By Lisa DiCarlucci

Last Tuesday, the Foo Fighters played to a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden in promotion of their Emmy-winning album “Echoes, Silence, Patience, and Grace”. This was the band’s first appearance at the Garden despite being together for 13 years. When Dave Grohl announced from center stage, “G–, we’re playing Madison Square F– Garden!” it was clear that the energy was high and wouldn’t be going down anytime soon.

The audience was made up of teenagers and middle-agers alike, all of whom seemed to know the words to every song. Even those who were only there to accompany a friend were dancing intensely and joyously by the end of the night. The Foo Fighters played like it was their last chance, and it was clear that even those who have been attending their concerts since 1995 felt like they were seeing them for the very first time.

Throughout all two dozen songs, Grohl proved himself not only to be an incredibly talented musician, but also a phenomenal entertainer. One word out of his mouth into the microphone had the entire crowd in uproar. However, no reaction could top the moment when Grohl ran down the runway extension of the stage to begin an acoustic set from another stage which dropped from the ceiling. When he reached the end and yelled to those now in front of him, “And you thought you had the s– seats!” they nearly fell over with excitement.

The acoustic set, which included a special song sung by drummer Taylor Hawkins was mellow and silly at first but ended with a rendition of “Everlong” that resonated through my entire body. The song ended with Grohl sprinting up to the main stage and finishing with full volume and full band. It encompassed the heartbreaking melodies and high-powered rock that the Foo Fighters have become known for.

The concert continued with high-energy hits from past and present albums including “Monkey Wrench” and “All My Life.” The crowd sang along feverishly, reaching out their bodies as though hoping the band could hear them individually. There was a strong connection between band and audience that can only be attributed to the history, talent and showmanship of the Foo Fighters. Their legacy makes it hard to believe that this was their first time at the Garden, but both band and crowd alike were thankful to be there.

Ultimately, the concert was electric. Those present didn’t just see a show but rather, they were part of a musical experience. Providing pure fun and entertainment, the band that has been widely appreciated for quite some time the packed audience found a new respect for. It’s clear that the Foo Fighters love their job and put every ounce of their energy and spirit into performance. With such a passion for rock ‘n’ roll and a fan-base that absolutely adores them, you could bet good money that the Foo Fighters aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

(foofighters.com)

Drummer Taylor Hawkins changed things up when he sang a song during the acoustic set. He and the rest of the Foo Fighters rocked out at Madison Square Garden last week for the first time ever, despite years of success. to a high-energy crowd of fans. (foofighters.com)

Foo Fighters wow at the Garden (virginmedia.com)