Glassjaw, never backing down.
by Roobs on 11/14/09Glass House - PomonaRating: 5 out of 5Well, the Glassjaw show at the Glasshouse in Pomona, California came to an end last night. And I feel like writing a little about it. Waiting in line alongside my friend, Jordan Zuber. My anticipation began to grow rapidly as the minutes went by. Pacing around the little area next to the door at the bar next to the venue. Once the doors for the venue opened and everyone rushed inside, we patiently waited for RX Bandits to start the show. I’m taking a guess at about 9:30pm RX Bandits took the stage, and to begin, I was a little excited with thoughts running through my head going along the lines of, “Hm, new band. I’ve heard some tunes, let’s see what they got for me on stage!” The first song they played, didn’t catch the name, not really of importance in my opinion, was pretty decent song. After that song, and the second song. I was bored. Extensive drum solos, repetitive tracks, ugh. Don’t get me wrong, RX Bandits are decent, no joke. But, all it was in my opinion was a shoulder tease. You know? Get your shoulders moving in anticipation for the band you really want to see. So, after standing in the same spot, arms crossed, through RX Bandits set, they packed up, and set off. I nod my head at RX Bandits for giving their fans a great show, but it was our turn. Durijah Lang steps out, as well as Justin Beck, shortly after that Manny Carrero, and finally, the man that has always kept our anger to its minimal & always keeping us at the edge of our seats with his phenomenal raging vocals, leading man, Daryl Palumbo. Once the band was set up & ready to go, my fingers tingled, my mouth watered, my skin got goosebumps. I was prepared to get blown away. They jumped right into the not so new, but new track on the soon to be coming out EP, “You Think You’re John Fucking Lennon”, and without any hesitation. The crowd jumped right into & held nothing back, and let me tell you, this intensity, I have never witnessed before in my entire life. I’ve been to a numerous amounts of shows, and have witnessed Glassjaw before in ‘07 when they played a show at the House Of Blues venue in San Diego, California. And this one had the best crowd out of any show. Though, as a surprise to us all. Glassjaw, or more to say, Daryl Palumbo, didn’t bring what some what consider his “a game.” Standing around for the first couple songs, starring at his band mates, but the response to this was not even of importance at the time. Due to he was still giving us a amazing performance by singing the songs us Glassjaw fanatics have enjoyed for many years, but through out the show. He came to his more random lewd & hilarious acts he would perform usually. But, we all kept in fact that the dates announced in California were warm-up dates for Glassjaw. Since after, they will be joining Brand New in the east coast to support Brand New’s recent album, “Daisy.” Though, their energy was still in lack, I felt no energy to be left missing, for this time, the crowd gave in & stayed up through the entire show, singing, pushing, jumping, and just staying active to enjoy their favorite band perform. Through every song, everyone sang, everyone felt it, and everyone, in my opinion, should have had a great time, with no exiting with regrets. As they came to an end by playing one of my all time favorite Glassjaw songs, “Babe.” I came to realize this was more then just any show. This was a place for me to go & get in touch with some of my roots. I have Glassjaw’s “GJ” symbol tattooed on left forearm for its significance of meaning towards me, be it music, emotions, family, etc. Something that a large amount of people will never understand, and put me through a mockery of shame of inking my body of a bands symbol. But, people are naive & insensitive, something I care little for. I realized once the song, “Babe” had come to an end & the band walked off the stage, I realized I was in a place of comfort. A place where so many people have such a strong love for something, the same as I do. And for the short time that this band played, it meant the world for me. I realize that if one day, the music were to collapse. I would go down with it. All in all, Glassjaw at the Glasshouse in Pomona, California. Was definitely one of the best events & nights, that I have ever had. And I most likely, will never forget it.