Though most of the outrage of the general public was aimed at Arcade Fire for being the unknown to come in and sweep away the Grammy from other well-known popstars, another group could be tried for the same “crime." Which group is guilty? Why the Black Keys of course! With their spunky rhythms filled with blues and golden guitar riffs, their tunes are beloved by many an indie music lover. Lucky for some Arizonans, this great tutelage of musical awesomeness will be performed at the Mesa Amphitheater this Thursday.
Their last album, Brothers, broke records and also shot their already respectable infamy into the stratosphere. Songs were used as jingles in commercials, dramatic scenes in movies, the NFL, you name it. It seemed that everywhere you looked there the Black Keys were, rightfully so as they are an extremely talented ensemble. My first pick for them:
Love the kids in that video! My next pick for them:
And now for an older song from them off their “Attack and Release” album:
For those of you lucky enough to be in the crowd this Thursday night, it’s sure to be a show to get you in touch with your inner pain and sorrow of love gone wrong. It will bring out the blues in everyone in a really spectacular way, no doubt.
The Black Keys are performing Thursday April 14 at the Mesa Amphitheater. Sorry ladies and gents, the show is sold out.
