12/8/2023 0 Comments Sublime take it or leave itWhile this was to be expected, I always feel a bit jaded when a band of this caliber saves their biggest hits for the encore. The highlight of the show came during the encore though where they played the OG Sublime’s big hits of What I Got and Santeria. They poured their hearts into each of their songs, including extended solos and some variations of songs to elongate the crowds’ enjoyment. This shouldn’t be as a hindrance for how great they sounded and played, however. They’d finish one song, hide from the lights for about 30 seconds and then reappear and go right into their next song. I can’t blame them, it was a scorcher, but the crowd interaction was pretty low up until the very end. Sublime with Rome however, looked a little tired. Whether it was Garden Grove or Doin’ Time, the fans loved every minute of it. Don’t get me wrong, everyone was still belting out their favorite songs. That compiled with the heat and humidity, made it difficult for some to move around as much as they’d have liked, myself included. Much to my surprise, the crowd was packed more than I expected for a July 4th show. I think the heat killed a good portion of the energy that I’ve come to expect with a Sublime with Rome show. Hit after hit, with the crowd loving every minute of it. I know there are some naysayers, but trust me, they do nothing but pay respect to their roots and it shows. Sublime, but it’s still really great summertime vibe music that you can sing along at a summer BBQ. We all know it’s not the same as the O.G. Although their newer stuff has a different following, it commands some respect in its own right. Keeping with the same vibe of Sublime, SwR plays that SoCal reggae/punk/ska that we know and love. After some lawsuits after the passing of original band founder, Bradley Nowell, Sublime with Rome retains the rights to perform songs with the remaining original members but also dips into a different territory. However, Sublime with Rome is legally a bit different. That didn’t stop them from cranking out an hour and a half set.Īs we all know Sublime has been around for a long time. It was clear that the band was ready for the show, but the crowd wasn’t necessarily feeling moving to the groove in the way that they normally would. In spite of the 90-degree weather, the band trudged through their setlist of classic tunes with a few new songs sprinkled in there for good measure. But yesterday seemed anything but easy for Sublime with Rome. “Summertime, where the livin’s easy.” That could sum up Thursday’s show for this now legendary band.
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