Well what does one do when deciding to call a new town home. If you’re anything like me you wanna hit up a live show asap. I just recently moved to West Palm Beach FL. After being here for about a week it was time to hit up a big show. I’ve already been to a couple spots around town to get some of the local flavor and I’m telling you this is a killer place for live music. But, I was ready to bask in the glory of a full on production. So, I looked up some different shows in the area before realizing that I actually now live about 15 min. from iThink Amphitheatre. I really dig the place. It’s almost exactly the same as Tinley Park up by Chicago (my old haunt) I mean like almost exactly. Feeling quite at home I was ready to catch the show, the line-up consisted of Korn, Staind, and ’68. It was so nice to be outside at a huge venue like this, people everywhere having an awesome time. I had almost forgotten how awesome the experience really can be to us music lovers. First up was ’68 and of course I was a little late so I walked in about half-way through their set. Totally my bad, because I shoulda been there for the whole thing. I really dig ’68 they are like a blues hardcore band if you will. Very entertaining with a style all their own.
By this time the sun had set and it was time for Staind to kick some ass. I haven’t seen these guys live in a good long while. So, it was really awesome to get to hear them live again. They didn’t miss a beat, bringing it like they always have. I think everyone at the place was singing their hearts out just having a good time listening to some “oldies” so to speak (lol sorry but I’m old enough to remember when Staind first came out).
Finally, after a little bit of a rest for the crowd, Korn came out. Now don’t get me wrong I love Korn but, I just saw them a couple years back with Alice In Chains and well it kinda felt like the same show. Not that I’m bitchin’ – just an observation. It definitely didn’t bring me down. And it sure as hell didn’t keep me from singing and moshing and just having an awesome time. All in all it was a killer show and I think everyone had a killer time. So, thank you to all the bands and to iThink Amphitheater for an awesome time had by all.
TORBJORN SOLGARD