Making Movies sells out Folly Theatre for album release and Day of the Dead tribute
The band's two-hour set included a mariachi ensemble, a call-and-response crowd, and a dedication to a grandfather, all under a blue wave theme.
By Robert Ward ·
Making Movies filled the Folly Theatre with a two-hour concert that combined their new album release with a Día de los Muertos celebration.
The event was covered by Hartlyln Gray, a member of the TeenTix KC press corps, a group of youth writers gaining experience in live performance criticism.
Hobo Cane, an independent Latin American artist, opened the night. He performed indie rock songs including "Waiting" and "OK." The stage featured decorations honoring deceased relatives and a local mariachi group, Mariachi Los Reales, which played to mark the holiday.
Making Movies began their set with "No Te Calles" to raise the audience's energy. The band then moved to "Nadie Sabe," which used a call-and-response format to engage the crowd. Enrique Chi, the lead singer, dedicated "El Cuarto de Tula" to his grandfather. The song, from the 1960s, included a segment where the band taught the audience how to mambo. A trumpet player from the mariachi group joined the band for this number.
During the performance, Chi spoke between songs about his family and the role of Black and brown communities in the United States. The concert concluded with a cover of Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World." Gray noted that the choice of encore suited the current political climate.
The show was part of the band's efforts to promote their new music while honoring cultural traditions. TeenTix KC organizes these events to provide young people in the Kansas City area with access to live stage performances.
The next step in the band's release cycle will likely involve additional touring dates and radio appearances to continue promoting the album following the local premiere.
