Concert Review: Coldplay lights up the stage, using Xylobands to involve audience

“99 Problems” blasted from the speakers at the Hollywood Bowl and the audience turned toward the stage, anxious to see if Jay-Z was going to walk out with a microphone. Screens flashed, telling audience members to put on the wristbands they were handed upon entry. The lights went out. The wristbands started blinking. Yes, this was Coldplay’s welcome to the stage at the May 2nd Los Angeles show for the Mylo Xyloto tour, and it set the tone for the entire performance: high energy, adrenaline filled, pulse pounding entertainment. Simply put, a rush of blood to the head.