Another night at Pine Knob full of drinks and music. After another rainy day and a night that looked threatening, the rock gods smiled on Pine Knob again. A crisp, clear night for those on the hill to enjoy.
First up was a band we've never heard of, "Duke Spirit". Fronted by a sassy, barefoot blonde, the band was tight and played theirs hearts out. The sound is kinda unique, but seems to my ear to be a blend of Blondie, The Committments, and Garbage. The band played a 40 minute set of songs no one has heard, but the crowd was responsive to them and seemed to enjoy the energy. We are here to see Incubus, so it would take a strong warm up band to steal their thunder. While they were not an awesome band by any stretch, they were entertaining and the 40 minutes went by fast.
By the time Incubus went onstage at 8:50, Pine Knob was packed to overflowing. It was a very young crowd, averaging perhaps 22-23 years old. The Dogg and BLT felt as if we were the oldest people in the venue. No matter, we can rock it out with the pups any day, any time!
Incubus played a long, loud and tight set. The stage was a stripper! Virtually no effects, limited lighting, and for the most part, a blank backdrop. True rock greatness, stripped of the visual trappings makes us focus on the music and crowd. Both of which were superb. From the first note until the final encore, everyone was on their feet, jammin to the sounds of one of the best touring bands around. Every song we wanted was played to perfection and even the most jaded fan can't complain about a 2 1/2 hour set with no breaks. This band has taken the top "hard rock" concert of the year from NIN/Janes Addiction. This was simply an awesome show. If you missed it, make sure to put Incubus on your must see list.
Weather B
Crowd A+
Staging C
Lights C
Sound A
Atmosphere A
Bands B-
Overall, a thoroughly entertaining night and a great performance by Incubus.
First up was a band we've never heard of, "Duke Spirit". Fronted by a sassy, barefoot blonde, the band was tight and played theirs hearts out. The sound is kinda unique, but seems to my ear to be a blend of Blondie, The Committments, and Garbage. The band played a 40 minute set of songs no one has heard, but the crowd was responsive to them and seemed to enjoy the energy. We are here to see Incubus, so it would take a strong warm up band to steal their thunder. While they were not an awesome band by any stretch, they were entertaining and the 40 minutes went by fast.
By the time Incubus went onstage at 8:50, Pine Knob was packed to overflowing. It was a very young crowd, averaging perhaps 22-23 years old. The Dogg and BLT felt as if we were the oldest people in the venue. No matter, we can rock it out with the pups any day, any time!
Incubus played a long, loud and tight set. The stage was a stripper! Virtually no effects, limited lighting, and for the most part, a blank backdrop. True rock greatness, stripped of the visual trappings makes us focus on the music and crowd. Both of which were superb. From the first note until the final encore, everyone was on their feet, jammin to the sounds of one of the best touring bands around. Every song we wanted was played to perfection and even the most jaded fan can't complain about a 2 1/2 hour set with no breaks. This band has taken the top "hard rock" concert of the year from NIN/Janes Addiction. This was simply an awesome show. If you missed it, make sure to put Incubus on your must see list.
Weather B
Crowd A+
Staging C
Lights C
Sound A
Atmosphere A
Bands B-
Overall, a thoroughly entertaining night and a great performance by Incubus.
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