The show last night was absolutely incredible!!! The bands played flawlessly and the folks at the House of Blues really took care of us.
Emanuel opened the evening and they were truly exceptional for an opener. They really stand out in my mind from your usual opening band becasue they actually had a sound all their own.
The Early November played next. For me, they really stole the show. Their performance truly out-shined the other bands and the crowd loved them.
However, Saves The Day was by far the crowd favorite by sheer numbers alone. Granted, when Senses Fail closed the show as the headlining band, the kids in the pit went crazy, but it seemed clear once Saves The Day started that most of the die-hards were there to see them, not the headliner.
Senses Fail really knew how to get the crowd fired up, and they sounded great. Kids were stage diving everywhere and we had the bouncers on pointe in the Foundation Seating area, but the party continued. I almost dove into the crowd myself, but when I glanced back at the bouncer, he shook his head at me and I stayed on my stool. I can get carried away sometimes...
Senses Fail gave an encore set and played "Let It Enfold You." I could tell that they had a blast up there and Buddy made sure to tell us how much they enjoyed their set, and then he thanked the other bands as well.
But really. An amazing evening, amazing bands, and Val and I had an amazing time!! She's definitely gonna be my wingman next time I go to a show.
