Saturday night Sweetie and I loaded up, dropped SuperPizzaBoy off at Nana’s and headed off downtown to the BOK Center to see the Black Keys.
The Black Keys are two guys from Ohio, Dan Auerbach who sings and plays the guitar and Patrick Carney who plays the drums. They have other guys out on the stage for many of the songs but they also do a bunch with just Carney and Auerbach.
The stage is set up a little differently than most rock bands. The drums are right up front and Carney faces Auerbach. You can tell they are really in synch.
Auerbach sings with a very strong clear voice and is a great guitar player. I had never thought of them as being a rock band, I was wrong. I need to turn the V up.
They started and just sang, no little riffs about and inside jokes, just playing.
They didn’t have an elaborate set but I did enjoy the laser light show.
Listening to music on an ipod or in your car is nice, but there is nothing like seeing it live.
Try this video out. Turn it up, all they way. Remember, if its too loud then you are to old. I’m giving the Black Keys five stars out of five for a concert. It was wonderful.
The Arctic Monkeys opened for the Black Keys. I think they are opening for all the Black Keys concerts on this El Camino Tour.
They are from England and I would have to say their music is a little punkish along the lines of Green Day but with a lot more reverb. The lead singer, Alex Turner, had a very powerful voice. I was also very impressed with the drummer, Matt Helders. He could really play the drums. Not that I know a thing about it.
They made heavy use of the strobe lights during the first part of their set. I was glad we were in our seats when the music started. Between the roar of the band and the strobe lights it was very overwhelming. I guess that I am borderline too old.
I give Arctic Monkeys also a five stars out of five.
Go see them if they come to town, or go get their cd’s or download something.
Mainly I recommend listening to any sort of music you want,except disco of course. Go see a local band.
Ah, you guys do have fun! I love it! Haven’t been to a concert in quite a while! I really like the music! Thanks for including the videos!
Sylvia
What fun … I may be borderline too old too …. or maybe its just my ears that are old .. 😉
Fun. I’ve seen some of their videos but have not listened too much to their music. I will have to check them out. I’m always looking for good music.
Nice to hear good music that you like. I just can’t handle the crowds at concerts any more.
You take great low-light shots. You must have very steady hands and arms.
Never heard of the Black Keys but the Arctic Monkeys are v. popular with the younger people.
Nice images Yogi. What camera were you using?
These musicians are new to me. Your images and review are enticing.
So fun to watch you enjoying your month long birthday!
@Driller – I was using my brand spanking new Canon PowerShot SX40 HS that my wife go me for . It is a so called “superzoom” camera with very good low light capability.
Your creativity knows no bounds. No doubt I am too old. I have learned not to wear my hearing aids to rock concerts.
@Yogi. Thanks for info. I have it’s predecessor, the SX30. They are nice cameras, but I think yours has much improved low light capabilities. Nice work.