The Show
The celebrated El Rey Theatre in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles hosted an intimate hometown show by alt-rockers Young the Giant. 550 of the band’s lucky fans filled the former movie theater turned music venue originally built in 1936. The band opened their delightful 15 song set with their exhilarating single “Something to Believe In”. Fans were thrilled to hear older favorites such as “My Body”, “Cough Syrup” and “Mind Over Matter”. The crowd was also treated to two songs “Jungle Youth” and “Titus Was Born” from Young the Giant’s forthcoming album Home of the Strange being played for the first time live that evening.
Fans were thrilled to hear older favorites such as “My Body”, “Cough Syrup” and “Mind Over Matter”.
Young the Giant
Young the Giant is an eclectic indie rock group from Los Angeles, California. The band, consisting of members Sameer Gadhia (vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar), Payam Doostzadeh (bass), and Francois Comtois (drummer) all met in high school in Irvine, California. All five of them went on to different colleges, until they put school on hold to focus on music. They released their first self-titled album in 2011 which premiered two gold-selling singles, “My Body” and “Cough Syrup.” Their second album, Mind Over Matter, released in 2014, reached number 7 on the top 100 albums charts in the US, and have since gathered a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. Young the Giant continue to brave new sonic landscapes with their wildly adventurous third album Home of the Strange. On this release, the band explores their expansive musicianship with boldly eclectic arrangements anchored by a keen melodic presence. They continue to tour with numerous sold-out headlining performances and have become a festival mainstay at high profile outings such including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza, Outsidelands and Governor’s Ball among others. In 2018 the band released their fourth album Mirror Master.
The Venue
The El Rey Theatre is an original art deco theater in the heart of the Miracle Mile, one of Los Angeles’ preserved Art Deco districts. The El Rey was built in 1936 and designed by Clifford Balch. After over 50 years as a first run movie house, the El Rey was converted into a live music venue in 1994. A registered Historic-Cultural Monument, the El Rey has sweeping staircases, an Art Deco lobby, VIP balcony lounge and a grand ballroom equipped with a full stage. Photography courtesy of Colin Young-Wolff for Artists Den Entertainment.
