Last night I attended show number two of the three Macklemore and Ryan Lewis will play at the Showbox in just a week’s time. This was the first time I’d seen Macklemore perform live and I was very impressed to say the least!
The crowd’s enthusiasm was very intense (especially for a Sunday) and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ genuine energy was impossible to ignore. From start to finish the performance was very entertaining and featured multiple guest artists including Champagne Champagne and Geo from Blue Scholars. The show even included new music, crowd surfing, dancers and an alter ego (involving a costume and wig) that came out during “And We Danced,” which was by far the peak of the high-energy, party vibe of the show.
Macklemore also announced that they might be performing “My Oh My” in Safeco Field at the Seattle Mariners Opening Day and sounded very proud and excited to have the opportunity to represent Seattle hip-hop in front of such a massive audience. Without a doubt all Mariners fans will appreciate the performance which will remember someone who is a part of Seattle’s history that is especially close to our hearts, David Niehaus.
Macklemore really went above and beyond and I think I’m officially hooked. He did a great job of representing the power of all the great musical things going on in our city. My favorite shows are the ones where the artist’s passion is contagious and I was definitely feeling it. Thanks Macklemore and Ryan Lewis for such a great end to the week and making my Monday a sleepy one!
