Having worked with the production team on a few events now, I can’t say enough the tremendous difference it makes when the band we’re working with is pleasant, self-sufficient, and otherwise fun to be around.
This past Saturday, KCRW had the pleasure of presenting Motopony at One Colorado in Pasadena for the second night in their Summer Nights Free Concert Series.
I’ve written about how much I love this band before and Saturday did nothing but make me love each of them even more. These guys drove up in a huge van, loaded themselves in (and out at the end of the night), sound checked, took care of themselves for dinner, and were ready to go on time. As part of events production, I can’t say enough how much all of that means to those putting on the show. And the cherry on top: they smiled and genuinely thanked KCRW and One Colorado for having them all day and night.
Then they got on stage. I didn’t think it was possible for them to blow me away more than they already had for their session on KCRW for Morning Becomes Eclectic.
And then Motopony got up on stage and did the following: debuted two new songs, had a small crowd on stage dancing towards the end, and ended with “Euphoria” during which Daniel Blue had what can only be called a musical transcendence on stage (he was in the planter behind the stage, hanging from the tree for a small moment and it all felt totally appropriate).
"Blown. Away." Doesn’t. Do. Them. Justice.
These guys are back for a show at The Echo on July 29th. Don’t sleep friends - I’ll see you all there!
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