Going with the flow

The one and only, ‘Queens of The Stoneage’ delivered a hit filled yet mellow set as they return to Madison once more.

Luckily the sun was out on show day, as we headed down to ‘Breeze Field’ in Madison, Wi. This outdoor football field was a great summer setting for a big show like this and our first at this venue. A small amount of seating was in the bleachers but their was plenty of grass to sit or stand on. I was excited about the show as there was an early start time and only two bands on the bill, meaning a big hit filled set by ‘QOTSA’. 

To start the show, basked in the summer sun was a UK band, known very well to me, ‘Royal Blood’. This two piece are like the love child of Robert Plant and Josh Homme, which makes them perfect for tonight’s addition. Their wild sound and energy flows through the crowd as they grace Madison for the first ever time. And I am sure it will not be the last as the crowd chant for more.

The same cannot be said for ‘QOTSA’ as they started off well but lost the crowd half way through as they stuck to a new album heavy set. I myself am a big Queens fan and the band were certainly on top form. The sound was full on but the crowd were just limp as a wet noodle, singing only a minimal amount of words back. It was no surprise then that the set was cut short but no encore. The set lasted about 1 hour 15 minutes which is short for a band who have hit after hit. They also had 40 minutes before their intended curfew, which left a lot including the venue confused as to why they did not come back out.

From the less than 4 hours we were there we enjoyed the memorable yet short sets from two great rock n roll bands of the modern age. Let’s hope Josh isn’t too much of a showman next time to play an encore.

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Queens & Kings rise up

Rock royalty is destined for Madison, Wi again, this time in the form of, ‘Queens of The Stoneage’, as they continue on the last leg of their world tour. The show will be held at the Breese Stevens Field in front of almost 10,000 fans, as they play through a hit filled set. Although the band released their new album less than a year ago, they do have a strong back catalogue of hits to showcase live from seven eclectic albums. As many fans and critics agree the band only go from strength to strength as their sound has grown in their own mature and unique style. This will certainly be a special event as the band has not played Madison since 2005 when they supported ‘Nine Inch Nails’.

Unlike the headliners (QOTSA), the support has not even graced Madison before. Support act ‘Royal Blood’ maybe new here but not new to America as they have been taking over cities and airwaves since they rose up from the UK underground scene as ones to watch, just a handful of years ago. The band was personally picked out by Josh Homme of QOTSA, to support on most of the world tour as they “know how to rock the fuck out”. After witnessing them live and watching them grow from first record to second they are certainly in a category of their own. Even though they are a two piece they certainly pack a punch with their wall to wall sound and energy.

One thing is for certain, this show will be the feel good show of the summer, so pick up tickets now from local venues or the marvellous people at Frank Productions, a link can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/509187656118009/ .