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Keith Urban and his band played Rogers Arena last Monday.
Country music band The Band Perry warmed up the crowd with covers like Queen’s Fat Bottomed Girls, and Rihanna’s Love the Way You Lie, but the real magic happened when they played their own songs. Their sound was clear and crisp, and the audience clearly enjoyed the music.
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During the intermission there was a commotion to one side of the stage when Keith Urban sneaked out to talk to someone in the audience. He’d later reveal who it was.
Whenever I’d heard of Keith Urban in the media, he’d been billed as a country singer, and by the look of the costuming in the audience one would think that was an accurate assessment, however when he burst onto the stage there was nothing country about this guy; he was all rock and roll.
The audience sprung to their feet and erupted in applause as Urban and his band played some of their older hits mixed with songs from their latest album, Get Closer.
Urban was great with the crowd, stopping and talking in between songs and reading some of the signs the fans had brought. One girl held up a sign that read, “my boyfriend says it’s ok that I love you,” which made Urban burst out laughing. Another girl held up a sign that read, “ kiss this girl,” (referencing Urban’s hit song Kiss a Girl) so Urban brought her on stage. Though he never actually kissed her, there were a lot of hugs.
Whenever I’d heard of Keith Urban in the media, he’d been billed as a country singer, and by the look of the costuming in the audience one would think that was an accurate assessment, however when he burst onto the stage there was nothing country about this guy; he was all rock and roll.
The audience sprung to their feet and erupted in applause as Urban and his band played some of their older hits mixed with songs from their latest album, Get Closer.
Urban was great with the crowd, stopping and talking in between songs and reading some of the signs the fans had brought. One girl held up a sign that read, “my boyfriend says it’s ok that I love you,” which made Urban burst out laughing. Another girl held up a sign that read, “ kiss this girl,” (referencing Urban’s hit song Kiss a Girl) so Urban brought her on stage. Though he never actually kissed her, there were a lot of hugs.
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Urban made good use of Rogers Arena winding his way through the crowd to a series of pedestals where he’d play a song or two and connect with the people around him; he seemed to be really enjoying himself. He’d move on, shaking hands with fans as he went, and another portion of the crowd would get an intimate experience.
photo: w dallian
The band kept a steady pace as Urban wound his way back to the front of the arena. Bounding onto the stage again Urban yells out, “Go Canucks.” Everyone cheered loudly long before Urban shone an enormous light on the man in the audience he’d been speaking to just before the show: Canuck’s #33 Henrik Sedin. The volume of the cheering increased immensely, just about knocking you over.
Another highlight came when Urban announced to the crowd, “we don’t usually do this but a good friend of mine happens to be in town making a film so he’s here tonight. Give it up for Russell Crowe!” Crowe has his own band (30 Odd Foot of Grunts) so he’s no stranger to the stage. Urban and his band gave Crowe centre stage as he broke into a classic Johnny Cash song, Folsom Prison Blues. The audience went wild.
Another highlight came when Urban announced to the crowd, “we don’t usually do this but a good friend of mine happens to be in town making a film so he’s here tonight. Give it up for Russell Crowe!” Crowe has his own band (30 Odd Foot of Grunts) so he’s no stranger to the stage. Urban and his band gave Crowe centre stage as he broke into a classic Johnny Cash song, Folsom Prison Blues. The audience went wild.
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They then went into a rendition of Steve Miller’s, The Joker, where Crowe and each band member took turns at the same chorus, showcasing an array of awesome vocals.
Crowe left the stage and the band forged on with more of their own hits accented with a rendition of McCartney and Wings’ Silly Love Songs.
Keith Urban is a phenomenal guitar player and he didn’t slow down for a second. He wove his way through the crowd again and again, reaching out to audience members. He was at a far corner of the arena when he literally grabbed the arm of a young woman and pulled her closer. He then reached over, grabbed a pen, signed his guitar, and gave it to her. She just about fell over with excitement.
Urban’s music was flawless and clear and the lyrics and harmonies were beautiful. Every member in his band are crazy talented as both singers and masters of their instruments. The line-up of songs they played was well thought out and the pacing was right on the mark.
If there’s one show you’re able to catch this year, make it this one. It’ll be the best three hours you spend.
Check out tour dates at Keith Urban
Crowe left the stage and the band forged on with more of their own hits accented with a rendition of McCartney and Wings’ Silly Love Songs.
Keith Urban is a phenomenal guitar player and he didn’t slow down for a second. He wove his way through the crowd again and again, reaching out to audience members. He was at a far corner of the arena when he literally grabbed the arm of a young woman and pulled her closer. He then reached over, grabbed a pen, signed his guitar, and gave it to her. She just about fell over with excitement.
Urban’s music was flawless and clear and the lyrics and harmonies were beautiful. Every member in his band are crazy talented as both singers and masters of their instruments. The line-up of songs they played was well thought out and the pacing was right on the mark.
If there’s one show you’re able to catch this year, make it this one. It’ll be the best three hours you spend.
Check out tour dates at Keith Urban
photo: w dallian
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