Last night K-OS played an Edge free show at the Opera House. I was lucky enough to score some tickets through the Inside Edge. I’ve won tickets from them before, but it has always been for some no name band that wasn’t very good. What a treat to have the opportunity to see K-OS — and for free to boot.
I believe I’ve seen K-OS on 3 previous occasions. The first time was when he was touring his first album. He played the Bombshelter Pub, and a bunch of us stumbled into the Friday night show after a keg party. He was on stage with an acoustic guitar. The 2nd time was at an Olympic Island show with Sam Roberts and Sloan. K-OS was hanging around and came out to play with Sam. They did Brother down, and K-OS frestyled. The 3rd time was at a United Way charity show over the Christmas holidays. I’m pretty sure Sam and K-OS performed Dirty Water.
What impresses me about K-OS is that all his music can be played live. He uses real instruments. He uses a real band. And they can wail. The drummer was a star of playing the un-beat beat. It didn’t follow a pattern, but some how it was still cool. The live show isn’t quite as polished as the album, but that is what makes his show great. It’s raw. He freestyles. It could have used with a little more vocal heavy mix, but overall a phenomenal show.
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