I basically spent every weekend of my teenage years at the VE at myriad hardcore shows, and I admit a lot of those days blur together! But I have really fond memories of the place - it felt like home.

Some of my favorites include Hush Harbor and countless Undertow shows. I always think of Sunny Day Real Estate when I think of the VE, but I don't think I actually ever saw them there (a trick of the aging brain!). It was cool to see Wool and Engine Kid, though I wouldn't necessarily call them my favorite shows. I know I'm missing some really good ones here...