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The Juliana Theory is an up and coming example of raw emotion and intense passion looking to make a mark in today's underground scene.  If their recent Chicago area appearance was any example of the energy that makes up the group, then The Juliana Theory will go far up the charts, taking their catchy choruses and brilliantly crafted instrumental segments right along for the ride.

The band is in the midst of a tour for their second Tooth and Nail disc Emotion is Dead.  The group opened up with any inspiring version of "To the Tune of 5,000 Screaming Children," sending the crowded, smoke filled room into an enthusiastic, yet maintained frenzy.  They followed suit with the fan favorite "Constellation," featuring a new drum loop induced opening segment, ending with its signature build up guitar sneering.  The track, the finale on their debut disc "Understand This is a Dream," was captivating to concert goers, and for those that didn't warm up during the first ditty, this one brought them in for sure. However, the tune seemed out of place so early in the set, best suited as a 7 minute show closer. 

The Juliana Theory went on the feature more from Emotion is Dead, like "Don't Push Love Away," and "Into the Dark."  However, it was after the latter track that the band began to have technical difficulties on stage, stemming from a blown out amplifier, a predicament that slightly marred their otherwise high quality performance.  Lead singer Brett Detar awkwardly stumbled through some audience chatter while the road crew did their best to repair the damage. Things got back to normal for "P.S., We'll Call You
When We Get There" but after that track, during Detar's introduction to "Music Box Superhero," similar distractions occurred.  Such delays obviously frustrated the group, but such fury fueled their dramatic interpretation of the show's highlight "Pictures, Stars, and Dreams." The Juliana Theory continues to pick up a whole host of fans each city they stop at on tour.  In fact, this time through town at the Fireside Bowl, the crowd size doubled from the last time they played at the venue. It's always nice to see a band that doesn't have to conform to a cookie cutter type mold to gain momentum and build up a loyal following.