With special guests Craig Owens (Chiodos) and Thomas Erak (Fall of Troy), there was definitely love in the air at Seattle's Emo Nite this Valentine's Day.
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Love struck couples and lonely hearts gathered to Seattle’s Chop Suey in the heart of the Capitol Hill neighborhood for the annual Valentine’s Day Emo Nite LA last week. The 21+ 550-capacity venue was completely sold out, bringing together emo music loving fans from all over the rainy city.
As it was Valentine’s Day, individuals who rolled up solo or with groups of friends were given special treatment from the night’s sponsor Bumble. Along with free drink tokens that were handed out to those that use the dating app, single attendees could also take photos with the “Bumble Angels” which really helped get the night going (and also helped some people remember the night better after a few drinks).
Emo Nite founders Babs Szabo, T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed (pictured below) have prided themselves over the years for putting on unforgettable nights across the country for those looking to relive the 2000s emo era one more time. The Seattle date was a true testament of this as individuals of all ages and walks of life flocked to Chop Suey to sing along to their favorite songs in a room full of strangers.
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Playing signature tunes like “The Great Escape” by Boys Like Girls, Metro Station’s “Shake It,” Sum 41’s “Fat Lip,” and so much more, Seattle attendees were in for more than just a good playlist of nostalgic tracks. In typical Emo Nite fashion, Chop Suey was graced by the presence of two very special guests who came out to give a special DJ set.
Craig Owens (Chiodos) was the first special guest of the night, playing a set that included songs from Saves The Day, My Chemical Romance, and of course, Chiodos. As Craig Owens was the first emo crush for so many individuals in the crowd that night, myself included, his presence in the venue uplifted the energy to an all time high.
Joining Owens shortly after was Thomas Erak of the progressive metal band The Fall of Troy. Hailing from the town of Mukilteo which is just north of Seattle, Erak received a warm hometown welcome when he emerged onstage, kicking his set off with Fall of Troy’s “I.D.F.A.R.”
Carrying on into the wee hours of Saturday morning, Emo Nite had another night of success in Seattle last week. From cleaning out the bar to having out of body experiences during MCR’s “The Black Parade” (it just has a whole new meaning now, you know?), it can be easily assumed that all in attendance had a night they will remember (or relive through poorly filmed SnapChat videos) for a very long time.
Whether they arrived with a significant other or a group of friends, there was definitely love in the air this Valentine’s Day thanks to the passionate and nostalgic individuals who are helping to keep the emo scene alive for years to come.
