The Dogg must confess that he is not much of a Coldplay fan. I've always seen them as a "chick" band and one whose songs all sound pretty much the same. Since they were included in our season ticket package, I went with no expectations whatsoever. It was a nice late spring night and the VIP was in full swing an hour before showtime. After holding court in the Starlight, the Townespeople headed to our seats. As we were seated, we noticed a small 8x 8 platform at the end of our row. Looked like a stand for a spotlight. Once seated, we noticed 2 other platforms. One was at the far right of the Pavilion and the other in the middle of the hill. At once the Dogg knew the band would be leaving the stage at least three times.
They lead off with a huge curtain back lit in a soft yellow with an ever increasing crescendo of sound emanating from behind the curtain. Then back lit silhouettes about 20 feet tall assumed their positions and instruments. Then huge yellow balloons approx 4' in diameter started falling from the rafters and from behind the hill. One really cool trick was the band was superimposed upon the balloons with lasers and the faces were animated. As soon as you went to catch the balloon, the light went off and the band whipped into "Yellow". The Dogg was yelping and barking like a wolf in heat. These guys know how to jam!
The set was in full speed: Clocks, the Scientist, LaVida Loca, and numerous more instantly recognizable songs. Fantastic lighting, lasers, smoke, and insane piano playing by Chris Martin. I am sold! This band is bl;owing me away. Just when I think it can get no better, the band takes position 8 seats from us and plays 2 acoustic songs. Their is a young lad, Brian, age 16 that is at his first show and what a show to see first. The Dogg quickly takes him under wing and tells him to follow me when I get up. The band returns to the stage for a couple of songs, then its off to the far right platform to get up close again. The band plays "I'm a believer" by the Monkee's and we all sing the chorus. After 2 quick songs, The Dogg with the young pup in tow, book it up the hill for another 2 songs up close. Me and the pup rocked it out big time!
Another hour of jams and 2 encores leaves the Dogg & BLT a little spent, but ready for more. All that's left is some dancing in the Starlight so traffic can clear. The crowd is unanimous: we just witnessed a perfect rock show! The Dogg is now a fan for life!
Weather B+
Crowd A+
Staging A++
Lights A
Sound A+
Atmosphere A+
The Dogg and BLT say this was the show of the year and one of the overall top 5 shows we've seen. If you have not seen Coldplay live, then make it a priority. If you are not a fan now, you will be when you leave.
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