The Snocore Rock Tour hit the State Theater in Detroit for the 2nd year in a row. Bringing its eclectic mix of rock and snowboarding in tow. The show got off to an unexpected early start with the local group Rescue. They played a good set, and it was interesting to hear them before they go work with Ross Robinson on their new album. After a quick set change, Dredg took the stage, again a bit earlier than scheduled. These guys put on an excellent set. The crowd seemed to enjoy their mellow vibe and they played a good mix of songs from both El Cielo and Leitmotif. The sound was absolutely amazing for their set, and they really put their all into the performance. Unfortunately, because they took the stage so early, the venue was actually still pretty empty.

Picking up where Dredg left off, Hot Water Music played their unique flavor of punk rock to the growing crowd. As they were wrapping up the floor really began to fill in for Glassjaw. When they hit the stage the floor became a churning mass of energy. They played mainly tracks from Worship and Tribute, but threw in a few crowd pleasers from their freshman release. At times, the crowd was singing so loud, it was hard to hear Daryl's vocals over the masses. Glassjaw's set was definitely the highlight of the evening, they can be pretty hit and miss at times, and they definitely hit the mark tonight. They ended their set with Convectuoso, and the saturated guitar sound reverberated off the walls of the State Theater in a way I've never heard before. Sparta would have a hard act to follow, but they definitely held their own. While maybe not as hard some of the bands who played before them, Sparta still kept the crowd alive and moving while they played nearly every track off their album. As Sparta left the stage and the house lights came up, I couldn't help but think this was one of the better line-ups the tour has had in quite a while.