On a weekday evening you don’t always expect an overwhelming turnout with huge fan energy – that is often reserved for Friday and Saturday nights. That was far from the case with this recent stacked bill in Edmonton on a chilly evening just before Halloween. With being days before the spooky holiday, we had the added bonus of some fans coming dressed up as a hot dog or even a fully working lamp.
First up was Carly Cosgrove from Philadelphia, PA. Depsite being the first band of the evening, the room was absolutely filled and it was clear many came specifically to see this trio. There was a definite symbiotic relationship between the fans and the band, with the energy building more and more as the set went on. You could tell that all members were actively engaged with the audience and seemed genuinely stoked to be here with us.
Just when I thought the room had peaked with their excitement, enter Free Throw. Crowd surfing and stage dives took center stage during this set, with fans smiling ear to ear constantly. Admittedly, I was not aware just how popular emo music was in my city, but this show proved it is exceptionally alive and well. It was charming to see such a young audience enjoying live music to its fullest, ultimately evoking nostalgia for myself while photographing this all from the back of the venue. From a musical and performance delivery standpoint, Free Throw delivered a great set that couldn’t help but make you wonder how it could be topped.
Microwave took the stage in Edmonton for the first time ever, plenty of miles away from their home of Atlanta. The band brought a beautiful mixture of both fast tempo and acoustic numbers. The energy in the crowd from the previous openers continued to carry through. Nathan Hardy’s vocals couldn’t have sounded better, but the performance and crowd engagement put forth by Lucas Daniel Jones did not go unnoticed. I’ve been waiting to hear “But Not Often” for years and it surely did not disappoint! Check out some more photos of the bands and fans below.
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