It may have been a school night for some and a work night for others, but on Thursday evening the Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheater was filled to capacity with fans eager to see the likes of Matt Nathanson, Train and Maroon 5.
Gates to the concert opened at 5:30 that evening and people were lined up to rush into the venue for the best spots they could find, even though the show was not set to start until 7 o’clock..
With each of the three bands ending a tour to promote their latest discs and ready to get started on new records, the crowd was electric with anticipation to sing along to every song before the stage was even set.
Opener, Matt Nathanson’s first album was released in 1993 and he has been making a blend of rock and folk music ever since.
Co-headliner, Train has been together since 1994 and is known for their poppy rock style.
While Maroon 5 has been together since 1994 but until 2002 they were actually known as Kara’s Flowers. The band is often referred to as having an alternative rock sound.
Filling the amphitheater were families, couples and groups of just friends from elementary school to retired. All brought together by three bands that make up a sort of odd trio.
Mark Gibson was in attendance with wife and three kids after his wife mentioned the concert to him.
“My wife saw it on the Internet then I mentioned it to her and she was like, ‘yeah, we gotta go.’ So we just bought the tickets,” he says.
While Gibson and his daughters were there to see all three artists, son Liam was overly excited to hear Train.
In order to get a better view of his favorite band’s set, Liam Gibson is perched on top of his father’s shoulders.
“I’m here to see TRAIN! Train! Definitely train,” he said while fidgeting in anticipation for them to take the stage.
Others, such as Keith and Donna Allen came as couples for a date night.
“We like to go to concerts together… it’s the exciting part of the day. Much better than work,” said Donna.
It did not matter which band you are there to see or how old or young you are, the concert definitely lived up to all its promises.
Matt Nathanson, Train and Maroon 5 will be moving on to New Orleans today and then on to Washington D.C. on September 27.
The next concert being held at the OKC Zoo Amphitheater will be Journey and Foreigner along with opener Night Ranger on September 27 at 7 pm.
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