Even though the venue's ceiling fans were working overtime to keep a comfortable audience, the show brought nothing but more musical heat to the crowd from start to finish.

The night began with a flood of red stage light that enveloped Los Angeles band Nico Vega throughout a raw and powerful set list. A rock show was born the moment lead singer, Aja Volkman's voice packed a powerful punch through her microphone. She owned the stage with each graceful and vivacious move. The alternative rock band's live show had a trance-like, fierce energy. Nico Vega could be limited to the alternative rock genre but that would almost cheapen the variety that they hold within every song.

The crowd at first seemed unfamiliar with the band's music; however, after a song or two, people were pressed against the stage, punching the air and nodding their heads. The crowd wasn't the only group enjoying the show; the band had a blast onstage as well. Volkman controlled the stage almost cat-like as she climbed onto the drum kit, jumped into the crowd and danced her heart out, basically using the stage as her scratching post. Compared to Karen O, Joan Jett and Janis Joplin, Volkman and her band command quite the stage presence.

As guitarist Rich Koehler and drummer Dan Epand ripped into a new song with heavy guitar riffs and bass drum, a stranger passed by me and said, "These guys are the real deal, aren't they?" With that comment alone with only two songs down and many more to complete the time slot, it seemed that Nico Vega made a great impression on St. Louis.

When the red lights dimmed and the intermission was over, She Wants Revenge took the stage with a rush of deep blue light that set the tone for its chill and very edgy performance. The band's music has been put into genres such as darkwave, post-punk revival, and alternative rock; however, lead singer Justin Warfield likes to simply consider it as, "dancy rock & roll." Their fans showed great support in the audience. Whether it was the hip nine-year-old in front of me dancing to the hypnotic, hip-catching beats or girls singing along to every word in each song, the band held a presence about them that made for an intimate show.

She Wants Revenge captivated its old and new fans with songs from their previous albums and its newest 2011 release Valleyheart. The dreamy instrumentals from band members Adam Bravin (keyboardist, bass guitarist, vocals, and programmer), Thomas Fraggott (guitarist) and Scott Ellis (drummer) provide a witchy combination with singer Warfield's ever so cool vocals. Warfield's voice is almost Bowie-esque and the band's lyrics win over many during the live show with an almost sultry theme. The show was filled with a cool vibe as the audience followed along with Warfield's swaying and fluid dance moves.

After a chill start to their set, She Wants Revenge showed its harder music style after intermission when its drums beat got heavier and the bass plowed through the audience. The band's rock influences began to shine through the second half of the show as similar stylings of the Cure and Nine Inch Nails peaked through. She Wants Revenge ended with a bang, leaving fans wanting more by the end of the night.