The crowd roared when colored lights illuminated the stage as alternative indie bands Modest Mouse and The Flaming Lips captured audiences on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Fans of all ages came out on the cool, clear evening to enjoy a brilliant display of alternative throwbacks, punk-like headbangers and giant inflatable pink robots.
Both bands have their own very distinct take on alternative rock, creating two very unique experiences yet complementary shows. Depending on the context, each band’s music would have a place in the same early 2000s teenage coming-of-age film…