Edge Day Farewell: Agnostic Front and Slapshot at Big Night Live
What does it feel like to watch a band say goodbye in its own hometown? On Saturday, October 17, National Edge Day, a sold-out, all-ages matinee at Big Night Live in Boston gave us the answer.
This was not just another show. It was a celebration and a farewell rolled into one: a stacked bill of great bands, Agnostic Front tearing the place up, and the mighty Slapshot taking the stage one last time in front of the city that made them.
Agnostic Front
Agnostic Front always brings it, and this afternoon was no different. They came out strong, and the pit was energized from the start. Vinnie Stigma is always a welcome sight in these parts. He has supported this music and the people who love it for decades, and you can feel that every time he steps on stage.
Craig Silverman: Pulling Double Duty
A big part of the day was Craig Silverman, who played guitar for both Agnostic Front and Slapshot. He held both sets down and didn’t miss a note. He’s incredible to watch, and just as good to hear.
Slapshot Says Goodbye
Then it was Slapshot’s turn. Founded in Boston in 1985 by Jack “Choke” Kelly, the band closed out a farewell run that began in 2024 with one last hometown show.
Slapshot came prepared for more than just a set. They came to connect. Choke took the time to tell stories to the crowd, and videos from family and friends brought the people closest to the band into the room. It made a big, loud hardcore show feel personal, even intimate, like the whole place was sharing one last moment together.
Of course, they still played like Slapshot, and the crowd gave it right back to them.
An Amazing Sendoff
Some nights you know you will remember for a long time. This was one of them. More than forty years after it started, Slapshot got the sendoff it deserved, surrounded by great bands, Agnostic Front, and a hometown crowd that showed up for them one more time. Thank you, Slapshot.
Photos by Dan Johnson, Dagda Photography
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