Back in the Saddle

OK sports fans, I'm back on the live rock scene again.  Before we get to that, let me use the headline to link to a fantastic Aerosmith song from the underrated Rocks album.  

OK, glad that is out of the way.
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I got up off my butt last night and went to Johnny Brenda's to see one of my favorite bands, Philly's own Sheer Mag.  It was great to be back on the live music scene!  There were too many opening bands, but one called Nancy played a few covers of great NRBQ songs, and who can complain about that?  NRBQ is in the BRP Hall of Fame as one of the best bands ever!
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Sheer Mag came out and ripped through a great set that included a couple of Thin Lizzy songs.  Thin Lizzy is also in the BRP HOF and I've compared Sheer Mag to Thin Lizzy in the past.  Phil Lynott is close to being a GOAT in the rock world, and Sheer Mag gets it.  It was super cool to have those covers lovingly played by Sheer Mag.  Here's the first one they played by the best Thin Lizzy lineup:

Unlike Thin Lizzy, Sheer Mag is still alive and kicking.  And kicking butt!  I've seen this band probably 7 or 8 times, and they always deliver a spirited and rocking set.  Last night was no exception.  Having them dominate the tiny Johnny Brenda's stage while BPR and Mrs. BRP were right up front was super.  You know what else was super?  Not having to get up on Monday and go to work!  
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This is one badass live act.  Christina Halladay is simply a force of nature with a growling, strutting and somewhat dangerous stage presence.  And the rest of the band is tighter than a duck's ass probably because they have been playing together for over a decade. They have a punk ethos and a reverence for Seventies rockers.  For a live act, what more could you want?

A year or two ago, I saw them at the First Unitarian Church in Philly and they finished their set with a rousing version of Quiet Riot's ​Cum On Feel The Noize.  It was awesome.
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I love this band.