As the rain came down at the Phi Sigma house on Indiana University's campus last Monday night, the possibility that a concert was going to take place was as grim as the sky. Yet, after a half-hour rain delay, Something Corporate took the stage to the excited cries of about 300 soaking-wet college students.
The band moved right into "Me and the Moon," which is a "song for outside concerts," lead singer Andrew McMahon said. The energy ran high throughout that song, then the group transitioned into what seemed like a sing-along with the crowd for "Drunk Girl." Something Corporate then played a flawless rendition of Cake's classic "The Distance," which added to the fun, as the college crowd was planning on holding out to go the full distance of the band's set, even in the rain.
As the band continued, its energy was feeding the crowd, and all the energy seemed to be scaring off the rain. At the midpoint of the group's set, McMahon sat down at his piano to slow things down; he proceeded to play "Globes and Maps," the ballad from "Leaving Through the Window" that is seldom played live. He then played the lengthy chill-out session that is "Konstantine," which, when played life, stretches to more than 10 minutes.
The second half of the set was also filled with energy, with McMahon dancing on the piano keys and running around stage.
This high-energy, small-venue type of show is what makes college worthwhile. The rain was great; the crowd was great; the band was great. The only downfall of this night was having to drive to IU when sufficient resources to have a show like this are right in our back yard.
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