The featured act of the night was Johnshiltz. The solo MC took the stage late and requested for the stage lights to go off, to produce a “porno” light feel. From what I heard his rhymes all seemed like freestyles, as the tracks didn’t have a proper structure it just seemed like a random never ending flow. Oddly the featured act didn’t bring in too much of an audience; I was able to count his attendance with my 8 fingers and 2 thumbs. Although the highlight of the performance was when the lead singer of Soul Plane took the mic and spat a little. All-and-all, Johnshiltz could have potential if he was in the right atmosphere. Tonight’s show consisted of mainly rock oriented bands that brought their dedicated fan base. Johnshiltz was the featured act, and when he was given the opportunity to play the Elmo, he killed the stage lights and didn’t step foot on stage, so why not stick to your basement? No hate, it just put a damper on the show.

After the small prelude from the Johnshiltz performance, Soul Plane took the stage. The winners of the night… and they deserved it! By my count, they had the largest crowd attendance and loudest response! What makes this group so special is how diverse the group is and how well they blend it together. When I met the group backstage before their set, I thought they were two entirely different bands, as the group consists of many different musical cultures. They seem like a perfect mix of… Linkin Park, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, and the Dave Matthews Band… yeah it’s hard to believe you can have a perfect mix of all of those bands! The bassist has his moments, and plays some phat ass bass throughout the night. As for the two guitarists… let me just say this… they remind me of McCready/Gossard, that’s probably the greatest compliment I have ever given anyone! As for the drummer, very strong in the back reminds me of a Taylor Hawkins (circa “You Outta Know”); at times he pounds as hard as John Bonham. The two singers flow really well together. My personal favourite was when the lead yelled at the crowd “CAN YOU FEEL THE BOUNCE?” … “SO BOUNCE!!!!” He said it with so much authority, if you can speak with that much authority for 5 minutes; I suggest you guys cover “Gimmie the Loot”. Get some Biggie up in here, that’s what I’m sayin’, fuckin’ eh!

Soul Plane
Now they should have been the headliner and had a double set. Because honestly their sound is so fresh and so well put together. I was blown away ...the rapper was solid the female vocalist was amaizing. And I think they have to talent to make it big. I just wish they had more time.