Halloween Hellfest V at Pov's

This Halloween, I went out and celebrated at Pov's for the Halloween Hellfest V concert. I'd talked with some friends weeks before about going, and we excitedly discussed our costume ideas. I decided to go as Jedi Master Aaron Sevendust, in homage to my favorite band and the new Star Wars moving coming out this year.

Pulling my Jedi robes tightly around me, I got to Pov's just in time to see the first opener Piranha launch into a great cover of the Coal Chamber hit "Sway." Next up were local favorites Gabriel and the Apocalypse. I enjoyed their set, wandering around later to find my friends. Some of the costumes were so good I didn't recognize a couple of friends at first!

The third band, Dead Horse Trauma, was one I'd seen at the Skyway Theater in downtown Minneapolis this summer. They did a good job, but I didn't think they had quite the energy levels of what I'd seen in the past. The final opener was local pop rockers City of the Weak. I'm not a huge fan on this band, but I've seen them live enough times this year to recognize their songs and appreciate their stage presence.

The final band, Blue Felix, put on another killer set! I've been impressed with them since that show at the Skyway, and I soon joined a few friends near the front of the stage for their performance. I even joined several other fans on the stage with the band for their final song. I also grabbed a setlist hanging from a post on my way offstage.

While my friends and I didn't win the costume contest, I think it's safe to say that fun was had by all. I got home happy that night, getting ready for a family get-together the next day and excited to see my favorite band again on Tuesday!