Kings of Convenience

Photo: Åse Holte

It was our first time to watch a show in Esplanade so we didn’t know what to expect. We were in the Circle 3 section which was high up but in the center portion so it was okay. I would’ve wanted to be closer to the stage though. However, I knew the acoustics would have to be great since this was the Esplanade after all!

Kings of Convenience came into the stage amidst the thunderous applause and cheers of the Friday crowd. I think it was Eirik who said that we were louder than the people the other night. Ha!

Man, they are amazing live.

The place suited their show since you can hear the strumming and their clear voices very well. It was a little too orderly at the first half of the performance but Erlend managed to coax the crowd into leaving their seats. They had the crowd singing harmonies (which impressed them because the crowd sounded good!), snapping their fingers and clapping to the beats. Eirik had to leave the stage at one time because he was cold and went to get a sweater. I loved how Erlend was dancing around and making witty comments all throughout the show. At one point he asked the crowd at front to gather closer because “we need a mosh pit.” By the time they played “I’d Rather Dance”, Erlend went down the stage and stepped onto the chairs until he was in the middle portion. This was done while he was dancing!

It was a highly enjoyable show altogether. Even the husband, whose playlist consists of mainly Bon Jovi and Guns n Roses songs, liked it.