Emery

Emery On Friday, March 6th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Emery to the WOW Hall. Emery is the realest, most relatable band of the era. The undisputed kings of Christian emo have spent two decades creating emotional experiences by blending post-hardcore chaos, melodies, and lyrics that hit way too close to home. They’re the band that makes you scream, cry, and laugh, sometimes all in the same breath. Known for their self-aware humor and ability to turn heartbreak into harmony, and innovative DIY approach, Emery has become a favorite for fans who love music that feels as real and messy as life. Emery keeps it loud, honest, and unapologetically fun. OPENER: THE CLASSIC CRIME The Classic Crime is an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 2004 by Matt MacDonald (vocals, guitar), Alan Clark (bass), Robert “Cheeze” Negrin (guitar), and Paul “Skip” Erickson (drums). After releasing their debut album, Albatross, on the label Tooth & Nail in 2006, they gained a following and charted on the Billboard 200 with albums like The Silver Cord (2008) and Vagabonds (2010). They later left the label, funded their next album, Phoenix (2012), through a Kickstarter campaign, and have continued to release music, including How to Be Human (2017) and Patterns in the Static (2020). OPENER: AS CITIES BURN Christian hardcore band As Cities Burn formed in Baton Rouge, LA, in the summer of 2002, originally comprising frontman T.J. Bonnette, his guitarist brother Cody, lead guitarist Colin Kimble, bassist Pascal Barone, and drummer Bryan Dixon. The group quickly earned a devoted fan following on the strength of their intense live show, and by year’s end self-released a five-song eponymous EP, selling in excess of 1,000 copies. After a second EP followed in mid-2003 and surpassed sales of its predecessor, As Cities Burn quit their respective day jobs to focus on music full-time. Dixon nevertheless exited the lineup to join Oceans Firing, and with new drummer Aaron Lunsford, the quintet toured the U.S., playing some 250 dates in 2004 alone. Their growing grassroots following ultimately brought As Cities Burn to the attention of the Tooth and Nail label’s Solid State subsidiary, and in June 2005, the label issued the band’s debut LP, Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest. However, in June 2006 As Cities Burn posted a message to their website outlining their breakup, a decision brought on by T.J. Bonnette’s pending marriage and desire to retire from the road.