KELSEYVILLE – “The Lost Boys” seems to be a bit of an oxymoron given the dynamic performance the youthful band delivered at Konocti Harbor on Sunday. The boys were anything but lost on the stage in the Joe Mazzola concert hall delivering a high-energy rock ?n” roll show as if they were veterans of the industry.
“We”re more pumped than we”ve ever been. We”re on top of the world right now,” The Lost Boys said following their amazing performance.
Hailing from Clear Lake High School in Lakeport, this talented group of teenagers is definitely treading on the road to fame. The connection the boys share emerges in their music melding together a forceful composition of skills and passion. With all the ingredients for success firmly in place, The Lost Boys need only apply the recipe to make their dreams come true.
Konocti Presents ? Promoter Greg Bennett sees clearly the potential in these rising stars. “?Why not us? Why not now?” was the theme for the day,” Bennett said. “We wanted to wait until these guys were ready and they are ready. You”re going to be hearing them on the radio real soon.”
Sunday”s performance was a free showcase concert for the band. The Lost Boys have entertained other venues such as charity events, battle of the bands and county fairs, but Sunday was the boys” first real-live, headlining concert. If they didn”t feel like rock stars before, there”s no doubt that they are feeling the fame now. The show spared no expense with multi-colored stage lights, artificial smoke and a widescreen monitor to ensure everyone in the packed house got a good view of the soon-to-be stars.
The boys favored the audience with 10 original songs and two cover tunes. Lead singer/guitarist Beau Bastian, 16, whose voice holds the strength and control of a man twice his age, carried out with ease all the responsibilities of an experienced frontman.
Bastian”s leadership acted as the catalyst that spurred interaction between the band and the crowd. Bassist Thomas Cano, 16 and guitarist Gary Boyd, 17, found no difficulty in showing off their fancy finger work to the sea of next-generation rock ?n” rollers rushing the stage while Bastian leapt from one platform to another.
The contribution Matt Weiss, 15, provided from his keyboard added wholeness to the music resulting in a well-rounded sound. His interaction with the crowd was also impressive as he ventured out from behind his Krog Triton Extreme a few times to share in the excitement being expressed by his band mates at center stage.
Drummer Jordan Mills, 17, was on fire laying down beats that begged for reaction. His poise behind the drum set was that of a professional as he rolled his drumsticks through his fingers then sent them crashing down on the canvas.
The original music The Lost Boys shared with the crowd was quite impressive as well. The boys seem to a have a knowledgeable grasp on real-life issues that all fans can relate to, young and old. From pain of the heart to respect and appreciation for freedom, The Lost Boys are in tune with the times. It is hard to tell which Lost Boys song will be the first No. 1 hit, but it is certain there are quite a few with such potential to choose from.
The crowd that was privileged to witness the first official Lost Boys concert was as equally enthusiastic as the band. Although the show entertained a crowd of all ages, it was the youth that went wild for The Lost Boys, especially all the girls. The boys definitely got a taste of the fan-demand yet to come as they were swarmed by adoring fans eager for an autograph after the show.
To follow the band and stay in tune with their rise to fame, visit the Web site at www.2LostBoys.com.
Contact Denise Rockenstein at drockenstein@clearlakeobserver.com or call her directly at 994-6444, ext. 11.
