It had been a number of years since my last punk show. So when I found out the Press Club located in Midtown, was hosting local bands Dead Dads, City of Vain, Bastards of Young and Minneapolis’ Banner Pilot on Monday night, I wondered what kind of evening it would be.

There was variety of people in the crowd, ranging from punk to hipster and even athletic types. The hodgepodge crowd began throwing drinks back and the mood loosened. The packed house showed that the punk scene is thriving in Sacramento.

The Press Club works well for this type of an event; it’s not pompous or smug and has an open atmosphere. Outside a fan, Erin, gave cupcakes to the bands and her friends. She had a couple songs dedicated to her as she represents what is great about this scene.

Dead Dads was first onstage. Their blend of crunching guitar and melodic choruses drew the crowd in immediately. Drummer Lys Mayo and bassist Joe Friday were solid on the rhythm section. Guitarists Cory Wiegert and Tony Silva were in sync with Wiegert’s vocals and the varied song speeds made for a great set. Mayo, who turned 21 that evening, raised her much-deserved beer and received cheers, hollers, whistles and even birthday wishes from the crowd. What a perfect celebration.

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When City of Vain hit the stage, its sound got some heads nodding. Steve Ross’s vocals were flowing and he hadgreat crowd interaction. Guitarists Newell Dunn and Drew Boyce got the crowd clapping with their backup vocals and thrashing strings. Bassist Mario Maynor was in sync with AJ Wilheim on the drums.

Organ player Minh Quahn added a great twist to the band and his solo fit in great with the set and drew loud cheers from the audience. Boyce played some really great solos with Manor laying down concrete bass. They were jumping around and animated onstage, playing their heavier sound. Ross was talking with the crowd, keeping an excellent energy between songs.

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There was great synergy between the Hills brothers, Patrick on guitar and Sean on bass, and drummer Wyman Harrell was also strong. Their last song was about thinking for yourself, and they finished on a great note. Sean also booked this show through his group Punch and Pie Productions and said he is bringing more punk shows to the Press Club.