Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
–Photos and review by Carrie Ogle
On a nearly perfect Thursday evening at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO for the Cage The Elephant show. But we were treated to four bands who are all different but equally talented in their own right.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Starting the night off with her microphone stand adorned in flowers was Willow Avalon with her Honky Tonk style which the early crowd adored. The Georgia native brought her rhythm section with her to perform songs like “Homewrecker”Ā fresh off the release of her recent LP, Stranger.
Willow Avalon performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
London-based act Bakar was up next. Excited that he got in from London the day before and was able to watch a St. Louis Cardinals game. He looked rather angelic as he was backlit while performing his songs and even pointed out the gorgeous sunset behind the crowd which had everyone in awe.
BAKAR performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young the Giant took the stage for the next hour playing their indie rock tracks which captivated the audience. With awesome lead guitars and keyboards they made it known that they’re not new to the scene anymore.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Delivering a great mix of ballads and vibey songs and great lighting they captivated the audience.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage the Elephant took the stage at exactly 9:25pm starting with “Broken Boy” and “Cry Baby”.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
With amazing pyrotechnics they started the show with a literal bang. Matt Shultz, the lead singer performed with a broken foot by using a scooter on stage.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Shultz’s performance was a display of showmanship, as he zipped around on stage, popping wheelies and drifting. The crowd sang along and pumped their fists to familiar favorites like “Cigarette Daydreams”, “Come a little closer” and “Ain’t no Rest for the Wicked”.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Throughout the performance the band showed their gratefulness for its fans.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Be sure to check out Cage The Elephant on tour and also check out the gallery of photos from the evening after the setlist below.
Cage The Elephant Setlist:
Broken Boy
Cry Baby
Spiderhead
Too Late to Say Goodbye
Good Time
Cold Cold Cold
Ready to Let Go
Neon Pill
Social Cues
Halo
Mess Around
Trouble
Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked
Skin and Bones
Rainbow
Telescope
House of Glass
Back Against the Wall
In One Ear
Sabertooth Tiger
Encore:
Shake Me Down
Cigarette Daydreams
Come a Little Closer
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Willow Avalon performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Willow Avalon performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
BAKAR performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Willow Avalon performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Willow Avalon performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
BAKAR performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
BAKAR performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
BAKAR performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
BAKAR performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Young The Giant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
BAKAR performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Cage The Elephant performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
BAKAR performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.
Willow Avalon performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Saint Louis Thursday. Photo by Carrie Ogle.