Satisfying the youthful taste for trends, the Connecticut Expo Center in Hartford entertained hundreds of vigorous scenesters by hosting three bands: Reggie and the Full Effect, Alkaline Trio and My Chemical Romance. Current times call for energetic and emotional soundtracks reminiscent of the 1980s underground punk scene. The three bands that entertained the audience Sunday delivered what the masses asked for.
Kicking off the night with Reggie and the Full Effect set a nervous tone for the audience in regards to the caliber of the following acts. Reggie’s set list consisted of song after song of indistinguishable noise, giving the illusion of an iPod set on loop. Relief came when the band covered Slayer’s “Rain in Blood.” The ap preciated breaks between songs were only filled with droning and predictable one-liners by the bend. Ultimately, Reggie’s monotonous jokes could only draw a sympathy laugh from viewers still remaining in a sober state.
However, Alkaline Trio only exceeded expectations delivering an extremely enjoyable performance. They energized the crowed with hits such as “Mercy Me,” “Time to Waste” and “We’ve Had Enough.” Even for members of the audience that were not familiar with the band, the songs were appealing and catchy - even those who could not sing along could still enjoy the show. Front man Matt Skiba wasted no time with trivial side comments and made it a point to play his music efficiently.
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My Chemical Romance also scored a gig opening for Green Day and headlined this summer's incarnation of the Warped Tour. Now, with a third album due in November, the band is headlining on its own, with Alkaline Trio and Reggie and the Full Effect.
The tour stops Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Connecticut Expo Center, 265 Rev. Moody Overpass, Hartford. Tickets are $19.99 for the 7 p.m. show.
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Kean will offer information to help other writers get their stories into print and avoid having their manuscripts placed in the publisher's slush pile.
The studio is at 155 S. U.S. Highway 17-92 in DeBary.
Band shell concert
The North Country Band will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at a free concert at the Daytona Beach band shell, on the beach near the Hilton Resort in Daytona Beach.
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