Pat Reports In

[Pat Marquez]

I had the opportunity to catch The Starting Line, MewithoutYou, Armor For Sleep and The Junior Varsity (http://www.myspace.com/thejuniorvarsity) show last night at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Junior Varsity opened and as always they put on a great show. This would be my second time seeing them live and I noticed at this particular show it seemed like the crowd was a lot more into the band which can only mean one thing, they are finally gaining the popularity they deserve. I spoke to Nick and he said that a few of there headlining dates in the UK have sold out, and that almost all of the dates with The Academy Is have sold out as well.

Armor For Sleep was up next and they put on a pretty good show. They primarily played tracks off the new album but did play one or two off the previous release. I do have to mention that there was some “hardcore dancing” going on while they played. Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t find AFS to be a “bro/throw down” band. It seemed to me it was some dude it a faux-screamo band shirt kicking little girls. Someone needs to take him to a Ringworm concert. All in all they put on a pretty solid performance and if you are a die hard fan of the band you would have been very impressed.

MewithoutYou… is amazing. I can not believe this band flew under my radar. They make beautiful music and put on a stunning live show. Philadelphia is there hometown and it looked to me that the majority of the crowd was into the band. There were a few “Hollister brahs” (haha I love my generalizations) that seemed to be kind of pissed with the performance but I’m sure that thought slipped there mind and they went right back to thinking of themselves. Anyways, the energy of the band was incredible and if you get the chance I highly recommend you catch them live.

The Starting Line played there longest show as a band and played three songs that they rarely ever play live. It was a performance not to be missed. Everything sounded right on and the sold out show didn’t miss a lyric. Kenny also said “MewithoutYou may not be a band for everyone, but they are definitely a band for me.”

I’d also like to add that I think the Electric Factory is probably the best music venue I have ever been to. It’s a perfect size and there isn’t a bad seat in the house.

I wanted to give a special thanks to both Heather & Tom at Victory Records (http://www.victoryrecords.com) and Nick of The Junior Varsity (http://www.purevolume.com/thejuniorvarsity).

[xThursdayxPTWx]

....and Mewithoutyou playing with The Starting Line isn't one of the weirdest things I've ever heard.

haha Hollister brahs, I wear Hollister and guess what Mewithoutyou > The Starting Line...maybe it cause I'm not a "brah" though

[ilovebsb]

do you have tsl's set list? i'm curious to know the songs that they rarley play anymore

[xatarixx]

the junior varsity WAS amazing. and everyone should goto all of their shows. and buy merch from their hott merch guy. tell him you like his hair.

[Shatter_Glass]

Strange Line-up, but yes I do suggest that everyone go see mewithoutYou live ATLEAST 5 times, amazing show and they kill it everytime.

[hopeforthebest]

I remember most of the Set-List and It's ( Not In Order )

Suprise, Suprise
Making Love To The Camera
Decisions, Decisions
Hello Houston
The World
Photography
Autography
Stay Where I Can See You
Leaving
Ready
Inspired By The $
A Goodnight's Sleep
This Ride
Bedroom Talk
Up & Go
Given The Chance
Best Of Me

[Greg Dona]

Strange Line-up, but yes I do suggest that everyone go see mewithoutYou live ATLEAST 5 times, amazing show and they kill it everytime.
mewithoutYou killed when they played Dallas with the Blood Brothers, Dredg, and Coheed, but hardly anyone was into them. That was a huge bummer. Those guys rock.

[poppa Q]

the junior varsity WAS amazing. and everyone should goto all of their shows. and buy merch from their hott merch guy. tell him you like his hair.

Mr. Blotche? No thanks...

[Pat Marquez]

MewithoutYou also played with Converge and Thursday.

Basically everyone loves this band.

I wear Hollister as well.. button downs though.. None of there stupid t-shirts.

[Pat Marquez]

I'm terrible at remembering, sorry. haha.

[romantic rights]

the junior varsity WAS amazing. and everyone should goto all of their shows. and buy merch from their hott merch guy. tell him you like his hair.

sorry, im not into hot merch guys, or their hair for that matter

[IcedOpethBlind]

Sounds like a rockin' good time. AFS always kick ass live.

[Talib Scottie]

Pavan said that TSL was getting a metronome or something to play the songs at full speed, it sounds like whatever the problem was, they fixed it though.

It just annoyed the shit out of me that everything was slowed down.

[Criesofthepast7]

thats a sick lineup.

[pasthefence49]

I had a chance to see mewithoutyou a few weeks ago and they just blew everyhting away. They aren't screaming or hardcore headbanging around stage or anyhting. They DANCE with the music, and they do it fucking well. For one song the singer just stood there not saying a word or moviong for about 3 minutes. It dosent sound that great but when you actually see him do it live its is probably the most amazing and anticipating thing ever. They are diffrent kind of music and style but they do it very fucking well. Aslo had a chance to speak with the singer and he is the coolest mother fucking guy ever. I mean, I said hey and he introduced himself and asked my name and is jsut very chill casual about everything. Can't wait to see them again

[worldsattack]

the electric factory is definitely one of my favorite venues. it's a great place. and mewithoutyou is so good.

[romantic rights]

They DANCE with the music,
there are a lot of bands who do that these days

[Second Class]

I saw mewithoutYou in Manchester (England) supporting Coheed and they were so amazing. I'd only heard January 1979 before that and afterwards I went and got their albums. They're seriously one of the most exciting bands ever. My band of this year.

I talked to the lead singer (in the toilet, in case you needed to know), and he was a really cool guy.

[Punkdc]

That sounds like a pretty solid line up

[sparksfly]

the electric factory SUCKS.
the northstar bar and the tla is where it's at.
unless TSL plays "three's a charm" then i'm not interested. ;) plus the last time i saw TSL (on the nintendo fusion tour) they sounded so slow and so tired. that band needs a rest. they're nothing like they were in 2003.

[Joanna187]

I remember most of the Set-List and It's ( Not In Order )

Suprise, Suprise
Making Love To The Camera
Decisions, Decisions
Hello Houston
The World
Photography
Autography
Stay Where I Can See You
Leaving
Ready
Inspired By The $
A Goodnight's Sleep
This Ride
Bedroom Talk
Up & Go
Given The Chance
Best Of MeSo where are the three songs they rarely play? I've heard all of those but maybe it's because I've been to their holiday shows in '03 and '04. Sounds like it was a great show anyway.

[Pat Marquez]

There was two songs they have never played live before, and they did that night.

There was only one that was rare. Electric Factory ROOLEZ D00DEZ.

[iHATEapril]

the electric factory SUCKS.
the northstar bar and the tla is where it's at.
unless TSL plays "three's a charm" then i'm not interested. ;) plus the last time i saw TSL (on the nintendo fusion tour) they sounded so slow and so tired. that band needs a rest. they're nothing like they were in 2003.

TLA is my favorite venue ever. I've never been to the Northstar ;xxx

[iihungrieii]

did tsl announce their new record label yet?

[winnertakeall]

The starting line needs a new drummer

[YearsGoneBy]

it was a good show. i hated how a lot of people didnt give mewithoutyou love, bitches. i hate the fans in philly. the starting line played a good show.

[Joanna187]

I've always wanted to go to some of the venues in Philly. I was supposed to see Copeland at the Electric Factory I think about a year and a half ago with my sister, but we ended up going to New York City instead. :(

[mikeyystyles]

Why were they (TSL) playing songs slower in the first place?

[ky19]

I would have loved to have gone to that show last night.

[alexwohl29_90]

mwy won me over FOR SURE...

[mmwhalen2000]

I was there.. It was a great show.. One of the best of The Starting Line's that I saw...

I just cant wait for there new tour comming here in Feb....

But over all great show..

[resUrectMe617]

fuck yea, its about time tjv got the exposure.

[chokeychicken]

dancing for armor for sleep is retarded. listen to real fucking hardcore you morons.

and if the electric factory is the best venue you've ever been to, you need to get out more often..

and come to the ottobar or 930 club.

[MrBaileySays]

sorry, im not into hot merch guys, or their hair for that matter
Don't be Jealous that Cole outstyles you, sucka!!

Thank you absolutepunk.net for posting something about the show last night. I knew it would be a big one. I knew TJV would rock the house. I'm jealous I wasn't there.

stupid job.

[Pat Marquez]

mwy won me over FOR SURE...
Yeah, I am now in love with this band.

[Pat Marquez]

dancing for armor for sleep is retarded. listen to real fucking hardcore you morons.

and if the electric factory is the best venue you've ever been to, you need to get out more often..

and come to the ottobar or 930 club.
Yeah, I have been to both of them... a lot actually. I've been to almost all the venues in Chicago as well.

Electric Factory is still my favorite.

[The Silencer]

hahaha I love how everyone is jumping on the mewithoutYou bandwagon now(not you pat, I was referring to Kenny).


and Pat what were you doing in Philly?

[Drew Beringer]

lucky

[anamericangod]

I've always wanted to go to some of the venues in Philly. I was supposed to see Copeland at the Electric Factory I think about a year and a half ago with my sister, but we ended up going to New York City instead. :(

who is that in your signature?

[Scuba Chris]

hahaha I love how everyone is jumping on the mewithoutYou bandwagon now(not you pat, I was referring to Kenny).


and Pat what were you doing in Philly?

I am going to ruin it.

I saw MWY with Dredg a couple of months ago and I have to say I wasn't that impressed. The drummer was freaking me out. The singer seemed more interested in interpretive dance than singing and the music was mediocre at best.
And if TSL did in fact solve their tempo problem that is solid. Everytime I see them live it's like their songs speed up and slow down at will...

[Pat Marquez]

I am going to ruin it.

I saw MWY with Dredg a couple of months ago and I have to say I wasn't that impressed. The drummer was freaking me out. The singer seemed more interested in interpretive dance than singing and the music was mediocre at best.
And if TSL did in fact solve their tempo problem that is solid. Everytime I see them live it's like their songs speed up and slow down at will...
Oh man the drummer was the best.. how can you hate that? The guy was so into his music, that is amazing.

[Pat Marquez]

hahaha I love how everyone is jumping on the mewithoutYou bandwagon now(not you pat, I was referring to Kenny).


and Pat what were you doing in Philly?
Hah, well I only live about an hour and half from Philly when I am home... so yeah, I'm back in Maryland till January 3rd.

[Joanna187]

who is that in your signature?That would be The Fall Of Troy.

[G.A.M.E]

I am going to ruin it.

I saw MWY with Dredg a couple of months ago and I have to say I wasn't that impressed. The drummer was freaking me out. The singer seemed more interested in interpretive dance than singing and the music was mediocre at best.
And if TSL did in fact solve their tempo problem that is solid. Everytime I see them live it's like their songs speed up and slow down at will...

yeah I saw Thursday the other day and MWY opened for them and I wasnt really feeling their vibe either. I guess it just depends on the person. On another note, Thursday was amazing.

[Pat Marquez]

That would be The Fall Of Troy.
Dey r00le.

[Joanna187]

Dey r00le.Lyke, duh.

[Pat Marquez]

4 reel.

[sparksfly]

hahaha I love how everyone is jumping on the mewithoutYou bandwagon now(not you pat, I was referring to Kenny).

give kenny some credit. from the shows i've seen him at to the bands he used to quote in his profile back when he still used aol, he listens to good music. i can almost guarantee he's not just now jumping on the mwy bandwagon.

[IHeartTSL]

This show was amazing, the only thing I couldn't stand was mewithoutyou. That's not music, thats talking over a bass line. Im sorry if im being a "hollister" guy, but common...find someone who can actually sing if your gonna call yourself a band. Im not faulting you if you like that sort of thing, but it seemed really out of place with The Starting Line. Anyway, The Starting Line was great and Armor played awesome as the opener.

[Joanna187]

4 reel.W3rd.

[Pat Marquez]

This show was amazing, the only thing I couldn't stand was mewithoutyou. That's not music, thats talking over a bass line. Im sorry if im being a "hollister" guy, but common...find someone who can actually sing if your gonna call yourself a band. Im not faulting you if you like that sort of thing, but it seemed really out of place with The Starting Line. Anyway, The Starting Line was great and Armor played awesome as the opener.
Nah I disagree, I love his vocals.

[richtsl]

So what were these three songs then?

[xThursdayxPTWx]

This show was amazing, the only thing I couldn't stand was mewithoutyou. That's not music, thats talking over a bass line. Im sorry if im being a "hollister" guy, but common...find someone who can actually sing if your gonna call yourself a band. Im not faulting you if you like that sort of thing, but it seemed really out of place with The Starting Line. Anyway, The Starting Line was great and Armor played awesome as the opener.

mewithoutyou is pretty sexy.

[Pat Marquez]

mewithoutyou is pretty sexy.
They are... I'm listening to them now... they are incredible.

[Sureshot182]

give kenny some credit. from the shows i've seen him at to the bands he used to quote in his profile back when he still used aol, he listens to good music. i can almost guarantee he's not just now jumping on the mwy bandwagon.
from what i've heard and seen, keeny is real in what he says and does. he mentioned park on the fob tour, that right there is cred in my book. btw, tjv AND afs..wow, i wish i would have been there!

[.lizzie.]

ah i would've killed to see that show!

[ForeverInADay]

the junior varsity WAS amazing. and everyone should goto all of their shows. and buy merch from their hott merch guy. tell him you like his hair.
omgz, no wayz! HOW HAWT IZ HE!?

yeah.. AFS, MWY & TJV (somewhat) would be a pretty fucking rad show

[cmc13]

So what were these three songs then?
One of the songs was "the world" but right now im having trouble remembering the other song they never played. Then they played a song they havent played in about 3 years kenny said. But i cant remember that one either. But if i find out ill let you know.

As for mewithoutyou. I never heard of them before last night. I wasn't completely into them but i tried to respect them. But the people around me were pretty rude. These girls were actually singing a whole other song together and talking about how much they didn't like them. I wanted to tell them to show some respect but i didn't want to start anything. I felt bad because not a lot of people were giving them a chance.

[Joanna187]

One of the songs was "the world" but right now im having trouble remembering the other song they never played. Then they played a song they havent played in about 3 years kenny said. But i cant remember that one either. But if i find out ill let you know.

As for mewithoutyou. I never heard of them before last night. I wasn't completely into them but i tried to respect them. But the people around me were pretty rude. These girls were actually singing a whole other song together and talking about how much they didn't like them. I wanted to tell them to show some respect but i didn't want to start anything. I felt bad because not a lot of people were giving them a chance.You should have beaten the shit out of them.

[classicjazz]

not knowing what these songs were is kind of eating away at my life right now

[starcrossdlovex]

By the time I found someone who was willing to go to this show with me, the tickets were already gone. I hated to miss this.

[lovekillsgirl]

yeah i am so bummed i didnt go, i thought my friend got me tickets awhile ago and by the time i went to get them they were sold out.

[talkischeap]

did anyone else notice the non-existant encore? i heard they were going to play an old song off the ep for the encore, which kinda disappointed me cause i was hoping for gregs last day. i dont know names of songs too well off of boats but they played 8 and 9 which havent been played before i guess. they said that they never played the world. but i saw them play that at the tla boats release show last may. they also played decisions decisions which they hadnt played in a very long time. i hope this helps?

[hopeforthebest]

So where are the three songs they rarely play? I've heard all of those but maybe it's because I've been to their holiday shows in '03 and '04. Sounds like it was a great show anyway.

Decisions, Decisions ( Rarely Played )
The World (First Time Played )
Stay Where I Can See You ( First Time Played )