UTSA’s Musicians of Business (MOB) hosted yet another electric show this past Friday. The show took place at one of the members’ homes near campus, making it an accessible spot for students to venture to. Though it is a DIY venue, the space has proved itself in past shows as well as this one, as it accommodates plenty of people while also serving everyone with amazing music and energy.
As concertgoers enter the backyard, they are immediately greeted with a growing crowd of people and a humble porch that serves as the stage for all the music. In the back, the various bands showcase their merch, as well as items such as earplugs, as things tend to get loud and hectic. Everyone who is involved with the club itself is extremely kind and inclusive, which helps create a comfortable environment for any newer individuals who might initially be intimidated by the scene.
“College can be a social nightmare for some, and what better way to meet people and have a good time than a no-pressure zone where people can dance, mosh and make friends with others,” said Nicholas Garza, a MOB officer. He continued, “The people in the organization come from different cultural and musical backgrounds.”
“It doesn’t matter where you come from or who you listen to, or even what you play. You’re more than welcome to attend our shows and be a part of our family.”
The lineup Friday consisted of local Texas bands who focus on genres such as heavy metal and hardcore punk. With music from a plethora of groups, there was variety regarding the sound throughout the evening. Chained in Sin opened, and it was an engaging set and great start to the lineup. Havrath followed suit, and the guitar solos throughout their run were impressive. Skabatha was next, and the members were interacting with the audience to hype people up, and there was a clear passion from the band itself. Their set was a fan favorite, with great sounds to dance to.
As things started to pick up and the night went on, there was so much energy from everyone across the board, with people moshing, dancing and overall having a good time. It was nice to see so many people in their element, being comfortable and enjoying the show. As Postal went on, things started to get more intense, and their drummer especially stood out. Houses We Die In finished out the evening. Their guitarist made waves as he went out into the yard, clearing the area and swinging his guitar around him in a seemingly choreographed move. On top of that, he also climbed on top of the roof that overlooked the backyard, which caused the crowd to get more excited. It was a crazy ending to a crazy night.
MOB’s shows serve as a fun and inviting atmosphere for people to get their rock on. It is nice that UTSA students took matters into their own hands and created a club that uplifts and encourages people to participate and get familiar with the music scene, as it can be intimidating otherwise.
