Archive for September, 2000

DARKEST HOUR, JAZZ JUNE, MID CARSON JULY, DRAGBODY, MAJORITY RULE, CREATURE COMFORTS @ St. Andrew’s Church, College Park MD. 9/22/00

The return of shows at St. Andrew’s Chruch, hooray!!! Since it was announced more than two months ago, I’ve been waiting anxiously to attend this show, featuring an incredible assortment of six unique bands, culminating, with the latest kings of the DC scene, DARKEST HOUR. All the settings were right — lotsa kids, a sweaty [...]

DE NADA, CRESTFALLEN, THE LAST 40 SECONDS, THE CHASE, PAY THE PRICE @ the Maryland Food Co-op. 9/15/00

As much I love going to big shows with national acts, some of the best shows are the ones where all the local all-stars come out and just electrify the venue. Tonight’s experience can be summed up with a simple “”Holy crap! This rocks!”” With pit action going on strong the entire time, (note: the [...]

FACE TO FACE, SAVES THE DAY, ALKALINE TRIO, A NEW FOUND GLORY @ 9:30 Club, Washington DC. 9/8/00

With certain tours, you can just about guarantee the type of crowd attending, and the overall attitude. Seeing, A NEW FOUND GLORY, ALKALINE TRIO, SAVES THE DAY, and FACE TO FACE all on the same bill, you know that you are in for a big pop punk treat. High energy, emotional, poppy songs all the [...]