White Stripes
Greek Theatre
August 12th 2005

We saw the White Stripes a few years ago at a music festival, and while we really liked the music we had not exactly been overly impressed with their stage show or their energy. Maybe they were having an off night or they were not thrilled with being in the festival. All I can say is this show was very different. They were Fan-fucking-tastic! They absolutely blew me away. I cannot believe two people can make music that big. Even though the acoustics at the Greek are not the greatest, they filled every corner with their big, tight, perfectly arranged show. They moved smoothly from the hardest rock to the twangyist blues to the quirkiest of ballads. Jack White moved from one instrument to the next with a flair all his own. He played three different guitars, the piano, an electric mandolin and even the marimbas! His high pitched, wavering voice perfectly complimenting the intense soul wrenching lyrics and ground shaking rock and blues. I can’t believe someone that young (and pale) can play the blues like that. I could feel it all the way to my bones. This man was made to perform and Meg kept perfect beat to compliment every note. This band is definitely going on the permanent must see concert list. Wow, wow, wow. If you have a chance see they live, you will not regret it!

Want to see more photos from this concert? Click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50208355@N00/sets/758944/