UPDATE: Within an hour of posting, Kings of Leon have already had all my videos deleted from Youtube and a strike given to my Google account. It’s not like people watch videos on Youtube in lieu of going to shows or listen to bad recordings instead of downloading illegal MP3s. Way to alienate your client’s fans Vector Management.
Last night we made the drive up to Saratoga.
I have to say, the setting of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is quite nice. It’s in a state park and everything is nicely kept, nestled nicely among the trees and the walkways to the parking areas taking you over bubbling creeks. Still, it’d need to be a can’t miss show for me to make the 3 hour drive each way again. But this was Lethy’s B-Day gift!
The opener was some band called The Whigs who had a very generic rock sound. Being an opener must suck!
The Whigs open for Kings of Leon @ SPAC
No one gave them much notice except for 2 middle-aged, insanely drunk guys in panama hats:
Drunk guys
Kings of Leon opened up with Crawl.
Kings of Leon
Their stage persona was a bit disappointing. Not a whole lot of interaction with the crowd beyond the occasional “We’re really happy to be here.” Musically they sounded good, although his voice did weaken as the night went on. He barely sang for much of “Sex on Fire” – not that he needed to. Crowd singalong was pretty strong.
As she often does, Lethy managed to score the Setlist. It’s inaccurate though. They adjusted as the night went on because of the singer’s voice.
2010.06.06 Kings of Leon @ SPAC Setlist
As always, full pictures are up on my gallery.
Video footage of one of the really drunk guys is on my youtube channel.