Two songs later, Caleb performed "Walls," the title track of the band's current album, in a seemingly solo context. Kings of Leon now stood in front of the red curtain, completely lowered. "Use Somebody," the highest-charting single in KoL history, arrived as the night's eighth song, followed by an "unplugged" rendition of quirky oldie "Milk" (featuring "“She'll loan you her toothbrush, she'll bartend your party”" within its chorus) in which the stage show became even smaller. Two guitars, drums and bass made distinct, pristine sound - with Jared's bass frequently providing highlights. No "extra" musicians were present, for instance. Kings of Leon banged out early-career favorites "Taper Jean Girl" and "The Bucket" in this "small" format, which helped attendees notice what was there and what wasn't. In addition to the Followills being closely grouped together, red curtains covered spaces above and to the side of the band.Ī V-shaped video screen provided a backdrop for the musicians, and this would have been enough production to carry the night.
The show began with Kings of Leon using about half of the real estate available on the Klipsch stage. 'Tapes' podcast: Willie Nelson lucks into ‘Trigger’ guitar But the night was more about rocking than talking.Ĭoncert recap: Green Day show sends good vibes to nearly everyone Longtime fans in Central Indiana may have said it's about time: Kings of Leon canceled Klipsch Music Center appearances in 2011 (after vocalist Caleb Followill fell victim to "vocal issues and exhaustion") and 2014 (after drummer Nathan Followill was injured in a bus accident).Ĭaleb, brother of Nathan and bass player Jared Followill and first cousin of guitarist Matthew Followill, apologized for the cancellations in one of Saturday's rare stage announcements.
Kings of Leon boldly stepped forward as flag-bearers for the waning art of guitar-based rock 'n' roll. On the bright side, the quartet's pedestrian songs didn't detract from Saturday's show at Klipsch Music Center.
Kings of Leon managed to design a live show that replicates the band’s career arc: exciting and strange at the beginning, then predictable and safe with the passing of time.
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