BLK JKS entertained the early birds with a thick-and-fast set, managing the large stage with surprising ease. There must be something in the water in Green Point as all three bands kept up an amazing energy.
The Cape wind picked up as Leeds band, Kaiser Chiefs, exploded onto the stage warming up the crowd with popular hits Yours Truly, Angry Mob, Ruby, Never Miss A Beat and I Predict A Riot. Lead vocalist Ricky Wilson oozed personality, using the full stage and ramp to pump up the crowd. He commented that Cape Town needs some practise with its Mexican Wave.
Having sufficiently teased the crowd, the Foo Fighters made their way onto stage to uproarious applause. Opening with All My Life, Rope and Pretender, front man Dave Grohl led the enthralled crowd through 20 years' worth of hits. They also included a couple of covers, just because they were having so much fun: Under Pressure (Queen and David Bowie), Stiff Competition (Cheap Trick), Breakdown (Tom Petty). All this before calling up Springbok Nude Girls guitarist Theo Crous to jam with them - what cool guys.
A particular highlight for me was seeing the drummer, Taylor Hawkins, take the lead on Cold Day In The Sun while Dave Grohl thrashed it out like an animal on the drums.
It was such a privilege to watch this garage band gone big. Dave's stage presence and charisma had us all laughing and rocking out. Till next time Dave ...
