Goo Goo Dolls & Switchfoot

We thoroughly enjoyed a great concert downtown at the Dodge Theater last night.  Normally bands that are unknown and hauled along as opening acts leave me yawning but with Green River Ordinance (GRO) that was not to be the case.  They are an energetic young band from Texas that fit right in with the sounds of Switchfoot and the Goo Goo Dolls.  Definitely a band worth checking out.

When Switchfoot hit the stage the fans were ecstatic.  Singer Jon Foreman fed the frenzy by going out into the middle of the floor seating area to sing a song on two separate occasions.  Their positive message and great vibe make them a fantastic band to watch live.  This was about the fourth time we had seen Switchfoot and each time they have gotten better and better and their music has been delivered with a little harder edge each time.

The Goo Goo Dolls came out to play the favorites and several tunes from their new cd that goes on sale this Tuesday.  The hits sounded great and the new material was played like they had been playing every song as long as their anthem, Iris.  That encore brought down the house and ended a fantastic show featuring three upbeat bands that put a smile on everyone's face.