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Rise Against
Currently on tour, Rise Against recently wrapped up a two-date run at
the Fillmore Auditorium Tuesday Night in Denver. It was a great show
with Hot Water Music and The Gaslight Anthem opening up for the socially
aware and active group that’s been on a colossal roll since the release
of their single “Swing Life Away” in 2005.
Hot Water Music opened the night with a strong set of loud, raw, garage
punk songs. The rock vets set the tone for the rest of the night with
some great energy. The Gaslight Anthem came up next and they played a
more laid back set of songs that included songs from their new record,
Handwritten including
“45” and “Here Comes My Man.”
The New Jersey band interacted well with the audience
incorporating their own take on the current trends and in music. They
even mentioned their recent onstage performance with Eddie Vedder
performing “State of Love & Trust.”
After seeing Hot Water Music and The Gaslight Anthem, the stage was set
for Rise Against. It was cool seeing them in Colorado because the band
has a local connection. Drummer Brandon Barnes is from the state. This
was my first time seeing the band, and they didn’t disappoint. The show
began with the band running full of energy performing in front of LED
screens cycling through various social and political themes. Everything
tied in to a message of a call of action as the band played through
songs like “Ready to Fall” and “Help is on the Way.” Rise Against didn’t
just show that they’re socially aware, they displayed their showmanship
too. My personal highlight of the show was seeing frontman Tim McIlrath
swing his microphone around while guitarist Zach Blair scissor kicked
during the chorus of “Collapse (Post-Amerika)”
All three bands put on a tremendous show and it was a fun night at the
Fillmore. This current tour wraps up Sunday, October 7th in
Edmonton after the tour makes a small Canadian run. To stay up to date
on Rise Against’s future tour plans, visit
www.RiseAgainst.com/tour. Want to write a show review? Email Ryan@alternativeaddiction.com
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