30 seconds to Mars yesterday. Ok I must have really been on Mars last night! This show was some kind of Bizarro world, shit show, cult seminar! I still can't get over it! So the first band that played was some 80's wannabe CB 7 they were terrible, then Anberlin, who I have never seen but heard decent things about, were not that great. The space is just way too huge for these types of bands that NEVER should play here. I felt like I was at a high school auditorium talent show.
I wonder why?? ALL the people there were mostly from highschool with their parents, who actually walked out with crying teenagers! Plus a few super drunk college kids. Then of course ME and HB! I felt so out of place and there was absolutly no vibe! I might as well have been watching TV at home.
Jared Leto was so pissed off the whole time forcing people to participate. There were so many interruptions in the set that it was uncomfortable and hard to get into. JUST PLAY! He made the lack of enthusiasm worse by acting like Napolian..."JUMP, FIST PUMP, GO CRAZY! WAVE YOUR HANDS! I was like "is this for real...audience participation comands!"
I drove to Philly last year to see them so I am a big fan and I'm sure I would have jumped up and gotten into it in my own time but after he picked on this kid in a green beany for five minutes, totally embarrassing him and calling out his "soul patch" the whole thing was just akward and strange. The accoustics were terrible, the space was way too brightly lit. NO I won't be back for a show anytime soon.
Note: The place is huge so there isn't a bad seat on the 100 level, the drive from Pitt was quick and easy, I had an easy time parking even though I arrived 25min before the show started. Tickets were cheap $17 dollars plus tax. It is a dry campus so no booze at student sponsored shows. I would ask when inquiring about tix. I wasn't planning on drinking anyway it's not necessary to have a fun time but just sayin'
Last thought @30 seconds to Mars "Dude should have played in Pittsburgh!" read more