This was the last night of the “I For An I” tour featuring Red.  Red just announced that they will be releasing a new EP in November and they will be providing support for In Flames starting in November on a massive tour!  Red recently performed at the Scout Bar in Houston, Texas on October 2nd.

Scout Bar is a relatively small venue yet packs a punch attracting some of the best local and national touring musicians. As the lights dimmed audio of an Arnold Schwarzenegger-like voice filled the room  instructing the gathering to participate in comedic stretching exercises, calisthenics and jumping jacks. This band’s sense of humor was apparent despite the fact they had yet to step on stage.  Lights abruptly extinguished as simultaneously a volcanic eruption of BASS  so powerful this photo journalist’s hair literally blew back.  A dramatic prelude to offerings promised.

Enter stage left drummer Dan Johnson followed by twin brothers bassist Randy and guitarist Anthony Armstrong then singer Micheal Barnes. Three risers fronted the stage. There was NO pit and NO barrier separating the audience from the band. All became fully fused as one between the band and audience. The brothers book-ended singer Barnes, while drummer extraordinaire Johnson held court over the tight quartet.
Having been deprived of this band my entire existence, this reviewer found herself caught up in the interactivity with their audience while at times forgetting to objectively observe the show.
The gathering knew every song by heart while singing along loudly to “Fight Inside” from the opening. “Confusion (What’s Inside My Head)” also elicited an intense reaction of joy from the masses, while their cover of Duran Duran’s “Ordinary World’ was profound.
Experiencing Red is a contrast of heavy music with positive expressions of joy and hopefulness that is unique and very needed in this world.

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Red along with Arrival of Autumn will be providing support for In Flames on In Flames’ upcoming tour.  Check out tour dates below:

Sat. 11/2- The Wave Outdoor in Wichita, Kansas

Sun. 11/3- Gothic Theatre in Englewood, Colorado

Mon. 11/4- The Complex in Salt Lake City, Utah

Wed. 11/6- The Observatory in Santa Ana, California

Thu. 11/7- Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona

Fri. 11/8- Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, Nevada

Sat. 11/9- Cargo Concert Hall in Reno, Nevada

Sun. 11/10- Senator Theater in Chico, California

Mon. 11/11- The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California

Wed. 11/13- Hawthorne Theatre in Portland, Oregon

Thu. 11/14- Midtown Ballroom in Bend, Oregon

Sat. 11/16- El Corazon in Seattle, Washington

Sun. 11/17- Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, Canada

Tue. 11/19- The Palace Theatre in Calgary, Canada

Wed. 11/20- Union Hall in Edmonton, Canada

Fri. 11/22- The Garrick in Winnipeg, Canada

Sat. 11/23- The Cabooze in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sun. 11/24- Concord Music Hall in Chicago, Illinois

Tue. 11/26- London Music Hall in London, Canada

Wed. 11/27- Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, Canada

Thu. 11/28- Bronson Theatre in Ottawa, Canada

Tue. 12/3- Imperial Bell in Quebec, Canada

Wed. 12/4- Corona Theatre in Montreal, Canada

Thu. 12/5- Aura in Portland, Maine

Fri. 12/6- Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts

Sat. 12/7- Rams Head Live in Baltimore, Maryland

Sun. 12/8- Sony Hall in New York, New York

Tue. 12/10- Cannery Ballroom in Nashville, Tennessee

Wed. 12/11- The Signal in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Thu. 12/12- The Firmament in Greenville, South Carolina

Sat. 12/14- Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sun. 12/15- Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida

Mon. 12/16- Center Stage Theater in Atlanta, Georgia

Wed. 12/18- Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

For tickets and further information, click here.

Please head to www.thebandred.com for news and information on Red.

 

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