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Strung Out / Rise Against / Audio Karate

live in Santa Barbara, CA
2002
live show

Review by: FATpunk
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Published on August 3rd 2002

This was my first time going to the Living Room in Santa Barbara so I was very excited. The Line played short fast set that only lasted 30 min. Even though not many people were watching it was very entertaining. As the crowd grew Audio Karate came on. They had some catchy songs that sounded good despite not knowing the lyrics.

Rise Against I was really anticipating. The lead singer came on and said we just finished a 30 hr drive from Chicago to get here and were happy you guys are here, so kick some ass! The second song they played which was my favorite "My Life" drew the most intensity out of any of their songs. The band was going crazy on stage which resulted in the energy-filled crowd. No wonder Fat Mike signed these guys. They can really rock out.

After waiting for 35 min between Rise Against's set and Strung Out's set. The boys from Simi Valley finally came on. They opened with "American Paradox." They were all wearing collared shirts and ties in their new latest show apparel which I think is awsome. Ya gotta come to work looking good! Jason was jumping off the amps into the crowd and they played the crowd favorites such as "Virgina Madison" "Bring Out Your Dead" "Firecracker" There set was well balanced from all of their albums. The drummer Jordan Burns is just amazingly talented and once again Strung Out proved that they can put on a high intensity emotional show that will bring fans back wanting more. For anyone who has never seen Strung Out it is a definate must to see these guys. They play with fierce intensity and I hope they keep on making records on FAT for a long time.

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Posted by demensky on 2004-09-01 16:13:25
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strung out are one of my all time favourite bands , rise against are also one of my altime favourite bands , audio karate are fuckin awsome and im goin to c them with the vandals and the god awfuls pretty soon. since i live in ireland i will most likely never have the privelage of strung out and rise against playing here. so consider yourselves lucky people , VERY LUCKY PEOPLE.

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 12:56 PM (EDT)
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screw u ppl. i love my review

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 1:34 PM (EDT)
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Good review Fatpunk! I was at the show too and it fuckin went off!

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 5, 2002 at 1:24 PM (EDT)
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Rise Against played a lot of new songs, some of which the singer stated they were playing live for the very first time...the singer played guitar on a lot of these songs. This show was high quality, and Jordan is way better than their first drummer!

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 5, 2002 at 9:28 AM (EDT)
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Is audio karates new cd the one hat trevor keith produced? Is it any good?. -oldpunker-

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 4, 2002 at 7:22 PM (EDT)
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Rise Against turned me on.

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 4, 2002 at 4:12 PM (EDT)
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You could make a fortune writing children's books. Just make sure to include pictures so they wont become bored and want to sleep or play or something.

Posted by Geetarchick on 2002-08-04 12:08:47
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I've seen rise against lots of times and they usually play one or two new songs at their shows... but maybe thats only in chicago.

Posted by AtomicGarden on 2002-08-04 03:43:08
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Did Rise Against play any new songs, or was it just stuff from the Unraveling? I am going to see them in a couple days here in Seattle (third time seeing these guys, I fucking love them)... I'm excited as hell, and I'd love to hear some potential new stuff.

Posted by evildeadalive on 2002-08-04 03:27:36
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FATpunk should never review again. Ever.

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 3, 2002 at 8:48 PM (EDT)
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I like their old drummer, from "the skinny years". He's good.