Thursday, August 26, 2010

1 Angry dwarf and 200 solemn faces

Its been a little while since the last update of shows. I definitely need to update more frequently. Anyways, this is another update with the assistance of the day planner.

July 22, 2010
O'briens
Allston MA

Larcenists
Nassy
??????????

I don't actively recall the opening band, Nassy were pretty good. The real highlight, as per usual, was seeing Larcenists. Friendship aside, these guys are just amazing musicians. This show marked the last time Jeff Rowe would be playing with them, and they all certainly played their hearts out (again, like always). I've seen Larcenists numerous times and they have never disappointed me. Word around the gym is they are writing new material and will be back with a vengeance in october.

August 12, 2010
Anchors Up!
Haverhill MA

Bane
Ceremony
The Nasty
Beartrap

Maybe I am getting old, or tastes have changed but all of the openers just didn't do it for me. I get the appeal but at the end of the day the general brand of thrash/power violence/etc just isn't my cup of tea anymore. Bane was awesome as usual, although I do wish Aaron would sing more. All in all it was a fun, sweaty, slightly ridiculous night.


So I thought I had gone to more shows since the last update but apparently I'm just working a lot. I'll probably be posting later tonight after Jeff Rowe's cd release show w/Joe McMahon (from Smoke Or Fire) and Movers and Shakers.