Ahhh! Rain and the Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheater go hand in hand more often than not. This is the 3rd time I've stood in the rain for a show here (Violent Femmes/Barenaked Ladies & Weezer), and 2 other times we didn't even bother to turn up (Counting Crows & Ray LaMontaigne).
As per usual I see Rise Against because of a good line up. However, they are growing on me. Some great energy tonight and a lot of humble appreciation being thrown to the crowd for coming out in such horrible conditions. I actually sat in my car for 15 minutes deciding whether I'd go in or not. Definitely glad I did. Ready To Fall kicked off the frenzy of Rise Against fans (these are some loyal people - the girl I was next to was talking about this being her 12th show - she happened to be in Charlotte for work and is going again next Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida). A few other songs I was familiar with like Savior, Re-Education and Prayer For The Refugee littered the 50 minute set. A couple of new ones thrown in as well fit in quiet nicely to Rise Against sound.
Like a lot of the older people in the crowd, I waited in the rain for the Deftones - some of the Rise Against kids left early (not knowing the greatness that came before their time). From the get go the Deftones brutal sound had the crowd amped. My Own Summer (my favorite song of theirs) was the 2nd song played and it sounded great. Chino was on fine form, letting everyone know it was his birthday. He played the crowd well, getting off the stage a few times to the delight of all nearby. Rosemary was awesome, as was Knife Prty and Change. I love Deftones use of the quite/loud dynamic, mixed in with slower and faster beats. And Chino is a great frontman - better when he's not playing the guitar. Age has not wearied the Deftones. This show was as intense as any of the other 4 I've seen dating back to the Australian version of The Warped Tour in 1999. With that in mind, I can't wait til they come back through Charlotte.
The Crap Facts:
As per usual I see Rise Against because of a good line up. However, they are growing on me. Some great energy tonight and a lot of humble appreciation being thrown to the crowd for coming out in such horrible conditions. I actually sat in my car for 15 minutes deciding whether I'd go in or not. Definitely glad I did. Ready To Fall kicked off the frenzy of Rise Against fans (these are some loyal people - the girl I was next to was talking about this being her 12th show - she happened to be in Charlotte for work and is going again next Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida). A few other songs I was familiar with like Savior, Re-Education and Prayer For The Refugee littered the 50 minute set. A couple of new ones thrown in as well fit in quiet nicely to Rise Against sound.
Like a lot of the older people in the crowd, I waited in the rain for the Deftones - some of the Rise Against kids left early (not knowing the greatness that came before their time). From the get go the Deftones brutal sound had the crowd amped. My Own Summer (my favorite song of theirs) was the 2nd song played and it sounded great. Chino was on fine form, letting everyone know it was his birthday. He played the crowd well, getting off the stage a few times to the delight of all nearby. Rosemary was awesome, as was Knife Prty and Change. I love Deftones use of the quite/loud dynamic, mixed in with slower and faster beats. And Chino is a great frontman - better when he's not playing the guitar. Age has not wearied the Deftones. This show was as intense as any of the other 4 I've seen dating back to the Australian version of The Warped Tour in 1999. With that in mind, I can't wait til they come back through Charlotte.
The Crap Facts:
This is my 427th concert.
This is my 7th concert at CMCU Amphitheater.
This is my 62nd concert in Charlotte.
This is my 70th concert in North Carolina.
This is my 233rd concert in the USA.
This is my 5th Rise Against concert.
This is my 5th Deftones concert.
Deftones are the 50th band I've seen at least 5 times.
This is my 5th Deftones concert.
Deftones are the 50th band I've seen at least 5 times.
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