Remembering Never at The Talent Farm on 2010-07-10

This was pretty much what the whole show was like

I did not make a typo nor did I magically transport myself back to 2004. Remembering Never, one of South Florida’s most prolific and important hardcore bands have reunited. Even though the only original member is Pete Kowalksy, you wouldn’t know it. Just like with Shai Hulud, the band plays together well, has a tight stage show, and they “get it” about what they’re about and what they’re doing. Remembering Never‘s set at The Talent Farm was perhaps an hour long and they played most of their known material. It was brutal, heavy, (slightly) dangerous, cantankerous, and awesome. I would say they reminded me of the old RN I saw at Spanky’s, Ray’s, Revolution, or any other venue down here but it was not; the band overall is more relaxed although still very much in-your-face, which does make their sets that much more enjoyable. Pete hardly had to sing any choruses, or for that matter, much of any songs, we all knew the words already. Between stage diving, some serious moshing, bum rushing the stage, and a room packed full of people, I’m surprised my gear made it out in one piece.

All of July was like a trip down memory lane for me and it’s been great. I’ve now seen two bands play whom I’d never thought I would see again and this time around, I actually got to meet them. And luckily for me, they were fruitful meetings. In August, I will be shooting new promo shots for Remembering Never and I’m genuinely excited about it.