one hundred and twenty

March 25th at Chain. Versa Emerge, the Gay Blades, Ace Enders and Craig Owens.

Versa Emerge was pretty good, though nothing groundbreaking or awe-inspiring. Comparable to Paramore, not only because they had a female singer, but because of the style of music. To be honest, I haven't listened to them since the show, but I did like them. I definitely wouldn't mind seeing them again.

The Gay Blades on the other hand were very original and different and highly entertaining. I liked them A LOT. They were kinda funky at times, but every song literally sounded like a completely different style. They covered a Rage Against the Machines song and killed it. Most of the set was just two guys but they definitely never lost my interest.

Ace Enders was wonderful of course. He played his whole set acoustic and I don't think I saved the setlist, but I know he played "Reaction," "Bittersweet Symphony," "When I Hit the Ground," "Ready Ankles," two I Can Make a Mess songs, "I Want to Hear You Sad," "Ever So Sweet," and more. He is so ridiculously talented and it makes me happy I've been able to see him twice, though I never got to see his previous projects. He's a super nice guy too; we said hi to him outside the show and got a picture (ridiculously blurry because no one in the world knows how to use Ashley's camera properly). Great set from Ace, as always.

Craig Owens headlined and we only stayed for a few songs of his set, but it wasn't bad. The only song I really recognized was "Umbrellas and Elephants" from the Cinematic Sunrise record.