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by spri on 3/31/15Howard Theatre - WashingtonRating: 5 out of 5I thoroughly enjoyed Kid Creole & the Coconuts. They really put on a good show. The seating was excellent.
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KID CREOLE AND THE COCONUTS IN CONCERT:
From the moment he arrived on New York City's downtown scene in the early '80s, Latin disco legend Kid Creole, aka August Darnell, has been an underground icon beloved for his dazzlingly theatrical performances, colorful stage designs, and over-the-top fashions. Three decades later Darnell and his three glamorous backup ladies The Coconuts continue to embody the funky, free-wheeling spirit of New York's underground, delivering party-worthy performances of? brass-heavy tropical tunes like "My Male Curiosity" and "I'm a Wonderful Thing, Baby" that always get ticket buyers dancing. From the rhythmic pulse of the band and the energetic choreography of The Coconuts to the many costume changes of Darnell himself, Kid Creole and the Coconuts serve up an outré and fun-loving concert experience unlike any other.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Bronx-born August Darnell grew up in the city's multicultural mix immersed in a melting pot of musical styles that included disco, Latin pop, and big band. In the mid-'70s he and his brother formed Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, a swing-influenced disco outfit that topped the dance charts and earned a Grammy nomination with their 1976 hit "Cherchez La Femme". In 1980 Darnell adopted the name Kid Creole and began giving elaborate, carnivalesque performances with a trio of beautiful backup singers known as The Coconuts. The group made their debut that same year on legendary dance label Ze Records with the critically acclaimed album Off the Coast of Me. Their 1981 sophomore album Fresh Fruit in Foreign Places achieved moderate chart success, but it was 1982's Tropical Gangsters that really put them on the map. That album peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart, ultimately reaching Platinum status thanks to hit singles like "Stool Pigeon" and "Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy". By the mid-'80s their outrageous live shows had made them a staple of New York night life, paving the way for their continued success through the '80s and '90s. After a 10-year studio hiatus, Kid Creole and the Coconuts made a triumphant return in 2011 with their fourteenth studio album I Wake Up Screaming. They remain an emblem of early '80s New York club culture, treating concertgoers to a wild walk down memory lane every time they take the stage to perform their infectious tropical disco classics.
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I thoroughly enjoyed Kid Creole & the Coconuts. They really put on a good show. The seating was excellent.
This show was really amazing, Kid did not disappoint and the band was awesome. My Ex turned me on to them over 30 years ago and I was in love immediately. We have not been together in over 20. But when I saw the advertisement, I called my daughter to plan a surprise for him, he was crazy about this band. He thought he was going to an Award ceremony for our daughter who is in graduate school, when he arrived he was in total shock! Truly a video moment. He must have hugged me, kissed me and thanked me the entire show, he was so over joyed! It was his first time seeing the band live and the Kid did not disappoint! Great night!
An amazing and wonderful show - the Kid gave it all he had and the Coconuts were hard as rocks! ALWAYS worth seeing!
Unfortunately they only did 3 US shows. We were damn fortunate to see them at the Howard Theatre. The Kid still has the strut. The Coconuts were great as well. We got there 15 minutes after the doors opened and with General Admission seating expected to have crappy seats. Not. Front row right at the stage. Best seats I've ever had for any show. That's because the place was less than 1/2 full. Maybe 10 people in the balcony. They did all of their best songs. Played for 1:45 with a couple of breaks (not for band) for costume changes.
The Kid played the Howard Theater in Washington, D.C. on April 16, 2015. I am a huge fan and have sent messages to the Kid Creole web page for several years asking "when you coming home Kid?", meaning back to the states. So when I saw he was playing at the Howard, I jumped on some tickets. However, it had been fifteen years since I last saw him, and his albums that I am most familiar with were released in the early 1980s, so I had some trepidation about his ability to pull off the type of high energy performance he is known for. But, no worries, the Kid looked and sounded great and the entire show was a blast! I only wished there were more people in attendance. He did Endicott, Stool Pigeon, Life Boat Party, and many more great songs (but not my favorite "Underachiever"). If an opportunity presents itself to see a show, you must go, he is not to be missed.
The band was entertaining. Kid Creole put on a good show and and everyone appeared to have a great time. When I purchased tickets we did not realize that we were not purchasing specific seats. Even though the tickets had specific seat numbers on them. It was our first time at that theater. We also purchased parking through Ticketmaster for the event. The parking there was no parking attendant and the lot was unlabled so that was also a little confusing.
Great show. Lots of energy and the special appearances were excellent as well. I had a great time. Overall a blast.
Very good show that took us both back to our 20s. Good seats and great bar service.
The show was billed as Kid Creole and Cory Daye, but she only sang one Savannah Band song, "Cherz Cherz Le Femme" and the crowd ate it up!! It was definitely Kid Creole's show with a few disco divas and some new Coconuts. He had his usual zoot suit and hat and lots of energy!! The show was fun, but not a "reunion" of Cory Daye and Kid Creole as one wouldhave hoped.
A great trip down memory lane. They should have played more of their great songs instead if guest performers - except Corey Day! She forgot the words, but so cool to see her. Kid Creole still crazy after all..well, you know.