I had gotten back from Rockfest in Cadott, WI (more on that in my next blog post) in time to join my friends for the show. First up were my friends in Antistar. They took the crowd on a spacey sonic journey that had everyone revved up. Second time seeing this band in concert, and I really admire how much their music has grown on me.
The second act, locals Dividing Eden, was one I'd first heard live at the Tantric concert at Pov's a few months before. More of a pop group than a rock group, I enjoyed their catchy rhythms and looked forward to hearing more music.
While I was at Rockfest earlier in the day, I spied an Otherwise poster hanging on an ATM machine for their headlining set on one of the side stages the night before. I seized the opportunity and claimed the poster for my own, thinking it would be a nice souvenir to have the band sign at the show. A friend reminded me that some of the guys in the band were outside the venue getting ready for the show. I went out and chatted them up, getting a few signatures before their headlining set.
Soon, the guys in Otherwise took the stage, launching into hits from their two studio albums. This was my third time overall seeing this band, and I always love their energy and positive message in their songs. Before I knew it, their set breezed by and I had a guitar pick in my hand from guitarist Ryan Patrick! I caught up with my friends and got my remaining signatures on the poster after the show. Braving some strong thunderstorms, I made my way home that evening reflecting on another successful night of great live music!
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