First show of 2019 -So excited to start the new year with Calpurnia!

What a way to begin a new year! I have to admit, before their show in Austin, I was pretty unfamiliar with Calpurnia, all that I really knew was that Finn Wolfhard was the lead singer and that the majority of my friends wouldn’t shut up about how good they are.

As a general rule, if I’m not already a fan of the band, I won’t listen to them much before the show so I can be surprised when I get there. To say I was surprised by the talent of both bands would be an understatement. I guess that’s what I get for underestimating these kids but they put on a better show than most grown adults.

The opening band, Lunar Vacation, was so refreshing and fun. I was a little weary about going to a show with such a young crowd, but it was exciting to see their fans sing along to every song and be so incredibly happy to be there (something you don’t really get a lot from older groups).

I have been to several shows at Scoot Inn in the last year, and this one was without a doubt the loudest I’ve ever been to. Calpurnia’s fans are a dedicated bunch, even in the pouring rain the energy didn’t waver, from beginning to end everyone was singing along, dancing, and cheering as loud as they could. My favorite songs of the night were Greyhound (a song that has since been added to every single playlist I can add it to, wow this song is good), and a Pixies cover that was an unexpected gem.

For most, the draw of this band would be the charismatic Finn Wolfhard, known for his roles in Stranger Things and It, and admittedly he was what piqued my initial curiosity, but credit has to also be given to the other members of the band who are wildly talented. I firmly believe that even if they didn’t have Finn’s television success to help catapult their career, they would have made it anyway. Most impressive was their guitarist Ayla, who has not only some of the craziest guitar skills I’ve seen from anyone, but a stage presence that commands attention. Bass player Jack was definitely a fan favorite as well, he interacted with the crowd at any chance he could get- sending the hundreds of fans there into hysterics every time.

If Calpurnia was any indication of the year to come, I think this could be my best year yet.

Check out the photo gallery below, and definitely give Calpurnia a listen, you won’t regret it.

- Marissa