We had never been to Pellegrines Lounge before but wasn't expecting much. I loved the space. Enough room and cheap drinks. All ages shows with no dividers or barriers or anything. The sound wasn't good, but it wasn't an echo chamber or anything. Service at the bar was about the worse I've ever had. They needed another bar tender. The one chic was running ragged and fucking up. Maybe it's just how the place works, but we ordered food and in order to get our food after it was cooked and brought out to the bar was to keep asking the bartender 'is that one mine?' What the fuck shit bar. But drinks weren't an issue since they had 24 ouncers of PBR for like 4 dollars.
At some point between Brick by Brick and Menace the high school mosh pit was in effect. The push was gong down serious style between like 4 high school kids. I'm guessing this was one of their first hardcore shows and they didn't really know what was going on. But good for them for getting into some shit.
first band - Some crap metalcore band. Wings of something or On Broken something. I can't remember what their name was.
Brick by Brick - This band is poop. Hardcore from New York. They remind me of Full Blown Chaos. Slower and unoriginal breakdowns. The last song they played was a horrible choice, a Pennywise cover song. By closing the set with the full rendition of Bro Hym they made a mockery of their set. Made them seem like some high school band with no good songs or style.
Dementor - Not good either. Metal hardcore. I think this was an Altoona band. I didn't enjoy. After a few songs it was time for more drinks and a smoke.
Objection - I think I've seen this band before. On most nights they have two singers, but on this night there was only one. I like his voice, but the tough style of hardcore is only listenable if played by the crem de la crem of the genre. This band is not that. The singer owns Rail City Tattoo in Altoona evidently and seems like a good dude.
Menace - I don't know if I liked this band in the past, but they were pretty good this time around. Heavy PA style hardcore. Nothing special in the grand scheme of things but they got some good movement and response in their hometown.
Wisdom in Chains - Great every time. They played a few songs from the new album which are all bangers, and some old songs too. What they didn't play was Dragging Me Down or We're Not Helping. I think a new era of Wisdom is here. Picked up that awesome We Never Sleep eyeball hoodie.
Highs - Wisdom in Chains, the push, cheap beer, the venue.
Lows - Food service, Brick by Brick.
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