2008 Woodie Awards
Voxtrot and Arctic Monkeys in Central Park
Sophia Hepheastou
Issue date: 9/24/07 Section: Arts
It's strange to think that one can find something so reminiscent of the days of the '70s in our modern metropolis. Attending the Voxtrot/Arctic Monkeys show in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 5 truly reawakened that earthy, peace-loving, artsy vibe.
The crowd, having arrived early, decided to relax, enjoy the weather, sip some beer and mingle. A look at the crowd full of hipsters, couples, artists, fashionistas and SoHo trendsetters made it apparent that this would be a memorable night.
The first band, Voxtrot, an indie/pop rock ensemble from Austin, Texas, opened with the song "Introduction," off of their new self-titled album. The crowd listened and responded enthusiastically with all sorts of head nods and foot-taps. With three extended plays (Raised by Wolves; Mothers, Sisters, Daughters and Wives; Your Biggest Fan), and one full-length self-titled album, they had plenty of songs to choose from during their hour-long set. While the band performed, the crowd, once sparse, became full.
Voxtrot played several songs from their oldest EP, Raised by Wolves, and ended with an old single "The Start of Something." Fans clearly adored them; old and new songs, the band's feel good music absolutely set the stage for the madness that was soon to come.
After waiting about an hour for the Arctic Monkeys to set up, flashing lights accompanied by loud riffs, applause, screams, and heavy guitar filled the park. The band opened with the song "I Bet You Look Good On the Dance Floor." The crowd energetically mouthed each lyric, paying attention to the rhythm of the music. The lights flashed and an ecstatic energy overtook the park.
The band played various hits from both their albums, Favorite Worst Nightmare and Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, including "Mardy Boom," "Fake Tales of San Francisco," "D is for Dangerous," and "Old Yellow Bricks."
After the band played for roughly an hour and a half, the show began to draw to an end. The band's lead singer, Alex Turner, made several jokes about his next visit to New York and his expectations to see the same over-enthusiastic fans.
Seeing both Voxtrot and the Arctic Monkeys live was an amazing experience. Combining two bands with similar yet different sounds helped create an exceptional vibe that truly helped bring life to Central Park's Rumsey Playingfield Stage. If either of these bands are on tour in New York again, do grab tickets if you can - they sell out fast!
The crowd, having arrived early, decided to relax, enjoy the weather, sip some beer and mingle. A look at the crowd full of hipsters, couples, artists, fashionistas and SoHo trendsetters made it apparent that this would be a memorable night.
The first band, Voxtrot, an indie/pop rock ensemble from Austin, Texas, opened with the song "Introduction," off of their new self-titled album. The crowd listened and responded enthusiastically with all sorts of head nods and foot-taps. With three extended plays (Raised by Wolves; Mothers, Sisters, Daughters and Wives; Your Biggest Fan), and one full-length self-titled album, they had plenty of songs to choose from during their hour-long set. While the band performed, the crowd, once sparse, became full.
Voxtrot played several songs from their oldest EP, Raised by Wolves, and ended with an old single "The Start of Something." Fans clearly adored them; old and new songs, the band's feel good music absolutely set the stage for the madness that was soon to come.
After waiting about an hour for the Arctic Monkeys to set up, flashing lights accompanied by loud riffs, applause, screams, and heavy guitar filled the park. The band opened with the song "I Bet You Look Good On the Dance Floor." The crowd energetically mouthed each lyric, paying attention to the rhythm of the music. The lights flashed and an ecstatic energy overtook the park.
The band played various hits from both their albums, Favorite Worst Nightmare and Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, including "Mardy Boom," "Fake Tales of San Francisco," "D is for Dangerous," and "Old Yellow Bricks."
After the band played for roughly an hour and a half, the show began to draw to an end. The band's lead singer, Alex Turner, made several jokes about his next visit to New York and his expectations to see the same over-enthusiastic fans.
Seeing both Voxtrot and the Arctic Monkeys live was an amazing experience. Combining two bands with similar yet different sounds helped create an exceptional vibe that truly helped bring life to Central Park's Rumsey Playingfield Stage. If either of these bands are on tour in New York again, do grab tickets if you can - they sell out fast!
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