back from Danko Jones, Antipode, Rennes
I usually only make mild comments on the various concerts I attend, but for this one, I’ll add a start-up conclusion: If you have the opportunity to see Danko Jones in a concert near you and if you have nothing against rock n’ roll, then you must go and see how good music looks like, and I mean it.
First and foremost, I also have to admit, that those guys have good taste in music. I mean, it all started with waiting music including Gn’R‘s It’s so Easy, so the night started in a very nice way. First part was assumed by Backyard Babies. I didn’t exactly know what to expect, in fact, but this is an experienced swedish rock band that does its job well: rocking. They look like rock, they sound like rock, so this is a good rock experience.
And then, Danko Jones. Not only the lyrics are often on some kind of good humored tone, but in fact, Danko Jones (the singing guitar player, not just the band) is quite an entertainer, and even though they often chain 2-3 songs one after the other, the guy talks a lot and plays with the crowd (and for the record, I did raise my hand, just not fast and high enough) and the crew. And as this was apparently the last night with the Backyard Babies, there were some pranks going (including air horns for 1-2 songs).
I thought maybe the music (at least the guitars) wasn’t loud enough for my taste, but it rocked all night long and it really was fun and enjoyable to be there.