B52s - what happened?
by pilule on 8/21/09DTE Energy Music Theatre - ClarkstonRating: 4 out of 5The concert was way too short - is that a sign of getting older?

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THE B-52S IN CONCERT:
Since forming in 1976, The B-52s have always stood out for their thrift-store chic style and ability to craft catchy, retro-inspired hits. Over the years they might have let their beehives down, but every-thing else about the band is still as tight as it was 30 years ago. Their call-and-response choruses always get fans singing along, and their fun and funky grooves will have you dancing right along with the band. The B-52s are taking their party atmosphere to select cities across the U.S. on their 2015 tour, bringing all their cool style and flamboyant fun to a town near you.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Named after a particular type of beehive hairdo, The B-52s rocketed out of Athens, Georgia in the late ’70s. Starting with their smash hit “Rock Lobster”, the band developed a reputation for campy fun and catchy melodies that carried over to other favorites like “Planet Claire” and “Private Idaho”. By the end of the decade, the band achieved a major mainstream radio breakthrough with the hits “Love Shack” and “Roam”. The band stayed relevant into the ’90s, appearing in The Flintstones live action movie (as “The BC-52’s”) and performing the theme song from the Nickelodeon cartoon Rocko’s Modern Life. Almost 40 years later, this zany garage band is still having a blast -- and still sounds like a blast from the past.
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The concert was way too short - is that a sign of getting older?
The concert was terrific. About 1/2 way through, it occurred to me that I was getting exactly what I had expected. High energy, not a single sit down song, pure fun and great entertainment. Their dancing and motion, while actually fairly simple, has always been part of their act that I find enjoyable.
What an awesome show. It was so much fun. They still have such high energy and their voices sound fantastic. We never sat down for the entire show. I would see them again in a heartbeat!
The set was very short and the vocals were not clear. The sound was very muddy overall. The volume increased near the end of the set. The four spot lights were not focused on the key members as there were many shadows when Cindy, Kate and Fred were singing. I love the B52's, but the concert they did in New York for their Time Capsule tour that aired on PBS was awesome.
I saw the B-52's recently at Twin Rivers in CT... nice, small venue! We were only about 50 feet from the band! Fun time dancing with the rest of the crowd! WOOHOO! I only wish I had known that we could bring in cameras! And I wonder about the 6 people who sat in front of us who never moved the whole concert!!! Did they not know the band?!? LOL!!! B-52's ROCKED!!!
Great show, loved the amphitheatre... just the right length, new and old stuff, great show...
absolutly fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!love seeing them everytime. what a wonderful experience. everyone was full of energy.
If you live in the Atlanta area you should definitely go see a show at the Mable House Amphitheater in Mableton. Spacious stadium seating and lawn area. Bring your own food and beverages if you like. "Strange Cluster" opened and they lived up to their name. The B52's took the stage and the party was ON! They were very much as I remembered seeing them 30 years ago, some a little bigger, some a little grayer. The vocals hadn't lost a thing though. Great band too! The lead guitarist must have played at least 10 different guitars, Sexy female bass player didn't hurt either. Drums and rhythm also very good. I'm 54 and I would say most of the audience was around the same. There were a ton (or 100 tons) of fifty-something fannies shaking in the aisles. Hour and a half show with no intermission. They ended with Love Shack and did Planet Claire and Rock Lobster for their encore. I felt 25 again until the next morning when my arthritis was acting up from all the dancing.
The concert was fantastic, and the Mable House venue was too!
We arrived late due to some prior commitments but the show was off to a good start. Two decades later they still look and sound fantastic.
Saw them at Mable House in Atlanta GA.....Great show!!!! They still rock and we'll keep going to see them as long as they keep touring. The show was a great mix of new and old. Love the B-52's....This was our 4th show and it was probably the best yet. The Mable House Ampitheater is a very nice venue.
From the moment they walked on stage, they were rockin. Good dynamics with the audiance and a hit list that had everyone on their feet most of the night. Mable House is a great small place to see a group like this. Sign them up again and get another sell out crowd.
Unfortunately,18 years have passed since Ive been able to see the B52s in concert. However, this concert was like it had only been 1 year. The Mable House Amphitheater, just outside of Atlanta,Ga, is a small but excellent venue for concerts. No seat in the house is bad and the sound is awesome. My kids have only heard a few of their songs, but they had a ball even when they played some of their old songs. They played a good mix of new and old and the crowd was into each of them. Their last concert I saw did have more visuals, but it was at a bigger venue. The use of lights was excellent and during "Strobelight", 2 strobelights were the only lights that were on at key parts in the song. Only a handfew in the crowd were dressed for the occassion. A small disappointment since the last time only a few were not dressed like their favorite artist. This did not affect the tone of the band or the crowd, both seemed to just have a good time. Overall, this concert brought back a lot of good memories and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The band was great, the crowd-both old and new fans-enjoyed themselves, and the whole experience will soon not be forgotten.
Amazing would be an understatement. This was my very first visit to The Mable House Ampitheatre. We loved the show and the venue. Your facilities were top notch and as a woman, I especially appreciated the cleanliness and ample restrooms. Nice location, perfect weather, and perfect music. What more could You ask for? Thanks for providing the entertainment to us all. And Most of all DON"T TAKE PILLS!
great show, better than expected, you could tell they still enjoy playing music!!!
Simply fantastic. The B-52s were just as good as when I saw them 20 years ago! The girls were in very fine voice! Incredible concert!
As good as they were live in the 90s. Voices were great - had the crowd dancing the entire time.
Great show- the B-52s played all their greatest hits along with songs from their new album.The show was everything I wished for.Mable house amphitheatre was great-nice facility and parking was the easiest I have ever navigated after a concert-Perfect!
I enjoyed how they played off of each other's personalities and know each other's strengths. The venue is surprisingly very nice - it's clean, new, has ample room for seating, the bathrooms are clean and spacious, parking is free! The volunteers in the parking lot are not very friendly. Don't really smile. Also, the volunteer ushers aren't very good with directions either. The ushers sent us the LONG way to our seats.
The B-52's brought their A game. They were energetic, engaging & flat out fun!