Pace Press

Issue date: 3/16/05 Section: Arts & Entertainment

Media Credit: Jason Aglietti Sugarcult played at Irving Plaza on March 10th to a venue packed full of eager fans, aching for some sweets..

It is 10:28 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 10: the mood of kids in the large standing room of Irving Plaza was high. The night had been great so far but now they were ready for the final performer. Four bands had taken off on that platform earlier that night, including Hopesfall and Hawthorne Heights and they had given admirable performances. The only exception was the first band Melee, who played a rather boring and unoriginal set.

At 10:31 p.m., the lights dim as the sold-out crowd cheered. With a 30-second jam, the Sugarcult guitarist Tim, asked the crowd, "Alright New York City, are you ready?" and the crowd cheered its approval.

As Sugarcult began to play their first song, "Stuck in America," it felt as if all problems in life failed to exist. Every song made the crowd surge. They loved Sugarcult and Sugarcult loved them. The set list included "Crying," "Memory" and "Champaign." Each song captivated the crowd and brought them into their own musical ecstasy.

Each member of the band provided something so key to the band's success, which is why the night continued to prevail. Airin (bass) pumped the crowd vigorously; his performance that night alone made standing amongst hundreds of other screaming fans worth the pain. Marko (guitar) gave a vivacious performance as he played all across the stage and down amongst the crowd as the night progressed.

I have never been too keen on drummers but as far as talent goes, Kenny did a very commendable job. The bass pedal could be felt throughout the entire arena, leaving none untouched.

After their ninth song of the evening, "Pretty Girl," which was among their best three songs, Tim spoke to the crowd. All five bands joined together to take part in a tour called "The Take Action Tour," and here is where Tim explained it all. "The Take Action Tour" was sponsoring organizations that reach out to the youth of America, who are depressed and suicidal.

In the words of Tim, "It's all about keeping the person who's standing next to you safe." He put himself in his fans' place as he spoke to them, "Sometimes you just might not have any friends for you there and sometimes your parents just don't fucking understand, and you need to talk to someone."

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