Vanna

This show was THE BEST. A big plus: The Royale was Air Conditioned! Vanna is great live. A loss 4 words NEVER disappoints.

Living in Boston for a while, I've seen Vanna many times, and I knew I wouldn't want to miss this farewell show. I also went to the show because Ghost Key's new album 'If I Don't Make It' is great and this was their first time in Boston. Not to mention their lead vocalist Austin was a guest on my show Ian Hates Music. They were great live and I'd recommend listening to their music and seeing them live if you get a chance. I've also seen Sirens & Sailors live many times before and they never disappoint! They're a lot of fun to see live! It was weird to know that this is Vanna's last tour. They had so much music and so many changes throughout the years, but they did a really great job of covering the years. The performance was full of passion and it was a great send off. You should go see this farewell tour if you get the chance!

So my one complaint for the show was that when I called Royale to see when the show actually started (doors at 5), I was told that the first band Adestria would be on at 6. When I showed up 10 till they weren't even on the stage anymore and I was disappointed because I had really wanted to see them. Enough of that though. The next band up was Ten After Two. I have their cd, but the music doesn't really stand up to me and their live performance wasn't as good as the cd. I think the singer is taking on too much doing the heavy screaming and melody. On the cd it comes off well, but not live. It doesn't seem like he has enough experience and needs to train his voice better. The lead guitarist though has a lot of talent and I was really surprised by how good he was. The next band up was Chunk! No Captain Chunk! I like them for their name. They're poppy rock-core or however you want to call it. Also, they're all from Paris and you'd never know listening to them live or on the cd just when the lead singer talks and then it's a really thick accent. He also made fun of the band for being French. The next band up was Close To Home. I was pretty disappointed in them. They seemed like old scene guys who were doing an A Day To Remember rip-off very badly. The lyrics were awful; for one song the chorus was "remember the memories" and it wasn't supposed to be ironic. The only thing I can say is the lead singer can scream they just need to use that talent better. My favorite band of the night was up next, In Fear and Faith. They were so good I'm not sure I can explain it correctly. Everything works for that band. Every instrument is played well and the singing is amazing. The lead singer has one of the best voices in the hardcore rock scene in my opinion. Their set was great front to back and I can't wait until they come back around again and I hope a new cd is coming soon. A Loss for Words were to co-headliner since they're from Boston along with Vanna. It really seemed like A Loss should have been the definite headliner since they packed the stage with family and friends along with some of the other bands to watch their set. You could tell that their energy was huge and they were really excited to play for the hometown crowd. I had never heard them before, but they did a good job. They didn't really fit the genre of the entire show, they're more like a faster Jimmy Eat World/ Offspring/ Anberlin type band, but they did a good job. During one of their songs all the other bands came out and sang the chorus with them. Lastly, Vanna was on. Most of the crowd had left. I can't say I blame them. There didn't seem to be much special about them. It didn't seem like a homecoming show for sure.

This show was just amazing. So many good bands played and a few bands I never heard of where outstanding. First adestria opened up and demolished the pits with there devil wears prada meets motionless in white sound. I easily give them a 8.5/10. Then ten after two played. Sadly they should of been the opener because they deserved to be the band that everyone missed. They get a 3/10. Next up was chunk no captain chunk. For a band that is over sea's they had alot of followers and they were amazing. I have never heard of them but had an a day to remember sound. 8/10. Close to home came on and sadly they don't live up to there cd sound and sound like crap live. 4/10. A loss for words was up next but in fear and faith smartly stepped down from headlining to allow the two local heroes close out the show. I'm a huge fan of ifaf and they sounded good even with the new line up. 7/10. A loss for words then played and just killed it. They sound just plan amazing live. 9.5/10. Vanna closed out the show and thank god they did because they made the place become alive again. Vanna has never disappointed me in a live performance and they never will. They even encores with 3 more songs including an oldy from there first release. Great way to close a show. Easily a 10/10!

This was pretty much one of the best venues I have ever seen either band. The only venue just as Nice as the Royale in Boston I can think of for the price is Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Rhode Island.

Such an amazing show. Really, unbelievable. Every one of the bands played amazingly. I met a few different band members also, they were extremely friendly! Didn't speak to any of the bartenders but the merch guys were wicked friendly and so were the ticket guys. There was also re-entry, which was nice and convenient! The club was very classy looking, lots of places to sit, clean-ish bathrooms, air conditioning was BLASTING, which must have been nice for the people upfront. Over all amazing time.

A Loss For Words and Vanna in Boston...need I say more?

Vanna and A Loss For Words at their absolute best. It was like a 2006 church show all over again. Best night I've had in years.