LIVE: THIRD EYE BLIND wsg YELLOWCARD – Tampa, FL, USA – July 25, 2024
Venue: MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
City: Tampa, FL
Date: July 25, 2024
Review and Photographs by: Kassidy Goldberg (https://kassidyraephoto.wixsite.com/mysite/projects-7)
On a warm, summer night, I took a nostalgic trip to the 90s and 2000s capturing the Summer Gods Tour, featuring headliner, Third Eye Blind, and openers Yellowcard and Arizona in Tampa, Florida. The MidFlorida Credit Union amphitheater, with its open air venue, mixed with the intimate vibe of the crowd was the perfect backdrop to a summer evening of alternative rock nostalgia. Arizona opened the night with passion and energy as they took the stage. Their blend of pop-rock and synths offered a refreshing change to what was expected. Their set was immersive and drew the crowd into a dreamy, upbeat world. I never had listened to the group until hearing their performance, but I can definitely see myself revisiting their tunes again. Their set was a highlight for those who appreciate a more modern twist on the rock genre. As the sun made its descent, Yellowcard took the stage with the kind of passion that only comes with a band that is truly happy to be performing. Known for their energetic performances and violin-infused punk-pop, everyone was immediately captured into the music. Their set was a mix of fan favorites and deep cuts, each song brimming with emotional intensity. Classics from their 2003 album Ocean Avenue such as “Only One” and of course “Ocean Avenue” had the crowd singing along with such an enthusiasm that hinted at the nostalgia to come. Frontman Ryan Key’s rocking charisma was on full display, and the band’s chemistry was palpable. The violin solos, played with precision and flair by Sean Mackin, added a unique texture that set Yellowcard apart from their peers. By the end of their set, they had successfully reignited fond memories for many in the audience, especially for myself, setting a high bar for the rest of the evening.
As the night deepened, it was time for Third Eye Blind to take center stage. The San Francisco band delivered a masterclass in nostalgia and a high-energy performance, playing a set that highlighted their career. Lead singer Stephan Jenkins, always the kind-spirited charismatic frontman, commanded the stage with a blend of confidence and vulnerability that the fans have come to expect. About halfway through the set, Jenkins performed “Slow Motion” as an acoustic solo, striking emotional nerves with the audience, including myself. By the end of the set, the crowd had their arms in the air when the band reunited for hits like “Semi-Charmed Life” and “Jumper.” Jenkin’s interactions with the audience felt personal and engaging, making each song feel like a shared memory. As the encore wrapped up with “How’s it going to be,” it was clear that Third Eye Blind had left an indelible mark on their Tampa audience. Their performance was a celebration of both their past and their present, and it was a night that fans will surely remember fondly. The Summer Gods Tour showcased an evening that captured the essence of alternative rock’s heyday while including the ongoing vibrancy of the genre. For those who attended, it was more than just a concert – it was a celebration of music’s ability to evoke powerful memories and emotion with one another.
Third Eye Bind Setlist: Motorcycle Drive By – Dust Storm – Never Let You Go – Narcolepsy – The Kids Are Coming (To Take You Down) – Wolf Like Me / Company of Strangers – Graduate – Wounded – Weightless / Faster / Water Landing – Losing a Whole Year – Slow Motion – The Background – Bonfire – To the Sea – Blinded (When I See You) – Jumper – Semi-Charmed Life – How’s It Going to Be
YELLOWCARD SETLIST: Lights and Sounds – Cut Me, Mick – Only One – Southern Air – Transmission Home – One Bedroom – Lift a Sail – Childhood Eyes – Keeper – Be the Young – The Hurt Is Gone – Ocean Avenue
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