CONCERT REVIEW: Cage The Elephant Rock AFAS Live

Sunday, January 23, the moment had arrived. Cage the Elephant brought their Neon Pill Tour to AFAS Live.

The show kicked off strong with Broken Boy, and the vibe was instantly set. It was hard not to notice how the lead singer used the entire stage. He even mentioned that this was one of the sickest stages for him. Apparently, he had recently broken his leg, but luckily, he was fully recovered.

The stage design wasn’t overly elaborate, but it perfectly matched the atmosphere. There were warm lights behind the band and small platforms for some of the musicians. The drummer stood on the highest one, making him easy to spot throughout the show.

The crowd had been singing along all night, but when Trouble started, the energy really stepped up. Some people even had their own little dance moves to go with it.

Another thing that stood out was the number of phones—or rather, the lack of them. Usually, you see a sea of screens, but this time, it was pretty minimal. That changed the moment Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked began—suddenly, phones popped up like a wave as the crowd went wild.

There wasn’t a lot of talking between songs, but there was plenty of interaction through waves, cheering, and dancing. It was also nice to see such a mixed audience. It felt like a lot of younger fans had come with their parents, which was fun to see.

All in all, I really enjoyed the show. This is one of those bands that might actually sound even better live than on their recordings. So, if you ever get the chance to see Cage the Elephant live, I’d definitely recommend it.

Check out the photos we took below: