On an unusually cool August evening, millennials from across the state made their way to Richmond’s newest venue for a nostalgia-filled evening.
With a pop punk lineup that practically screamed MySpace and Warped Tour days, Simple Plan‘s Bigger Than You Think tour felt like taking a step back in time.
First up for the evening was the Colorado music duo 3OH3!. With a burst of energy that ignited the crowd, the band, known for their cheeky lyrics, brought out the hits, even with a shorter set list. From starting off with “Starstrukk” to finishing with “My First Kiss” and “Don’t Trust Me,” 3OH3! knew exactly how to kick the night off. With their party-rocking anthems that had fists pumping in the air, long-time fans were off to a heart-pounding start. Duo Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte made sure to keep the tone funny and light-hearted during the set by commenting on things such as asking if fans remembered the lyrics to some of their hits, to making comments about the attire they were wearing that evening – for reference, they wore Colorado Rockies jerseys, after it was announced the team had the worst record in MLB history. 3OH3!’s set felt like a trip back in time, but the trip didn’t end there…