I didn't know what to expect at last night's show but I was more than pleasantly surprised with what I got. The show started with local group Busey. The trio took the stage with instruments in hand and no pants on (no,... Continue Reading →
I left last night's Reflections show feeling a little down. I was so bummed about that being the last time I will ever get to see them live. I felt lost and, as cliche as it sounds, a small part of me... Continue Reading →
When I'm addicted to a TV show that gets cancelled or ends, I never watch the last episode. I don't want to believe that it's over so I will watch every episode over and over again... except for the last one.... Continue Reading →
Stumble into a show tonight and fall in love with a band you've never heard of before. Go see them again the next time they come to town. You'll get this feeling of being a part of the band's growth and that is one of the best feelings on the planet.
I found myself at yet another random show last night that I knew nothing about. I had no clue who the headliner was or who was opening. I mean, I knew the names of the bands but that's it. Many... Continue Reading →
The singer of one of the opening bands, Star Magnet, joked around saying that he saw Jack and he had to have been at least eight feet tall. Everyone in the audience chuckled and shrugged it off but it all... Continue Reading →
Just the other day, I talked about the resilience in the metal community. (See my post about the After The Burial show last weekend.) Last night was yet another example of resilience. Every Time I Die is an extremely popular... Continue Reading →
There are not many bands left on my "need to see live" bucket list. After last night, that list is down one more band. Matt Pryor is a legend. The Get Up Kids are fundamental in the emo world. They... Continue Reading →
Curiosity killed the cat. When a show sells out at First Avenue, it's a thing. When a band sells out two nights back to back, it's a big deal. When a band sells out back to back shows on a Monday/... Continue Reading →