Sloan confidently took the Grog Shop stage last night—pretty much like they’ve been doing for twenty years.
If the healthy turnout despite flooded streets and a continuous downpour wasn’t enough to emphasize Sloan’s strong Cleveland fan-base, the reaction to the opening song was. The crowd released a deafening roar within the first three chords of the 2007 hit “Before the End of the Race,” and immediately began to sing along.
The tune made a perfect transition after impressive performances by two opening groups—Cleveland-based The Modern Electric and fellow Canadians Dearly Beloved.
