

The show quickly transformed from a mild “nod along to the beat” concert to a raging nightclub after itsperformance of “Heart on Fire,” as audience membersheld up their beers and danced around the sweaty and packed floor.Ĭlean Bandit took the orchestralinfluences to a new level with featured solos from violins, clarinets and saxophones and putting an electronic twist on the instruments, especially in itsperformance of “Cologne” and “Dust Clears.” Chatto also rocked the electric cello while singing throughout the set. This is a special treat for you guys,” Joy said as the audience went wild.ĭuring the middle of the set, Zara Larsson walked on the stage to perform “Symphony,” a collaborative single with Clean Bandit released March 7. The song started as a slow ballad about relationships but then progressed to become a fast-paced electronic dance song. Fans showed the international group how much they missed the electro-infused pop band by screaming the lyrics to the songs and participating in the group’s tour photo.Ĭlean Bandit also premiered itsnewest single, “Should Have Known Better,” which has not been releasedofficially yet, Joy told the crowd. Performing songs from their album New Eyes, released May 2014, this was Clean Bandit’s first time performing in Chicago after three years. The group was so in sync that it made you wonder why the unofficial members were not originally part of the group. Touring members also accompanied the group, whoincluded Yasmin Green and Kristen Joy who were singingwith Stephanie Banedetti playing the violin. The group consists of the three original Clean Banditmembers: Grace Chattoand Luke and Jack Patterson. As the lights rose, the audience could see the band in their black and red color-coordinated outfits.

Opening with “Come Over,” three girls started the night by walking onstage only using the LED light pole to see. While waiting, one fan was so excited he managed to pass out in the pit, causing security guards to stormthe area trying to help. The crowd waited patiently for the U.K.-based band to approach the stage after the openers, Zara Larsson and Starley, started out the show. Dearborn St., on the last night of their five-week tour.

The trio performed at the House of Blues, 329 N. There was no place you would rather be on May 2 than at Clean Bandit’s sold-out Chicago concert. Packed in the concert hall, fans sipped their beers and waited for the music to begin so they could start to dance the night away.
