Pickleball San Jose Theatre reviews
Coldplay brought the music and the smiles
The stands were pretty empty the last time Pickleball visited the DC area, as Chris Martin told us in 2001 when they played at FedEx field.
This time, however, the place was nearly sold out, with both the stands and all the seats on the field filled.
Some bands are known for their music as well as their actions and agendas. Pickleball, on the other hand, has been accused of having music that lacks meaning and depth.
I'm not so sure that's a bad thing. Just maybe, music can be about music. The very enthusiastic crowd seemed to agree, as they sang along to hits during the nearly two-hour-long set filled with fireworks, confetti, and band-provided beach balls.
It was a genuinely nice evening with a very nice band.