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Local Music: After Action Review


The last local band we saw on Saturday night was After Action Review, 
from the star city of course, and they rocked our socks off.


 
Mike on drums and vocals (side note, he was in the band back at my very first shows)


above left is Justin on guitar
below is Steven  rocking the mic


 I have to say, of all the bands of the evening, they had the crowd going with the best energy, 
despite the bouncers trying at every turn to simmer down the action. 
From the start of the show they announced, "no dancing!" 
The room sounded with laughter and jeers, jokes about Footloose, and other fun filled rebellion. 

 



we have TC on guitar and vocals on the left
to the right is Robbo on bass


Four times during their set the bouncer came through the crowd 
to stop Amy, my little sister, who was "out of control." 
It's pretty funny, in a crowd of at least twenty people, 
the smallest girl is the one being harassed.



The show was absolutely epic, this is band you should definitely have on your radar. 
They might even be playing in the Warped Tour this summer! 
You can check them out here: After Action Review.


"With dedication and conviction we are making the music of a generation fed up with the world we live in."
-from the bands page. check them out. do it now.

I hope you enjoyed this look into a great local band in our star city!
We had a lot of fun.

Until next time,

Angela Kelly

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