Last night, several friends and I braved the sub-zero temps of a Minnesota December day to hang out and enjoy live music at Niesen's in Savage, MN. My last rock show of 2016 was the AntiChrist-mas get-together featuring MN rockers Backwater, My Zero, Via and local favorites Blue Felix.
I got to the show before the first band Backwater started, thankful that the road were very good considering the previous night's snowfall. Backwater was a kind of "screamo" metal band that I don't think I've ever heard before, but I thought they did a good job of warming up the crowd just starting to trickle in on a chilly evening.
Next up were the relatively new group My Zero. You can hear progressive rock influences like Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails in their songs, and it was great to hear them in concert again after several months. I made a point to pick up a copy of their three-song EP at the merch table after the show.
The final opener was VIA, a great local band that I last saw open for Breaking Benjamin at the Myth in Maplewood a couple months back. They always put on a great show, and it was fun seeing the crowd gather closer to the stage to enjoy their set.
This was my first time seeing Blue Felix since their show at First Avenue's 7th Street Entry this spring, and it was awesome seeing the all-ages crowd grooving to the music and singing along with every word to every song. One of my best friends was struck in the forehead by a drumstick tossed during their set, but she was just fine (and still has the drumstick). The group invited audience members to join them onstage for their final number "Middle Finger Up," a fan favorite (and a fun selfie moment for me).
I was home before midnight, glad I was able to have one last get-together with friends before the holidays. Next column will probably be a walkthrough of my year in concerts. Until then, have a great weekend, everyone!
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