Glitter Magazine | Boston gets the best of Kings Of Leon: “I Want You” returns after 10 years on tour

American rock band Kings Of Leon are approaching the final leg of their highly anticipated “Can We Please Have Fun World Tour”. Known for their electrifying performances and extensive catalog of hits, the band continues to captivate audiences across the country and Canada. In a special moment during their show in Boston, they surprised their fans by playing “I Want You” for the first time in 10 years, reconnecting with longtime fans and making the evening an unforgettable experience.

The band and their opening acts arrived in Boston on September 16th.

The opening act for the absolute favorite band was Phantogram, the dynamic duo consisting of Josh Carter (vocals, guitar, keyboard) and Sarah Barthel (vocals, keyboard). Phantogram lit up the stage with their viral hits “Black Out Days” and “When I’m Small,” captivating the audience with their mesmerizing visuals and trance-like energy. Their eccentric mix of electronic beats and alternative rock set the perfect tone for the evening and warmed up the audience before Kings of Leon took the stage.

When the Followill brothers – Caleb (vocals, rhythm guitar), Nathan (drums) and Jared (bass) – along with cousin Matthew Followill (lead guitar) finally stepped into the spotlight, the atmosphere was electric. They delivered a powerful setlist and performed fan-favorite hits like “S*x on Fire,” “Use Somebody” and “Closer” – songs that some speculate catapulted them to worldwide fame and earned them four Grammy awards.

Caleb's signature “old-soul” vocals echoed through the lively crowd, while Nathan's drums and Jared's deep bass lines maintained the beautiful rhythm. Additionally, Matthew's incredible guitar solos added a spectacular quality to the evening, reminding fans why the band has been a rock powerhouse for over two decades.

In addition to their biggest hits, the band treated the audience to tracks from their latest album. When you see yourselfby mixing newer material like “The Bandit” and “100,000 People” with their older material. The combination of fresh energy and nostalgic anthems kept fans on the edge of their seats, proving that Kings Of Leon, formed in Nashville in the late '90s, are evolving while staying true to the old American rock roots that made them famous.

The band will be performing in New York on the 18th and fans can't wait to see what “Song for the City” the brothers will bring to the occasion.

As the Can We Please Have Fun Tour draws to a close, Kings Of Leon showed that even after years in the industry, they can still surprise and delight their fans with heartfelt performances and unexpected moments.

Kings Of Leon return to Boston on October 7th, offering those who missed out another chance to experience their thrilling live show. With the energy and surprises they brought to this tour, fans can expect another unforgettable evening full of iconic hits and perhaps a few more unexpected setbacks.

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