Screaming fans. Bright lights. The blaring of the music. The energy of the crowd. Nothing is better than a great concert, and that is exactly what The Kooks delivered on April 26. The alternative British band played at the House of Blues for an endless sea of fans and they were absolutely fantastic.

The night started out on a great note (pun intended). The opening band, Young Rising Sons, was amazing.

The lead vocals were impressive, and I really was able to feel the rhythm of the music. Andy Tongren, the lead singer/guitarist, was fun and really joked with the crowd. Before they performed, I didn’t listen to Young Rising Sons much, but I bought their EP immediately after their set. I would love to see them in concert again.

The second opening band, Joywave, was not nearly as impressive. They played their first song, and the lead started off pitchy. Then, the band decided to play the first song for a second time. At the end of their set, they played the same song a third time.

Needless to say, the crowd did not react positively to Joywave’s performance. I would definitely never pay for an album of theirs nor would I want to see them live again.

After what seemed like an eternity, The Kooks finally took the stage. They. Were. Flawless. They had high energy, played all the best songs, and the vocals were perfect. I never wanted it to end. The crowd was on their feet jumping the entire time.

I would say that it was probably the best concert I have ever been to. I loved The Kooks before seeing them live, and I love them even more now. If I could go to one of their concerts every night, I would.

The lead vocalist, Luke Pritchard, was so thankful for the number of people in attendance and he captured the audience with his quirky dance moves, British accent, and of course, his voice.

After the concert, Young Rising Sons also gave fans an opportunity to meet the band. The line to meet them was endless, and they were the nicest guys.

When we left the venue, I was smiling from ear to ear. It is also 100 percent true that after going to such a great concert, you get a case of hardcore post-concert depression. It is definitely going to take time to recover from such a fantastic performance.

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