Local Bands and Venues

In my very first post on here I talked a little bit about local bands.  In the last year or so I began to get really into local shows.  I meet a few kids at my high school who were in a band called Operation 13 and I loved to go see them play!  They play some older covers with some of their own original songs mixed in as well as some newer alternative hits. They always put on a great show when I’ve seen them and they look like they are always having a good time.  They have a show coming up this weekend on the 11^th in Carrolton if you’re interested go like them on Facebook to get the details.

                Another local band I have been following for a while is Forest Green.  A friend of mine showed me a song and immediately I was hooked.  The band has what it takes and everyone knew that right from their first show at Pop’s Skate Shop.  Just last weekend I went to hear the band at Counter Culture and I swear every time I like them more and more. 

                While at Forest Green’s show I experienced love at first sight when I heard The Backpacks play. I had heard they had a few good songs but I wasn’t prepared for what I heard.  It was like Fireworks were going off in the room even though I was just standing in front of a dimly lit stage.  They have a 2 original E.P.’s and they are even on Spotify. 

                I would just like to talk about how great Counter Culture is as a venue in Saginaw.  It just opened and if I was in a band I would love to play here! It’s in a good part of town and the sound is great.  The setting is small but intimate and the extra room is great for in between artist.  Love this place and I will definitely go back.