Well, they have done it…they have raised the bar even higher. With another sold out show, Foster the People have transformed their small indie rock show into an indie rock extravaganza.
The weather was cloudy, chilly and windy but the local concert junkies were not missing this event. Fans had been waiting the day away to see the talented musicians lined up for the June 1st show at the LC Outdoor Amphitheater.
Kimbra, the beautiful and quirky blues singer immediately got the audience amped and excited. Her style (complete with a frilly pink tutu) and energy put a smile on your face, beginning with her reggae-inspired “Limbo” and closing with the smoky, soulful “Come into My Rocking Head.”
After her set, the Kooks took the stage, singing all their hits and jamming out like the British rockers they are. People sang along and began the crowd surfing right away. By the time they closed with the bouncy, summertime beats of “Junk of the Heart” and “So Naiive”, the crowd was well prepared for the headliners.
As the cool wind blew through the pavilion, smoke rose from the stage and curtains fell to reveal the glorious stage set. Lights. Camera. Action. And there they were: Foster the People ran out to their instruments and immediately began creating that sound that everyone had been waiting for. The audience roared and in unison began chanting: FOSTER THE PEOPLE. Front man Mark Foster took the stage and began howling the lyrics to their opener, “Miss You”. The pit moshed, drum beats ran through veins – no one had control of their excitement. They could feel that Foster the People truly missed Columbus. The show continued with no loss of energy… a show that was fit for the indie rock gods, with amazing lights and incredible volume. Suddenly a change of pace occurred as Kimbra took the stage to perform their duet “Warrior”. No complaints, total satisfaction.
The crowd surfing continued and cheers were still loud as Foster The People sang explosively to the crowd until finally, there were no more songs to sing…except 1. They closed the concert with their hit “Pumped up Kicks” and traditionally remixed it for a grand finale that was unforgettable. To see this show come to an end was beyond deflating. The screeching crowd wouldn’t stop until they were forced to exit the pit. It was an experience like no other and surely impacted many people as well as their eardrums. Well done, Mark and crew. You have done it again, but better.
-Hannah Richards
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