Citizen Soldier hosts a night of “group therapy” at the Roxian

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Citizen Soldier brought their Semicolon Tour to the Roxian on a Friday night, reminding everyone to relax and take care of themselves. First to the stage was Nerv, a California-based quartet and regular visitors to Pittsburgh. Their huge rock sound with solid vocals and catchy guitar riffs started the night off on a high note. Riding the release of their latest EP, Nerv played some new songs before finishing with their hit “Bad Habits” which had the audience clapping in time and shouting the lyrics.

Continuing the musical high, fellow Californians Thousand Below kept the crowd going with their heavier sound. Regulars in the post-hardcore scene, they delivered strong sound backing singer James Deberg’s clean and unclean vocals. While Thousand Below left the crowd hungry for more, metal veterans 10 Years quickly filled the void. Their high-energy, fast and heavy performance thrilled fans, setting the tone for the main act.

Finally, Citizen Soldier opened the show with their signature rock sound backing strong, clear vocals. Their lyrics reflect the struggles of mental health, a message that clearly resonates with many. Many in the crowd wore shirts with messages of hope and support. At one point, singer Jake Segura reminded fans that even if they came to the show without a companion, they were not alone. Later, Segura asked the audience to show their semicolon tattoos, many of which were proudly displayed on raised hands and arms. It’s obvious that Citizen Soldier’s message, normalizing struggles and supporting each other, resonates with many. And that they will always be welcomed back to Pittsburgh for another evening of group therapy.

Review/Photo By: Aarika MacIntyre