20 Features November 16, 2004 THE RETRIEVER One for the college kids: Yellowcard and Co. rock the RAC from YELLOWCARD, page 14 rest of the band took the stage. Yellowcard did NOT disappoint in the slightest; they were every bit as good as all the fans had hoped, playing favorites like “Way Away,” “Believe,” “Breathing” and “Only One” for starters. The band mixed up the set for long-time fans and played songs off of their first release One For the Kids. The band radiated energy and violinist Sean Mackin harmonized beautifully with lead singer and rhythm guitarist Ryan Keys (both vocally and technical- Stephanie Potter [Retriever Staff] ly). Lead guitarist Benjamin Downbeat Duo: Pete and Sean open Yellowcard’s set. Harper positively tore up the stage with perfectly executed guitar riffs that sounded like mir- ror images to their album work (a difficult task to accomplish). Drummer LP (Longineu Parsons III) and bassist Mosley did their part at pumping the crowd with their phenomenal rhythmic padding. Yellowcard made their mark and played a tremendous set ending with their #1 single “Ocean Avenue” to make the fans jump just a little more. Their stage presence was unrivalled and they truly rocked in every sense of the word. The evening was complete, as was the day, since the concert ended at midnight, leaving the fans wanting more, but really desiring rest after such an intense musical experience. Noah Albro is a staff writer for the Retriever. You may reach him at
[email protected] Stephanie Potter [Retriever Staff] Stephanie Potter [Retriever Staff] Violin Virtuoso: Yellowcard’s classically trained maestro Sean Feelin’ plucky: Bassist Pete Mosley hits all the right notes.