“Let’s fake our way through Bad Blood for John.”
Neil Michael Hagerty was trying desperately to get through a gorgeous, disastrous set at El Club’s first birthday party with a Royal Trux classic, dedicating it to Negative Approach’s John Brannon, the first son of Detroit hardcore. Hagerty’s bandmate Jennifer Herrema had spent most of the show seated or laying down onstage, joining in on vocals sporadically.
It was everything I’d imagine it would be and more. Thrilled to see them back together again and back out on the road.