OK Go: Show Review at the Metro.

                                 Okay, Go and Celebrate!

OK Go.

Originally formed in Chicago during 1998 and later transplanted in Los Angeles, OK Go has now become a YouTube video sensation. "I Won't Let You Down"  uses excellent stop motion photography, amazing camera angles and a snappy dance beat that is now rocking the charts. Lead vocalist, Damian Kulash and bassist, Tim Nordwind were childhood friends in some fancy art camp in Michigan. The two 11-year old boys reached for inspiration from an art instructor that would always say, "Okay, Go,"and that is how ideas are born. Other members include Andy Ross (lead guitarist)  and drummer Dan Konopka that make-up this American alternative power rock group.

Equally important, is the odd mix of people that gathered at the Metro in Chicago to commemorate an Easter weekend they will never forget. There was more joy and laughter as concert goers were all jazzed up to see OK Go. It was time to check in and receive my press credentials from a bouncer named Mando. He had a cold stone look of a convicted felon. Bank robbery, perhaps? His checkered past was no concern for this writing assignment, so rest easy folks. The time has come for an evening of celebration!

The night kicked off with dancing and drunkenness as the confetti cannon exploded with red and yellow ticker tape. 1200 spectators filled this sold-out energy box at the Metro as the theory of Thermodynamics continued to emit musical fusion with this spectacular phenomenon. As a result, OK Go started out with thirty minutes of fist pumping, heart thumping, feel good music for their adoring fans.  However, the second law of Thermodynamics were now equal and efforts began to weaken for this standing room only event. The crowd listens to a tale about Kulash's  K-9 troubles and something that happened three weeks ago.  Next, purple lights glow the venue. A nice slow beat brings down the throttle of madness, "Skyscrapers" was  played and, that is how things went down in the Windy City.

OK Go had a very childlike stage presence that had everyone screaming for more music. Red and white swirly hard candy light effects, more confetti explosions and busting out with a cover song by Led Zeppelin was definitely one big party. Bright red lights glowed and flashed to the classic hit of "Black Dog," and chants to the known lyrics full this tangible energy box inside the Metro. Afterward, the fuel that kept this crowd burning with a heated desire depleted. Based on the laws of physics, stars are powered by nuclear fusion or in this case a large fan base. So with that in mind, the hour was getting late and it was time to find a new star to call home. 

In the same fashion, OK Go have become big stars in a small Universe. Their music, stage performance and killer light show will outshine most of the new stars. Once this happens, the illusion of time and dark matter shall be revealed. Speaking of Dark matter, Mando was still holding his post at the door. Your worst fears could come true, should you meet this man in a dark alley. Or even worse, your eighteen year old daughter invites Mando over for Easter Dinner. This is why good energy is vital to our celebration of life. Without positive elements, we could easily be sucked into a vortex of fear and control.  Don't let this happen to you. Okay, Go and live for today!