On Dec. 20, Snowed In, a small winter festival hit The Agora in Cleveland OH. The fest had both their smaller stage, The Ballroom and their larger stage, The Theater opened for bands to play throughout the evening and into the night.
The show kicked off at 4:30pm with Elbow Room as the only local support. The band brought their newest single, “Vanity,” to life within seconds of hitting the stage. The song’s diverse dynamic transfers over perfectly live as it does in the recorded version. ER swiftly glides into “A Memory” where double vocalists, Spencer Fetcko and Ben Scott will send chills down any fans spine, even in a sweaty environment such as The Agora’s Ballroom stage. Unfortunately, the band’s set was cut short before getting to hear popular track, “Sinking.”
Photos: Nathan Rogers
Also on the lineup was pop-punk band Boys of Fall, the band adds a calming stage presence moving gracefully across the stage keeping the crowd engaged and entertained. Playing fan-favorites such as “No Good For You” and “Something To Say,” their serene yet still intense energy had the crowd feeding off of them, making for a mesmerizing performance.
Photos: Carly Stuber
Following Boys of Fall came Sleep On It, who put on a comfortable show. SOI’s set included newer songs such as “Under The Moment” and “After Tonight,” their aura was steady throughout the set. The band closed on “Fireworks” featuring State Champs lead vocalist, Derek DiScanio leaving for a bold closer, rounding out their performance.
Photos: Carly Stuber
This fest’s lineup included Jetty Bones who put on a passionate performance. JB has a way of connecting with her audience in an inspiring way, she believes in her music which makes anyone watching her bop around the stage feel closer to what she’s playing. She has short and sweet conversations with her fans between songs showing her genuine love for her fans. Her voice is soft yet powerful in songs such as “Clear Honey,” she’s entertaining and care-free, leaving fans and new listeners with warmth as they leave her set.
Photos: Carly Stuber
Grayscale hit the stage just across the way from Jetty Bones, bringing the magic of their newly released record, Nella Vita, to life. The band preforms in such an infectious way that makes any fan feel every word pop-off like fireworks throughout their bodies. Songs like “YOUNG” are executed in an eloquent way. The words “I’m so sorry we fell in love” strung together in “Baby Blue” takes on a new life live. Grayscale moves with poise around the stage, their music showcases growth and their stage presences highlights that fact.
Photos: Carly Stuber
Hot Mulligan unleashed mayhem in the Ballroom of The Agora opening with “How Do You Know It’s Not Armadillo Shells?” and never losing their chaotic energy as their set played out. Fans were pouring onto the stage while they crowd surfed, sometimes even when the band wasn’t playing. HM made sure to include their newest single “Feal Like Crab” on this set list, heightening the mood of everyone in the crowd, don’t believe us? Check out the video of the performance shot by Nathan Rogers below.
Hot Mulligan closed out their set with fan-favorite, “Dary,” never losing their stamina, they played each song like it was their closing song making for a great experience for old and new fans.
Photos: Nathan Rogers
Pop-punk powerhouse, State Champs were there to close out ‘Snowed In,’ playing a variety of songs from oldies to covers and of course songs off their recent record, Living Proof. Fans were treated with favorites such as “Elevated” and “All You Are Is History.” SC transfers their energy to the crowd by moving non-stop, SC were sure to hit all the bases with “Dead and Gone,” and “Criminal” keeping their confidence high and fans engaged. SC were the perfect way to end out this astonishing fest.
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