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While the policy of the Paradise Rock Club may be \u201cno stage diving or moshing,\u201d fans attending the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour (or the Made in America Tour) featuring Waterparks largely disregarded those rules. \u00a0The show began with the band Sleep On It from Chicago, who came to rock. Their set was incredible; they surely knew how to prepare the crowd for the rest of the night. Their album <\/span>Overexposed<\/span><\/i> was released recently, and from what they played last night, it is definitely something to check out! Next was Chapel, a duo comprised of a female drummer and a male lead singer, who filled the room with quirky tones and lyrics, bringing a slight pop sound to the lineup. \u00a0They recently released an EP titled <\/span>Sunday Brunch, <\/span><\/i>which could be found at the merch table, alongside t-shirts and other clothing items. \u00a0Lead singer of Waterparks Awsten Knight was sporting a long-sleeve <\/span>Sunday Bruch <\/span><\/i>t-shirt during his set last night, and truthfully it was very stylish. \u00a0And finally, the last opening act was As It Is from Brighton, England. Lead singer Patty Walters, who appeared on stage during Sleep On It\u2019s set to lend his voice to their song \u201cFireworks\u201d (which originally features Derek DiScanio from State Champs), was incredibly vivacious and a joy to watch. \u00a0He was all over the stage, jumping around, and throwing the microphone like a yo-yo, never failing to catch it. Selected by the Waterparks boys themselves, these three opening acts were an energetic, wonderful kick-off before the headliners took the stage.<\/span><\/p>\n The night flew by, with people going overhead, managing to make their way toward the stage to the purple-haired lead singer Awsten Knight, who did not fail to set an infectious tone of excitement. \u00a0Every so often, the band would interact with the fans, making the experience very personal; for example, Knight heard someone ask for a high-five and before complying, he asked if it would make them happy. \u00a0He gave that person a conversation of their own, which was very neat to witness. Guitarist Geoff Wiginton continuously tossed guitar picks and towels [that he wiped his face on] into the audience. \u00a0And at the end of the show, drummer Otto Wood even gave his drum sticks away. \u00a0(Pictures surfaced on social media after the show of Wood in front of the pizza joint Otto across the street from the club, posing in front of the sign, which just goes to show the quirky, fun personalities the boys from Waterparks have).<\/span><\/p>\n The band started their set with their song \u201cPlum Island,\u201d which hails from their debut full-length album <\/span>Double Dare<\/span><\/i>. After that, they continued to play a mix of songs: earlier releases, like the popular single <\/span>Crave<\/span><\/i>, more tracks from <\/span>Double Dare<\/span><\/i>, and their new single titled \u201cBlond.\u201d The second to last song was interrupted when fans yelled for security, as someone had fallen in the pit and needed medical attention. \u00a0The band stopped the show and acted with poise, making sure the crowd was standing back and were staying quiet. They gave water where it was needed and waited patiently until they could finish their set. Waterparks commended the audience for watching out for one another, but I must applaud them for their attitudes and actions\u2013the situation was handled incredibly well.<\/span><\/p>\n While it may be difficult to decipher the lyrics at a live show if the songs are totally new, Waterparks showcased some fun ones throughout the show. The beginning of the song \u201cDizzy,\u201d from <\/span>Double Dare <\/span><\/i>says, \u201cI wish I was as brave as my last name suggests,\u201d which sounds cool as is. But fans of the band will stop and chuckle whenever they hear that, as it has a pretty neat meaning; Awsten, having the last name Knight, directly references himself in the lyrics. \u00a0And since Knight is somewhat known for his seemingly ever-changing hair color, some of their song titles are about\u2026well, hair colors. \u00a0They ended their set with \u201cI\u2019m a Natural Blue,\u201d which refers to Knight having blue hair for a good bit of time. They also played their new single \u201cBlond,\u201d which will appear on Waterparks\u2019 upcoming album <\/span>Entertainment<\/span><\/i>, due to be released on January 26!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n -Maggie Leone<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" While the policy of the Paradise Rock Club may be \u201cno stage diving or moshing,\u201d fans attending the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour (or the Made in America Tour) featuring Waterparks largely disregarded those rules. \u00a0The show began with the band Sleep On It from Chicago, who came to rock. 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