Everybody In? Let's Have A Dance Party!

There's a reason that fans come back to a live show. And keep coming back. And it's not just the array of bands opening, new talent that will be seen, or even the buzz of the atmosphere waiting for the music to start (although that is certainly part of it). However, the real reason that fans come to a show is for the show itself. I'm not just talking about the venue and the music. It goes beyond that. There's something special about going to a concert and hearing more than just what was on the record.

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of seeing Family Force 5 live, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (at The Opera House), and let me tell you, they definitely brought it. Although what "it" is, I cannot define. "It" could be the ridiculous costumes of fishnet tank tops, and gold football shoulder pads with matching gold (and sparkly) shoes. Maybe "it" is the super hyped-up emotion that FF5 brings to the stage, even though, at the Opera House, the crowd couldn't have been more than just over a hundred people. Even with such a small crowd, the band acted as if they were playing a huge venue, which convinced me that they were genuinely pleased to be here. Or, "it" could be there pleasant attitude towards us pesky Canadians, politely signing autographs and posing for pictures before and after the show.

I had heard from friends and various reviews that Family Force 5 brings a great stage show as well as music, making concert-goers remember their shows as one of the best. However, up until I saw them, I had always thought that these remarks were large exaggerations. Let me tell you, even for a tiny stage, this concert was amazing. The great stage presence possessed by Soul Glow Activatur, Chap Stique, Crouton, Fatty, NaDaddy and Xanadu made me want to stay there all night long! There was tons of energy shown on stage, and it translated into the crowd. This will definitely be a concert that I will remember for a long time.

If there’s one show that you are going to see this year, Family Force 5 is it. Make sure to get a good night’s sleep before, though, because you will need all the energy possible for this massive dance party!

Move Yourself When You Hear That Sound

-- DMK