Groovy vibes lit up the night as Two Door Cinema Club rocked out on the Plaza Theater stage Sept. 25 for a sold-out show.
Seven years after their first El Paso performance in 2017, this concert now marks their biggest show in El Paso, as a part of their US and Canada tour.
“We’re so happy to be back in El Paso, it’s been a really long time since we played here,” said band member Alex Trimble during the show. “The last time we played (here), it was maybe in the top five gigs we’ve ever played in America.”
Petey, a musician who served as the opener for the concert, helped set the tone with his alternative indie songs, getting the crowd pumped up for the main act.
As Two Door Cinema Club came on stage, fans rose from their seats cheering with full support as the band opened with “This Is the Life,” a song from their 2010 debut album that shares a vibrant and youthful experience, which perfectly set the mood for the night.
Lights with hues of blue, purple, and yellow pulsated through the room as the show went on. The band played a slew of songs, ranging from “Something Good Can Work” and “Undercover Martyn,” while keeping the energy alive throughout the show.
Longtime fans like Oscar Hernandez got to relive his childhood and teen years throughout the event, he has been a fan of the band for the past 14 years.
“I feel like every single emotion out there but most importantly happiness and peace because I finally got to see them live,” said Hernandez. “I waited 14 years for this moment; I feel like I was really able relive my entire teenage years now to adulthood tonight and it was just pure perfection.”
As the time approached for the band to say goodbye to El Paso, the crowd came together to sing along to their closing song, “What You Know,” arguably the band’s most well-known song.
For a moment, the band took a step back letting the fans take the spotlight by inviting the crowd to sing the lyrics to their closing song. This created a powerful and memorable moment for fans to walk away from the show with.
Iziah Moreno is a staff photographer and may be reached at [email protected]
