2008 Woodie Awards
Incubus performs in Orlando
John W. Smith III
Issue date: 1/30/07 Section: Entertainment
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Much like the rain that covered Central Florida last Monday night, the Incubus performance at Orlando's Hard Rock Live was anything but dry. After 16 years as a band and nine full length albums, playing to a packed house of 3000 was nothing new to Incubus.
The night started off well with Albert Hammond Jr., a five piece band that sounded like the Beatles with heavier guitars. Unlike their small set, they had a big sound. After eight successful songs, an hour of rhythmic riffs, and catchy phrases the opening act left the stage.
Expectations were at an all time high as the crew prepared the set for Incubus. Numerous members of the crowd expressed their reasoning for attending the concert. One guy proclaimed, "I'm here because Incubus thinks they are better than Pink Floyd and I want to judge that myself." Another said, "my boyfriend dragged me here." Regardless of their reasons, when the lights faded everyone was left speechless.
Incubus had a back drop that looked like the night sky, tubes filled with different colored lights, and a series of strobes that could impress the blind. Each band member emerged slowly with front man Brandon Boyd appearing last. After acknowledging how Orlando was doing, Incubus started into a mind blowing set of old and new music.
Although their hit singles "Stellar," "Pardon Me," "Drive," and "A Certain Shade of Green" were not performed, the set did not lack any dimension of Incubus. The rock-hip-hop-lounge-heavy metal band kept the crowed on their tip-toes as DJ Kilmore exploited catchy noises on his piano, mellotron, theremin, moog keys, and decks. Incubus mixed the night with heavy rock songs, love ballads, and an acoustic version of their "Redefine."
The highlight of the night were the jaw dropping solos performed by vocalist Brandon Boyd, drummer Jose Pasillas, bassist Ben Kenney, and guitarist Mike Einziger. In the midst of "Earth to Bella," Boyd and Pasillas exchanged beats on congas and drums concluding with a fast paced synchronization. As the lights dimmed all eyes were on Kenney as he showed what the bass guitar can do; however, Boyd brought another dimension to the solos by wearing LED gloves and flashing beams of light on the soloist.
As the crowd roared every lyric to all the songs, Incubus concert goers were left speechless after the encore.
Hard Rock Live was the perfect venue for a band like Incubus. With nightly drink specials, a superior sound system, and a history of great music, Incubus was yet another plaque on the wall and a five-star performance. For more information about Hard Rock Live and a schedule, visit www.hardrock.com/live.
The night started off well with Albert Hammond Jr., a five piece band that sounded like the Beatles with heavier guitars. Unlike their small set, they had a big sound. After eight successful songs, an hour of rhythmic riffs, and catchy phrases the opening act left the stage.
Expectations were at an all time high as the crew prepared the set for Incubus. Numerous members of the crowd expressed their reasoning for attending the concert. One guy proclaimed, "I'm here because Incubus thinks they are better than Pink Floyd and I want to judge that myself." Another said, "my boyfriend dragged me here." Regardless of their reasons, when the lights faded everyone was left speechless.
Incubus had a back drop that looked like the night sky, tubes filled with different colored lights, and a series of strobes that could impress the blind. Each band member emerged slowly with front man Brandon Boyd appearing last. After acknowledging how Orlando was doing, Incubus started into a mind blowing set of old and new music.
Although their hit singles "Stellar," "Pardon Me," "Drive," and "A Certain Shade of Green" were not performed, the set did not lack any dimension of Incubus. The rock-hip-hop-lounge-heavy metal band kept the crowed on their tip-toes as DJ Kilmore exploited catchy noises on his piano, mellotron, theremin, moog keys, and decks. Incubus mixed the night with heavy rock songs, love ballads, and an acoustic version of their "Redefine."
The highlight of the night were the jaw dropping solos performed by vocalist Brandon Boyd, drummer Jose Pasillas, bassist Ben Kenney, and guitarist Mike Einziger. In the midst of "Earth to Bella," Boyd and Pasillas exchanged beats on congas and drums concluding with a fast paced synchronization. As the lights dimmed all eyes were on Kenney as he showed what the bass guitar can do; however, Boyd brought another dimension to the solos by wearing LED gloves and flashing beams of light on the soloist.
As the crowd roared every lyric to all the songs, Incubus concert goers were left speechless after the encore.
Hard Rock Live was the perfect venue for a band like Incubus. With nightly drink specials, a superior sound system, and a history of great music, Incubus was yet another plaque on the wall and a five-star performance. For more information about Hard Rock Live and a schedule, visit www.hardrock.com/live.
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