Normally don't go to shows alone, but did tonight and was not dissaponted.
Actually went to see Akercocke, but ended up turning into a Vehemence fan instead.
Vehemence just totally rip live. The singer is a funny dude. Think Kevin Smith humor in between songs and then just heads down completely balistic into the next track. And these boys have groove too. They could use some help in the image department though ... half the band looks like Cannibal Corpse ... the other like Linkin Park ... but they sure do fucking rip live.
Akercocke, while technically proficient, and have good stage presence ... they have this holier than thou aura. Kids were obviosly there to see them, more so than any of the other bands and they do deliver. It is actually pretty amazing to see Jason Mendoca switch vocal styles at the drop of a dime ...
Some of their stuff does not translate well live, and while not really the case here, a poor mix can be the kiss of death for them.
Spoke with the singer of Vehemence for a few minutes and told him about this board and to come and check it out. Cool people and killer band ... check them out.