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When The Fray first burst onto the scene in the early aughts, the Colorado-bred band introduced the world to a profoundly life-affirming form of alt-rock: timeless but inventive, arena-sized in scope but firmly rooted in raw emotion. Over the coming years, their soul-searching songwriting and high-powered sound led to earning four Grammy Award nominations, scoring a multitude of Billboard top 10 hits, and amassing a passionately devoted worldwide fanbase. Their single "How To Save A Life" spent a staggering 58 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the "unofficial theme song" for Grey's Anatomy. Rolling Stone praised their "stick-in-your-head hooks and eloquent narratives," while the LA Times called their music "melodically rich." The Fray's debut album How To Save A Life (2005) is certified double-platinum in the US and has been declared one of the best-selling digital debuts of all time.
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Both the Fray and Jack's Mannequin were amazing. I had only recently even heard of Jack's Mannequin but I was very impressed by their performance. It really made the concert great, especially considering how often I don't even pay attention to openers.
I would highly recommend seeing the Fray. They actually sound better live than on cd. The vocals were very clear. The only problem I had was the lack of security at Merriweather. Why are 16 year olds watching lawn? A fight almost broke out in front of me and nothing was really done.
The Fray did great, but the overall experience was enhancced by the great seats and view of stage. The organization was also very decent. The whole experience was enjoyable from the band to the atmosphere to the seats to the organization.
It poured down rain & there were terrible thunderstorms, but The Fray kept up the energy in the ampitheatre & a significant crowd stayed to watch an awesome show :) I know it's cheesy, but the storms added to the music & the lightening seemed to go right along with the stage lighting. It was seriously an AMAZING show!
The Fray is an amazing band but I still could not believe how great they were in person! I think seeing them live was an unforgettable experience. Also there was so much diversity at the concert. The Fray's music appeals to people of all ages and races. It was definitely the best concert I've ever been to. The lighting, staging, and singing was all fantastic. I hope to see them in concert again soon!! They are such a talented band and seeing them live made me recognize their talent even more.
Not only is Andrew McMahon an amazing musician, but also gives a great performance! I was standing just a few feet from the stage, so most of the time I was focused on stage, but towards the end of the set I turned around and I saw the entire crowd, including those in the lawn seats standing. This kind of reception for an openind band can only be attributed to McMahon's incredible ability to involve the viewer in his performance!
Absolutely Amazing, i would recommend this show to everyone!!!!
This was my third time seeing the Fray and all I can say if I could afford to go to every Fray show I would. Don't miss out on their show,you won't be sorry.
I will never forget seeing the Fray. They are so good live just like recorded. They audience was great at this concernt. Everyone was really just enjoying themselves and listening and singing along. It was like a big family was all together. They really brought people together with their music and it's a time I will never forget. I would love to see them again. The group Jacks Mannequin that played before them was pretty horrible. I would hope that next time they have a better group open for them.
I mainly went to the show to see Jack's Mannequin and they are absolutely fabulous!! When the Fray came on it started to get rainy but still they kept me interested in trying to stick around and hope that the weather turned around. We ended up having to leave early since it wouldn't stop pouring rain but the part of the concert that I saw was completely worth it.
Could've used one fewer opening bands... but The Fray was awesome!
Jack's Mannequin and the Fray put on an awesome show. We were up front in the pit which was incredible!
The Fray is officially big-league. Not even two songs into the concert,the Toronto crowd was willingly captured. My wife and I (late forties) know thier hit songs, but honestly, not knowing the extent of their music or skill, expected fill-in music the rest of the concert. I was so wrong. They are as good as anyone including Coldplay- period. Their music and lyrics are authentic, genuine and deep- a refreshing alternative to much of pop banality. The most beautiful part for my wife and ? My 14 and 11 year old loved the concert and connected with The Fray and its' overall message that points to God as the agent of authentic relationships e are to have with our fellow human beings. The Toronto crowd was classy, nice for us Americans from Connecticut to experience.
I skipped the Jack's Mann. cuz I didn't know who they were but I took my BF who is not into this genre of music and he loved it. He went out and bought the cd and plays it in his car! The lights, the performances, the music all great.
The rain held off, fortunately! We were in the lawn, dancing and enjoying our evening. The light show and special effects were an added bonus.
Jack's Mannequin was a really good group, exciting and fun. The Fray was amazing. Sound better live than on their recordings, they really feel all of their music and the staging is awesome!
The Fray was very impressive in concert. I was always a big fan, but skeptical about going to see them live. They did not dissapoint.
Jacks Mannequin was great..I would pay to see them again as the headliner. The Fray even though I am a fan seemed to be a little off key, but they where still good, prefer to listen to them on CD instead of Live...
Excellent! The Fray was good - as expected... but Jack Mannequin was fabulous!
This show was good. I thought Jack's Mannequin was ok (I've never heard them before), but The Fray rocked it. The only bad part was the rain. It was less hot, but there was too much. The floor flooded and my shoes got soaked. I was on the floor and got a free fan, but I never got a program and was hoping to get one.
