“Eclectic” hardly begins to describe the scene at the WOW Hall on Thursday evening, as Tennessee groups Cherub and Con Bro Chill performed their unique, performance-based sets in front of a crowd whose rowdiness belied its true numbers.
Cherub, a self-described “sexy electro-pop duo that is the dance love-child of ’80s funk and pop-music from the future,” kicked the night off with a delayed set that didn’t start until after 10 p.m., and played their signature synth-pop beats for over a full hour.
Con Bro Chill was another kind of performance altogether, as the group described as “when LMFAO, OK GO and Freddy Mercury were smashed together,” cycled through 11 costume changes throughout their 16-song set. The group’s infectious beats and high-tempo energy onstage had the entire crowd at the WOW Hall dancing wildly until the main lights came back on near 1 a.m.
Jordan Kelley of Cherub belts into the microphone during one of their final songs. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Con Bro Chill appeared in complete modern Egyptian pharaoh costumes for one of their final songs. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Con Bro Chill bring down the house as their final song concludes near 1 a.m., to a thinning crowd. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Con Bro Chill’s Steve Felts sings backup during the group’s hyper-patriotic “Born Free America.” Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
A fan crowd surfs his way to the front of the stage during Con Bro Chill’s eclectic performance. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Samm Martin, from left, Steve Felts, Ty Andre and Connor Martin of Con Bro Chill break into their infectious hit “We Should Hang Out.” Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Fans wore all sorts of creative costumes for the Con Bro Chill performance, which featured some 11 costume changes during the 16-song set. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Suggestive costumes, infectious beats and ever-pounding bass notes defined the performance for Con Bro Chill. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Jordan Kelley of Cherub belts into the microphone during one of their final songs. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Con Bro Chill “party guy” Steve Felts acknowledges an enthusiastic crowd as the group neared the end of its seat around 1 a.m. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Jordan Kelley, left, and Jason Huber of Cherub played their signature electro-pop synth beats for over an hour. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Con Bro Chill’s Steve Felts pauses before the group plays their final song of the night near 1 a.m. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Steve Felts, from left, Samm Martin and Ty Andre employed some period attire for an interlude during the middle of their set. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
An enthusiastic crowd sang along to nearly every song during Cherub’s set, and several fans crowd surfed onto the stage to join the artists. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Jordan Kelley of Cherub is embraced by the crowd as he wraps up the final song. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Cherub breaks into their second set as the crowd heats up inside the WOW Hall. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Wild costumes were the style of the night as Con Bro Chill rotated through some 11 costume changes during their 16-song set. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Lead singer Samm Martin, left, and Steve Felts appeared as modern Egyptian pharaohs with their bandmates for one of their final songs. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)
Connor Martin of Con Bro Chill works the crowd during Thursday night’s performance. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
From left to right: Joy Martin, Steve Felts and Samm Martin rock the WOW Hall during Thursday’s performance. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Con Bro Chill changed into a total of 11 different outfits throughout their 16-song setlist. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Ty Andre of Con Bro Chill belts out to the WOW Hall crowd during Thursday night’s performance. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Connor Martin of Con Bro Chill works the crowd during Thursday night’s performance. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Jason Huber of the electro-pop duo looks to his Jordan Kelley before moving on to the next song on their setlist. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Steve Felts of Con Bro Chill looks to the crowd while performing at the WOW Hall. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Connor Martin of Con Bro Chill works the crowd while dressed in his Egyptian inspired costume. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Con Bro Chill changed into a total of 11 different outfits throughout their 16-song setlist. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Con Bro Chill takes a “family portrait” with the WOW Hall audience after their performance. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Jason Huber of the electro-pop duo Cherub, shares his electric guitar with the crowd. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Jason Huber of the electro-pop duo Cherub pours water into the mouth of a thirsty concert goer during Thursday Night’s performance. Electronic artists Cherub and Con Bro Chill shook the floors at the WOW Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)