Hinder opened with, “Get Stoned,”  the first single from their debut album, Extreme Behavior, and a song that pushed them deep into a wide, main stream, rock audience.  The crowd responded in kind, with a mix of longtime fans and newer listeners singing along. The setlist was a well-crafted blend of their hits and deeper cuts, satisfying those who craved the classics while showcasing the band’s continued musical evolution.

Of course, no Hinder show would be complete without “Lips of an Angel,” and the crowd’s reaction to the iconic power ballad marked a high point of the show. The band’s hit,  “Better Than Me,” was also very well received.

But what stood out most was the band’s genuine connection with the audience. Lead singer Marshal Dutton commanded the stage with charisma, generating a sense of shared experience. The band was tight and the sound was powerful, filling the venue with a wall of rock and roll.

While some might dismiss Hinder as a product of the mid-2000s, their performance at the Mercury Ballroom proved that they are far from a nostalgia act. They are a band that has honed their craft, and continue to deliver a high-energy live show to a dedicated fan base. The audience was diverse, with multiple generations of fans present, demonstrating the bands ability to continue to draw crowds. For fans of hard rock, Hinder’s performance was a reminder of why they fell in love with the genre in the first place.

Information about the band and future concert dates can be found at: hindermusic.com