The crowd wasn't as big as one would expect for Run Devil Run's last show, though it was alright, I guess.  Those that were there slammed, stomp-danced (?) and banged into each other like balls in an old time pinball machine.  Rumor was, Don Foose (vocals) was giving up music, PERIOD!  This was cleared up at the show when Don said the only thing finished was Run Devil Run.  Music itself was not out.   Don (ex=Paralyzer/ Spudmonsters)  and the rest of the band kept the crowd going with classics like "Force-Fed Reality", on which J.C. from the band Dead Even  came up to sing.  This guy's voice is absolutely incredible!  One of the very best I've ever heard in punk or hardcore.  This song was the highlight of the whole evening with Don, J.C., and the guitar player exchanging lines on the chorus.  What stands out about RDR is not just the great music but the positive attitude in the lyrics.  Being a good and strong person, actually giving a shit about things, and enjoying life.  This is the attitude that turned me onto punk rock in the first place. Other moshfests they did included my favorite "Stand Still", "Rise Above", and many others from both of their releases.  Thanks for the great music, guys!!
    

Before RDR was 13 Faces, your typical hardcore band with growly vocals.  If anything separated these guys from other bands that sound exactly the same it was some of their sound reminding one of old Carcass.  Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed their set.  Very much in fact. I'd probably love their CD.  I heard the singer threw up in a cup but I didn't get to see it, luckily.
 

Opening the show was Victory Flag, who sounded great with their new line-up . The songs were filled with punch and they were much more exciting than when I first saw them years ago.  This line-up will bring Victory Flag to the forefront like they deserve.  They played songs from their CD 'The soundtrack To Your Miserable Life' as well as their cover of DRI's "Gone Too Long" which appears on the DRI tribute, 'We Don't Need Society'.

Closing the show was a band I missed. I apologize I don't know who they were. Due to being a wageslave I had to leave. I send my respects to the band. (Mike Salamone)