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The December 6th show had every ingredient needed for everyone involved to have a good time. The bands were absolutely amazing. We first had the pleasure of seeing the band Ascetic, who we had never seen before. These guys have an absolutely rockin vocal presence with hugely powerful lyrics that made for an incredible performance, though the music tended to take a backseat to the vocal production. The hard, make the crowd jump up and down feeling was lacking, however. Not that they didn't try. the somewhat discouraged lead singer gave props to those who were enjoying themselves, andeven offered up his t-shirt to an unresponsive crowd. This somber and stagnant audience looked and acted more like they were taking an Algebra test than listening to a great live band. However, by the end of the set, the shirt had come off in a rather violent struggle (we apologize for any marks left on anyone who was involved he he he). After the break, Halfway Home made their way to the floor. We have to admit, we didn't know what to expect form these guys. Between the spiky-haired, eyeliner-wearing drummer, and the cheap-foam-and-plastic baseball cap sporting guitar player, what are two young girls supposed to expect? Fortunately, the resulting sounds were both raucous and riveting (or, as Kyle would say, the melodies of this melodious band were melodic and melodied through our systems). They even got the grudging crowd to nod their heads, and some even to dance. The dubious baseball cap came off, and the drummer did some impressive tricks with his sticks (get your minds out of the gutter, you sickos). Many walked away with HWH mechandise. All in all, this short show left us with the following comments: 1) If you are going to a show, and you know you are a stodgy-assed person who doesn't dance, do us all a favor and get drunk before you come. That way, unecessary hate of those actually having a good time can be avoided. 2) Come on, you guys! The bands need our verbal and physical support as well as the money! Get up off your asses and show them that you appreciate what they are doing! 3) If you are a member of a band, and your outer t-shirt gets ripped off because you asked the crowd to, don't stride through the crowd like a rock star and try to pawn it off to unsuspecting young girls. How low can you go? So, let's keep going to shows and having a good time. We have a surprising amount of talented bands for a place that may as well be called Hicksville, USA. Show the bands that you know it.
love,
THE HOPPIES
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