By the time Rise Against took the stage at the 1stBank Center on Tuesday night for 93.3′s “Not So Silent Night,” the crowd was ready. A unique blend of Colorado openers Flobots, Air Dubai and Calibrate Me had turned the freezing cold night outside into a sweaty mass of fans ready for some action inside.

The music was as tight as the showmanship, with frenzied acrobatics that matched the tight hooks. The night was a true reward for fans that braved the icy roads to catch what was probably one of the most energetic shows of the Holiday season.

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