I want to rock and roll

18th May 2009 by Violette

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Last Friday I was at Koko in London to see the incredible Ben Kweller and Low Anthem.

The venue was probably worth the trip on its own. Koko (Twitter @KOKOlondon) opened in 1900 and served over the years as a variety theatre, a cinema and a live venue. Reopened in recent years the theatre has been redecorated in a vibrant dark red and gold trimmings that fit perfectly the initial baroque setting. Spread across several levels Koko is a fantastic place that manages to preserve the past grandeur of the place as well as comply with modern demands.

As for the concert I have to say it was really good. I had already seen Ben Kweller at the Trabendo in Paris in 2006 and I knew he was good. However on Friday it was even better.

But first things first. Low Anthem opened the concert brilliantly. They created a mellow yet energetic atmosphere that was the perfect introduction to Ben Kweller. The rest of the evening was perfect. I will remember for a long time the magical moments when the audience and the stage were in synch singing along to the chorus. Falling from Sha Sha, Ben Kweller’s 2000 debut album was a hit with the crowd. That’s when I took a step back and realised how great the moment was: I was standing in the middle of the crowd in this gorgeous venue enjoying a great performance and I believe that’s what ‘now’ is all about.

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