Either way we decided to go to all 3 nights of shows, just cuz shows are happening again.
Turns out Mezzos is a completely fine place. The upstairs portion is a nice open concept bar and restraunt with great temperature control. The downstairs is a small/medium music space with a poorish layout and cheap PBR. We didn't try the pizza here, and that was probably a bad call.
We got pizza at Jacks before the show. Good call, bomb pizza.
The Wasted - They have an EP or something coming out on AF Records soon. This was the perfect band to open up more or less any fest. The variety of punks we were hoping to find at SMPF. Two piece punk band. Smelled like a 2 piece punk band. It was perfect. I'll listen to the album when it drops.
Wayward Brigade - This band was ok. Local punk outfit. The singer, who looked like a former contestant on Daisy of Love (VH1 obv), started the set off saying something like, it's not okay to call ladies bitches. Which I agree with, however, it was poorly done. Meh punk band, not aggressive enough to be dangerous.
McRad - The worst band name on the bill, but the second best set of the day. Another two piece, one lady on the drums and one dude on guitar and vocals. The guitar riffs ranged from metal to rock, and the vocals were fuzzy exactly like you want them. The whole set was a head nodder. They didn't sell any merch, or promote any other shows. The drummer looked super happy and she's the best. Upon farther research I think the singer used to be a pro skateboarder and McRad was a hardcore punk band in the 1980s, and the singer filled in on vocals for Bad Brains at times after HR left that group. I kinda want to write an article about this band.
The Nuclears - They're a 5 piece rock/punk band that has a lady singer who is very good. The energy was great and the people in attendance loved it. From Brooklyn. Not necessarily my favorite, but a good band for most shows.
The Jasons - Probably should have been headlining, they were really good. Second time seeing them. The schtick here is that they all dress up like different iterations of Jason the horror movie serial killer. Jason 3d etc. Good punk rock songs, nothing too heavy, everyone got into it.
Beatnik Termites - From Cleveland, they're a super easy listening band. They sound like something from the beatnik era maybe. Our impression was old ass songs. Ok band, not aggressive enough for me.
Highs - Jasons, McRad, venue
Lows - not much
Met a dude named Robert who was cool. Local wearing a DMX outfit. Super friendly, lit his pocket on fire.
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