The Other Side of Todd Aune: Buckcherry, Monster Truck, 3 Pill Morning, Seven Cycles

I have been waiting YEARS to see Buckcherry live in concert. It dates back from my days in California when they showed up, I believe, in their infancy, at the Boardwalk in Orangevale to play a show. For one reason or another, I have missed them in California and in Washington (they have come through

town a couple of times since living in WA). I have close friends who have seen them before myself and those friends needed convincing how bad ass they were before getting how wonderful that band is! I’ve heard nothing but praise about Buckcherry live and this was finally my shot to see one of America’s great rock n roll bands in their glory.

2014, it’s my 40^th year as a human being. I am far from anyone that matters in my life and I just wish to go home but Spokane has given me one great thing….a venue to see fantastic bands up close and personal and Spokane should count their lucky stars every time we are blessed to have a band like Buckcherry show up in this town, in that venue. The crowd was probably less than half full, but I’m getting used to how pathetic the local scene for music is. As far as I’m concerned..the show is for me; fuck the rest of this lazy town.

The first band that played is a local act called Seven Cycles. Granted, they are not the worst thing I’ve seen, but they have not improved either. The vocalist cannot hold a note to save his life and it’s amazing they have any following whatsoever, locally.

3 Pill Morning was a breath of fresh air after dealing with Seven Cycles. These gentleman from Minnesota had a look (suits, ties, style) and the lead singer could actually sing. I was impressed enough with 3 Pill Morning to give people who love simple, rock-radio-friendly music to a thumbs up on these up-and-comers.

Monster Truck was the band before Buckcherry. It was a blast right from the past. Imagine something like ZZ Top, Boston and Zeppelin were on stage…that was their style. A few concerts ago, I saw Black Scorpion, same 70s vibe and it works if you like that style. Wasn’t the worse thing I’ve seen in the world, it just came off as dated.

Buckcherry finally hit the stage and played everything I wanted to hear and more. Their latest release, Confessions, was proudly displayed amongst classics like Lit Up, Crazy Bitch and my personal favorite and highlight of the night, Porno Star. It was well worth the wait to hear Buckcherry play so many fantastic favorites. If you like straight-ahead rock n roll music..do not wait like I had to..go see Buckcherry and have a fun time!