On the first Friday night of April, the basement of 902 Davis St. was packed with dozens of music fans.  Some, like us at Detroit Chic had travelled from far away.  Others were locals, soaking in the music.  Regardless of where you were from, though, soon everyone shared the commonality of being blown away by a night of energized rock.

The basement show featured only one local Kalamazoo band, this time-- the headlining act, The Reptilian.  Victor! Fixed the Sund, though was from Grand Rapids, so still a Michigan band.  Also featured was Native, a band from Valpo in Indiana, which formed from former members of Effect Affect and Oh London, and Civil Hands, the opening act from Columbus, Indiana.  Each band played a unique set, but the overall feeling for the evening was a progressive ambient hardcore feel, which at times featured shades of punk, pop rock, or heavier metal.

Having been witness to the show and been moved by the music, one thing seems clear-- the verdict is back and the Kalamazoo scene certainly seems strong.

(All pictures by Jason Mick/Detroit Chic)