The Mishawaka Amphitheater is not so much an amphitheater as it is a stage outside of a tiki bar backed up to the rockface of the Poudre Canyon. Expecting more of a shell shaped venue, I was happily surprised to find that I was about to see Idaho's finest in an intimate, natural setting. Like an 80's guitarist with an angelic voice, Sister Crayon lead singer Terra Lopez's opened up with her hair swooshing around like a willow tree.
Built to Spill brought their experience onto the stage, tossing in new and old goodies but nothing could have prepared the crowd for 'Goin Against Your Mind'- which ignited a friendly moshpit. And if that wasn't enough, they brought Sister Crayon onto the stage to end the show with a tribute like no other- playing Crimson and Clover. I only wished that it would have happened over and over.
Verdict: Don't miss either band or the venue. Bucket List worthy.
