The whole family has loved the Kaiser Chiefs CDs - and when Yours Truly Angry Mob came out, we bought it via iTunes that day...
I saw that they were coming to the Crystal Ballroom, thanks to my new favorite website tourfilter! So I bought tickets for me, Shelli, Maddie and Maddie's friend Tovia.
The show:
Three bands played last night:
- The Little Ones
- The Walkmen
- The Kaiser Chiefs
The Little Ones...
Were playing when we arrived just after 9:00. This band had a great stage presence, and played an enjoyable pop sound. I quite liked their set - have to go get some of their music - the sound was well produced, lots of tight melodic guitar, and lots of reverb on the vocals...
The Walkmen...
were, in a word loud. I think I would like their music, but they were WAY TOO LOUD. I went scrambling to buy earplugs (I usually bring a pair to every show, but spaced it last night) they were sold out everywhere... my ears are still ringing.
Kaiser Chiefs...
As is customary any time I'm at a show with William (did I mention that Will joined us?) we provided a service to the teens of getting to the front. At one point I stopped, about 10 rows back, and William had to prod me to go further... so we pushed on.
We ended up getting Maddie and Tovia with only 2 people in front of them! perfect viewing!
At one point, the lead singer reached out to stand on the crowd barrier, and Maddie ended up holding his hand. She liked that :)
At one point, I told Maddie that she can't leave without the playlist.
After most of the set, William and I retreated to the back to find Shelli, she had a perma-grin from the show so far...
At the end of the concert, we heard, "Mike, Shelli!" - and up walks Carly with friend. It was good to see our niece, up from Corvallis for the show. She said, "I should have known you'd be here!".
We told her that Maddie was with us, and she was excited to see her cousin - whom at that moment was turned and waving her set list! We all got together and talked... what a night.
I saw that they were coming to the Crystal Ballroom, thanks to my new favorite website tourfilter! So I bought tickets for me, Shelli, Maddie and Maddie's friend Tovia.
The show:
Three bands played last night:
- The Little Ones
- The Walkmen
- The Kaiser Chiefs
The Little Ones...
Were playing when we arrived just after 9:00. This band had a great stage presence, and played an enjoyable pop sound. I quite liked their set - have to go get some of their music - the sound was well produced, lots of tight melodic guitar, and lots of reverb on the vocals...
The Walkmen...
were, in a word loud. I think I would like their music, but they were WAY TOO LOUD. I went scrambling to buy earplugs (I usually bring a pair to every show, but spaced it last night) they were sold out everywhere... my ears are still ringing.
Kaiser Chiefs...
As is customary any time I'm at a show with William (did I mention that Will joined us?) we provided a service to the teens of getting to the front. At one point I stopped, about 10 rows back, and William had to prod me to go further... so we pushed on.
We ended up getting Maddie and Tovia with only 2 people in front of them! perfect viewing!
At one point, the lead singer reached out to stand on the crowd barrier, and Maddie ended up holding his hand. She liked that :)
At one point, I told Maddie that she can't leave without the playlist.
After most of the set, William and I retreated to the back to find Shelli, she had a perma-grin from the show so far...
At the end of the concert, we heard, "Mike, Shelli!" - and up walks Carly with friend. It was good to see our niece, up from Corvallis for the show. She said, "I should have known you'd be here!".
We told her that Maddie was with us, and she was excited to see her cousin - whom at that moment was turned and waving her set list! We all got together and talked... what a night.
2 comments:
The Little Ones and Kaiser Chiefs were good. I'm glad we got up front for the Kaiser Chiefs and we even got to see a little moshing action.
But the Walkmen were too loud. Even if they were good (and I didn't like them), they were still overbearingly loud. Downstairs in the bathroom with my earplugs in - then it was OK.
But enough about K.C. Where's the post about Carrie playing at the backroom?
Hmm, my thoughts about this show, you ask? Okay...
Let me put it in art-schooler speak:
ohmyblarggoditwaskjsdfgfahjjlbestlkjasdshowaksjdlaever!!!
Translation: I adored them before, and now they are one of my favorite bands of all time. It was a spectacular show.
Of course, that just might be influenced by the fact that I held the lead singer's hand...twice.
Before I forget, thank you father of mine and Will for getting Tovia and I up to the front. I hope it is not the last time you can pay me and my friends the favor. :)
P.S. Will, what do you mean "enough about K.C."? I don't think enough can ever be said of the wonder that is the Kaiser Chiefs!
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