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To say the considerably tipsy crowd of over 1,100 were only a little excited to see Jim Lindberg, Fletcher Dragge, Randy Bradbury and Byron McMackin back in action would be an understatement; you would have thought the bartenders at the House of Blues lit a sign offering free beer. The frenzied crowd exploded as Pennywise ripped into the self-titled track “Pennywise.” Following it up with “Rules” and “Homeless,” the punk rock icons had completely sparked chaotic mosh pits and crowd surfers galore. Midway through their set, those in attendance were treated to a special guest appearance from Greg Hetson of Bad Religion. Accompanying Dragge on guitar, the five old-timers proved age was just a number as they showcased their skills to Bad Religion’s “Do What You Want.” Not quite done with the cover songs, Pennywise later paid homage to Tommy Ramone with their own rendition of the Ramone’s track “Blitzkrieg Bop.” Rounding out the night with hits like “Society,” “Fuck Authority” and of course “Bro Hymn,” Pennywise reassured the room of drunken supporters that they have no intention of giving up their throne atop some of the best punk bands still around today.