I made my way through the snowy streets in time to see the first opener, a rapping trio, begin the evening's music. I didn't know much about the first handful of bands, but I appreciated their energy. They didn't even have merch tables, but it was good seeing the growing crowd gathering to show their support.
Brainerd metalers Kobaloi used my friends in Sin7's drum kit, and I enjoyed how the lead singer joined the crowd a few times to wake them up on a sleepy Sunday evening. It also made my friends' setup a lot easier!
I hadn't heard Sin7 in a few months, but they always bring their trademark energy and stage presence to their sets. They also had a special guest Chad Hanks from American Head Charge join them on guitar. They ran through a quick half-dozen songs before it was time to help them remove their gear for the next band to take the stage.
Sunday was my first time seeing concept rock band September Mourning (they have an EP, a full-length record and a couple of comic books), but I liked what I saw. More of a theatric rock band, they did well in entertaining the audience-they never stopped rocking from the first note to the last. I made a point to buy their album Volume II after the show and had a nice chat and photo op with lead singer Emily Lazar after the show.
After six songs, it was soon time for headliners Hed PE to take to the tiny Red Carpet stage. This was my first time seeing them in a year (my last show at POV's in Spring Lake Park, MN). They brought their trademark rock/funk/reggae rhythms to the Carpet and kept everyone bouncing for over an hour. It was nice to chat with their drummer for a bit after the set too.
I hung around afterwards long enough to chat with some friends and band members before calling it a night. My last show of 2016 will be the Blue Felix show at Niesen's in Savage on Saturday, then it'll be time for a couple of year-end wrapups. Until then, have a great week, everyone!
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