Private Event

We loved the concerts, but wished there were more beer lines!

The concert was generally excellent: good music, the band and especially the battery was fine, Ceu with a sweet personality lived up to.

This was the first concert that I had legitimately wanted to attend without people inviting me or getting tickets for me. I both knew and liked all of Finntroll's songs so I could be fully vested in the performance. The first act began with Metsatoll, whom I had not heard of prior to their performance. They focused on playing traditional-themed symphonic metal along with one of their members constantly switching between several traditional instruments that were similar to a bagpipe, double flute, fiddle, and acoustic guitar. I was thoroughly impressed by their material and I have added them to my music repertoire. Blackguard, another band I did not know, came up next. I felt they turned up their speakers way too loud, so I was unable to actually hear their music. What I did hear sounded like generic screamo metal, which wasn't really my thing. The lead screamer was very energetic, which was fun to watch at least. Many people seemed to be at the show just for them, however, so I'm not too worried about it. Finntroll finally came up after some people went for a meet-and-greet. Their speakers were much lower than Blackguard's, which allowed the audience to hear all of the parts properly. The crowd was much more lively for this main event than it had be for the previous bands. There were several brief moshpits during some songs, often encouraged by the band, but the pits were localized and only lasted about one minute each so participation was completely optional. I really enjoyed seeing a band play that I regard as one of my favorites. If you have an opportunity to and enjoy the folk metal genre, I would highly recommend seeing Finntroll (and/or) Metsatoll play.

A great live band not many people seem to have heard of. If you haven't listened try them out. These guys are great in concert and the Theatre of Living Arts is a great venue. Intimate and right on top of the band. About 1000 people and the sound was amazing. These guys deserve more US recognition.

Easy fast entry, sat stage left...sound was great. Opening band sucked, but The Parlor Mob rocked The Basements foundation!!!!! Very memorable show, my daughter and I enjoyed it very much. Parlor Mob needs MORE MERCH! I would have spent lots of $ buying girls sized shirts with a smaller logo. I would have bought a signed LP...the line was HUGE! Thanks for a great time!

Concert was awsome!!!!! The change in venue to the Warfield was a great choice, we got in 30 min. earlier than the rest of the people. we were on the floor center left on the stage, during one song Ronnie leaned over to meet the croud, I got a high five!!!!!! Geezer was not feeling well and left right after the concert. I have never seen Toni smile so much, and he was in awsome form, Love to watch Vinnie play, he was awsome as well!! Over all the concert was totally Awsome!!!!! I got some great pic's!! Would have loved to get my vinal copy of The Devil You Know autographed, Would have made the night complete!!!!

I've been to many many shows and this was my first time being able to finally see the black lips. The energy from the bands was great but the people really kicked it off as soon as the black lips came on stage. It was a great sight to see people creating an old school friendly kick ass pit, not one of those throwing punches BS pits. All in all it was an amazing show with great people and fantastic music.

I wasn't familiar with the opening act Dragonette, but she was pretty energetic and got the crowd hyped. When the Presets came on they kept the energy and were simply great the entire time.

Totally awesome show. Blind Thieves opened, and they were very interesting too - lots of off-beat rhythm, percussion and amazing harmonies. But Alternates Routes took it away. They've done something really important with their song Nothing More. If you missed this show, get online and hear that song!!! We are how we treat each other and nothing more. :-) -- Christy

I had so much fun! The show was so good. The opening band was better than I expected, they weren't bad at all.