2008 Woodie Awards
Rockers Train draw old crowds and gain new fans
Many saw popular music group perform at Marist, some for first time, some for umpteenth
Tara Driggs
Issue date: 10/7/04 Section: Entertainment
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The Train concert held this past Thursday in the McCann Center was a phenomenal success. Audience members ranged from old to young, all equally enjoying the show. Fans traveled from Connecticut, New Jersey, and numerous other places just to see the band, some for the fifth or sixth time.
Opening for Train was New York band Johnny Society. Known for their rich melodies and sophisticated lyrics, Johnny Society embraces and performs all types of music. This three-person band is composed of lead singer Kenny Siegal, drummer Brian Geltner, and bassist/keyboardist Gwen Snyder, also known as "Blueberry." Performing "Mexican Sunset" and "Trust," Johnny Society made people want to learn more about them and their music.
Lindsay Halligan of New Jersey said, "The band was more than what I expected. Their style included a broad range of pop and rock, and it was different than anything I've heard before." Johnny Society was embraced amiably by the audience at Marist College, and that was just the pre-show.
Train began their set with "Get To Me," followed by "When I Look To The Sky," "Save The Day," and "All-American Girl," among others. The audience loved the band's old hits such as "Calling All Angels" and "Meet Virginia," and received a sneak-peak at some of their upcoming work as well.
"Their music is timeless. Being a fan for over five years, I can't get enough of them and their shows. They are the best," Michelle Manning, Califon, N.J. said .
Even students who had never heard Train were impressed by the performance. Marist sophomore Jenn Tompeck said, "Train was awesome! You didn't have to know all the songs to enjoy the show. I also liked how they played new songs." The concert attracted both diehard fans and those who didn't know too much about the band, and both groups walked away happy.
Lead singer Pat Monahan was truly a spectacle. Not only is he amazingly talented, but he expressed his sense of humor and appreciation for his fellow band mates and fans.
"I didn't know too much about Train before tonight, but after I heard them and saw Pat's love for his fans I was truly touched," Adam Crawford of Danbury, Conn. said .
As the band exited the stage, seemingly bringing the concert to an end, the group came back to thrill their fans with their hit "Drops of Jupiter" as their encore, providing for a strong closing to a memorable performance.
Opening for Train was New York band Johnny Society. Known for their rich melodies and sophisticated lyrics, Johnny Society embraces and performs all types of music. This three-person band is composed of lead singer Kenny Siegal, drummer Brian Geltner, and bassist/keyboardist Gwen Snyder, also known as "Blueberry." Performing "Mexican Sunset" and "Trust," Johnny Society made people want to learn more about them and their music.
Lindsay Halligan of New Jersey said, "The band was more than what I expected. Their style included a broad range of pop and rock, and it was different than anything I've heard before." Johnny Society was embraced amiably by the audience at Marist College, and that was just the pre-show.
Train began their set with "Get To Me," followed by "When I Look To The Sky," "Save The Day," and "All-American Girl," among others. The audience loved the band's old hits such as "Calling All Angels" and "Meet Virginia," and received a sneak-peak at some of their upcoming work as well.
"Their music is timeless. Being a fan for over five years, I can't get enough of them and their shows. They are the best," Michelle Manning, Califon, N.J. said .
Even students who had never heard Train were impressed by the performance. Marist sophomore Jenn Tompeck said, "Train was awesome! You didn't have to know all the songs to enjoy the show. I also liked how they played new songs." The concert attracted both diehard fans and those who didn't know too much about the band, and both groups walked away happy.
Lead singer Pat Monahan was truly a spectacle. Not only is he amazingly talented, but he expressed his sense of humor and appreciation for his fellow band mates and fans.
"I didn't know too much about Train before tonight, but after I heard them and saw Pat's love for his fans I was truly touched," Adam Crawford of Danbury, Conn. said .
As the band exited the stage, seemingly bringing the concert to an end, the group came back to thrill their fans with their hit "Drops of Jupiter" as their encore, providing for a strong closing to a memorable performance.