![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Halfway through the set, the band played songs from their record Delta Cream, a hillside country blues cover album. It was like revisiting an old friend who has become the best version of themselves they could possibly be.Įveryone in the audience young and old were locked into the experience, hanging on to every note and word in mind and body as if it were scripture. Drummer Patrick Carney played with determination, hitting hard on his trusty Ludwig drum set and feeling through every rhythm and mood, holding the pulse of the band together. With each note, Auerbach brought his wisdom and timeless, unmistakable old-soul voice that reverberated across the ocean of people. As the Black Keys started playing, I realized not only are they playing songs I’ve known for years of my life-including the opening tracks “I’ve Got Mine,” “Gold on the Ceiling,” and “Fever”-they are adding something to them that gave them a new life and purpose.ĭan Auerbach, lead singer and guitarist, slid across his Gibson guitar like the blues masters of old, channeling Robert Johnson and Jimi Hendrix at the same time while adding flourishes and vocal improvisations that enhanced already well-composed pieces. People rushed to their seats and the stage lights lit up almost 3,000 people into standing in unison from the lawn to the center stage. The audience anxiously waited for the sun to set over the horizon. On Friday July 15, I had the pleasure of attending the Black Keys at Hollywood Casino outdoor amphitheater. ![]()
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