Grammy-winning singer and producer Jack Antonoff\u2019s band Bleachers took the stage at the Salt Shed on Sunday, transforming the venue into an intimate recording studio where the band\u2019s musical magic came alive. From the bleachers to the barricade, audience members were on their feet and dancing all throughout this rollercoaster of a show.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Antonoff is known for producing songs with Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey and Lorde. He is also the frontman of the indie-pop band Bleachers, which also consists of musicians Mikey Freedom Hart, Sean Hutchinson, Evan Smith, Michael Riddleberger and Zem Audu. The band released its fifth studio album, \u201ceveryone for ten minutes<\/a>,\u201d in May, and Chicago represented the first stop on its \u201cBleachers Forever\u201d world tour.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n With a checkered floor, an analog tape machine and framed portraits, the stage recreated the intimate atmosphere of a retro recording studio. Antonoff ran around the set throughout the show, often peering over the edge of the stage. Engaging in playful banter with fans and leading the audience in claps synchronized to the music, Antonoff invited everyone to be a part of the show. At one point, he even climbed off the stage and signed the cover of a fan\u2019s vinyl record.\u00a0<\/p>\n The lighting complemented the music, starting with a warm orange hue that grew more vibrant as the show continued. During the song \u201cChinatown,\u201d the stage was bathed with red while Antonoff sang the lyrics, \u201cGimme, gimme, gimme, gimme that big red light.\u201d\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The performance also highlighted the raw talent of the musicians contributing their unique sounds that transcended any singular genre, making the concert a fresh listening experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n Smith and Audu\u2019s saxophones set a jazzy mood in \u201cModern Girl,\u201d and Antonoff pumped up the crowd with his signature anthemic pop. For their rendition of Lana Del Rey\u2019s \u201cMargaret,\u201d which features the band, Bleachers brought in performer Chris Thile to play the mandolin. Antonoff even brought out a harmonica to add another layer of folk sound.<\/p>\n Even after standing in the rain, the audience climbed on each other\u2019s shoulders to belt out the lyrics of the band\u2019s 2014 hit song, \u201cRollercoaster.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Antonoff surprised the audience by singing on top of the front-of-stage barrier. For \u201cHow Dare You Want More,\u201d Antonoff brought his father, Rick Antonoff, onstage to play guitar alongside him.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m honored, honored, honored to say that you have given us two nights at the Salt Shed,\u201d Antonoff said. \u201cIt\u2019s an honor to start a tour right here.\u201d<\/p>\n Email:<\/b> [email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n Email: <\/b>[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Related Stories:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u2014 Megan Moroney dazzles at Chicago\u2019s United Center during first arena tour<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n