UK crowds know how to make gigs fantastic. "We've made a lot of memories in this town -- some of 'em we'd probably rather forget," Followill said, possibly in reference to the band's less-than-stellar performance in Mesa last year.

One More Thing: At first, I thought it was kind of lame of Kings of Leon to put off "Use Somebody" until the inevitable encore, but judging by the way people starting heading for the exits en masse during the band's final song, they still might have played it too early. Become a member to support the independent voice of Phoenix Kings of Leon certainly don't belong in the same loathsome circle of douche rock occupied by truly godawful bands like O.A.R. Kings of Leon play the sort of bombastic arena rock that ought to inspire sing-alongs on nearly every song, but only their two most recent hits evoked that kind of response. Traveled from France just to see them play that night. Fans dont have long to wait. Cant wait to see them again. Jared Followill. The atmosphere was amazing. I think they're called Kings of Lynyrd or something. I couldn't hope for a better concert and venue. Fans dont have long to wait. Set lists fromKings of Leonsrecent North American tour have included songs from all 8 of the bands albums. Stay up to date with all the latest Arena and concert news, plus pre-sales access, promotional offers, competitions and more! Stevie Nicks Is the Star of a New Comic Book, Mick Jagger's "Dancing in the Street" Video Is One the Worst Crimes of the '80s, 11 Rock Stars Who Allegedly Slept With Underage Girls. READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We reward you for banking with us, not only will you receive a better deal for your banking, you'll also enjoy other 'perks' that you won't find anywhere else! TEG Dainty are thrilled thatKings of Leonsnew tour dates are confirmed for this year! That seems pretty steep for just a couple of songs. To his credit, Followill also gave a sincere shout-out to Built to Spill, citing them as a favorite band and big influence, which brings us to the true highlight of the night: Built to Spill's opening set. The4x Grammy Award-winning, multiple-Platinum-certifiedband has sold over20 million albums, and nearly40 million singles, worldwide to date.

Do they deserve to be as popular as they are? and help keep the future of New Times, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our, this is one of their favorite places to play. Band, visuals, sound & venue. You won't regret it. Finally playing on a stage befitting their status as one of the best rock bands of the past 15-20 years, Built to Spill put on an excellent show at Cricket Pavilion Saturday night, and, as a bonus, they even brought along some plucky, young, Southern rock upstarts from Nashville to close out the show. Waited 8 years to see these guys live, and although Matthew Followill wasnt there, they put on a HELL OF A SHOW. I wasn't surprised that I recognized only two songs, the aforementioned "Use Somebody" and the slightly less cloying "Sex on Fire." Further Listening: Built to Spill's There Is No Enemy was one of my favorite albums of 2009, but do yourself a favor and hunt down copies of Perfect From Now On and Keep It Like a Secret.

Phoenix's independent source of Once you get past the fact that they're way more popular than they should be, it turns out these Tennessee heartthrobs actually have some chops. Kings of Leon took the stage at just after 9:30 and plowed their way through a set of (presumably) their biggest hits. Put it this way -- if you happened into the Yucca on a random Saturday night and KoL was just another unknown local band onstage, you'd be blown away and trying to figure out why these guys aren't a national success. American Express Card Members have exclusive access to the Entertainment Lounge. Five Bits of Phoenix Music News You May Have Missed, Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Polia, Stephen Marley, Slightly Stoopid, By Benjamin Leatherman, Amy Young, Lauren Wise and Mark C. Horn, Puscifer Just Announced Two More Arizona Concerts. The time constraints of an opening set didn't really give them the chance to really cut loose (check out Built to Spill's 20-minute version of Neil Young's "Cortez the Killer" on their Live album to hear what they're truly capable of), but they still managed to touch on nearly every facet of their career, opening with "Oh Yeah" from their latest album and going as far back as "Distopian Dream Girl" from their 1994 sophomore album There's Nothing Wrong With Love. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. We've put several Event Day measures in place to create a safe environment for everyone who visits the Arena, including patrons, and you have an important role to play in supporting our COVIDSafe Plan and keeping our community safe. KOL played 25 songs, a bit from every album. Overall, it was a solid performance by a band that may only now be coming to terms with its newfound fame. SinceKings of Leonfirst captivated a global audience with the release of their debut EPHoly Roller Novocaine, back in 2003, Australia has been obsessed with this band of brothers (and one cousin). It's like an NBA role player lucking into a max contract. What are they supposed to do -- turn the money down? More info on sharing, Minimise the size of bags you bring to the Arena No backpacks of any size or bags over A5 (200 mm x 150 mm) sizing will be permitted into the Venue, Follow signage and the directives of staff at all times, Patrons must only sit in the seat number printed on your ticket, Consider your travel options, plan ahead and allow extra travel time, If youre planning to catch public transport visit. independent local journalism in Phoenix. Escape the pre-show crowds and make your next night out a great one! But truth be told, Kings of Leon weren't that bad. local news and culture.

For your chance to win a VIP experience to JBLs Live Lounge, be sure to sign up for JBL newsletter to be the first to know about exclusive competitions. Visuals and sounds at their finest, they were truly amazing. After all, pretty much anyone with ears and even secondhand access to a radio has had more than an assful of the Kings' mega-hit "Use Somebody" by now. Click through to find out more. As New Times contributor Dan Gibson pointed out in his preview of this show, the Kings' dashing good looks and dubious beginnings are reason enough for many critics to write them off. There was plenty of cheering and applause between songs, but it didn't seem as if the crowd's knowledge of the Kings' catalog went much deeper than my own. All events will follow current COVID-19 NSW Health Advice and Government regulations. For that, I give them major props. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Nathan Followill, drums, Caleb Followill, lead vocals rhythm guitar Matthew Followill, lead guitar Worth the wait. Best concert weve ever been to just great!! If their performance last night was any indication, Kings of Leon seem to have come a long way from that supposedly disastrous show. or Nickelback.

In a perfect world, Built to Spill would be headlining amphitheaters and Kings of Leon would be the surprisingly talented opening act, but one need look no further than the Gulf of Mexico (or Washington D.C.) to see that we don't live in a perfect world. Kings of Leon were, of course, the big draw Saturday night, and as an unrepentant music snob, there's definitely a part of me that wants to post some snarky review shitting all over the latest "next big thing" band to be shoved down our collective throats. . The veteran Idaho indie rockers were in prime form for the lucky few who showed up in time to catch them. Qudos Bank Arena looks forward to welcoming you back to shows here at the Arena. Singer-guitarist Caleb Followill kept the between-song banter to a minimum, pausing only briefly about halfway through the set to thank the fans for coming and say that this is one of their favorite places to play. You'll love our products and services. Not to mention, it's always frustrating when relatively undeserving bands become hugely successful while truly brilliant bands -- like, say, Built to Spill -- toil for decades in semi-obscurity. Okay, so that's not quite how it went down. So I might be risking my indie-snob street cred when I say this, but Kings of Leon do not suck. Get the full experience with the Bandsintown app. Face Masks are strongly recommended and should be worn when physical distancing of 1.5m cannot be maintained with people outside of your party, Please STAY HOME if you are feeling unwell, have been in contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or is awaiting COVID-19 test results (including yourself) or are considered a close contact by, Practise high-level hygiene, including washing your hands and/or using sanitiser regularly while inside the Arena, More information on Qudos Bank Arena COVIDSafe measures, Remember to share your tickets with the group or party coming with you before you arrive. TEG Dainty are thrilled thatKings of Leonsnew tour dates are confirmed for this year! The brothers (and cousin) Followill have become a favorite target of indier-than-thou music elitists recently, in part for good reason. Join the New Times community and help support I hate to compare but chilli peppers at London stadium last week spoiled by the venue with seats at almost 200 each the view with shielded stage and sound nowhere near the O2 even though the chilli peppers were brilliant , 10/10 !!! What did surprise me was that it seemed like those were the only two songs most of the audience knew as well. In 2008,Kings of LeonsOnly By The Nightrecord which contains the bands three most-streamed songs in this country (the chart-toppingSex On Fire,Use SomebodyandCloser was Australias best-selling album of the year. Probably not, but that's not the same as out-and-out sucking.

That's not to say that the crowd wasn't appreciative. When Kings of Leon released their third album Because Of The Times in April 2007, Entertainment Weekly called it their crowning achievement, while Rolling Stone wondere bass The difference is, I got in for free (one of the few perks of this gig), while most of the people in attendance Saturday night paid upwards of $60 for a ticket. Much like the 50 Cent show I attended last month, I wasn't expecting much going into this show. Doug Martsch's wobbly-yet-endearing falsetto and guitar virtuosity resonate as well now as they did 15 years ago. Built to Spill setlist"Oh Yeah""Three Years Ago Today""The Plan""Virginia Reel Around the Fountain""Distopian Dream Girl""Kicked It in the Sun""Wherever You Go""Carry the Zero", Last Night: Kings of Leon and Built to Spill at Cricket Pavilion, Better Than: KoL's last show here, apparently, Personal Bias: I'm a pretty big Built to Spill fan, if you hadn't already noticed. Send a request to Kings of Leon to play a show in your city. Kings of Leon might not deserve all the fame they currently enjoy, but they certainly deserve credit for exposing a band like Built to Spill to an audience that otherwise might never have heard of them. After honing their craft for 20 years,Kings of Leonhave cemented their position as one of the worlds top rock acts, headlining international bucket-list festivals including Glastonbury, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapaloozas in Chicago, Berlin, Sao Paulo and Santiago, to name but a few, along with a record breaking 4 nights at Londons Hyde Park. Random Detail: I'm also a big fan of irony, so I thought the faux-DIY, electrical tape "KoL" logo on Nathan Followill's bass drum was an especially clever touch.