All-Time Great Concert

Michigan Mind Over Matter Festival 1997

Mar 7 - 9, 1997 (29 years ago)

Knights of Columbus Hall Wayne, Michigan, United States

The Michigan Mind Over Matter Festival in 1997 was a pivotal event in the emo music scene, marking a significant moment during the second wave of emo (aka Midwest Emo). This festival brought together some of the most influential bands of the genre, including Jimmy Eat World, The Promise Ring, Mineral, Boy’s Life, and many more. It was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall—a far cry from a professional music venue—and epitomizes the DIY ethos and community-focused roots of emo during this time. The festival not only highlights the emotional intensity and distinctive sound of emo music but also fostered a sense of community among fans and bands alike. It remains a hallmark of what many consider to be the "golden age" of emo.

Jimmy Eat World

The Promise Ring

Mineral

Boysetsfire

Sense Field

Coalesce

Ink & Dagger

Joan of Arc

Still Life

Boys Life

Kerosene 454

My Lai

Sweatbelly Freakdown

Thoughts Of Ionesco

Acrid

Shag Van Club

Chisel

Quixote

Prevail

The Van Pelt

Benefactors Speech

Rinse

Rent America

Beta Minus Mechanic

Puritan

By the Grace of God

Suburban Delinquents

Despair

Spit

Jihad

Earthmover

Broken Hearts Are Blue

beezus

Chalkline

Concert Details

Date:: Friday, March 07, 1997 – Sunday, March 09, 1997
Venue:: Knights of Columbus Hall
Location:: Wayne, Michigan, United States
Notes:: Friday, March 7, 1997 starting at 4:30PM:
Promise Ring / Acrid / Sweatbelly Freakdown / Boy's Life / Kerosene 451 / My Lai / Joan Of Arc / Thought Of Ionesco / Shag Van Club
Tickets: $6.00
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Saturday, March 8, 1997 starting at 11:30AM:
Ink & Dagger / Coalesce / Chisel / Quioxte / Van Pelt / Benefactors Speech / Rinse / Rent America / Beta Minus Mechanic / Boy Set Fire / Puritan / By The Grace Of God / Suburban Delinquents / Despair / Chalkline
Tickets: $10.00
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Sunday, March 9, 1997 starting at 11:30AM:
Sensefield / Jimmy Eat World / Jihad / Still Life / Earthmover / Mineral / Broken Hearts Are Blue / Beezus
Tickets: $7.00
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ALL AGES
Tickets: $15.00 for all 3 days in advance or $20.00 for all 3 days at the door

Band Genres

Emo	21 bands
Emo: Jimmy Eat World The Promise Ring Mineral Boysetsfire Sense Field Joan of Arc Still Life Boys Life Kerosene 454 My Lai Shag Van Club Quixote The Van Pelt Rinse Rent America Beta Minus Mechanic Puritan By the Grace of God Jihad Broken Hearts Are Blue Chalkline
Hardcore	19 bands
Hardcore: Boysetsfire Coalesce Ink & Dagger Still Life My Lai Thoughts Of Ionesco Acrid Chisel Prevail Rinse Rent America Puritan By the Grace of God Suburban Delinquents Despair Spit Jihad Earthmover Chalkline
Post-Hardcore	15 bands
Post-Hardcore: The Promise Ring Boysetsfire Sense Field Ink & Dagger Joan of Arc Still Life Boys Life Kerosene 454 My Lai Thoughts Of Ionesco Chisel Quixote The Van Pelt Beta Minus Mechanic Chalkline
Indie	10 bands
Indie: Jimmy Eat World Mineral Sense Field Ink & Dagger Joan of Arc Boys Life Chisel The Van Pelt Beta Minus Mechanic Broken Hearts Are Blue
Indie Rock	10 bands
Indie Rock: Jimmy Eat World The Promise Ring Mineral Sense Field Joan of Arc Boys Life Kerosene 454 Chisel The Van Pelt Broken Hearts Are Blue
Screamo	9 bands
Screamo: Boysetsfire Still Life Boys Life My Lai Chisel Prevail Rinse Puritan Broken Hearts Are Blue
Emo Punk	9 bands
Emo Punk: The Promise Ring Mineral Sense Field Joan of Arc Still Life Boys Life Kerosene 454 The Van Pelt Broken Hearts Are Blue
Emocore	8 bands
Emocore: Boysetsfire Sense Field Still Life Boys Life Kerosene 454 Chisel The Van Pelt Chalkline
Hardcore Punk	8 bands
Hardcore Punk: Boysetsfire Coalesce Ink & Dagger Thoughts Of Ionesco Rinse Beta Minus Mechanic By the Grace of God Despair
Metalcore	8 bands
Metalcore: Coalesce Thoughts Of Ionesco Acrid Prevail Benefactors Speech Puritan Spit Earthmover
Punk	8 bands
Punk: Jimmy Eat World Ink & Dagger Kerosene 454 Chisel Quixote Rinse Beta Minus Mechanic By the Grace of God
Midwest Emo	7 bands
Midwest Emo: The Promise Ring Mineral Joan of Arc Still Life Boys Life The Van Pelt Broken Hearts Are Blue
Indie Emo	6 bands
Indie Emo: Still Life Kerosene 454 The Van Pelt Rinse Beta Minus Mechanic Broken Hearts Are Blue
Rock	5 bands
Rock: Jimmy Eat World Boysetsfire Sense Field Thoughts Of Ionesco Rent America
United States	5 bands
United States: Jimmy Eat World Thoughts Of Ionesco Quixote Beta Minus Mechanic Earthmover
Alternative Rock	4 bands
Alternative Rock: Jimmy Eat World Sense Field The Van Pelt Beta Minus Mechanic
Math Rock	4 bands
Math Rock: Joan of Arc Boys Life Kerosene 454 The Van Pelt
Power Pop	4 bands
Power Pop: Jimmy Eat World The Promise Ring Chisel Despair
Alternative Metal	3 bands
Alternative Metal: Jimmy Eat World Acrid Prevail
Death Metal	3 bands
Death Metal: Acrid Prevail Puritan