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House Of Vans Presents: Converge

8/26/2019

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Words by Hillary Hedstrom | Photos by Curt Baran + Daniel Boczarski
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Photo by Curt Baran
The final show of the House of Vans House Parties season was curated by Converge. It was a show to end all shows. As it was a perfect day to wait outside, the line wrapped around the building.
As people began to filter inside, the art presentation started. Lights and sound lit up quotes on the walls from House of Vans alumni from all over the world. These quotes were what drew the artists to the punk music scene. Why they chose to pursue that path. The floor was even covered in art.
Photos by Daniel Boczarski
Sipping on free Goose Island, patrons enjoyed the art exhibit. Burlesque of North America was screenprinting live. The blank wall filled up with prints as the night progressed. In addition to the Burlesque of North America prints, Jake Bannon of Converge and Thomas Hooper were also working on prints.
Photos by Curt Baran
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Photo by Daniel Boczarski
Djunah, pronounced like June-ah, was the first band up. This Chicago-based band consists of Donna Diane on guitar, bass, and vocals, and Nick Smalkowski on drums. Diane plays the guitar and bass simultaneously, the latter being played by her feet. This noise rock duo is releasing their debut EP November 1st, 2019.
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Photo by Daniel Boczarski
Djunah finished their set and were immediately replaced with Cloud Nothings, who were setting up. The indie garage rock band captivated the audience. Dylan Baldi, the lead singer, said that it was his 28th birthday. The foundation was set for a pit, but one didn’t break out until the very end.
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Photo by Curt Baran
There was no pushing to the front after Cloud Nothings left. Instead, a space opened up. People went to get last minute refills of beer, bottles of water. Anything to hydrate before what was coming up.

It was time. Converge got up on stage and mayhem ensued. Goose Island was getting thrown everywhere. It was impossible to tell where the barrier of the pit was because it was so big and so dark.
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Photo by Curt Baran
Everyone was screaming along to the lyrics, getting beat up in the pit, getting soaked by sweat, water, and beer.
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Photo by Curt Baran
The chaotic movement of the pit went on the entire show. Although it was a mess, everyone was still friendly. Helping people as they slipped on the now-wet floor, making sure people found their phone or glasses even if they were destroyed.
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Photo by Daniel Boczarski
The pit consisted of mostly men, with a handful of women joining in. It was a very welcoming environment. If you wanted to get beat up in the pit, you could.
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Photo by Daniel Boczarski
As the last notes rang out, everyone left sweaty and bruised. It was a great end to the House of Vans House Parties season.
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Photo by Curt Baran
Photos by Curt Baran
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