Cold War Kids – live at the Commodore
On Tuesday night I saw the Cold War Kids at the Commodore.
This was the 4th time I’ve seen them live (plus all the albums) and the largest venue. The other times were in smaller “club” style places and I am sure the larger Commodore space didn’t help the atmosphere, which was pretty subdued – even for Vancouver. CWK always draw a very mixed audience for a style that often defies simple definition, and tonight was no different – I went from feeling very old to seeing people of my parents’ age!
I am a huge fan and tonight was no disappointment with a great combination of tracks all delivered with the passion and intensity only they can create. I’ve now taken 4 different people to see them and each time I am asked “what kind of music is it?”. I struggle to explain and on each occasion my friends leave saying things like “that was really different” or “I quite enjoyed that”!
I will keep spreading the word and if you ever get the chance, go see them live….you will not be disappointed..
