Mr. Luke Pritchard and his Kooks mates came into town to conquer hearts, fling out some indie rock melodies, and set in motion a shimmy shimmy vibe for those dancing feet.
Anderson .Paak – Live @ The Coca-Cola Roxy
Anderson .Paak combines the suaveness of Hugh Hefner with the dance bravado of Michael Jackson to a bottomless pit of sweet-sounding tunefulness and art. Anderson .Paak is the complete package.
III Points Festival – Live @ Mana Wynwood Convention Center
III Points is about the art, the fans, local acts that need a spotlight, and of course, alcohol, food, and a few big names to horde in the crowds. III days of cool is promised; simply stated, mission accomplished.
Young the Giant – Live @ Georgia Theatre
All said and done, the night played out as a exceedingly lit affair. Mesmerizing technicolor illumination, infectious cowbells, eye-pooping moon-walks, and, of course, wicked tunes all come together during Young the Giant's wild and emotional spectacle.
Bring Me The Horizon – Live @ The Coca-Cola Roxy
The Bring Me The Horizon gang is well-versed in the languages of stagecraft and musicality. For roughly 90 minutes and across 16 bangers, the Coca-Cola Roxy crowd was treated to an elite level of pedal-to-the-metal rock -- that it will soon not forget.
Young Dolph – Live @ The Tabernacle
Ultimately, Young Dolph gifted his faithful ear-to-ear smiles; as he musically rummaged through his extensive and distinguished discography. More importantly, Adolph Thornton Jr. left no doubt that the so-called King of Memphis is a legit motherfucking role model.
Dave East – Live @ Center Stage
After roughly a 90-minute presentation, Dave East gave Atlantans a hefty dose of that "real" hip-hop element. The evening was lit, the spits were tip-top, and the night was shaded in hues of roughneck rap.
Coheed and Cambria – Live @ Iron City
Coheed and Cambria put on a spectacle of ample musical magnitude. Rock and Roll with a comic book twist, dazzling lights, disco balls, and of course, that iconic mop of hair on Caludio's head.
Bad Bunny – Live @ State Farm Arena
Puerto Rico has produced many entertainers of high regard and special talents -- and Bad Bunny is nothing short of spectacular. The man is a rising star and a formidable showman. The pageantry is colorful and dance-inducing. Bad Bunny is the complete package. Not bad for a lad yet to release a freshman record.
Voodoo Music + Arts Experience – Live @ New Orleans City Park
The Voodoo Music + Arts Experience proved once more why it is among the nation's finest and funnest festivals. Crazy fans and talented musicians are always a good mixtures -- and New Orleans knows how to get the best of the best.