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HEY MERCEDES IN CONCERT:

Pop-punk masters Hey Mercedes built a rabid following among the emo set during their original run in the early '00s. Their initial split broke fans' hearts, but they got back together in 2007 and they've been playing occasional concerts – and wowing crowds with their hard-hitting and melodic favorites – ever since. Their sing-along emo tunes are the brainchild of frontman Bob Nanna, whose firebrand stage presence inspires ticket buyers to get lost in the moment and cut loose at their cathartic live shows. The group marries Nanna's catchy hooks to distorted guitar riffs and pummeling drum fills, giving crowds no excuse to hold back on standouts like "Quality Revenge at Last," "Eleven to Your Seven," and "Boy Destroyer." Hey Mercedes' hasn't missed a beat since reuniting, and fans can count on these emo masters to deliver passion, infectious energy, and plenty of adrenaline-filled anthems to the stage every time they reconvene.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Melody-oriented punk Bob Nanna first caught the attention of emo and post-hardcore fans when he founded Chicago-area favorite Braid in 1993. Songwriting team Nanna and the more experimental Chris Broach traded off vocal duties and won acclaim on albums like 1998's Paint & Canvas. Unfortunately, the contrasting styles that made the frontmen such a dynamic duo also tore the group apart – Broach split to form indie rockers The Firebird Band, while Nanna delved further into poppy songwriting with Hey Mercedes starting in 1999. The group made their full-length debut the following year with Everynight Fire Works, winning over new fans throughout the emo and punk scene. Despite the glowing reviews for 2003's Loses Control, their rigorous touring schedule began to take its toll and they called it quits weeks before the 2005 release of their swansong EP Unorchestrated. Though Nanna was busy with his solo project The City on Film, he decided to delight fans by bringing Hey Mercedes back together in 2007 for a brief tour. Since then Hey Mercedes has taken every opportunity to play one-off shows, festivals, and tours, giving audiences a chance to experience their delightfully catchy emo in concert.

Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 6 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hey Mercedes Is Still Great

    by YourBudBen on 7/16/16Bowery Ballroom - New York

    Hey Mercedes puts on a great show, the whole show was a blast.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hey Mercedes ... again!

    by kepmerts on 9/21/09Double Door - Chicago

    This band is unbelievably incredible and to have them play together again, even for one night, is beyond amazing. Those who were at the show were truly lucky to be able to experience Hey Mercedes again or for the 1st time !!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Anniversary Show!!

    by Rockandrollpaul on 9/20/09Double Door - Chicago

    Unfortunately I never got to see Hey Mercedes when they were touring. However this show more than made up for that. I really hope they play some more shows in the future, but the outlook is not so good.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hey Mercedes at The Double Door

    by FanSinceBraid on 9/20/09Double Door - Chicago

    I was very excited for this show, as I've been fans of these guys since I was a teenager. I drove 2 hours to attend, and was not disappointed. The guys rock just as hard as they did years ago, it was great to see their faces and hear their voices.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    An awesome show!

    by Justme111 on 9/20/09Double Door - Chicago

    Although it was 213 degrees inside the Double Door last night, Hey Mercedes rocked! It's too bad that they're not a band anymore.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Hey Mercedes... bad ass

    by cbens on 9/20/09Double Door - Chicago

    hey mercedes @ the double door! great size place to see these fellas & they played a great set. hopefully they'll do it again soon.