Highline Ballroom hosts an array of bands

On Sept. 18, Highline Ballroom hosted a diverse lineup of bands. First to perform were bands A Million Years and The Dangerous Summer.

Hailing from Ellicott City, Maryland, The Dangerous Summer had a substantial amount of fans in the crowd that evening. Singer AJ Perdomo juggled performing songs and carrying light conversations with the audience. From commenting on the positive atmosphere of Highline to performing an energetic set, the band was well received.

Their newest album Reach For The Sun, released in May, received positive feedback from fans. Having worked with producer Paul Leavitt before, the band was relieved to work with someone who shared the same vision they had for this album.

Besides constant touring the band recently received even more media exposure by having one of their songs, "The Permanent Rain" featured in a trailer for the movie Love Happens, which was one of the songs they closed their set with.

Perdomo carried his strong vocals, belting out lyrics like “I know I’ve got a friend up in the atmosphere/ and another reason not to fear the sky/ no, not tonight,” as guitarists Cody Payne and Bryan Van Czap shredded on their instruments and Tyler Minsberg delivered pounding drum beats.

Working on new material and continuing to tour through mid April with pop-punk band Sparks the Rescue, The Dangerous Summer are coming at a full force and have no intention of stopping anytime soon. This band was a good opener to the dance and house party music that was about to ensue.

Following The Dangerous Summer was 2 AM. With front men Marc Griffin and Tyler Cordy, the two exuberated an Asher Roth type swagger as a live band of guitar, drums, bass and keyboards supported them.

Alternating between rapping and singing, Cordy experienced technical difficulties with his microphone at first, but then their set quickly picked up as his mic came back on. With flashing lights and fast beats the crowd quickly became engulfed in the energy they gave off and was left wanting more.

Performing songs such as “Flashing Room” and “Nobody’s In Love,” the band played the audience demanding participation with their set from clapping to swaying side to side.
Combining rock, hip-hip and new wave, 2 AM was able to liven up the crowd and set the tone for the evening.

New York natives Nightmare Of You soon took to the stage. With their new album Infomaniac out, Nightmare Of You alternated between old and new songs with old and new fans in the crowd alike.

Brandon alternated between harmonies and high-pitched yelps as they performed.  Playing older hits like “I Want To Be Buried In Your Backyard” and “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” however, the band’s set ended too soon for some of the crowds liking.

Headliner TV/TV then appeared and were the perfect close that evening’s show. With audience members singing and dancing around, the lineup that evening was a hit from start to finish and left the crowd that night wanting more.