend on Chris having a killer drum set - hells yes. After a rousing set of Iron Maiden with some minor cord problems on stage right, the girls visited the custom ice carving complete with The Iron Maidens' new logo. Dante's Live (Portland, OR) Friday, February 29, 2008: Had it really been 6 years since The Iron Maidens' last graced this same stage? "Seems like yesterday", said the same soundman, and the night was on. Packed house, screaming fans and old friends mingled with cigarette smoke and rain. Strange messages were written in chalk on the hotel room doors, and the cook later gave HUGE thanks with a bottle of Patron. Hard Rock LIVE (Mexico City, MX) Saturday, February 23, 2008: With Lauren Harris on the bill and Iron Maiden playing the following day, everyone was excited to see what the night had to offer. Lauren's set kicked ass, with Steve watching from the balcony. Later Bruce joined him as they watched The Iron Maidens whole show along with Lauren's band and crew. They were all smiles, laughing and enjoying the props. Later the whole club showered Steve with cheers of 'arry, 'arry in appreciation for all the great songs he wrote. The Key Club (Hollywood, CA) Monday, February 18, 2008: Playing the official warm up party for the Iron Maiden fan club was amazing. A happy gathering celebrating everyone's favorite band! The girls were complimented by the club after the show on their amazing performance. Galaxy Theatre (Santa Ana, CA) Saturday, February 9, 2008: The girls went all out for this show, hooking up killer supporting bands, a two camera live webcast, and a top notch setlist. Bruce Chickinson even took a flight during Icarus - amazing! Paladinos (San Diego, CA) Saturday, January 12, 2008: After a long trip across the globe, home always seems so much sweeter. Thank you Paladinos for all the killer shows you bring to the valley! Bahrain (Bahrain) Friday/Saturday, January 4-5, 2008: The Iron Maidens support our troops and always welcome the opportunity to go overseas and share a great live show. Many fans reciprocated, hanging out after the show many shared their stories - some even saw the girls' show in Japan a couple years before! Friday night had a grand finale lightning and rain storm, very rare in Bahrain and put a definitive stamp on the evening. Saturday night the girls mixed up the set, playing Alexander The Great and The Evil That Men Do. Canes (San Diego, CA) Saturday, December 29, 2007: After watching the Patriots final game of a perfect season, The Iron Maidens were pumped to put their own stamp on the day. Interestingly enough, the stamp included Linda stomping through her bass drum head and Heather literally jumping out of her shoes. Powerslave and Aces High were definitely crowd favs that night. Tremors (Riverside, CA) Saturday, December 15, 2007: Superb energy at this intimate club, and with the low stage The Iron Maidens and CO2 was in your face. One fan banged his head so hard his eyeballs almost fell out his nose. Angels Roadhouse 2 (Apple Valley, CA) Friday, December 14, 2007: Twas two weeks before Christmas and all through the house, a creature was stirring and twasn't a mouse. The stockings were flung on Edwina with care, in hopes that St. Eddie soon would be there; The children were moshing, metal fists over head - with visions of Maidens up high on the stage. Club Red (Tempe, CA) Saturday, December 8, 2007: Out of the pine tree mountains to the cactus desert - the caravan rolls on to find itself in a strip mall club promoting tattoos and cigarettes. Roll out the gear - there's Iron Maiden fans here! Give me Sanctuary! The Orpheum (Flagstaff, AZ) Friday, December 7, 2007: Theater vibe with another snow storm blowin' outside, everyone came up front stage to feel the heat of the band's blistering set of Iron Maiden classics. The sound filled the huge room, as The Iron Maidens worked the large stage with Can I Play With Madness and Alexander The Great. The Aquarium (Fargo, SD) Sunday, December 2, 2007: The storm was still ragin' on the road to Fargo - thanks to the staff for making South Dakota feel like home in the venue's break room. Back with full backline and Eddie in tow, the girls made sure Fargo would never forget The Iron Maidens. Station 4 (St. Paul, WI) Saturday, December 1, 2007: Braving the first major snowstorm of the season was forecasted, but no one can plan for the equipment truck not showing up. A quick and unselfish scramble of the local crew to help get the show on stage was repayed ten fold by the band. Playing the most fiery set yet to date, and without props, The Iron Maidens played for Don Decker that night. The Annex (Madison, WI) Friday, November 30, 2007: After a brilliant dinner and some sleep after traveling through night and day, The Iron Maidens were primed to finially play for midwest fans. Special thanks to Don Decker for the hospitality and making all possible. Second Wind (San Jacinto, CA) Wednesday, November 21, 2007: Getting stuffed with The Iron Maidens includes 5 metal chicks all high in iron. No one left hungry, and the turkeys rejoiced. Blue Loon (Fairbanks, AK) Saturday, November 17, 2007: Road Rule #3: Never diss the hotel desk clerk, you never know when you'll need a hot cookie. Marlintinis (Juneau, AK) Friday, November 16, 2007: Road Rule #2: Never diss the bartender, you never know when you'll see him working the airport bar the next morning. Chilkoot Charlies (Anchorage, AK) Thursday, November 15, 2007: Road Rule #1: Never diss the venue cook, you never know when you'll need to borrow his guitars. Tap Daddy's (San Jacinto, CA) Saturday, October 27, 2007: With the backdrop of such a huge cavernous venue, the third annual Halloween bash was a hauntingly good time! Sea Of Madness and Sun And Steel were crowd favs and many new fans enjoyed the show with plans to catch the band again next time. McMurphy's Tavern (Pasadena, CA) Friday, November 2, 2007: The return of Children Of The Damned - the crowd went nuts! Lots of old friends came by to hear The Iron Maidens' set, hanging out before and after and having a chat with the girls. Some new fans were blown away by the musicianship and left with a CD to enjoy until the next show! Tap Daddy's (San Jacinto, CA) Saturday, October 27, 2007: With the backdrop of such a huge cavernous venue, the third annual Halloween bash was a hauntingly good time! Sea Of Madness and Sun And Steel were crowd favs and many new fans enjoyed the show with plans to catch the band again next time as well. Paladinos (San Diego, CA) Friday, October 26, 2007: Eddie was dressed as a pirate with wench Edwina in tow - got booty? The night was dedicated to Jeff from XPELD, with many generous metal heads adding to the memorial fund. Sante Fe Springs Swapmeet (Santa Fe, CA) Saturday, October 20, 2007: Back by popular demand, The Iron Maidens rocked out to a enthusiastic crowd - most claiming not to be vampires. Each of the band's three sets were unique, putting yet another stamp of kicking ass on The Iron Maidenns' list! Canes (San Diego, CA) Friday, September 28, 2007: The Iron Maidens had a great night debuting Sun And Steel and getting crazy on other classics like Can I Play With Madness. Thanks Jim and Matt for the awesome snacks, as well as to all fans and crew for always making San Diego a great place for metal. Hard Rock Cafe (San Juan, PR) Saturday, September 22, 2007: 800+ lined up around the block for a rare night of The Iron Maidens in Puerto Rico! The love of the band beared witness with most waiting for hours to save a spot up front and chanting until the band come onstage. The energy in the venue was infectious and truly fired the band up for a non stop two hour kick ass set. Scream for me Puerto Rico! The Powerbox Festival (Darrington, WA) Saturday, September 1, 2007: This four day event featured over 20 top female bands from around the world. Gathering in the peaceful greenage of the southern Cascades, people came from miles around to bask in Mother Nature's gifts. The Iron Maidens contributed a blistering set to the evening and were honored to hang out with fellow female musicians. Paladino's (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, August 18, 2007: This was the venue where it all began. Their first show was here and on this very night MiniMurray performed her 200th show with The Maidens. It was a blistering ninety minutes of Maiden classics which also saw the return of "22 Acacia Ave" , "Flight Of Icarus" and "Can I Play With Madness" back into the set. Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Saturday, August 4, 2007: Three sets of Iron Maiden with record attendance and beer sales! The Iron Maidens played their metal hearts out and the crowd gave back two fold. After every set the girls took time to meet and greet and exchange thank you's with every fan. The Coach House (San Juan Capistrano, CA) Saturday, July 28, 2007: This venue is one of the longest running and best sounding in Southern California. Maiden(s) fans of all ages were treated to Flight Of Icarus and 22 Acacia Avenue with Bruce Lee Chickinson sounding the air raid siren for everyone to sing along. Cisco Corporate event opening for KISS (Laguna, CA) Wednesday, July 25, 2007: The toney and high-end Cisco Corp bash was set up like an elaborate carnival / psycho circus with rides, mazes, slides, jumbotrons, silverware and linen covered food and beverage tables over acres of grassland, with a HUGE stage, light and sound system as the centerpiece. The Maidens dominated the stage with a blistering 5 song set that left the crowd of 10,000+ Cisco event customers chanting "1 more song" for 10 minutes after The Maidens left the stage. They got the crowd warmed up and ready for the headliner of the day "KISS" who once again proved that they are "The Baddest band in the land" and have been for over 35 years. Rock-A-Billy's (El Paso, TX) Saturday, July 7, 2007: There are two things that can always be said about Texas. 1. Things are always bigger in Texas and 2. The Iron Maidens LOVE Texas like no other. And both were abundantly apparent as the Texas crowd turned out in HUGE numbers to see the return of their favorite daughters. The Rainbow Bar (Juarez, Mexico) Friday, July 13, 2007: The Iron Maidens moseyed down the dry and dirty streets of Juarez, Mexico as the hot wind parched throats and the dust storms watered eyes, but that was nothing compared to the southbound fury the girls unleashed at The Rainbow Bar. The crowd was beside themselves at the 2 hour+ set of Iron Maiden classics! Canes (San Diego, CA) Saturday, July 7, 2007: Back to the scene of the crime - MiniMurray once again stomps on the stage that is owned by The Iron Maidens every time they play there. McMurphy's (Pasadena, CA) Friday, July 6, 2007: An intimate stage, The Iron Maidens, and flying dollar bill - hey this isn't the strip!! Did you see Steph Harris nail the intro to Murders In The Rue Morgue? Or how about Adrienne Smith taking out Somewhere In Time Eddie with her note for note solo during Wasted Years. Don't miss their next show! 2007 San Diego Fair (Del Mar, CA) Monday, June 2, 2007: Deep fried snicker bars, baby goats, turkey legs, and The Iron Maidens. The fair folks were packed back to the corn dog stand, and up front fans of all ages took in the band as the sun went down. The Iron Maidens were full blast for two hours next to the Tilt A Whirl and the slide to the screams of "you roooooooooooooooooock!!!!!!" The Firehouse (St. George, UT) Saturday, June 30, 2007: With such beautiful geological formations, this town really rocks! Many long time fans as well as new came out to throw their horns up and head bang to Run To The Hills \m/ Cub Vegas (Salt Lake City, UT) Friday, June 29, 2007: The girls treated those that had been to the previous night's show with a different set list that included Aces High and Sea Of Madness. Thanks to Mr. Toast for adding keyboards on the epic Alexander The Great. Cub Vegas (Salt Lake City, UT) Thursday, June 28, 2007: Back to Salt Lake City, but this time no snow on the impressive mountains that surround the valley. The Iron Maidens had a great show and enjoyed catching up with dear friends. Second Wind Bars (Santee, CA) Thursday, June 14, 2007: Celebrating all things metal is daily life in Santee and The Iron Maidens were there to kick up the party! Angels Sports Bar (Corona, CA) Saturday, June 9, 2007: With the stage set in the middle of the venue, everyone had a great view including the band who were treated to the latest Paris Hilton news on the television monitors. Another Life was a crowd favorite, Paladinos (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, June 3, 2007: Supercharged and head banging to the hilt, both the crowd and band were on full tilt! With Sea Of Madness in tow, The Iron Maidens wouldn't stop the flow - close the bar? NO! Finish the show! The Fat Cat Music House (Modesto, CA) Sunday, May 27, 2007: Many long time fans of The Iron Maidens came to the show, some having still followed band for 6 years - some giving thanks with horns up for finally visiting their city! The Mateel Community Center (Redway, CA) Saturday, May 26, 2007: The Iron Maidens closed out this venues season with a rare metal treat for reggae saturated music lovers. Free admission for those wearing an Iron Maiden t-shirt, and an opening act of young locals contributed to the family atmosphere and everyone had a lovely time. Vinnie's (Concord, CA) Friday, May 25, 2007: Returning to Concord is always a blast - The Iron Maidens have made so many friends in their past visits it's fast becoming their home away from home. Thanks to all that support the evening with big smiles and talks of seeing you next time! The Galaxy Theater (Santa Ana, CA) Saturday, May 12, 2007: Hundreds of Iron Maiden fans of all ages celebrated the evening with Derek Riggs and his wife Kim Making the show even more special, the world's only female tribute to iron maiden debuted 4 new songs including the classic epic, Alexander The Great. Alice Cooperstown (Phoenix, AZ) Saturday, May 12, 2007: Yes, the desert can be unforgiving, but The Iron Maidens were well suited and brought a kick ass set of Iron Maiden to the long time fans in Phoenix. Guitarist Adrienne (Heat) Smith kicked off her shoes traveling through the crowd on g's shoulders as well as playing solos on her back!
3 Kings Tavern (Denver, CO) Thursday, April 26, 2007: It's
official; The Iron Maidens are no longer on Denver's Most
Wanted list. The Camel Glamour Ball hosted the celebration and
everyone had a rousing good time! Aces High and Another Life
were among the fan favs that night. Canes (San Diego, CA) Saturday, April 14, 2007: Further defining metal as an extreme sport, MiniMurray ruptured her Achilles tendon during The Number Of The Beast. The crowd cheered at the public display of the show must go on, as she finished the set with her foot propped up on a chair with ice. McMurphy's (Pasadena, CA) Friday, April 13, 2007: Did you see Adrienne and Mini run by you - if not you weren't at this show! The stage manager had a rough time keeping track of the girls who parted the crowds during Sanctuary and Another Life. The Grail (Coeur D' alene, ID) Saturday, March 17, 2007: Thank you Idaho for making The Iron Maiden's first run to Idaho unforgettable! St. Patty's day will never be the same with fans like you! The Royal Bear (Algona, WA) Friday, March 16, 2007: After another return to Washington one fan commented: "AWESOME WICKED IMMORTALIZED!" Iron Maiden fans from as far as Portland came out for the only show and none went home without a serious bang over and a smile =) Paladinos (Reseda, CA) Saturday, March 10, 2007: Another broken attendance record! The Iron Maidens were happy to be back home sharing the music they love with their fellow die hard fans. The band was having a great time on stage - really explosive - raising the bar yet again for a kick ass time! Tremors (Riverside, CA) Saturday, March 3, 2007: You know it's a fun show when the front row is louder than the band! A rare 18 and over show proved that everyone still loves a good dose of Iron Maiden - played by the world's only female tribute to Iron Maiden! Scream for me Riverside! Second Wind (Santee, CA) Thursday, March 1, 2007: Definitely not a show to be forgotten - especially since Wanda played her new bass with custom Edwina graphics. The Devil was overheard commenting that he needed more bass in his face and was obliged! Chilkoot Charlie's (Anchorage, AK) Saturday, February 24, 2007: The final show of the Alaskan tour and the club was packed! King Crab and homemade cookies started the evening, and for dessert - The Iron Maidens played a ferocious set which included old school rockers Another Life and Sanctuary. Cheers until next time Alaska! Blue Loon (Fairbanks, AK) Friday, February 23, 2007: With temperatures at 40 below in Fairbanks, the girls we're happy to deliver a smokin' hot set of Iron Maiden. The venue used to be an airline hangar - giving the opening song Aces High a perfect setting. By the time Run To The Hills was played, the crowd was totally in to the girls set - starting a couple mosh pits, throwing horns, and singing along with all the favorites. Chilkoot Charlie's (Anchorage, AK) Thursday, February 22, 2007: Alaska was new territory for The Iron Maidens, but definitely not to fans of Iron Maiden. World Famous Chilkoot Charlies was the first stop; this venue is huge and not lacking in local charm. The staff was super nice, the beer was super cold, and The Iron Maidens returned the favors with a super set including Die With Your Boots On and Wasted Years. Paladinos (Reseda, CA) Friday, December 8, 2006: The Iron Maidens' annual X-Mas party!! Always a holiday tradition - this time MiniEddie was the big surprise, jumping out of a wrapped present during Run To The Hills. Tap Daddy's (San Jacinto, CA) Saturday, November 11, 2006: This venue holds the distinction of being one the largest buildings made of wood which made for excellent acoustics. After the girls played a top notch set, they talked with fellow Iron Maiden fans and took pictures with the staff on a custom Harley. McMurphy's Tavern (Pasadena, CA) Friday, November 10, 2006: The night life in Pasadena is eclectic! Before The Iron Maidens hit the stage you can shake your booty to the dj out on the patio. Edwina and Eddie were seen together doing the monster mash and helped close the fun night with a couple choruses of Run To The Hills. Canes (San Diego, CA) Friday, November 3, 2006: The girls hammered San Diego!!! A couple new set additions, Prowler and the debut of Sanctuary, plus Eddie's BDAY helped make this night extra special. Paladinos (Reseda, CA) Saturday, September 23, 2006: Everyone always loves coming to this venue; friendly staff, ice cold drinks, a rockin' sound system, AND The Iron Maidens who always deliver! Jasmin St. Clair and Shadows Fall were there too, getting a Maiden fix while taking a break from recording locally. Second Wind (Santee, CA) Thursday, September 21, 2006: A smokin' set from The Iron Maidens and the packed Thursday crowd was loving it! Genghis Khan, Chirldren Of The Dammed and 22 Acacia Ave were some of the favorites. Hard Rock Cafe (Mexico City, Mexico) Friday, September 15, 2006: Mexico City was celebrating Independence Day, and The Iron Maidens were there to kick up the party! Chanting "MAIDENS, MAIDENS" before they took the stage, the crowd was nonstop maiden loving madness as the band powered through the two hour set. The Kennel Club (Sacramento, CA) Saturday, August 26, 2006: A huge stage is always a welcome and well used commodity at a venue. The Iron Maidens and their crew used every inch to the delight of the crowd. Many female fans were in the audience and rocked out to favs like 22 Acacia Avenue and Rime Of The Ancient Mariner. The venues doggie was soooo cute! Bourbon Street (Concord, CA) Friday, August 25, 2006: Back in California after a long day of travel, the girls showed no sign of jet lag at showtime. Delivering a blistering set to a packed venue, the crowd welcomed The Iron Maidens home with cheers and smiles. Many stories of the tour overseas were shared after the show with old and new friends, as well as plans to meet up at Iron Maiden's show in Southern California in October who are touring in support of their new CD, A Matter Of Life And Death. Marianas, Guam - Wednesday, August 23, 2006: Hafa Adai! A newly remodeled club and The Iron Maidens were the debut band to grace the stage! Everyone had a great time, even the admiral who got some guitar tips from MiniMurray. The crew of the USS Tucson got a signed picture to display on their submarine which the girls got a grand tour of the following day. Chinhae, South Korea - Saturday, August 16, 2006: With no available rooms on the base, the band immersed themselves in the local town flavors: Korean BBQ, crazy traffic, and a motel that Charlotte the Harlot could call home. The show was complete with CO2 which was a welcome chill to the sticky heat of the August night. Atsugi, Japan - Friday, August 15, 2006: The Iron Maidens were invited back to entertain the enlisted men and women at the naval base. For the first time, the base was opened to the locals which added to the fun of the evening. After a relentless set packed which had the crowd cheering for more, the girls chatted with old and new friends McMurphy's (Pasadena, CA) Friday, August 11, 2006: Nice - they fixed the air conditioning! Did you see MiiniMurray's hair get stuck in the mic stand while jumping on the monitor stand? Were you the one who tipped a 10 spot to Adrienne Smith for her awesome lead work? Then you also missed a rare treat - Carina Alfie from Argentina - who opened for The Iron Maidens and played scorching guitar! OMG - Scott Henderson was there too! Angels Roadhouse (Yucaipa, CA) Friday, August 5, 2006: A huge venue with a huge sound - made for a huge night for Maiden's) fans. A relentless set of classic Iron Maiden was played by the girls as the angels of rock watched from the mural behind the stage. Janis Joplin is keeping an eye out for this band! Canes (San Diego, CA) Friday, August 4, 2006: Oyster shooters and Iron Maiden! When it comes to rockin Miission Beach, these girls are no shrimps. The crowd ate up the new set list additions: Still Life and Wasting Love as well as old favorites Hallowed Be Thy Name and Die With Your Boots On.. Paladinos (Reseda, CA) Saturday, July 15, 2006: This was the girls only local show for the entire month of July and they didn't disappoint. Ninety minutes of scorching Maiden was only rivaled by the scorching heat wave that was rolling thru the state of CA.
The
Cat Box (Tacoma, WA) Saturday, June 24, 2006:This was the last show
of the Washington run. The place was packed wall to wall and front
to back. Everyone filling up on Maiden and The Maidens until their
return the next time to the Pacific Northwest. Members of Metal
Church showed up to lend their support.
The
Bullseye (Spanaway, WA) Wednesday, June 21, 2006: The last show
with Just Dirt - at least for this tour! The boys dedicated Crazy
Bitch to the girls who all thought that was great fun. The Iron
Maidens replied later on in their show by recruiting singer Thrasher
to be Edwina during the finale, Run To The Hills. Classic! The Fourh Ave Ale House (Olympia, WA) Thursday, June 17, 2006: Olympia really loves their Maiden's)! A low stage provided nose to nose access to the throng, most who had never seen the band perform live before and were eating it up! The soundman won the loudest singing along with the band contest, and the owner (a huge maiden fan) was full sail!
The
Swiss (Tacoma, WA) Friday, June 16, 2006: A huge room filled with
locals greeted The Iron Maidens, and many new fans were made here!
Dear friends Just Dirt was the supporting act and of course rocked
the house. MiniMurray debuted her new black strat custom made by
Vertigo Guitar out of Phoenix. Blue Cafe (Long Beach, CA) Friday, June 2, 2006: The debut of a new setlist addition - Wasting Love - was unveiled to a hungry crowd of Maiden fans. McMurphy's Tavern (Pasadena, CA) Friday, May 26, 2006: Another packed pub with Maiden fans from door to door. Nikki McBURRain was on fire, literally pouring sweat onto her DW's and plastering her Paiste's with every swing! Steph Harris jumped up on the monitor riser - pointing her G&L to the back of the room while she galloped classic Iron Maiden bass lines along with the band. What a night! Club Bellagio (Garden Grove, CA) Saturday, May 20, 2006: No room for table cloths and fancy cutlery - The Iron Maidens served up a spicy set that left little room for dessert. Cane's (San Diego, CA) Saturday, May 19, 2006: The girls brought back Rime Of The Ancient Mariner to San Diego and the crowd went nuts! Purgatory and The Prisoner are also big fan favs here. Always a lot of fun jamming some Maiden in this town \m/ Elmira Cabin (Elmira, CA) Saturday, May 13, 2006: A posthumous birthday party for one of our military boys - Staff Sgt. Bonafasio RIP - who died in Iraq last October. His friends wanted to have some Maiden played in his honor and celebrate his life. It was open to the public as well. A small crowd but very intense. NickStock West (Irvine, CA) Friday, May 12 , 2006: This outdoor festival has been rockin' New York for years. The Iron Maidens played the east coast version back in 2003 and recognized more than a few faces from the last time. The Circuit (Midvale, UT) Saturday, April 22, 2006: This venue is a theater turned club - very classy! The band met with lots of younger fans at this all ages show - a testament to the staying power of Iron Maiden's music \m/ UP THE IRONS \m/ Club Vegas (Salt Lake CIty, UT) Friday, April 21, 2006: Dusty's b day + a packed club + The Iron Maidens = \m/ Salt Lake City Rulez \m/ Truly a night to be remembered!!! The Firehouse (St. George, UT) Wednesday, April 19, 2006: Too hot for other venues, The Iron Maidens delivered a white hot set that The Firehouse and CO2 could contain. Small town and big metal hearts: St. George you're beautiful! Empire Ballroom (Las Vegas, NV) Tuesday, April 18, 2006: Always a blast to be back in Vegas: The Iron Maidens rocked the club! Lots of old friends mixed with new, a great night for some great music!!! Alice Cooperstown (Phoenix, AZ) Friday, April 14, 2006: Wind threatened to collapse the outside awning over the stage during sound check, but proved to be just a sign for the onslaught that hammered Cooperstown for two hours later that night. Always a packed house, Arizona really loves their Iron Maiden \m/ Meridian (Houston, TX) Tuesday, April 11, 2006: Deep in the heart of Texas! The last venue before heading back on the long road to Phoenix! Again the girls were greeted with a southern metal hospitality that fueled a non stop set of classic Iron Maiden. After the show everyone had a chance to greet the band with wishes to come back soon! Club Kristal (San Antonio, TX) Monday, April 10, 2006: Killer BBQ was a welcome dinner after the long trip and the coleslaw was damn good too. The girls kicked into Be Quick Or Be Dead for the first song, and San Antonio helped sing the whole night! Lots of street teamers and Tap Legion was there, were you? Lucy Devil's Bar (El Paso, TX) Saturday, April 8, 2006: ANOTHER SELLOUT! Four sold-out clubs in a row, with the added distinction of the first Texas appearance forThe Iron Maidens. Add the fact that this was an all ages show - this was a night of pure Maiden Magic! The girls met many fans at the meet and greet and signed CD's until the venue closed. Mogollon Brewing Company (Flagstaff, AZ) Friday, April 7, 2006: ANOTHER SELLOUT! The first show of Route 666 and the band got a huge welcome from Flagstaff. Rime of The Ancient Mariner was an unexpected song smack in the middle of the set and the crowd loved it! The homemade prickly pear vodka, a gift from Mogollon, was delicious. Paladino's (Reseda, CA) Saturday, March 4, 2006: Back2Back attendance records for The Iron Maidens! After breaking the attendance record for The Galaxy the week before, the girls return to their favorite valley haunt and took the long standing record held by the Punks. The Galaxy Concert Theater (Santa Ana, CA) Saturday, February 25, 2006: Highlights from the show: Lemmy from Motorhead introduces the band to a packed house, Purgatory and Infinite Dreams were among the songs performed, Motorhead Phil jams with the girls on The Trooper, and MiniEddy joined the family! The girls also now hold the attendance record for this venue. Alice Cooper's Town (Phoenix, AZ) Saturday, February 11 2006: Hot! Canes Bar and Grill (San Diego, CA) Friday, January 14 2006: The Iron Maidens stormed Mission Beach again with an unrelenting attack of Maiden, further cementing their foothold with this kick ass socal metal community. Die With Your Boots On, The Trooper, and Killers always go over well here! McMurphy's Tavern (Pasadena, CA) Friday, January 13 2006: The club was packed from wall to wall as the girls unleashed a blistering 2 hour long set. The Prisoner was brought back in the set, and Edwina made another appearance with Eddie during Run To The Hills.
Paladino's
(Reseda, CA) Friday, December 16 2005: The Iron Maidens Holiday
Bash! The girls treated the first 100 fans in the door with a Derek
Riggs designed button of Edwina. Halfway through the set, Michael
Kenney shared his keyboard finesse - peaking with the classic Blood
Brothers. Topping of the extravaganza - Robin McAuley shared the
mic with Bruce "Lee" Chickinson on Run To The Hills! The Whiskey (Salt Lake City, UT) Friday/Saturday, October 29/30, 2005: A fourth return to beautiful Salt Lake City, and The Iron Maidens were on fire! Many old time supporters showed up for both shows and many new admirers were blown away by this all female tribute to Iron Maiden. The Rust Festival (San Bernardino, CA) Saturday, September 24, 2005: What better way to pay tribute to Heavy Metal Day at the legendary US Festival held on May 23, 1983 than with the finest tribute bands of the acts involved with the original concert! The Iron Maidens stole the show playing in the Triumph slot with their new guitarist Adrienne Smith. The Blue Cafe (Long Beach, CA) Saturday, July 23, 2005: In honor of the classic "SCREAM FOR ME, LONG BEACH" set of Live After Death, The Iron Maidens performed the ENTIRE LIVE AFTER DEATH CD from beginning to end! That's one looong, hot set!!!! Scream For Me Long Beach!!!! Friends of the band Empyre and BonFire opened the show. The event was sponsored by www.Tributecity.com and was SOLD OUT with some turned away at the door. Canes Bar and Grill (Mission Beach, San Diego, CA) Saturday, June 18, 2005: The Maidens returned to San Diego for more fun at the beach, and oh yeah, to play more Maiden tunes for Maiden lovers in San Diego. Beside bringing back "Murders In The Rue Morgue" to their set list, The Maidens did not disappoint loyal fans who shouted out requests to hear "Wickerman." Friends of the band, Queensryche tribute Empyre opened the show. Paladino's (Reseda, CA) Saturday, June 4, 2005: The Maidens were back in their backyard again, performing the best selection of Maiden tunes. They brought back "The Evil That Men Do" and threw it in the mix with the hits from "Somewhere In Time" and "Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son". Diablos Rockin Cantina (Lake Forest, CA) Sunday, May 29, 2005: This all ages show was packed with all 'Eadbangers, Hell Rats, Rivet Heads & Earthdogs! Maiden fans throughout Southern California and beyond gathered to celebrate Memorial Day, Maidens-style. Normandie Casino (Gardena, CA) Saturday, May 7, 2005: Maiden fans showed up to support The Iron Maidens at this casino, some even brought their mum along for Mother's Day's treat. Maidenheads came from as far as Scotland to see the show. The girls debuted the most requested "Stranger In A Strange Land". Paladino's (Reseda, CA) Friday, April 22, 2005: The Maidens did not forget about Southern California. As soon as they returned to their hometown, with little rest and all, they pleased the Los Angeles crowd with favorite Maiden tunes and presented their brand new CD to SoCal general public for the first time. Grant's Brewery Pub (Yakima, WA) Saturday, April 16, 2005: The Maidens ended their third Pacific Northwest tour with the last show in Central Washington, driving through ice and snow. The crowd was overwhelming, none more pleased than having The Maidens rock their town with their favorite Maiden songs. The Fairhaven Pub and Martini Bar (Bellingham, WA) Friday, April 15, 2005: The Maidens ventured all the way up across Oregon and Washington state, to three miles south of Canadian border, bringing Maiden joy to loyal Maiden fans and new CD to their town. Sabala's Mt. Tabor (Portland, OR) Thursday, April 14, 2005: The Maidens returned to Portland and played to a full-house in this cool and kickin' club. The crowd was loving the set, the girls, and the CD. Diablos Downtown Lounge (Eugene, OR) Wednesday, April 13, 2005: This warm little town had some feisty audience; security had to throw out some unruly crowd members in order for the girls to continue on with the show. Boulevard House of Music (Spokane, WA) Monday, April 11, 2005: The Iron Maidens made their way to Spokane and performed at the Boulevard, were joined by Phil of Motorhead on stage, and Lemmy Kilmister was in the audience and later joined the afterparty. Fenix Underground (Seattle, WA) Sunday, April 10, 2005: Once again The Iron Maidens played Fenix Underground, this time accompanied by Just Dirt as an opener. The after party was made festive by visitation from Mikkey Dee and Phil of Motorhead who just played another show down the street in Seattle. JA Michaels (Port Orchard, WA) Saturday, April 9, 2005: The Iron Maidens went on to play Port Orchard right off of the beach. The Olde Shipwreck (Tacoma, WA) Friday, April 8, 2005: The Iron Maidens kicked off their third Pacific Northwest Tour by returning to the former "Tropical Tides" and reunited with their band pal Just Dirt who opened the show. This day also marked the launch of the girls' Tribute CD, available to the general public for the first time ever. Galaxy Theatre (Santa Ana, CA) Saturday, March 12, 2005: The Iron Maidens returned to The Galaxy Theater, supported by Skid Row tribute "Monkey Business", early Van Halen tribute "Eruption", and Def Leppard tribute "Pyromania". With attendance well surpassed 600 people, The Maidens did not disappoint, with three never-before-played songs "Prowler", "Can I Play with Madness", and the epic "Seventh Son of A Seventh Son", which wowed the crowd. Special appearance by Michael Kenney, the original touring member of the real Iron Maiden. Paladinos (Reseda, CA) Saturday, February 12, 2005: The Iron Maidens celebrated their 100th show by playing at the venue where they played their very first show in 2001. The band gave away commemorative pin to the first 100 patrons. Canes (San Diego, CA) Saturday, February 5, 2005: San Diego at Canes was a blast once again when the show to catch was a combo of Iron Maiden, Qeensryche, and Scorpions music. It took you right back to high school! "Black Out" opened the show as the crowd welcomed them with open arms, blaring all favorites from The Scorpions. Then the charming Frank led his Empyre on stage to warm up the audience with Queensryche material. The Iron Maidens broke out all favorite tunes from Maiden and entertained the wall-to-wall crowd. The House of Blues Sunset Strip (Hollywood, CA) Thursday, January 20, 2005: The Iron Maidens returned to The House of Blues after nearly three years, entertaining the crowd of around 500 people, Maiden style. Quite a few celebrities and rockstars were spotted in the audience. Kozmos (Huntington Beach, CA) Saturday, January 15, 2005: The Iron Maidens' first show of the year, and first at Kozmos in a very long time, was complimented among others by the performance of the quirky "Vinyl Jesus", whose members include our own MiniMurray's bro Jim Marsh. "Metal 101" also opened up, led by the ever-enchanting Armando Vega. Paladinos (Reseda, CA) Friday, December 11, 2004: The Iron Maidens were joined by Michael Kenney of the real Iron Maiden, playing favorites from the "Seventh Son of the Seventh Son" album ("Moonchild", "Clairvoyant"), at this Christmas show, which also marked the last show of the year. Christmas gifts were distributed to the audience as well as tons of authentic Maiden giveaways. Longshots Saloon (San Marcos, CA) Saturday, November 13, 2004: San Marcos welcomed The Iron Maidens for the first time, and its crowd was as lively and aggressive as San Diego's, if not more. Paladinos (Reseda, CA) Friday, November 12, 2004: The Iron Maidens returned to Paladinos for some Maidenly action. "Ides of March" debuted beautifully before "Wratchild", as well as "Invaders". Normandie Casino (Gardena, CA) Saturday, November 6, 2004: Queensryche's tribute Empyre opened the show as the casino turned down the overflow of crowd due to fire marshall laws. Empyre played all the Queensryche hits and got the audience warmed up and ready for The Iron Maidens. Somewhere during the set, The Maidens celebrated Eddie's birthday by bringing the tall monster a giant Eddie cake. The Whiskey Nightclub (Calgary, AB, Canada) Sunday, October 31, 2004: All characters from Betty Boop to Hellraiser's Pinhead to some dude dressing as a tank, they all gathered this Sunday night for yet another Halloween Bash with The Iron Maidens in the inner city of Calgary.
The Road House (Sacramento, CA) Saturday, September 25, 2004: The Maidens' premiere show in this great state's capital was a success at the infamous Roadhouse, as part of this Northern California jaunt. Maiden fans gathered and filled up the venue to hear their favorite Maiden tunes. The Pound (San Francisco, CA) Friday, September 24, 2004: For the first time, The Iron Maidens made it to the beautiful Bay Area and performed at the Pier 95. Openers included Hail Satan, a King Diamond/Mercifull Fate tribute, and San Francisco's own Children of Umlaut. Canes Bar and Grill (San Diego, CA) Friday, September 17, 2004: San Diego never gets enough of The Iron Maidens. The girls returned here to headline the show, and as always, packed the house. Hard Rock Cafe (Newport Beach, CA) Thursday, September 16, 2004: Play Iron Maiden and they will come! The fans gathered wherever The Maidens performed, and they never seemed to get enough. Forget chicken wings and cobb salads, when The Maidens started tearing it apart at this Hard Rock's stage, diners got up on their feet to join the rest of Maiden crowd by the stage! Fenix Underground (Seattle, WA) Tuesday, September 14, 2004: The Maidens made their way back to Seattle once more on this tour before returning to Los Angeles. Light rain did not stop the crowd from gathering inside this cool joint to hear more Maiden. Sponsored by Soldano. Thanks to Alan Birdsell for the professional live photos. Tropical Tides (Tacoma, WA) Sunday, September 12, 2004: The Iron Maidens returned to Tacoma after two years, performing for loyal Maiden fans at this waterfront property. Joining them on the bill was opener Just Dirt, the girls' dear friends and Washington's own cover-original band. Crocodile Cafe (Seattle, WA) Saturday, September 11, 2004: The rainy streets and wet pavements of Seattle will never be the same after The Iron Maidens invaded the Crocodile Cafe. Their special performance in the packed house was extra memorable when they invited members from their brother band, Seattle's best Maiden tribute Maiden Seattle, to join them on stage to jam on a few Maiden numbers. Barracuda (Portland, OR) Friday, September 10, 2004: As part of MusicFest NW 2004, The Iron Maidens showcased the whole nine yards for the second time ever in Oregon. Thanks to Dax Haley for the big help! Club Vodka (Hollywood, CA) Thursday, September 9, 2004: The Iron Maidens invaded Hollywood again! Rockin' The Rivers Festival (Three Forks, MT) Saturday, August 14, 2004: The stage was enormous and the audience was hungry for Maiden and more Maiden. After Great White finished their set, The Iron Maidens took over the stage and blew away the crowd. Paladinos (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, August 7, 2004: Back again at their own backyard, The Maidens dedicated tonight's show, on his birthday, to Bruce Dickinson, and the man behind the curtain, Michael Kenney, who has been Steve Harris's bass tech and keyboardist for Iron Maiden. Kenney was present at the show and joined the girls at the after party. Show sponsored by Monster Energy Drinks. Canes Bar and Grill (San Diego, CA) Friday, July 9, 2004: The Iron Maidens were back at Canes again. Maidens Japan Tour (Atsugi, Yokosuka, Sasebo) June 16-22, 2004: The Iron Maidens visited Japan for the first time and entertained the American troops with all Maiden hits. Liquid Joe's (Salt Lake City, UT) Friday-Saturday, June 4-5, 2004: The Iron Maidens returned to Salt Lake City, Utah, performing two nights at this venue for the first time. The girls also attended an in-store at the other side of town at The Abyss. The Galaxy Theater (Santa Ana, CA) Friday, May 28, 2004: The Iron Maidens made a comeback with a bang after five months of absence, featuring new front woman Aja "Bruce Chickinson" Kim. The crowd of nearly 500 went home satisfied after hearing never-before-performed-by-The-Maidens such numbers as "Where Eagles Dare", "Revelations", "Remember Tomorrow", and the poll's favorite "Genghis Khan". Tostito's Tempe Block Party 2003 (Tempe, AZ) Wednesday, December 31, 2003: The Iron Maidens joined the festivity on the Mill Avenue at the Annual Tempe Block Party, performing with LIVE, JACKYL and Phoenix' AC/DC Tribute, TNT. Canes Bar and Grill (San Diego, CA) Saturday, December 6, 2003: The Iron Maidens returned to San Diego's Canes for an all-girl night featuring Ms. Fits (a tribute to Misfits) and Mistress of Reality (a tribute to Black Sabbath). Boo Ball Halloween Party (The Westin in San Diego, CA) Friday, October 31, 2003: The Iron Maidens were featured to play three sets at this private Halloween costume party held by San Diego's Rock 105.3 radio station at the Westin in Downtown San Diego. The girls dressed up in variety of costumes and characters. Platinum Live (Studio City, CA) Saturday, October 25, 2003: The Iron Maidens returned to Platinum Live. Tribute to Queensryche, "Empyre", and a debut of yet another Sabbath tribute band warmed up the stage. Canes Bar and Grill (San Diego, CA) Friday, October 10, 2003: The Iron Maidens and The Atomic Punks shared the stage at Canes once again. The girls celebrated Sara "MiniMurray"'s birthday. The Galaxy Theater (Santa Ana, CA) Sunday, October 5, 2003: It took almost two years but worth the wait: The Iron Maidens came back to Galaxy. "Dreams of Damnation", "Hangar 18" and "Cheva" warmed up the stage before The Maidens hit it with all the favorite Maiden numbers, causing the audience to mosh in frenzy. Tonight's highlights: "Phantom of the Opera" and "Wasted Years". And of course, the special appearance by The Devil during "Number of the Beast", handling his favorite evil pet from hell "Rufus". She's no other than the great, sweetest dog actress who belongs to our own MiniMurray, debuting her first stage appearance. Paladinos (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, October 4, 2003: The Iron Maidens hadn't been back to Paladinos for about 8 months when they returned, following a Pantera tribute "Cowboys From Hell". Maiden fans at this show were almost schocked in disbelief when they got a real treat: the girls debuted "Phantom of the Opera" and for the first time in California: "Running Free". The Zephyr Club (Salt Lake City, UT) Friday-Saturday, September 19-20, 2003: The weather was incredibly pleasant and the mountain view was absolutely beautiful, Char stayed home while The Iron Maidens had a blast returning to the lovely Salt Lake City, Utah. On Friday night, the girls tore up The Zephyr Club with the classic Maiden set, which included several DiAnno numbers, "Prisoner", "Caught Somewhere In Time", "Clairvoyant", "The Evil That Men Do", and the crowd-pleaser "Wasted Years". On Saturday, the much-anticipated "Live After Death" show brought the club to a packed house. DIGITECH Electronics generously brought giveaways to a couple of lucky winners both nights. The Annual Komp Kegger Party, Sunset Station Casino (Henderson, NV) Saturday, September 13, 2003: The Iron Maidens appeared with Danzig at the annual event held by Komp 92.3, Las Vegas rock radio station. As the sun went down behind the Sunset Station casino, The Maidens hit the stage in front of thousands of Komp Kegger party attendees and stole the show. Special thanks to Carol, Johnny and Ernie as well as Fro who filled in as Eddie. ASR Private Party, Aubergine Hotel (Downtown San Diego, CA) September 6, 2003: The Iron Maidens were invited to entertain skateboarders at this annual event put together by ASR at their movie premiere party. It was held in downtown San Diego at the prestigious Aubergine hotel, famous for their world's best calamari salad. Hogue Barmichaels (Newport Beach, CA) Saturday, September 5, 2003: The Iron Maidens celebrate Nikki McBurrain's birthday at this Newport Beach show. Eddie was there to offer McBurrain a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of fine wine. Other than that, the crowd went into frenzy and cheered for special numbers including "Murders In The Rue Morgue", "Prisoner", "Children of the Damned" among the regular classics. PinkEs (Las Vegas, NV) Saturday, August 23, 2003: The Iron Maidens returned to the heart of Las Vegas for the much anticipated show at their favorite Vegas joint, PinkEs. It's been over a year since they last played there. The Vegas Sea of Madness was very much alive and kickin', and was presented with special numbers including "Rime of the Ancient Mariner", "Prisoner", "22", "Children of the Damned", "Wasted Years" and "Killers". Canes (San Diego,CA) Saturday, August 2, 2003: It's a special night at Canes. The Iron Maidens headlined what's called "Girls Night"- three all-female tribute bands shared the stage in one night. "Mistress of Reality", all-female Black Sabbath tribute opened up at 9pm. The size of the crowd grew when AC/DShe, all-female tribute to AC/DC from San Fransisco, took over the stage. These girls were cool, they got the audience going mad. When The Iron Maidens hit the stage before midnight, Canes was wall-to-wall filled with a sea of madness. The crowd got a special treat- the girls debuted "Prisoner". U.S. Surf Tournament Event (The Hilton Waterfront Resort, Huntington Beach, CA) Thursday, July 31, 2003: The Iron Maidens were invited to play at this private charity fund raiser event sponsored by Budweiser, FRIENDS OF JASON BOGLE CANCER FUND BENEFIT SHOW. "Prisoner" was an opener at this early show in front of surfer-dudes and -dudettes. Kozmos (Huntington Beach, CA) Saturday, July 26, 2003: The Iron Maidens returned to Kozmos with opening act Dreams of Damnation. They welcomed the lovely lead-singer Loana onto the stage to sing a sizzling duet of "Wrathchild" with Chickinson. The Maidens gave away "Visions Of The Beast" posters to the first 100. Platinum Live (Studio City, CA) Saturday, July 12, 2003: This is Maidens' debut in Studio City, and to make it even more special the girls had decided to giveaway a Stratocaster guitar to one lucky winner. Look which celebrity popped in to see the band. Hey, even the "Naaaaah" guy was there. L.A.'s Gates of Metal Festival 2003 (Whittier, CA) Sunday, July 6, 2003: Despite the Monday 12:30am slot, hardcore Maiden fans sticked around, some since 2pm the previous day, to see The Iron Maidens tear up the stage at this festival featuring 20 bands. Nikstock 2003 (Lounsberry, NY) Saturday, June 21, 2003: Despite the scattered rain, Maiden lovers made their way to Leisure Livin' campground to witness the unique performance of The Iron Maidens. The Haunt (Ithaca, NY) Thursday, June 19, 2003: The girls made their way back up towards Central New York to perform at this very cool haunt-themed joint. The sound was awesome and once again, the full-house club loved The Iron Maidens. Tribeca Rock Club (Downtown Manhattan, New York, NY) Wednesday, June 18, 2003: New York, New York! It's one of the dreams come true for the Maidens to be playing Manhattan. On a Wednesday night in the heart of New York, the crowd unbelievably packed the club. More, the Iron Maidens had Alex Skolnick, the metal legend turning jazz guitarist, come down to jam on "The Trooper", giving Adrianne Smith a chance to reunite with her long-time guitar hero, mentor and friend. Special thanks to Mark Garcia from local Maiden tribute "Sanctuary" and Saucy-Jack from "Gods of Fire" for loaning the gear, and Duke, the wonderful soundman. Bridge Street Music Hall (East Syracuse, NY) Sunday, June 15, 2003: The girls made their way through Central New York by hitting Syracuse. Downtown Quarterback (Endicott, NY) Saturday, June 14, 2003: New York here they come: The Iron Maidens made their first appearance in New York State in Endicott, where the club was packed with antsy Maiden fans. The vibe was very positive, and the music was more than loud. Other than frenzied audience repeatedly knocking over the girls' stage props (fire pots), the crowd was politely enthused and welcome the girls with arms wide open. Hogue Barmichaels (Newport Beach, CA) Saturday, June 7, 2003: The girls appeared at their favorite Newport Beach joint once more to prepare for their New York tour. The pleased crowd really got their money's worth; they heard almost two hours worth of Maidenly materials. The Foxx Club (Los Angeles, CA) Saturday, May 31, 2003: Adrianne Smith's Surprise Birthday Bash: After a long absence from Los Angeles, The Iron Maidens return to their hometown to once again pleased the Foxx-goers with selected favorite Maiden numbers. During the intro to "Hallowed Be Thy Name", much to Adrianne Smith's surprise, the rest of the girls had told Eddie to bring out a giant Birthday cookie. The Zephyr Club (Salt Lake City, UT) Friday-Saturday, May 2-3, 2003: This is The Iron Maidens' first shows in this "Crossroads of the West" city. The city is beautiful, the air is clear, and the people LOVE Maiden! The Salt Lakers welcome the girls with open hands. The Zephyr was filled with Iron fans both nights. Kozmos (Huntington Beach, CA) Friday, April 18, 2003: Kozmos has one of the best crowds whenever The Iron Maidens appear there, and this time it is no exception. The crowd could hardly wait until Hangar 18 got off the stage so that The Maidens could take over. This time the girls debut the long-awaited "Chidren of the Damned" and re-debut (with Steph Harris) "The Clairvoyant" and "The Evil That Men Do". They present the crowd-pleasing Maiden selections for almost two hours. Hogue Barmichaels (Newport Beach, CA) Saturday, March 29, 2003: Steph Harris' Birthday Bash: The Iron Maidens are back in Newport Beach, and to no surprise, pack the house once more with true Maiden fans. The crowd can hardly wait for the girls to take over the stage. And when they finally do, the audience are taken by storm when they hear "Caught Somewhere In Time" and yell out requests after requests as the night progresses. At the end of their set a birthday cake is brought out for Steph Harris, Eddie is dancing and Chickinson is leading the crowd to sing "Happy Birthday". 14 Below (Santa Monica, CA) Friday, March 21, 2003: This not-so-favorite joint is once again visited by The Iron Maidens, only to treat the girls with less than they deserve. The schedule runs behind and the crowd is made waiting restlessly for The Maidens to get on stage. Regardless, the girls always give their 100% performance, starting at after 1 am. The adrenaline is going, the crowd shouts for more songs, and the girls are about to break out with a brand new song, when they get kicked off the stage by the club for running out of time! It is fortunate for the club indeed that the pissed-off crowd is not starting a riot. Canes (San Diego, CA) Saturday, March 15, 2003: The Southern California storm does not stop Maiden fans from coming to Canes to see their favorite band The Iron Maidens. The girls does not seem to run out of adrenaline when on stage (or has it been going since the day before, 400 miles later?) Tempe Music Festival (Tempe, AZ) Friday, March 14, 2003: In the first appearance of The Iron Maidens in this sport and music event, Tempe crowd welcomed the girls with more than open hands. Being one of the forty plus bands on one of the six stages on the first of this two-night event, The Iron Maidens really got a lot of attention. They had the biggest turnout of the night, exceeding B52's crowd on the main stage. As soon as the girls got off the stage, the crew from FOX Sport News Channel made their run for them. Lighthouse Cafe (Hermosa Beach, CA) Saturday, March 8, 2003: This show marks the debut of The Iron Maidens in Hermosa Beach, at a cozy little place by the beach called Lighthouse Cafe. The Fallen, an original band, broke the peace before the girls presented two sets. The Iron Maidens performed some amazing materials, turning those hip-dancing audience into headbanging frenzies. Kozmos (Huntington Beach, CA) Saturday, February 22, 2003: Three Sixes and Psychic Mafia cozied up the stage before The Iron Maidens took over, and they absolutely rocked. Before midnight Kozmos was in an awe watching the girls present a set of favorite Maiden tunes, including a request from the audience for "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". Incahoots (Riverside, CA) Sunday, February 16, 2003: Once again The Iron Maidens played an all-ages show, but for the first time sweeping this neck of the woods, headlining Faces of Metal III. The all-day festival started at noon, and ended at two in the morning as the girls closed out the set with "Run To The Hill"s. Paladino's (Tarzana, CA) Saturday, February 15, 2003: It's been four months since the last appearance at Paladinos, and it was obvious that The Maidens were missed. Paladinos was filled up with rabid Maiden fans who patiently waited for the girls to take over the stage, enjoying the all-new bigger and better kicking-ass Creeping Death's performance. The Acoustic Maidens Trio (Club Inferno at Kozmos, Huntington Beach, CA) Thursday, February 13, 2003: Bruce Chickinson, MiniMurray and Adrianne Smith made a special appearance for Club Inferno with a very unique set containing of acoustic version of some Iron Maiden's hits. Those debuted include "Wasted Years", "Children of the Damned", and "Hallowed Be Thy Name". Canes (San Diego, CA) Saturday, January 18, 2003: Another special performance for the San Diegans from The Iron Maidens! Despite the fact that some of the girls were sick, they gave their 100% into their set. They even took the time to talk to the audience after the show! Hogue Barmichael's (Newport Beach, CA) Tuesday, December 31, 2002: What a fine way to close up this year! Watching The Iron Maidens play the most favorite Iron Maiden tunes. The girls took the stage shortly before the clock stroke midnight, and the champagne glasses were dispersed and Bruce Chickinson counted down to the New Year. Johnny Foxx's Restaurant and Bar (Culver City, CA) Saturday, December 28, 2002: The Iron Maidens made their debut in this new joint right in Los Angeles area. Opening for the show were Lemmy's Wart (a tribute to Motorhead), Hangar 18 (a tribute to Megadeth), and Empyre (a tribute to Queensryche). The crowd almost could not wait patiently for The Maidens to set up- as soon as the girls opened their set with "Number of The Beast" and Eddie came out on stage, the audience had started a moshpit. Vista Entertainment Center (Vista, CA) Saturday, December 21, 2002: The Iron Maidens were back in California, in San Diego county where the crowd had been waiting patiently for the girls' return. This was their debut in this entertainment center. The Shoboat (Tacoma, WA) Saturday, December 14, 2002: This tour ended with a kick-ass show where The Iron Maidens shared the stage with Hell's Belles, an all-girl AC/DC tribute based in Seattle. Dante's (Portland, OR) Friday, December 13, 2002: Portland has some of the best crowds for The Iron Maidens! The girls played a sold-out show at Dante's, after a local NBC News interview session in their private basement/backstage/waiting area. Hell's Kitchen (Tacoma, WA) Wednesday, December 11, 2002: Despite the snow storm during the travel, The Iron Maidens were back on time to play their next scheduled show in Tacoma. They returned to Hell's Kitchen and gave more fix to thirsty Maiden fans. Hotteez (Spokane, WA) Tuesday, December 10, 2002: Another night in Spokane, the girls once again were flocked by a die-hard Maiden audience in another part of town. The B-Side (Spokane, WA) Monday, December 9, 2002: Through the ice and snow, the girls made their way to the other side of Washington State to share their wonderful Iron Maiden interpretation with the people of Spokane in this little joint. The fans were rabid and security team had to work extra hard to ensure the safety of the Maidens.
Jimmy
Z's (Everett, WA) Saturday, December
7, 2002: The girls drove to Everett to make an appearance
at this place where Bruce Dickinson himself has performed in the
past. The club was filled with hardcore Maiden fans, including the
wonderful people from Maiden Seattle, a Seattle tribute to Iron
Maiden. They then met up with the girls the next day at The Bullseye
in Spanaway to jam on a few numbers of Iron Maiden songs. The Bullseye (Spanaway, WA) Wednesday, December 4, 2002: After three days off, The Iron Maidens returned to the place where they surprised club-goers with their special appearance on last Sunday night jam, this time to perform their full set of Iron Maiden songs in their full stage costumes and props. DAKOTA CREEK ROADHOUSE (Blaine, WA) Saturday, November 30, 2002: On this day the girls travelled up north right on the Canadian Border to perform at this joint. Maiden fans drove from all over the place to see this show and to meet the girls. Hell's Kitchen (Tacoma, WA) Friday, November 29, 2002: This show kicked off The Iron Maidens' first tour in the Pacific Northwest. After a two and a half hour flight the girls performed a kick-ass set of Maiden tunes in front of an audience which packed the house. Eddie's Girlfriends' Jam at TC's (Huntington Beach, CA), November 26, 2002: The Iron Maidens made an appearance at TC's in Huntington Beach as "Eddie's Girlfriends" in a jam session featuring friends and fans. Among those making appearance were Maidens' own Eddie performing "Number of the Beast". At the end of the night The Maidens performed three songs including a surprise number, the long-awaited "Rime of the Ancient Mariner". See pictures from the show. The Fifth Annual Cypress Hill SmokeOut (The L. A. Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA), November 23, 2002: The Iron Maidens were honored to play the Fifth Cypress Hill SmokeOut Festival along with nearly 40 other bands including Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Adema, Taproot, Kottonmouth Kings, Led Zepagain and Everlast. The show started at 3 pm but The Maidens did not take the stage until midnight. Pampered in a private trailer and the company of close friends and loved ones, the girls waited patiently to tear up the stage with a short set featuring six of the best maiden tunes. The Majestic Ventura Theater (Ventura, CA), November 2, 2002: The Iron Maidens played with Space Oddity - Tribute to David Bowie, Peace Frog - Tribute to The Doors, and Exit - Ladies Who Love U2 for Ventura's 95.9 "The Octopus" Classic Rock Radio Station Party. In addition, the Livin' Large crew was filming all day for an upcoming segment on ABC and the Maidens were interviewed for a spot on public radio. The previous day, The Octopus held a live morning show interview where the Maidens played Wasted Years, Children Of The Damned, and Wrathchild acoustically. A photo shoot for an up and coming full page spread in Guitar World preceded the Octopus radio spot. Paladino's (Tarzana, CA), October 19, 2002: Once again The Iron Maidens returned to Paladino's, while Steph Harris made her debut here with The Maidens. Prophecy played an impressive set of Queensryche covers before The Iron Maidens took over the stage and played a full set of Iron Maiden songs, pleasing an enthusiastic crowd whom shouted requests after requests. During the fourth song, 22 Acacia Avenue, The Maidens surprised MiniMurray with a birthday cake. Hogue Barmichael's (Newport Beach, CA), October 11, 2002: The Iron Maidens return to Newport Beach, co-headlining Hogues with Rolling Stones tribute Sticky Fingers. Fans packed up the place to see the girls play a full set of their favorite Maiden tunes. Eddie and Fro hosted another Iron Maiden Trivia game show. Canes (San Diego, CA), September 20, 2002: San Diego once again welcomed The Iron Maidens with open arms. Canes was filled with hardcore maiden fans as the Maidens tore up the stage of this place. By their second song there was a moshpit going on! See Kozmos (Huntington Beach, CA), September 14, 2002: The Iron Maidens made their second appearance in the year at Kozmos, this time with a brand new bassist Wanda Ortiz as Steph Harris, sitting in for Steve Heiress's position. Opening up for the show is the amazing talents Downright followed by Hystoria, a tribute to Def Leppard. The Iron Maiden game show once again returned with Fro and our lovely Eddie as hosts. The mad crowd shouted request after request and went into a frenzied mode as our lovely maidens played their set. Paladino's (Tarzana, CA), August 24, 2002: The Iron Maidens returned to their favorite little joint, Paladino's, for a special farewell show for Steve Heiress. The Iron Maiden Trivia Game celebrated Episode Number Three with a very special grand prize-Iron Maiden's newly released Rock in Rio DVD, courtesy of Metal Hall. The band also debuted two great songs, "Wrathchild" and "The Evil That Men Do". 14 Below (Santa Monica, CA), July 27, 2002: The Iron Maidens made their Santa Monica debut at his cozy little bar/restaurant/lounge/concert hall packed with rabid maidenfans. The Iron Maiden Game Show made a second appearance, and this time winner took home a copy of The Beast, the new autobiography by former Maiden frontman Paul DiAnno. A female impersonator tried to audition for the bass player position. Paladino's (Tarzana, CA), June 29, 2002 : A full house of enthusiastic Maiden fans celebrated Bruce Chickinson's Birthday with The Iron Maidens and they had the first taste of The Iron Maidens Game Show. By the last song, during the musical break of "Iron Maiden", Eddie brought out a big cake with Chickinson's picture printed on it and presented it to the birthday frontwoman. Pink E's (Las Vegas, NV), June 15, 2002: The Iron Maidens made their return to Las Vegas, NV and were greeted by a full house of enthusiastic Maiden fans, appropriately warmed up again by Hori-Mono, a killer Las Vegas heavy rock band. The Iron Maidens debuted the epic "Powerslave" complete with Bruce Chickinson's feather mask, as well as running through a list of commercial favorites and obscure fan faves. One lucky Maiden fan won the night's drawing and took home a Todd McFarlane / Killers Eddie action figure. Canes (San Diego, CA), June 7, 2002: It was a house packed to the rafters at the beachside hotspot, Canes, as the Maidens made their San Diego debut. The first 200 in the unabating line outside received a free The Iron Maidens mini-calendar. The Maidens performed a 45 minute set featuring Iron Maiden's biggest hits, followed by a giveaway of a Todd McFarlane's Killers/Eddie action figure and a rare copy of a demo CD, featuring live recordings by The Iron Maidens. The show also featured killer performances by San Diego's own Powerage, a tribute to Bon Scott era AC/DC, and the acclaimed The Atomic Punks, a tribute to early Van Halen. As a tribute to the men and women of the United States armed forces, The Iron Maidens gave away free 8x10 glossies to military personnel. Hogue Barmichael's (Newport Beach, CA), May 17, 2002: The Iron Maidens returned to Orange County the night following the House of Blues show for an energetic evening south of the Orange Curtain. Metal 101 and Rotten Rod and the Warheads stepped in at the last minute to complete a kick ass metal show. KNAC.com on-air personality Junkman introduced the Maidens onstage. The House of Blues (Hollywood CA), May 16, 2002: The Iron Maidens made their Hollywood debut at the world famous House of Blues on Sunset Strip. Joining them on the big stage was Metallica Masters Creeping Death. Maiden fans wearing Iron Maiden or The Iron Maidens t-shirts were treated to a free limited edition The Iron Maidens collector's pin. Kozmos (Huntington Beach CA), April 13, 2002: Another packed night as The Iron Maidens returned to Orange County for Tribute/Metal Night at Kozmos. The show included performances by original metal bands Prototype and New Eden as well as the debut of the West Coast's own Megadeth tribute, Hangar 18. Bruce Chickinson sat in with Prototype to perform "Sea of Madness" prior to the Maidens' set. One lucky winner took home a Killers t-shirt and Eddie action figure courtesy of Hot Topic. Paladino's (Tarzana, CA), April 5, 2002: The Iron Maidens returned to Paladino's for a very special event: The Official West Coast Iron Maiden CD Catalog Re-Issue Party, hosted by Sony Music. The show was MC'd by Robin McAuley of MSG fame, along with special guest Michael Kenney, keyboardist for Iron Maiden (and Steve Harris's bass tech), and was a great success. Great Iron Maiden prizes were given away all night long, including the entire 14 disc Iron Maiden CD Reissue catalog, courtesy of Sony Music, and a Killers T-shirt and action figure, courtesy of Hot Topic. Paladino's (Tarzana, CA), March 1, 2002: The house was packed to the rafters as The Iron Maidens headlined a night which featured thrashmasters Prototype. The Galaxy Theatre (Santa Ana, CA), January 10, 2002: Orange County greeted The Iron Maidens with a crowded house on a Thursday night. Openers were female-laced bands, Hexxx, Firebug, and Dirty Laundry. Pink E 's (Las Vegas, NV), January 5, 2002: The Iron Maidens made a journey to Las Vegas for a killer show at Pink E's, just off the world-famous Las Vegas strip. The Maidens were joined by local metal band Hori-Mono. Paladino's (Tarzana, CA), December 31, 2001: The Maidens brought in the New Year to a crowded Paladino's in a headling set. The show included Painkiller (Tribute to Judas Priest) and an acoustic set performed by Led Zepagain (Tribute to Led Zeppelin). Hogue Barmichaels (Newport Beach, CA), October 19, 2001: The Maidens venture behind the Orange Curtain! With Painkiller (Tribute to JudasPriest), Livewire (Tribute to Motley Crue), and Psychic Mafia (original music). Paladino's (Tarzana, CA), October 6, 2001: The Maidens' first show to a packed house, with Creeping Death - the Masters of Metallica and Mr. Crowley, the Ultimate Tribute to Ozzy/Randy Rhoads.
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