Went to see Coldplay with Rilo Kiley as their opening band in concert at St Louis’s UMB Bank Pavillion on Saturday night. I’d never heard of Rilo Kiley and having heard them might be tempted to give their music a listen if someone loaned me a CD but I wasnt left with a burning desire to buy their music. The band’s live performance left me wondering if they hadnt decided on an overall lineup, or a distinct sound - the music changed styles as often as the band members exchanged places / instruments. Having checked their website it appears that this is their sound. They pride themselves on the ecclectic mix of different elements. Oh well.
This was the first concert that I’ve been to where I dont know the music all that well; I’d never heard of the supporting band and wasnt a huge fan of Coldplay. My exposure to them has been at the movie theatre, where snippets of their songs have been part of the “pre-show countdown”. (what a triumph of political correctness that term is!) Coldplay put on a good show and I suppose I should count myself lucky - they cancelled the 2 gigs immediately before coming to St Louis (Tampa, Florida on 14 September and in Birmingham, Alabama on 16 September). All in all, an enjoyable evening even if I didnt know the music.
Note to self: make sure the next live music event is one where the music is known and liked!