MVLO XVLOTO
MAKES ITS
MARK
COLDPLAY 2012 US, TOUR REVIEW
Teresa Kuhns
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Unforgettable. Electric, Mind blowing. These are
just some of the many adjectives that come to mind
when 1 think about Coldplay's recent tour. This year
I was fortunate enough to see the British band not
once, not twice, but three times. And it goes without
saying that each time was even more memorable
than the last. Lead singer Chris Martin puts on quite
the show and 1 have never been in the presence of
a band that possesses such energy and passion on
stage.
The band’s previous albums “Rush of Blood to
the Head’ and “Parachutes' received criticism for
having the same sound and lacking any real energy
(although, if you ask me, their lyrics are always
beautiful and downright chilling). However the
band's most recent CD “Mylo Xyloto” has appeared
to prove critics wrong. The fresh, new sound has left
loyal fans in awe and sparked an interest in many
who were beginning to doubt the British group.
Say goodbye to entire albums full of heartbreak and
depressing love songS; “Mylo Xyloto" is packed with
life and color
The 2012 Mylo Xyloto Tour will forever be one to
remember For each concert, all audience members
are given wrist bands called “Xylobands" that light
up in various colors in sync with the album’s biggest
hits like “Hurts Like Heaven” and “Paradise." The effect
is indescribable—an entire arena full of technicolor
glowing (or ’glowing technicolor’) lights while Chris,
Johnny Guy and Will jam out on stage. Lasers flash
while confetti blasts upward from all sides of the
stage. Heaving the audience surrounded by vibrant
butterflies and hearts. It’s perfection. There is noth
ing like a crowd full of people singing the “woah-oh
lEADY GAGA
I/Mon., Mar. 18
iGreensboro Coliseum
I$192 at Ticketmaster.com
iThe international pop sensation
known for her theatrical
performances and racy costumes
Jwill be making a stop in
IGreensboro. While her concert
Imay be on the pricier side, it could
Ibe worth the once-in-a-lifetime
lexoerience.
AEICIA KEYS
Iw/ MIGlJhl
jsaf.. Mar. 30
jCreensboro Coliseum
I$116 at Ticketmaster.com
Iwith her chart-topping new single,
“Girl on Fire,” and recent album
Irelease, Alicia Keys teams up with
Ifellow soul singer Miguel. Miguel
[released his album, “Kaleidoscope
Dream,” in late 2012, including the
Isingle “Adorn.”
AWOENATION
w/ BLONDFIRE & MOTHER MOTHER
[rues.. Mar. 19
[Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh
I$22 at eTix.com
[while alternative Awolnation’s album was released in Marchj
[2010, it continues to gain popularity. “Sail” has grown to be|
[one of their identifying singles. Blondfire’s EP, “Where the
Kids Are,” was released in November 2012 by the siblings
[Bruce and Erica Driscoll. The third band featured. Mother
[Mother, has not emerged largely on the music scene; their
[latest album, “Eureka,” was released in 2011.
MA^ COSTA
\
|saf., Apr. 20
UCat’s Cradle, Raleigh
Ej$15 at Venue Website
' Alternative singer Matt
..jCosta released his latest
; Iself-titled album on February
12, 2013. Past singles that
he has been known for have
included “Mr. Pitiful” and
“Good Times.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF M( TCAMpi;
-oh-oh’s" to the band’s popular “Viva la Vida.”. nd of
course, old classics are still a major part of the show
“Yellow" is always a crowd favorite, and when C iris
sings it acoustically jaws drop. But let’s be hoi est.
anyone who has seen this band live knows wi at I'm
talking about. It’s hard to pick the single best lart
because the entire concert is pure genius.
1 could go on and on, but you must see it
firsthand to truly understand. I promise there s
nothing like it. Now go listen to Coldplay’s nev
album, and find out what I’m talking about.
fCEORGE STRAIT
!w/ MAR'IINA McBRIDE
t,Sat., Mar 23
igGreensboro Coliseum
$108 at Ticketmaster.com
(For you country fans, George
[strait and Martina McBride
[have paired up for their latest
[tour. Strait has been producing |
[music for decades, and he
[released his latest single, “Give]
It All We Got Tonight” in 2012.
.. ■ V.S'
CONCEFnfSl
rto look to
JASON AEDEAN
jw/ JAKE OWEN & THOMAS Rl lETT
[saf.. May 18
[Greensboro Coliseum
[$68 at Ticketmaster.com
[jason Aldean, Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett usher in the
[southern-summer country concert circuit in mid-May. Aldean,
best known for singles such as “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My Kind
Party,” released his fifth album last October. Between Owen, best
[known for “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” and the young Thomas
Rhett with the single “Beer with Jesus,” this group should be the
[perfect way to kick off the summer.
Molly Boyce
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As the new semester
bursts with classes
professors, activities
and responsibilities,
the calendar seems to
shift quickly from the
ease and escape of fake
break to the frenzy of
spring. Check out some of
the concerts coming to local
venues in the North Carolina
triad area and get ready to
mark up your calendar.