Last week Sweetie and I dropped the kid off at Nana’s (the world’s best baby sitter) and headed downtown to the BOK Center to see the Kings of Leon in concert.
I didn’t know much about them and I was very surprised. These guys can rock. They are three brothers and a cousin who formed the band in Tennessee in 1999. Check out the Kings of Leon Wikipedia site for my information.
The arena was packed with a very appreciative audience. We were on our feet for most of the concert. What I love in a concert is when the band and the audience are really tied emotionally together. Not too many performers command that. Garth Brooks, Michael Buble, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts get that, so does the Kings of Leon.
There wasn’t a whole lot of chit chat, they just played, and played hard.
(sorry for the fuzzy photo).
I didn’t find out until the next day that the Kings of Leon have an Oklahoma connection. They were awarded a Rising Star Award at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame just prior to the concert. A couple of them were born in Oklahoma and they said they consider themselves “Sooners at heart” and are talking about buying homes here.
I rate these guys five stars out of five. I don’t think Sweetie liked them near as much as I did. If they come to your neck of the woods and you like great rock music check them out.
Yep i like me some Kings of Leon every now and then!
Tomorrow were headed of to Chicago to see 30 Seconds to Mars and i hope i can shoot some nice pics like you did!
Thanks
Leontien
Always nice to get out for an adult night. Not heard of them but then I don’t keep up with current music and can no longer handle the crowds at concerts. Glad you had a good time.
Looks like a fun night out — can always use one of those!! I’m not familiar with them, but I did enjoy the video. I always enjoyed going to live concerts, probably still would if I had the opportunity. Enjoy your day!!
Sylvia
I wanted to go see them. Darn, now wish I had. Looks like you had great seats!
Sounds like you had a great night out!
Packed is right! They sure have a following–and the talent.
That must have been a great night out.
Looks like you got good seats! Did you take the pictures in the collage? They are really good. Concert photography is tough!
I like their music as well 🙂
@Zhu – Yes I took all the photos. I used some of the tips you gave some time ago on how to take concert photos. Plus they had pretty good light on the stage. Not all concerts have good light.
Oh I love, love, love them! Just about wore out the CD I bought.