The Aquabats are nothing short of awesome. Originally a ska band emerging from the mid-90's Third Wave Ska movement, The Aquabats have evolved and morphed into a new-wave inspired pop-punk powerhouse, keeping some ska undertones.
Supported by Grand Rapids, Michigan's Mustard Plug, and local Detroit Ska group Gunday Monday, this show was solid from beginning till end.
Mustard Plug entertained and kept the crowd energy high. Their set was tight and the crowd fed off their high energy, but I was waiting for the Aquabats. That's who I had come to see, and that's all I cared about.
The lights went dark as the background screen flashed with photos of the band members in various poses. They ran onto the stage and kicked off into their first song "Fashion Zombies". The crowd pushed and danced their hearts out and the bar had just been raised for the night.
The set consisted mostly of tunes from their latest album, 2005's Charge! but also contained classic tunes like "Martian Girl" and "CD Repo Man".
As the set came to a close, frontman MC Bat Commander noticed a group of small children in the front row. Before the last song began, he invited them each up on the stage and had them introduce themselves. In the middle of the song, the band slowed down to let MC Bat Commander speak. He asked the kids on stage if they wanted to fly off the stage and into the crowd. As they each answered in the affirmative, he picked them up and tossed them offstage.
(not my video, credits to youtube user joshuag413)
After the last song of the set, another video came on the screen, setting up an encore.
They ran onstage and asked the crowd what song they wanted to hear. Guitarist Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk started to play Kelly Clarkson's "Since You've Been Gone". The band picked up into it and played the first verse and chorus before being stopped by MC Bat Commander. They played fan favourite "Pool Party" as the encore.
The show was fun, loud, and awesome. One of the funnest and funniest live acts I've seen apart from "Weird Al" Yankovic.
-Peas&Luv, Jawn.
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