I got Mac attacked at the Greek Theater!
If you followed the mass of people trekking their way up the streets of LA, donned in their finest plaid flannels, you would eventually be led to the euphoric, lighthearted performance of Mac DeMarco at the Greek Theater. For three consecutive nights, DeMarco put on a psychedelic trip of a performance that enthralled audiences and freaked out the entire neighborhood.
The concert opened with the band Mock Media, a funky autotuned fantasy that featured an Irish jig halfway through their set. Their chill energy and soothing vocals were the perfect setup for DeMarco’s groovy musical trip.
In contrast to the modern standard of a huge, flashy entrance from artists at their concerts, DeMarco set the tone for his show by simply moseying onto the stage and greeting his fans with a wave and a smile. This wholesome and placid energy carried throughout the show, although it was occasionally broken up by some comical tangents that DeMarco tended to stray towards in between songs. Frog-hopping around the stage, jokingly flirting with his bandmates, and threatening to skin audience members alive (in a comical manner, of course) frequented the singer’s set and provided a wildly entertaining variety to an otherwise straightforward show.
DeMarco’s most recent album, titled “Guitar,” broke up the artist’s most famous hits with a back-and-forth flow that provided an opportunity for surface-level fans and deep cut warriors alike to enjoy the show throughout the set. Even if you had never heard a Mac DeMarco song in your life, this show was still one that anyone could enjoy.
In many ways, concerts have become so much of a production and perfected performance to the point that some of the authenticity is lost. With events like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, the term “concert” gets lost amongst the perfectly timed transitions, costume changes and scripted speeches. Don’t get me wrong, I myself attended the tour and had an amazing time, but there was something special and meaningful about going to a concert that focused solely on letting the music speak for itself.
