Nico Vega

We really only went to see Saint Motel, but we were also down to check out the other bands since we hadn't heard of them. Saint Motel is a great band to see live. They played some songs off of their current EP, but also had a bunch of new songs that they played, which hopefully means that a full-length album may be on its way. I wished they had played more of their EP songs, but I enjoyed getting to hear their newer stuff, too. Great stage presence and energy, and they sound superb live! The Roxy was a nice, cozy venue to see them, and they even came out and mingled with the crowd after their set. The other groups didn't impress me too much, but I wasn't disappointed, since Saint Motel was the primary reason I went to the show.

Nico Vega is a band that I've been deeply into for the past year or so. Their music is unforgettable and brilliant in every aspect. But to really do justice to them, you have to hear them live!!! They are beyond AMAZING!!! so much energy throughout the entire show! Aja the lead singer continuously went back and forth from the stage, reach out to the fans, and also crowd surfed amongst us. She is full of energy in her singing and dancing, as well as drummer Dan continuously played furiously and fast! Rich was also reaching to the fans and his solos were incredibly done!

This is the second time I've seen Nico Vega live and this show was as good as the first. The first time I saw Aja at the Troubadour months ago, I felt that she was so good that it rivaled seeing Patti Smith live, which is the highest compliment I could give. I had to go this second time to see if I was just dreaming. I wasn't! Plus her songs have been sinking into my soul since the first show too, so this one seemed even more powerful to me than the first. BRAVO!