OK Go

When you think of OK Go, you probably think of the inventive, viral music videos and wonder if they can be that fun live. Fortunately, the Chicago-based alt-rock band delivers on that curiosity in spades.

Interactivity and fun where the words of the day from the moment they stepped out on stage to begin their energetic set. Confetti bombs were launched on a regular basis, starting with the set-opening, catchy anthem "Invincible." This successfully set up the feeling of the show being equal parts concert and wild party. You could easily tell that the band members were having fun up there, joking and interacting with each other and the audience regularly while constantly referencing the viral videos that they are so well known for. They wanted to party with us, and they sure did.

The second half of the show perhaps best exemplified OK Go's spirit. Towards the end of the set, they channeled their signature creativity into a rendition of "What to Do" done entirely with assorted hand bells and mic-mounted cameras providing an intimate, close up look.

For the encore, they went full on Flaming Lips-esque psychedelic craziness: jackets with flashing lights, guitars emblazoned with fur and neon colors, lasers, the works. It was truly an amazing sight. With all of the visual excitement, it's easy to forget that the songs themselves are catchy, well-crafted alternative rock tunes that form a solid foundation for the wild night out that is an OK Go concert. Great fun for anyone who likes to party while they rock out.

The Stone Foxes are one of those bands that have a loyal and die-hard following who, in a live surrounding, are pleased no matter what the set list or how charismatic the band are live.
From what I saw as somewhat of an outsider to the band it's clear that the San Francisco Rock and Rollers have the energy and passion that a good live band need.
Formed in 2005, The Stone Foxes have built up quite the portfolio of great, hard-hitting, rock songs, over the course of their three full length albums, and it’s those that get the greatest audience response when you watch them live.
However it’s their longer, more ballad-like, songs that are the ones that seem to put a dampener on the evening. On the album they are a strong group of songs but after the faster-paced songs that precede them it’s a shame that the pace has to drop.
Despite this view, however, The Stone Foxes are clearly doing something right as throughout the duration of their set the crowd seems utterly enthralled by the entire experience.
From the moment they appear onstage to the moment they leave the audience wanting more and this seems to be why the crowd keeps coming back every time The Stone Foxes tour.
Their stage presence may need some work in order to win over first time attendees of their shows but for the hardcore fans it seems Stone Foxes can do no wrong, which is definitely a strong benefit for them.