New Found Glory played a sold-out show at the Granada Theater, In Lawrence, in support of their 20th anniversary tour. 20 years, that’s a long time. But for this Pop-Punk band, it seemed to fly by. Giving all credit to their fans, and playing a blistering 2-hour set, they once again left their mark on the lovers of their music, and created new fans in the process. To tell you how this normally works, an average show at the Granada goes something like this: Opener plays. Opene

That grand majestic Oak- was she who’s roots and branches transcended the boundaries and confines of time Her life’s pages threadbare, worn proof of a life well spent She was simple and unpretentious A naked light bulb illuminating every angle of a room her life a map of wisdom from corners and miles traveled to soon The Oak was quick with a smile and I’ll be seeing you soon One could nestle within her branches and with her leaves she would comfort you And the years and the

Homer-penned his Odyssey bestowing life, damnation and wanderlust into Ulysses Through his many travels, destiny beckoned this warrior home We gather together separately, alone by design or-conquers command? Solitary winds wail, specters seek shelter the only thing that separates us is the cold Missouri wind. We- the forgotten huddle by campfires for one void of warmth-reflection-peace Self- imposed life’s sentence We roar like Lions yet quiver like quails Are we both wardens