Rainbow Kitten Surprise Ignites Live on the Green with Emotion and Momentum

Jun 20

Live on the Green — Nashville, TN | August 23, 2018

Rainbow Kitten Surprise delivered a surging, emotionally charged performance at Live on the Green on August 23, 2018, translating their introspective indie-rock sound into a festival-ready experience built on connection and release. In an outdoor setting designed for discovery, the band commanded attention through momentum and sincerity rather than spectacle.

The strongest crowd reactions came during defining favorites like “It’s Called: Freefall,” “Cocaine Jesus,” and “Devil Like Me,” each met with mass sing-alongs that rippled across the park. Vocals carried urgency and vulnerability, while the band’s dynamic arrangements kept energy levels high without overwhelming the emotional core of the songs. The balance between intensity and melody proved especially effective in the open-air environment.

Musically, the band stayed tightly locked, allowing rhythmic shifts and dynamic builds to drive the set forward. Guitars remained textured and propulsive, the rhythm section steady and assertive, and transitions seamless—ideal for a festival crowd in constant motion. Rather than pausing for extended banter, the set flowed continuously, reinforcing its emotional arc.

Additional selections expanded across the band’s catalog, blending catharsis with uplift and keeping the audience fully engaged. The pacing felt intentional, building momentum while leaving room for reflective moments to land.

This Live on the Green performance captured Rainbow Kitten Surprise at their most compelling—emotionally direct, rhythm-driven, and fully in sync with a festival crowd ready to sing every word.

Band (2018 touring lineup)