Witnessing Coldplay live and up so close, I have incredible respect for the band. Wish we had backstage passes for all of you,” he said. “We have infinite respect for you now that we had to walk through that shit. Sunday’s four-hour rain delay resulted in multiple canceled performances and scaled down sets, but Coldplay managed to save the day.Īlways comical, after traipsing through the mud onto a stage in the middle of the field, frontman Chris Martin realized what festivalgoers dealt with the entire weekend. Mud wrestling, music and beer gardens was more like it. The way I described APW to friends was it being Woodstock's reincarnation if it were around in 2009. Luckily, I caught their phenomenal set at the always memorable All Points West festival this past August at Liberty State Park. I really don't know why I haven't seen them sooner. I've heard only praises about Coldplay's concerts from friends who have witnessed them firsthand. Coldplay - August 2 at Liberty State Park If you have yet to see Wells live, I highly suggest doing so as I foresee him selling out bigger venues very soon.Ģ. His onstage banter with the audience and tales behind his songs are always enjoyable and like no artist I have ever witnessed. Wells truly blew me away as he mixed his soulful and energetic tracks with his emotion-filled ballads. I was lucky enough to catch his headlining show at Highline Ballroom in October after interviewing his opening act, Matt Hires. Later this year, Wells opened for Better Than Ezra where a couple got engaged mid-set before he dedicated and performed "Sea Breeze" for them. I first interviewed him during South By Southwest and caught his showcase with Tori Amos. While compiling my top five list I realized I have witnessed Wells in concert three times this year. Previous album, Hold On is quite striking as well. I recently found Tyrone Wells CD Remain and have been listening non-stop the past few days. Tyrone Wells - October 7 at Highline Ballroom A bit serendipitous, don't you think? For my complete review, click here.ģ. And, guess who was sitting a few rows in front of me? None other than Mat Kearney himself. Wendy picked up the tickets for me and we headed to Giants Stadium to cover the show for Bumpershine. Low and behold, the next day he needed a writer to cover Springsteen's show for a Web site he shot for and thought of me. I recognized a photographer I met earlier that year at Ray LaMontagne's show and we chatted for a bit. The night before Springsteen's performance I was buying my friend a ticket at will call because Kearney's show was due to sell out. I actually have Mat Kearney to thank of how I came to cover his show at Giants Stadium. Does much more need to be said? Being a Jersey girl, Bruce Springsteen's songs are anthems to me. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - September 30 at Giants Stadium For his view on writing about personal relationships, being an opening act and advice to aspiring musicians, click here.Ĥ. To hear Mat talk about the new album, his writing process and stories behind his songs, click here. You can bet I'll be seeing him next time he's around. Jumping into the audience mid-set he started his own dance party on the floor with fans. Having had his album, City of Black and White, on rotation over the previous months the songs struck me personally and Kearney put on quite the show. As an opening band, your set is always cut short so I decided to attend his headlining performance a few months later at Irving Plaza and was blown away. I hopped on his tour bus and talked with him about his latest album, songwriting process and breaking into the University of Oregon to use their piano to write a song.
I interviewed Mat Kearney back in May when he was on tour opening for Keane at Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, New Jersey. Mat Kearney - September 29 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
This year I attended more concerts than any year in my life and while it's hard to narrow down my single favorite, I compiled five that stand out.ĥ. There is nothing I enjoy more than that goosebumps feeling you get when an artist sings a song that particularly strikes you or tells a moving tale about the origin of the song.
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