To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Cold War Kids rocked Buckhead Theatre.
Fans flocked to their March 9 show and were greeted by the band’s timeless tunes that have spanned two decades.
Even though the band has shifted and adapted over the years, their unique indie pop/rock sound has remained consistent. Vocalist Nathan Willett and bassist Matt Maust are the only remaining members of the original lineup, and they are joined by guitarists David Quon and Matthew Schwartz as well as
drummer Joe Plummer.
The band has had many breakout songs over their lifespan. Their biggest song on Spotify is the powerful anthem “First” with over 258 million streams. Another noteworthy hit is “Hang Me Up To Dry,” which premiered on their 2007 album “Robbers & Cowards.” The song has recently taken a large upturn in popularity after it was featured on the soundtrack for “Saltburn.” The band released their self-titled album “Cold War Kids” at the end of 2023.
Alternative indie artist Joe P set the stage at Buckhead Theatre. His energy was electrifying, zapping life into the stagnant venue and forging an instant, intimate connection with the crowd. From the moment he stepped on stage and began his first song, he was jumping around and strumming his guitar with
an unfathomable fervor.
Many concert-goers seemed to have exclusively come to see Joe P. A group of girls at the front of the crowd gripped bouquets that they brought for him and screamed every word to his songs. Many more of his fans were interspersed throughout the audience, easily identifiable as they danced wildly to his lyrics.
Joe P played the head-banger “Fighting in the Car” as well as the newly released “Shadow in the Sun,” and it is already a crowd favorite.
“Off My Mind” was Joe P’s fiery conclusion. It started off acoustic, but as the tension in the song rose, so did the enthusiasm in the venue. The lights flashed fluorescent colors, and Joe P threw himself across the stage,…
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