Another work shift at the top of the stairs.
Underoath got things kicked off. To be honest I didn't get to see much of them, as this is when the bulk of people were coming in. With Rise Against being the 2nd band, crowds were getting in early and I didn't really have time to think let alone see Underoath.
But a majority of people were in seats by the time Rise Against started, so it was quite for me and I get to watch them for the 6th time. While I've seen them now 6 times, it never seems to be on purpose. It's either they have a great support band (Gaslight Anthem, Rancid, Bad Religion), supporting a great band (Deftones), at a festival and now at work. It kicked off big time with Re-Education (Through Labor). Give it All was great. Prayer For The Refugee was a crowd favorite mid set. And Savior to close their set, was a popular choice. Overall a good set, and a solid show as always, but I'm still not sold on this band. I wish I knew why.
So apparently Rise Against fans aren't necessarily Papa Roach fans. I was busier bidding fans a farewell, rather than receiving more during the set changeover. Regardless Papa Roach came on stage with a mission of matching and ultimately exceeding Rise Against's energy. And they did a great job of it. I didn't know any of their stuff until a California Love cover was played. Lead singer Jacoby Shaddix was having a great time. By his admission, this came about by turning his life around, as well as run ins with suicidal thoughts. As an entertainer with a voice, he was really impressive in his advocating for suicide prevention - all the way through the night. This is not a passing fad for him. He is keen and willing to help. While I don't know a lot of their songs, obviously the crowd did, and they loved every moment of it. Especially during the 2nd last song, Help, when Jacoby came out into the crowd, and all the way back to the lawn. During the 4 song encore, Papa Roach dropped a heavy medly including Bling, My Own Summer, Break Stuff & Chop Suey. An absolute corker! And a wild lead into the penultimate Last Resort, which is their song I do know. THe perfect finish to a rocking night.
I would not have come to this show if I wasn't working. But I'm glad I was here. Good crowd and good rock!
This is my 532nd concert.
This is my 23rd show at Skyla CU Amphitheater
This is my 129th concert in Charlotte.
This is my 153rd concert in North Carolina.
This is my 332nd concert in the USA.
Underoath are the 625th band I've seen.
This is my 6th Rise Against concert.
This is my 3rd Papa Roach concert.
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