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The Objex – Holding Onto Sound – Hooker Spit – at Riley’s Tavern – Bakersfield, CA

February 10, 2012

The ObjexFriday night Vegas came to Bakersfield with a vengeance, to kick of a short California mini-tour with the melodic ska-core Vegas natives "Holding Onto Sound" aka H.O.T.S. There was a buzz around town, apparently the word had gotten out for those who missed The Objex's performance last time they came through.

Riley's Tavern has been know in the past as a dance club for hoochies and skeezers. However since the new owners have taken over, there has been some great improvements made. The back room has been transformed into a live music venue complete with a full bar, stage, sound system, all in a lounge type setting. It is quickly turning into "the spot" you wanna go to for downtown gigs.

Opening up the night was one of the only true Punk Rock bands left in Bakersfuck. Hooker Spit came out of hiding after some time of being dormant from the scene to kick ass and support our Vegas friends. As people arrived they rocked the stage in true punk fashion!

Next up was H.O.T.S! This band has been gathering a decent following. They opened up for NOFX on New Years in Vegas, and while I had heard great things about them and checked out their youtube material, I was excited to see what these guys would deliver. I gotta say, they truly added so much value to this line-up. From the time they started until the end, the crowd was blown away as they performed with such vigor and intensity. This is  band brought down the house and would be a tough act for anyone to follow.
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Luckily The Objex were up for the challenge!  They wasted no time as they opened up the set with one of their stand out tracks called "Squeeze" from their new album "RSVP for Debauchery". As always Felony Melanie demanded all eyes as the crowd appease her. 
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They powered through 45 minutes of hard hitting punk rock, living up to the hype that had been created around town leading up to this gig.
The Objex
All three bands made new fans and put down the best gig Bakersfield has seen so far in 2012! Cheers to The Objex, Holding Onto Sound, and Hooker Spit for the stellar night of Punk Rock!
The Objex

 

-J.Moncrief-
Big Wheel Staff Reporter

 
            
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