Jason Robert & The Ruiners
Jason Robert — a.k.a Pop-Break senior writer Jason Kundrath — opened up the show with his new band, The Ruiners. I’ve been a long-time fan of Jason’s work, going back to his college days fronting the band Nebulous Thoughts and throughout his glorious run in one of the most under-appreciated bands of the past 20 years: Hero Pattern. Look them up — they’re amazing.
Nostalgia aside, Jason’s new project, featuring two lead vocalists and piano, was the perfect way to kick off the show. The band has a wonderful soulfulness, and Jason’s voice was as crisp and emotion-filled as it was 15 years ago. I hope this band gets out there a lot more to perform because they have a fantastic pop sensibility to them, and their hooks are just so damn infectious.
Setlist:
Closer To The End
Nothing More
Worth The Risk
I know It’s Over
The Great Wizard
If I’m Not The One
I Won’t Let Go
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