Arts & Entertainment
Kashmir Plays NARA For The Second Summer In A Row
The Led Zepplin tribute band, Kashmir, performed for a large crowd at NARA Park Saturday night.
Since the opening of NARA Park in 1999, concerts and shows have been a regular occurrence. NARA Park Recreation Director, Cathy Fochtman, believes that NARA’s beautiful outdoor setting, unique architecture and large capacity of around three thousand makes it a great venue for a variety of performances.
Saturday night, July 24th, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, Kashmir, preformed at NARA Park. Kashmir returned to NARA after a successful show last summer. As both an onlooker and NARA Park Recreation Director, Cathy Fochtman, received many compliments on Kashmir’s concert last summer.
“The audience had a lot of fun,” said Fochtman. “There were families and people were dancing and enjoying themselves.”
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Like the previous summer, Kashmir was once again able to wow the crowd. Fans ranged from families to groups of teens and everyone seemed to enjoy the concert. Some looked on comfortably from blankets and lawn chairs while others got up and danced to the music. Children crowded around the front of the stage, getting a close look at the band whose members have an uncanny resemblance to the actual Led Zeppelin.
Kashmir engaged the fans as lead guitarist, Andy Urban, who played Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, threw out guitar picks. At one point, drummer Paul Cooper as Led Zeppelin’s John “Bonzo” Bonham, tossed his drum sticks into the crowd and main singer, Jean Violet as Robert Plant, gave high fives and shout outs to fans. Kashmir furthered their interaction with the crowd by going out to meet and greet the fans during a quick intermission and signing posters and t-shirts after the show.
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Throughout Kashmir’s performance, there was a light show and special effects. Red, blue and green lights lit up the stage and NARA Park hill while smoke surrounded the band, giving the concert an extra rock and roll edge. Along with the effects, Kashmir gave a powerful performance, making their music congruent to Led Zeppelins. In addition to a spectacular overall appearance, each band member had a lot of energy and played memorable solos. The band members also dressed in costume, giving the band both an extremely realistic sound and look.
“I felt like I went to a Led Zeppelin show,” said Greg Gutoski, a fan.