I drove home early this foggy Minnesota morning after my most recent concert roadtrip last night to Every Buddy's Bar in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The small bar was hosting several Upper Midwest bands highlighted by national recording artists Flaw. However, Flaw had to drop out of the headlining spot due to mechanical issues with their tour bus. Not to worry, I thought, when I read the email a few days ago. I was going there to see my friends in Seasons After who took over the vacated headlining slot. I ended up having more fun than imagined!
I got to the venue shortly before 7 pm last night, in time to catch up with a good friend of mine. Minutes later we were in the Seasons After tour bus hanging out with our friends. Guitarist Chris Dawson showed us a draft of the music video for the song "Fighter," the first single from their recently released album Manifesto. I won't disclose any details about the video, but I was pleasantly surprised, and am looking forward to its public release.
Wisconsin metalers Cathercize started the show just after my buddy and I visited with our friends in Seasons After, and we got back in time to catch the tail end of their set. They did a good job of warming up the sparse crowd for the next opener, old-school rockers Truth Before Treason. I thought they did the best job of all three openers in keeping the bar patrons fully entertained. It was also good to talk with a few members of both bands during the show.
Shortly before the final opener Beyond Threshold's set, Seasons After frontman Tony Housh, who had been napping in the band's tour bus during our visit, entered the venue and made a beeline to my friends and I to catch up. My friend compared the new album to Sevendust's signature album Animosity, and I have to agree that it is a defining album in their young career.
Shortly before 11 pm, our friends in Seasons After took to the stage to perform their extended set. I hadn't seen them play live since last year, so I welcomed the opportunity to cheer them on from the front row. The only disappointment was that the small crowd of about 50-60 people dwindled to about half that size before Seasons After's set. I knew the draw was probably going to be less without Flaw (patrons were also refunded $7 per ticket because of that), but they were missing the best part of the show!
It was great to hear songs from the new album as well as some familiar classics, and see their new bassist and drummer in action for the first time. After my friends wrapped their set with their classic cover of "Cry Little Sister," my friends and I milled around for a bit, bought merch, and even helped the guys in Seasons After load up their bus before calling it a night. If you haven't caught these guys live yet or listened to their music, I strongly suggest that you do so immediately!
Well, that's all for now-a few shows for me in December before end of the year music reviews. Until next time, have a great week, everyone!
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