Smile Empty Soul & Hed PE Rhythm and Brews Tuscaloosa, AL 2/19/14

I have wanted to see Smile Empty Soul since I first heard the song Adjustments in 2006 on Sirius/XM Octane. Every time they have come around I have never been able to get into the venue because of my age. Actually, that was the case this time too, but not only did I want to see Smile Empty Soul, I also wanted to see Hed PE. Both bands were on my bucket list and they were on tour together. I still was not old enough to get in, but I guess it helps to have friends in high places.  

The first band that opened was Sunflower Dead from California. I do not normally say bands are weird, but this band was weird. I hung out in the back of the bar during their set because I was terrified of all the stage make-up and stage theatrics. They were also very very very very loud. Probably one of the loudest live bands I have seen. They were not good. That's all I have to say about that.

Luckily following them, it was time for Smile Empty Soul. They were on tour for their newest album "Chemicals" and this was the first show of the tour with Hed Pe.

They played

Black & Blue

Loser

Chemicals

Silhouettes (Cue my tears)

Ban Nuys

For You

False Alarm

Don't Ever Leave (One of my favorites!)

Sitting Ducks

Bottom Of A Bottle (Cue every person, drunk and sober in the bar, singing the song at the top of their lungs and spilling beer everywhere)

To make this show better, I had just interviewed Jake Kilmer, the drummer for Smile Empty Soul for my school newspaper and it was so much fun. At the time of the show, I had no idea I would be seeing Smile Empty Soul again so soon at Rockville.