OK Go performs at Bluebird Sunday
The band OK Go is coming to the Bluebird on Sunday at 8 p.m. Photo: Courtesy Photo
By Camille Sarabia Published Sep 11, 2014 8:50 pmLast updated Sep 15, 2014 12:30 am
OK Go will perform in Bloomington for the first time in seven years at 8 p.m. Sunday night at the Bluebird Nightclub.
The Grammy-nominated alterative rock band consists of Damian Kulash as the lead vocals and guitarist, Tim Nordwind, vocals and bass guitar, Dan Konopka, drums, and Andy Ross on the keyboard, guitar and vocals.
“Shows in college towns are usually pretty fun and there’s a specific type of energy that comes from 18 to 21 year olds,” Nordwind said. “Their energy is usually pretty crazy and up for anything.”
This will be OK Go’s first performance at the Bluebird, but there’s a certain intimacy that follows playing in smaller venues, Nordwind said.
“I think the audience plays such an important role in what we do when it comes to playing live,” he said. “There’s no mistaking how people are feeling when you’re playing.”
OK Go’s performance will be special, a performance put together for a stadium rock concert but in a smaller venue, Nordwind said.
“It’s extra fun to bring big performances into small places,” he said.
The Bluebird’s owner, Dave Kubiac, said he is excited to host OK Go for the first time.
“They have a nice following and we’re excited about it,” he said. “They’re known for having a great live performance. We’re expecting a high and energetic show.”
The Bluebird is expecting a big crowd, Kubiac said. Tickets can be bought at the Bluebird’s website for $15 to $17 for the performance.
“We have a new show that we’re putting together,” Nordwind said. “It’s very active with multimedia. There’s a lot of video, interesting staging, production tricks and a ton of confetti.”
Sunday night, the Bluebird will be filled with OK Go fans. OK Go knows what they’re getting themselves into and they’re excited to see what will come of their ?performance, Nordwind said.
“You will see many interesting things,” Nordwind said. “There’s going to be a lot visually and phonically to your experience over the course of an hour or hour and a half. A big part of our show is the element of surprise, but I think that people can expect a big party.”