Train performed at Artpark Amphitheater on Friday, July 19, with Yacht Rock Revue opening, with both bands had the crowd singing and dancing to their classic songs all night.
Yacht Rock Revue is not your typical tribute band. They add their own flare to the songs they sing, an array of classic hits songs from the 70s and 80s. Within their set, they also mixed in some of their original songs as well in the mix that the crowd loved. The band got the crowd grooving early on in the night, gearing them up for Train.
Train started the night with a classic ‘Calling All Angels’, and the crowd immediately engaged with lead singer Patrick Monahan. The way that he kept everyone so engaged from start to finish was truly a true show of his artistry. He picked up the beat with his next song, “If It’s Love.” During this song, he grabbed the phones of some of the crowd and took selfies of them. It was a very sweet moment to see the interaction that he was having with the crowd when he was doing this, and had a smooth transition to “Get To Me.”
When you go to a Train concert, you can tell he’s been doing this for a while because of his smooth transitions from song to song and stage presence. Not to mention his fantastic song discography. Crowd favorite songs were “Play That Song,” “Hey Soul Sister,” and of course, the classic “Drops of Jupiter.” with the crowd embracing the iconic piano intro.
Many in the audience likely left the show with sore throats from singing, but with giant smiles on their faces.
Train – Artpark, Lewiston, NY – Friday, July 19, 2024
Setlist: Calling All Angels, If It’s Love, Get to Me, Save Me, San Francisco, Meet Virginia, Free, Over the Hills and Far Away (Led Zeppelin cover with Pat’s son, Rock, on vocals), Long Yellow Dress, Play That Song, Parachute Angel in Blue Jeans, 50 Ways to Say Goodbye, Marry Me, Bruises, Hey Soul Sister, Drive By, We Were Made for This, Hotel California (Eagles cover with Yacht Rock Revue), Drops of Jupiter
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