The Crystal Method
hits Boise with a boom

“They’re going to have a tough time beating this

crowd up in Spokane!” shouted The Crystal Method above a

throng of screams and encore cries on Friday night at The Big Easy

Concert House.

Boise was an excellent host as the electronic pioneers made the

second stop on their “Legion of Boom” tour. They played

hard all night and pushed just the right buttons, literally.

Scott Perklin and Ken Jordan are the members of The Crystal

Method. They’ve been mixing electronic music and rock for

over 10 years and they’re totally in their element on stage,

surrounded by synthesizers, keyboards and various other

electronics. Whether they were making strange noises in

microphones, pounding on keyboards, or tweaking other mysterious

electronic equipment, they did just what it took to please the

crowd. Throughout the night they were like two bouncing silhouettes

amidst a swirl of colored lights.

The concert started over an hour late, and the opening DJ spun

for another hour; but patient Boiseans waited out in the cold in an

orderly line in front of the Big Easy. When they got inside, they

were anything but quiet.

The DJ got the crowd going, but when The Crystal Method took the

stage the energy overflowed the room and everyone danced and

twirled their hands in the air. Most folks’ dance of choice

consisted of bouncing their heads to the beat while making

double-fisted figure 8’s in the air. Some fans danced with

glow sticks, intensifying the experience.

Singer Tom Garcia joined the duo on stage for the song,

“Born Too Slow,” one of the only songs that had words.

The Crystal Method also worked with Rahzel from the Roots and Wes

Boreland, formerly of Limp Bizkit, to produce their latest

album.

“It was great working with all of them. They are great

artists,” Perklin told me over the phone.

With all this hype, you might expect The Crystal Method duo to

be a bit out of touch with their fans, but they made sure to let

their supporters know they are appreciated. Perklin and Jordan sat

down after the show and signed autographs for everyone who had

something to sign. They even hung out with fans at Ha’ Penny

and bought drinks.

“Over the years it has been very flattering for fans to

say that The Crystal Method has opened them up to electronic music.

I love that, and it is great to know that people appreciate our

music,” Perklin said.

He mentioned he’s proud of the new album, “Legion of

Boom,” and feels especially grateful that their music has

given them the opportunity to travel and go on tour.

They showed Boise on Friday night that they’re not afraid

to party with their fans.

Trever Alters
A&E Writer

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