Former Dropkick Murphys member Rick Barton and his band, Continental, performed a late show at Village venue Be Here Now. The band passed through Indiana while touring their latest album All A Man Can Do. The rioting vocals and electric guitar solos collaborated well as a punk rock band with a twist of Irish passion.
The crowd grew within a couple hours of delay. Most had only heard about Rick Barton's appearance and didn't know what to expect from the band.
"I'm thinking of an aggressive, East Coast Irish band. I haven't heard the mix yet, but I'm excited to hear," eager fan, Chase Craig said.
The show began at last. Rick Barton began the set off-stage, in the middle of the dance floor. Simultaneously, the band members warmed-up and prepared for the show. It became evident that each member takes pride in composing themselves, especially during the first stages of developing a song.
"When writing music, I don't think," Barton said. "I pick up the guitar, after having a cup of tea. I then pick a cord and strum from there. Usually the words just flow out of me."
Continental shared their songs and talent while driving across the country. After zig-zagging down the East Coast, traveling through Texas and California, and all the way up to the Midwest, the band became like family.
"I love it," guitarist Dave DePrest said. "It has those days in the van and you don't want to talk to anyone. But it only takes one good night to bring us back."
Hard work was prominent as devotion and passion spread the room. During the performance, the crowd moved to the dance floor and cheered along with Barton and bobbed to the rhythm of the music.
"I don't normally go for punk shows, but this is different," crowd incomer Nick Gilmore said. "I happened to be here and decided to stick around to hear their distinct style."
Bar regulars and punk followers had the opportunity to enjoy the developing band. Bands sharing a different flow of words and artistic flavors are often scheduled at Be Here Now.
"We started out different and stuck with what we believe in. I think people noticed after a couple years," Be Here Now co-owner Neal Soley said. "We bring in more of an artistic crowd because we are open to different bands."
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