The Killers Play Long Killer Set at Patriot Center
April 26
Patriot Center at GMU, Fairfax Virginia
Fans of the Killers would not be disappointed with their live show. All of the punch they pack into their two studio albums comes to life on stage, and their show is accented by great lighting and, at strategic moments, lots of confetti.
Their 100-minute set at the Patriot Center covered most of their material. Singer Brandon Flowers had relentless energy, bouncing around the stage as he sang, only stopping during the songs in which he played keyboard. The Killers hit the stage for two encores, during which they played the can't-help-but-dance-and-sing-along song, "All These Things That I've Done," during which Flowers insisted the crowd join him for, "I got soul, but I'm not a soldier."
The Vegas-based band exploded on the scene in 2004 with their debut album, Hot Fuss, which bore such radio hits as "Somebody Told Me" and "Mr. Brightside," and, as it happens, the entire album is a classic. They rose on the charts quite fast and followed with the critically acclaimed second album, Sam's Town, and seem to be as popular as ever, dispelling any notions that they're a passing fad.
Opening the show was a fantastic Beatles cover band from Tokyo called Silver Beats. Lead singer, Eric Mabuchi, did an eerily excellent Lennon. Their repertoire included songs that span the Beatles' career. They nailed the harmonies and put a refreshing, contemporary sound on Beatles classics.
Patriot Center at GMU, Fairfax Virginia
Fans of the Killers would not be disappointed with their live show. All of the punch they pack into their two studio albums comes to life on stage, and their show is accented by great lighting and, at strategic moments, lots of confetti.
Their 100-minute set at the Patriot Center covered most of their material. Singer Brandon Flowers had relentless energy, bouncing around the stage as he sang, only stopping during the songs in which he played keyboard. The Killers hit the stage for two encores, during which they played the can't-help-but-dance-and-sing-along song, "All These Things That I've Done," during which Flowers insisted the crowd join him for, "I got soul, but I'm not a soldier."
The Vegas-based band exploded on the scene in 2004 with their debut album, Hot Fuss, which bore such radio hits as "Somebody Told Me" and "Mr. Brightside," and, as it happens, the entire album is a classic. They rose on the charts quite fast and followed with the critically acclaimed second album, Sam's Town, and seem to be as popular as ever, dispelling any notions that they're a passing fad.
Opening the show was a fantastic Beatles cover band from Tokyo called Silver Beats. Lead singer, Eric Mabuchi, did an eerily excellent Lennon. Their repertoire included songs that span the Beatles' career. They nailed the harmonies and put a refreshing, contemporary sound on Beatles classics.
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