No Pits in Buckcherry
by AndrewT on 9/19/09Val Air Ballroom - West Des MoinesBuckcherry came, rocked and left. Plain and simple. Different from other acts in today's hyper-gloriefied, arena rock shows, Buckcherry simply delivered the hits without the pomp and circumstance other bands use as a crutch. There were no lasers, pyrotechnics, dancing girls or stunts; simply a catelog of their hottest hits smartly mixed with lesser known songs from the past that will entice all to seek out their older material. Josh Todd is made of energy and the band followed suit. While Todd couldv'e reached out and connected more with the crowd in dialouge, the band sounded tight, enthusiastic and loud. As I type, my ears continue to ring with 'Lit Up' and 'Crazy B*tch' bouncing off the walls of my skull. A good, solid rock show seems to be a bit of a treasure hunt these days, but Buckcherry certainly put the 'X' on the spot.