Pop-punk is not for everyone. I will concede this. In fact, I will go a step further and say I understand its detractors complaints to some degree. The candy harmonies, nasally vocals, and slick sheen production sometimes feel overblown and histrionic. Sometimes it doesn't feel like "serious music".
Make no mistake though. It is HARD to write a pop-punk song, and while that, in and of itself, is not a reason to necessarily enjoy the music, it is reason to respect it. I, for one, happen to enjoy pop punk and I don't apologize for it. Guilty pleasure? Nope. There are only pleasures in my world.
If you're a fan of pop punk with a little bit of, ahem, late nineties emo (dreaded word), then there is a good chance you've heard of Man Overboard. They write damn catchy songs, and if you grew up loving Saves the Day, the Get Up Kids, or even Simple Plan, you're probably going to like this.
Tonight they play with Real Friends, Young Statues, Head North, and the Daydream Chronicles; some rad bands that occupy a similiar space but have carved out their own unique niche's in the scene. Shows at 6 and $14 is the price so get down to Waiting Room and have a swell time.
