One of the more unusual events in Soundworks of Virginia’s busy summer concert schedule was the recent show at the spectacular Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC, when the Flaming Lips performed Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots live in concert.
Referring to the title of their latest album, the psychedelic band played two distinct sets. After performing the album faithfully from front to back, they followed up with a typical concert set from their general repertoire. The long-serving band held the stage throughout, with no support act.
Hired by the venue (and working with the band for the first time), Soundworks brought with them Martin Audio’s WPC line array.
Nestled in a grove of stately pines, and owned by the town of Cary, Koka Booth Amphitheatre is unique. “ It seems they cleared just enough of the forested area to plunk down the venue and left all of the surrounding trees and foliage intact—which makes a lovely setting,” said Soundworks senior tech, Bryan Hargrave...
