People were revved up with giddy anticipation as Stand Atlantic ripped through their set and then New Found Glory took the stage. The moshpit was already a heap of jumping bodies as soon as they started playing, and it was their song Sucker that absolutely drove the crowd wild as everybody eagerly sang along to the lyrics.
Vocalist Jordan Pundik bounced around the stage as he delivered an energetic set, and the rest of the band were just as outstanding, with lead guitarist Chad Gilbert also pitching in his vocals, Ian Grushka hammering out the bass and drummer Cyrus Bolooki delivering the beat. It was evident how much fun they were having, especially since they were playing to such an excitable audience. They treated everybody to not one, but two performances of Hit And Miss, since it’s on both of their albums. Everybody was lucky enough to hear it twice and were more hyped up as a result.
Better Off Dead was fun and also drove the crowd into a frenzy, and then there was Eyesore, which was played beautifully, as the gentle acoustics plucked everybody’s heartstrings. They waved their arms side to side to Pundik’s sugary sweet vocals, which contrasted nicely with the fiery pop punk that the band has always been known for.
The band regularly bantered with each other in between songs, cracking jokes but also conveying their gratitude that they can still produce music after 20 solid years. They mentioned that they had started off at venues similar to the Corner Hotel, and constantly thanked their fans for sticking by them as they continue to soar as a band.
Highlight: Hit and Miss played twice.
Lowlight: Nothing.
Crowd favourite: Sucker.
