The Black Crowes headlined LA Forum setting the stage for the return of Rock and Roll
The Black Crowes brought back Rock and Roll music to the Los Angeles’ the Forum for the very first time since the pandemic. The Southern Rock group performed the first live music event at the Los Angeles music venue since the venue’s closure. The night foreshadowed the return of entertainment to the City of Dreams and Angels. The group are currently on their “Shake Your Money Maker” tour throughout the United States. The Black Crowes perform tracks from their introductory album which was released in 1990, and which also ignited their prodigious musical career. The tour is equipped with high octane live musical performances, desirable custom merchandise, and engaging stage layout.
From beholding the sight of the venue’s parking lot, in Inglewood, California, which overflowed with a lines of cars and walking into the colossal presence of the colosseum styled music venue, attendees could expect a spectacular live music experience from the nearly sold-out show. The ecstatic audience was on their feet throughout the concert as the Black Crowes performed fan favorites from their discography along with surprising the audience with their rendition of a cover song. The Forum hosted a select signature cocktail during the night, named “Shake Your Monkey Maker,” to highlight the Black Crowes’ Los Angeles tour date.
From Marietta, Georgia, the Robinson brothers who also perform as the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson are inspired by Soul and Blues music and contemporary artists. The Black Crowes incorporate these music themes in lyrics, melodies, live performances, and the stage’s environment. The concert stage was inviting, a location that felt familiar, homey, and place where you wanted to be. The welcoming concert backdrop was reminiscent of a Southern speakeasy bar and lounge that could be found in a trendy area of Los Angeles or Atlanta. The homely stage adorned a giant retro jukebox that played 45s. Also, on the left side of the stage, an old-fashioned lounge and bar was setup where a stylish bartender was serving old-fashions and cosmopolitans to a handful of guests.
To add to the glamorous evening, the band members wore exquisite clothing from tailored jackets with golden embroidery, fitted velvet vests, tribal jewelry, and bohemian printed guitar straps. The backing female vocalists wore elegant studded gowns. Lead singer, Chris Robinson, wore a midnight black Swarovski crystalized jacket and an embellished hat with a classic red rose for the perfect touch. The band members were stylish and dapper in their fashionable Rock and Roll attire.
As the show began, the lights went dim, and a crowd walked upon the stage to the bar to order drinks. Chris Robinson’s son, Ryder Robinson made a debut as he stepped unto the stage modeling the exclusive Black Crowes black and white satin tour jacket. He walked to the jukebox and selected a song with a female companion and they both exited the stage. The Black Crowes then entered the stage with their musical instruments and kicked off the concert with their track, “Twice as Hard.” This is the first track on The Black Crowes’ debut album, “Shake Your Money Maker” released in 1990. The tracks off of their premiere album were written by the Robinson brothers, Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson. Chris Robinson performed the first track holding a black umbrella with the Black Crowes logo. He would open and close the umbrella throughout the song performance while winding it around the stage as he sang into his microphone.
The Black Crowes performed various tracks consecutively throughout the night without any breaks or intermissions in between. The musicians gave an extraordinary live full performance as they threw in onstage antics such as Chris Robinson lifting and swinging the microphone stand above his head. Also, the show highlighted the band members’ musical talents with drum solos and guitar solos featuring Rich Robinson. Chris Robinson also brought an edge to live tracks by tooting his harmonic. The audience sang along to performances of classic tracks such as “She Talks to Angels.” They ended their set with “Remedy,” from their second album, “Southern Harmony and Music Companion” released in 1992. The track was featured on the Billboard Album Rock tracks for weeks. The Black Crowes returned to the stage to perform a final encore with a cover of The Rolling Stones’ “It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (but I Like It).”
For upcoming tour dates and more information on the Black Crowes, visit theblackcrowes.com. For more information on upcoming events at the Forum, visit thelaforum.com.
Coverage by Veronica Potes // Instagram: @veropoteart
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