Written and photos by Neal Cribb
On August 17, 2025, Southern California’s hardcore-punk stalwarts Stick To Your Guns ascended the stage at Come And Take It Live as part of the Boundaries tour block, delivering a relentless and impassioned set that echoed their slogan—”Keep Planting Flowers”—with both ferocity and hope.
Frontman Jesse Barnett anchored the night with commanding vocals, leading the band through a dynamic performance that combined new material from Keep Planting Flowers—like “Invisible Rain” and “Spineless”—with anthemic staples such as “Amber” and “Against Them All.” Their blend of melodic hooks and hardcore drive had the crowd headbanging in unison and fueled circle pits that pulsed through the venue’s capacity floor.
The atmosphere inside Come And Take It Live amplified the communal intensity, creating a space where fans and band connected through shared conviction. Sweat, shouts, and sing-alongs filled the room, turning the performance into something more than just a show—it felt like a gathering of kindred spirits. Stick To Your Guns proved that at its core, hardcore punk isn’t just music—it’s a call to stand firm, stay hopeful, and keep planting seeds of resistance.
