I went out to see The Violet Burning last night. Kevin Max was playing as well.

I was pleasantly surprised to discover Brennan Strawn from Monarch actually opening for the other two.

The Violet Burning were their usual "alternative with a twist of punk" selves, a great show. Kevin Max was good, though they are bit more of a pop'y style of music than I usually prefer in bands... I'll probably get their stuff in time though. Brennan Straw was a surprise, and put on an accuistic guitar show (unlike his usual piano based music). He has a new album coming out in a month or so, which I look forward to.