Bad Religion

Well it’s another Bad Religion “world tour” of Southern California, another House of Blues romp.  Last time they did this was in 2008 with a score of shows in Hollywood, Anaheim, San Diego, and Las Vegas. I caught eight BR shows that tour — eight shows within a five-week span, six at Sunset, two at Anaheim. I also lived in LA at the time.  This year, I live in San Francisco.  If you know me, you know that won’t stop me from catching a good show,  namely one put on by my favorite band.  I must concede, due to distance and maybe just getting older, I have toned it down a bit…only four shows this tour.

Last nights show kicked things off.  Dan and I got there just in time for BR’s 10:30pm set.  The fanfare began with playing some cliche triumphant melody and then the band broke out into Do What You Want.  The show was sold out, so that sure made the floor packed.  Unfortunately, there were far too many meatheads for my liking in attendance, but aye, what can ya do? I was around the pit for this show, but held back around the perimiter (rather than bordering it or inside) a bit more than expected.  But songs like New Dark Ages and Generator will always bring me out and to the front.

It was my first time hearing the electric version of Won’t Somebody and the new song Resist Stance, so that was cool.  The setlist was cool, but didn’t bring out any super rare tunes.  It was a nice enough show and I look forward to a better one tomorrow.