Published by Bernard on 17 Feb 2010
I’ve always enjoyed shows with a good line up from start to finish. If all you know is the headliner, watching the openers is a great way to expose yourself to new music. Although all the bands on Motion City Sountrack’s “Dino Initiative Tour” are associated with different genres, each band could easily be enjoyed by everyone at the venue.
Published by Bernard on 05 Feb 2010
Avoiding head walks, lifting crowd surfers, screaming, losing my voice, getting my forehead cut open… I definitely had a great birthday!
Published by Bernard on 01 Dec 2009
Although very different from the other two bands on tour, Polar Bear Club put on a great performance opening up for both the Dear Hunter and Thrice. With a high-energy performance, Polar Bear Club definitely entertained those that had already heard of them and the many new listeners in attendance.
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Published by Bernard on 01 Dec 2009
Scroll, scroll, scroll… click…. click. I see it all the time wherever I’m walking: People cycling through their MP3 players trying to find a song to fit their mood. Don’t worry, I’m guilty of it as well. But one thing that seems to stand out to me is that one band can cover an entire array of feelings and situations — Southern California’s own, Thrice.
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Published by Bernard on 29 Oct 2009
For the past couple of weekends I’d been to the Hollywood Palladium for some sold out shows. It’s always interesting to watch a show at a large venue and then go to a smaller venue. The differences in the audiences are amazing and I truly appreciate being in a smaller venue like Chain Reaction surrounded by like-minded show-goers enjoying great live music. The Bridge 9 Tour brought the show atmosphere that I love — even if it was in the middle of a work/ school week!
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