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KONGOS IN CONCERT:
South African-bred family band Kongos continues to gain fans around the globe with their boot-stomping sound and high-energy live performances. The band's four brothers possess an undeniable chemistry on stage, and their knowledge of both their craft and each other really shine as they tear through tracks like "Come With Me Now" and "I'm Only Joking". With their music receiving heavy radio airplay in the US and Canada, the boys of Kongos are ready and raring for another rollicking round of shows on tour.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Dylan, Daniel, Jesse, and Johnny Kongos were raised splitting time between London and South Africa. Their earliest exposure to music came via their singer-songwriter father, who encouraged them to toy around with the instruments in his home studio. After relocating to their mother's hometown of Phoenix, AZ, they formed their namesake band and began to hone their sound. They released their self-titled debut album in 2007, supporting the record with extensive touring that earned them a strong regional following. They released their sophomore album Lunatic in their native South Africa in 2011, topping several charts in that country with the single "I'm Only Joking". The album was released in the US in 2013 and fared equally well, earning them their first stateside No. 1 with the anthemic hit "Come With Me Now". A phenomenally talented act with big things on the horizon, Kongos continues to floor ticket buyers around the country with their must-see performances on tour.
The opening bands Colony House and Sir Sly were wonderful, better than the headliner to be completely honest. I saw Kongos 8 months ago and they had this spark to them, and I understand they must be bored of the same songs, but they honestly sounded like they didn't care anymore.
This show was great. I love the intimate feel of center stage, you lose that feeling at larger venues. I only knew few of Kongos songs, I went with a friend who really loved them. I was super surprised at how good of a show it was for the price. My only issue was the mics were a little on the low side. Over the actual music, you had to strain to hear them on certain songs.
KONGOS put on an incredible show. Not only were their popular songs even better live but they also included some great covers and new songs into their setlist. They really got the crowd going and I'd love to see them live again!
The brothers rocked with the best sound, lights, and smoke signals on stage. I loved the new songs and could feel their energy on stage, truly awesome!
Absolutely Love KONGOS . The show was incredible, can't say enough. They are a real class act. Extremely talented and very polite. Best time I have had at a concert in a long time. Sir Sly and Colony House were also very good. Good venue. Would definitely come back.
Phenomebal show - loads of energy and the beautifil African roots came through in spades, What sonderful ebtertainment!! Will definitely make the effort to see then again and again...
this was one of the best shows that I've ever been to! The opening acts were great, and kongos rocked the house!!!!
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM AGAIN. ONE OF THE BEST NEW SOUNDS IN ROCK. OPENING BANDS WEWE GREAT TOO.
A small venue made the Kongo concert perfectly intimate and like a friends gathering. The brothers have an amazing comraderie and it makes for an easy going show!
Awesome show! The opening acts were great and the Kongos one of the best shows I've been to in several years.
Kongos were incredible!!!!!! I can't say enough great things about them!! Even better live!!!! Colony House was amazing and Sir Sly was really great too!! Great little venue in Atlanta too!!!! This concert is a MUST GO!!
The concert and venue was great! Definitely would go see these bands again and would go to events at this venue in the future.
Great show by a great band. The guys were very friendly and Mo had the whole event working like a well oiled machine. Colony House was an excellent opening band. I even downloaded their album before the end of the night and have been jamming out to it for the past couple days.
The Kongos were fantastic. most importantly, the sound technicians did a tremendous job of allowing all three bands to shine, not just the Kongos. Sir Sly and Colony House both have great things ahead for them. loved the show i saw the Kongos at ACL in Oct 2014, and this show was as strong, if not stronger and tighter.
The best way to describe it would be to say that it was absolutely electrifying!!! Colony House, Sir Sly, and Kongos all put on an incredible show and have such amazing and rocking compatibility between band mates that is very clear on stage when the guitarist looks at the drummer and the both rock out together!
Concert was great. Both bands that played before the Kongos were out selling merchandise, taking pictures and signing autographs. Awesome show
I have to say that I wasn't excited about the concert moving from Sokol Hall to Sokol Underground when I arrived. But with the number of patrons and the more "bar" like setting I got into it with the first two bands. Unfortunately Kongos I didn't appear to take the same pleasure in playing for a small crowd and engaging them. It would have been better if they took the small venue and used it as a chance to really connect on a more personal level with their fans. I guess some bands thrive more and are energized more when they have thousands to play for.
Officially obsessed! They came and put on an absolutely AMAZING show! If they come back within 3 hours driving distance I will be seeing them!
The concert was amazing, the openers were fantastic, and the Kongos played their whole album and it was fantastic. Not to mention they played the Beatles!
This was my 1st time attending an event at the Musikfest Café. I really enjoyed the venue. It was beautiful and no matter where you were you were close to the stage. I couldn't believe that a band that was so popular and that we loved, was at a venue that was close to our home and was such an intimate setting. I attended the concert with my Niece, my 17yr old daughter, and my 12 yr old son. It was my son's 1st concert. My son is a big Kongos fan, and after the event, an even BIGGER fan! They put on an AMAZING show. It was so energizing throughout the entire concert. My son talked about it for several days after the concert! I was pleasantly surprised by the event too and I am exciting to see what great things come from Kongos in the future!
