Three bands: One heartstopping concert
Nathan Ball
Issue date: 2/4/10 Section: Entertainment
The Allen War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, In., hosted Flyleaf, Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace at 7 p.m. Jan. 30. The notoriety of the three bands brought in people from across the state as well as neighboring states to fill the coliseum nearly to its 10,500 capacity.
All three bands added different touches to the stage background to add to atmosphere to accent their unique performance. This was complemented by high quality and quantity of sound equipment that gave each band quality and control over every aspect of their music.
Flyleaf
Flyleaf opened the concert with a soulful rendition of "Cassie." They used the power of their songs and the energy they displayed to work up the crowd for their set and those that followed. Flyleaf played a variety of their songs including such favorites as "I'm so sick" and "All around me."
From a visual standpoint the band looked as though they were al doing their own thing with few choreographed movements. The bassist, Pat Seals, stole too much of the crowd's attention with his constant running and jumping antics, even coming down into the crown for part of their set. Guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya appeared to be having an epilepsy attack at one point and actually ran into lead singer Lacey at one point.
Sound quality varied during Flyleaf's performance as the bass elements were almost too strong on many songs. The vocals on the other hand were amazing with good power and were easily understood and easily added to the group's performance.
Breaking Benjamin
Following Flyleaf, Breaking Benjamin came onto the stage. They played a larger variety of songs from some of their older records including "So cold" and "Sooner or Later," from the album "We Are Not Alone". Being the most famous of the three bands performing that evening, Breaking Benjamin instantly elicited a response from the audience.
Visually this band was well organized and very exciting. They demonstrated their experience by handling the crowd well and playing to the crowd's emotions. Breaking Benjamin's sound was perfectly balanced.
Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace ended the trifecta with a bang. Each one of their songs showcased the band's trademark power and their flashy stage props including fire spouting from the stage gave their performance just what it needed to take it from good to great.
Overall the concert stood out from others for both the quality of the groups playing and the atmosphere that they created. None of the three bans will be playing in the area again soon but their next tour as a threesome comes Feb. 14 at Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Massachusetts.
By Nathan Ball
Editorial staff
nball548@gmail.com
All three bands added different touches to the stage background to add to atmosphere to accent their unique performance. This was complemented by high quality and quantity of sound equipment that gave each band quality and control over every aspect of their music.
Flyleaf
Flyleaf opened the concert with a soulful rendition of "Cassie." They used the power of their songs and the energy they displayed to work up the crowd for their set and those that followed. Flyleaf played a variety of their songs including such favorites as "I'm so sick" and "All around me."
From a visual standpoint the band looked as though they were al doing their own thing with few choreographed movements. The bassist, Pat Seals, stole too much of the crowd's attention with his constant running and jumping antics, even coming down into the crown for part of their set. Guitarist Sameer Bhattacharya appeared to be having an epilepsy attack at one point and actually ran into lead singer Lacey at one point.
Sound quality varied during Flyleaf's performance as the bass elements were almost too strong on many songs. The vocals on the other hand were amazing with good power and were easily understood and easily added to the group's performance.
Breaking Benjamin
Following Flyleaf, Breaking Benjamin came onto the stage. They played a larger variety of songs from some of their older records including "So cold" and "Sooner or Later," from the album "We Are Not Alone". Being the most famous of the three bands performing that evening, Breaking Benjamin instantly elicited a response from the audience.
Visually this band was well organized and very exciting. They demonstrated their experience by handling the crowd well and playing to the crowd's emotions. Breaking Benjamin's sound was perfectly balanced.
Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace ended the trifecta with a bang. Each one of their songs showcased the band's trademark power and their flashy stage props including fire spouting from the stage gave their performance just what it needed to take it from good to great.
Overall the concert stood out from others for both the quality of the groups playing and the atmosphere that they created. None of the three bans will be playing in the area again soon but their next tour as a threesome comes Feb. 14 at Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Massachusetts.
By Nathan Ball
Editorial staff
nball548@gmail.com
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