RockWatch-RNC121203

This Saturday night show of local original bands featured 'Black Flood Diesel', 'Staija' and 'Bleeding the Sick'. Sometimes the opening band has a disadvantage as the crowd may tend to filter in during the opening set and the sound and lighting may not be fully tuned in for the show. Did not make it in time to see 'Bleeding the Sick', but they are certainly gearing up for 2004. Arrived with 'Staija'on stage looking good and working the crowd well. A five man band where each displays their own look, stance and action on stage to draw focus about the stage as they present their material. They have a three song EP out called 'A New Energy'. Looks like they have two newer songs - 'Oblivious' and 'Blurred'. At one point Tony on guitar took to providing additional drum action which struck a change of pace chord with the crowd. Earlier this year fans were drawn to their song 'Halo' and now they have additional energy to draw in new fans. B.F.D. or 'Black Flood Diesel' closed out the night with a driving force that struck the closing bell of this show in stride . For those that have not seen them, seek out a listen to some of their music such as the songs 'Human Torch', 'Lost Cause', 'Northern Cold' and their earlier popular song 'Fountain of Youth'. This was a good warm up show for their upcoming First Avenue Main Stage show in early January.