Puddleglum Music

Jen, I, and our friend Willie (who drove 6 hours to Lubbock from Fredericksburg) went to Metal in the Courtyard at the Cactus Courtyard here in Lubbock, TX. Although we got there plenty early, the line to get in took a very long time. I’m glad this was an all-ages show, but because the venue was serving alcohol, they had to card everybody going in, and that took a while. The doors opened at 7, but we didn’t get in until 8 and missed the first band, War of Ages. Since this was an outdoor show, however, we were able to hear them, and they sounded pretty good.

We were able to get in well before Bless the Fall started their set, and while they didn’t look very metal, they did a good job.

Jen and I were there primarily to see Demon Hunter, and as usual they were great. I have a few pics of their set, but I was too busy rockin’ out to worry about video. The crowd wasn’t as familiar with them, and so sometimes I felt I was singing and shouting almost on my own. Even so, the Demon Hunter guys put on a great show as expected.

I wasn’t as familiar with As I Lay Dying, but this crowd was clearly their for them; there was a renewed sense of energy in the audience when they came on stage, and you can see this in the video I’ve got below. The crowd sang and cheered and screamed for them through the whole set. Seeing them on stage, I can definitely see why this band is popular; they are great musicians (the drummer is a madman) and excellent showmen.

Overall, the experience was pretty good. Jen and I got a picture with Demon Hunter, and Willie got a couple with guys from As I Lay Dying and one with Demon Hunter as well. Demon Hunter was very friendly and gracious after the show.