Review of Skillet – Rockfest 2010
Skillet was the sleeper breakout performer for the 2010 Cadott Rockfest. As a fill in at the last minute for Gavin Rossdale, I have to admit I was worried. Being a huge Bush fan I was very stoked to see Gavin and very disappointed when he cancelled. Not knowing the band Skillet at all and bringing a Christian band to the fest, I was equally worried.
When Skillet took the stage and ripped into their new hit single “Hero” my worries left in a hurry. This band put on a stage show that made the other bands pale in comparison at this Rockfest. Lead vocalist and bass player, John Cooper, with wife Karey Cooper, guitarist, made quite a pair with their intense stage presence and extreme rock show.
Ben Kasica, on guitar and UK import drummer and vocalist Jen Ledger, round out this awesome quartet which kept the crowd on its feet. This show was filled with plenty of lights, smoke and action. Guitarists, celloists and violinists took turns on platforms that rose on both sides of the stage making for some great effects. This show had lots and lots of energy like a rock show should. I highly recommend this band to any rock fan not to mention they have a great Christ centered message, beneficial to all.
We’ll definitely be attending another Skillet show very soon!
