I just wanted to share a few quick thoughts with you concerning the Airbourne and EndeverafteR show I attended the other night at The Rock Night Club in Maplewood, MN.

The guys from EndeverafteR were polished and extremely entertaining. Throughout the show all I was thinking was “these guys get it.” Speaking as a child of the 80’s hard rock/metal scene, these guys could hang with the best of them.

They brought great energy and were able to sound as close to “record quality” while maintaining that live feel and without sounding canned. Props to the guitar players for their precision guitar harmonies – very cool to hear live!

Next up, Airbourne. Before I continue, read this quote by drummer Ryan O’Keeffe – which I found on Airbourne’ website – discussing their approach to live shows

“It comes from growing up in Warrnambool [Australia] and being pissed off with people telling us that all the bands we listened to were old and we should be playing Blink-182. So we always go onstage and try to prove a point about how good rock ‘n’ roll is.”

After witnessing this angst first hand, all I can say is WOW! They must be pretty pissed off. Airbourne bring an intensity that I can’t remember seeing at a live show in a long, long time – if ever. Myself – and everyone else – I went with were completely jacked up after the show.

Now I hate to bring up the AC/DC comparison but I couldn’t stop thinking of how much lead singer-guitarist Joel O’Keeffe reminded me of a combination of both Bon Scott and Angus Young rolled up into one ass kicking, rock God.

He was singing, playing guitar and keeping the energy level high between songs. Hell, the man went from the stage to the bar – on the opposite end of the club – to get himself get a beer, open it himself and rock out on the bar all without missing a beat.

Headbanging was commonplace. Whipping their heads around non-stop. In fact we actually joked about how it was their heads were still attached to their heads.

Bottom line, they worked their ass off on every song and put on one hell of a show. They have raised the bar – for future live shows – really, REALLY high. Thank you Airbourne.

Possibly the most amazing part of the night was the fact that I only paid $8 for the ticket. In fact – after such a great show – I almost feel like I owe them. I would easily pay quite a bit more than that to see either of them again.

If they are coming anywhere near you get your ass to the show. Trust me, you will not regret it.

Update: I was fortunate enough to get my audio review of this show played on the Rock and Roll Geek Show (one of my favorite podcasts and highly recommended). Go listen to the EndeverafteR and Airbourne review on the Rock and Roll Geek Show now.

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