Photo Recap: Cage The Elephant Delivers Fire Bending, Scooter Wheelies, and Alt Rocking

Cage The Elephant took the stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on August 18, just days after frontman Matt Shultz broke his foot during an intense jump at a previous concert. The evening began with three opening acts: Country sweetheart Willow Avalon, North London experimentalist Bakar, and alternative rock heavyweights Young The Giant. Cage The Elephant then delivered a high-energy performance with an impressive pyrotechnics display. Photo recap time!

Setting the Stage (I): Willow Avalon

Best sing-along: “Homewrecker”

Most noteworthy: Willow’s lovely, twirly dances in the most beautiful flowy dress.

Setting the Stage (II): Bakar

Best sing-along: “Hell N Back”

Most noteworthy: Seeing everyone up and grooving for the final song.

Setting the Stage (III): Young The Giant

Best sing-along: “My Body”

Most noteworthy: The dancing during “Waves.” I've tried to find the perfect adjective to describe it, but honestly,it was just cool.

Main Act Magic: Cage The Elephant

Best sing-along: “Trouble”

Favorite fan: Someone in the front row dressed up like the cover art for Social Cues.

Most noteworthy: Matt doing wheelies on his mobility scooter. 

*Close* second most noteworthy: Brad Shultz wearing a fan’s cowboy hat. 

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You can find tickets for the Neon Pill tour here.