Cage The Elephant Were On Fire Thursday in St. Louis

 

–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.

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”  fresh off the release of her recent LP, Stranger.

 

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.

 

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.

Delivering a great mix of ballads and vibey songs and great lighting they captivated the audience.

 

Cage the Elephant took the stage at exactly 9:25pm starting with “Broken Boy” and “Cry Baby”.

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.

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”.

Throughout the performance the band showed their gratefulness for its fans.

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