The Grammy award winning band, Train, played to a stellar audience at the Commodore Ballroom last night. It was an evening of humor, good spirits and contagious music. With a large amount of crowd participation, it was definitely good times had by all.
Walking into the Commodore Ballroom, you could feel the electricity coursing. People were in anticipation mode; grinning and eager. A mix crowd of older and younger, it was pleasantly unnoticed as everyone meshed without issue. Prior to the lights drawing down, fans were high fiving and screaming in excitement, it was intense and somewhat unexpected.
Finally the lights dimmed and it was time for the group to creep to the stage. Patrick Monahan, lead singer, stood at the rear of the stage, as three bright lights lit him from behind. The effect was meant to look like the three head lights of a train; just then a train whistle blew. The audience lost it, hollering and shouting, as the rest of the band took their positions. As a cohesive unit they launched into the first song, Parachute from the Save Me San Francisco album, and it was tight.
The lead singer has a near punk like quality on stage. Lunging about like a man possessed by song, and controlled by a hidden rhythm. His jerky swirling display is captivating and shows his excitement for the bands own pieces. This self driven energy fueled the crowd and lead them in the level of passion to release.
After a few more songs later and the head honcho started spouting off about their recent addition to Country Music Television. Apparently My Soul Sister was added to CMT rotation and they found it hilarious. Monahan exclaiming with a giggle in his throat – We’ll be the worlds best country band, in the World. The down to earth appeal was pleasantly acceptor by the mass before the band. They never took themselves too seriously and really showed up to have a great time.
The next component that really reved up the attendees was the invitation of eight woman to the stage. The ladies were greated with a free white Train t-shirt , all matching, and told they would be singing and dancing while visiting the platform. Patrick had the female force perform a “sexy” dance; I use sexy liberally as it was not quite as sexy as he might have wanted it, but it was comical at the very least. The octo grouping then accompanied the lead as backing vocals for She’s On Fire from the Drops Of Jupiter album. The entire presentation was fun and it really showed the band put its fans first; something missing by most modern day bands.
The rest of the show was a Train lovers perfection with all the hits; Drops Of Jupiter, Calling All Angels and Hey Soul Sister topping that list. The vocal set was astonishing, that voice is powerful and magical. The drummer is a powerhouse, a robotic methodical , rhythm machine. The guitarist, is a peacock and struts with confidence and attitude. As a unit they are a force to be reckoned with. Anyone who is casual fan should make an attempt to catch their live performances. Train is a live band with paying to see, very few bands put in the effort and love that these guys do.
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