On February 26, 2025, the Cornerstone Berkeley in Berkeley, California, hosted a highly anticipated punk rock show featuring Winona Fighter alongside Stratejacket and 2Morrows June. The venue was packed, proving once again that the punk scene is very much alive.
The show kicked off with 2Morrows June, a band hailing from the Bay Area. From the moment they took the stage, their energy was contagious. They launched into their opening song, “Intro”, leaving the crowd electrified. One highlight of their set was an incredible rendition of Lit‘s “My Own Worst Enemy,” where their background vocals perfectly complemented the lead singer. This performance was undeniably a crowd-pleaser.
Following that, they played “Rule of the Road,” which they also executed flawlessly. The set was crafted so well that the audience was reluctant to see them finish. Before wrapping up, they performed a few more tracks, including two songs, “M.I.A.” and Mrs. Dark Hair” that showcased their talent; the latter will be available for purchase on March 7, 2025. They ended their set with a fun sing-along titled “You’re the Fucking Shit,” which had everyone joining in. The immense talent of 2Morrows June is impressive, and they are definitely a band to keep an eye on in the future.
2Morrows June Band:
Marcos Molinar – vocals
Fernando Molinar – lead guitar
Juandiego Britto – guitar
Setlist:
1). Intro
2). Miracle (4 Hits At The End And Ring Out)
3). Secrets
4). My Own Worst Enemy (Lit cover)
5). Rule the World
6). M.I.A
7). Mrs. Dark Hair
8). YTFS
Stratejacket was up next, also hailing from the Bay Area and they opened with “The Simpsons” theme song, which immediately struck a chord with the audience. From there, they launched into “Be My Drug,” delivering an incredible performance. Next was “Watched You Go,” a song that had a powerful emotional resonance, drawing listeners in from start to finish.
Continuing the set, they played “The Executioner’s Daughter,” which took the crowd on a captivating journey. The dynamics of the song, with its varying tempos, created a whirlwind effect that was well-received. Following that, “Cut the Cord” and “Living a Lie” maintained the high quality of the show, impressing the audience just as much as the previous tracks.
The standout moment of the night came with the band’s rendition of the Jonas Brothers‘ “Year 3000.” The crowd enthusiastically joined in, leading to a stirring cheer when the song ended. They then performed “Dreamcatcher,” which resonated deeply with the audience. They concluded with “Bad Start,” which, they didn’t have at all. Overall, Stratejacket rocked their set and captivated the crowd, showcasing their talent and promising future ahead.
Stratejacket Band Members:
Jason Roemers – lead guitar, vocals
Fabian Angel – bass
Nate Mangold – drums
Setlist:
1). The Simpsons Theme
2). Be My Drug
3). Watched You Go
4). The Executioners Daughter
5). Cut the Cord
6). Living a Lie
7). Year 3000 (Jonas Brothers cover)
8). Dreamcatcher
9). Bad Start
Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Winona Fighter took the stage, and it was all systems go. They kicked things off with “You Look Like a Drunk Phoebe Bridgers,” delivering it with unmatched aggression. The crowd was just as excited to see them. As they transitioned into “I Think You Should Leave,” it was clear that the audience was fully engaged, and the band thrived off that energy.
Despite having a migraine earlier in the day, lead singer Coco was energetic and commanded the stage. Next up was “R U Famous,” which received roaring applause from the crowd as the band rocked it out. That song seamlessly led them into “Subaru,” which they also delivered with enthusiasm.
Following that, they performed “Attention,” an anti-government anthem that captivated the audience with its powerful message. After that, they moved on to “Jumpercables,” but before starting, they paused to express their love for a fan in a Live, Laugh, Limp Bizkit shirt. The band jammed through that song, and then they took a moment to thank the openers and give a heartfelt shout-out to all the ladies in the audience, as well as to the men who supported them. They declared that if you don’t support the ladies, well, there’s the door.
This moment led them to “I’m In the Market To Please No One,” grounding the song in reality. They continued with “Swimmer’s Ear” and “Swear To God That I’m (Fine),” both of which were high-energy bangers. Next up was “Wlbrn St Tvrn,” a stunning track that got the mosh pit going. The band even named a pit master, Michael, who was decked out in the “Live, Laugh, Limp Bizkit” shirt, and he did an excellent job!
“Talk” followed, encouraging a sing-along that the audience totally nailed. They then rocked out “Johnny’s Dead” and “Don’t Wallow.” The final song in the main set was “Hamm’s in a Glass,” which had everyone rocking out and cheering for an encore.
After a few minutes, they returned to the stage and delivered an insane version of the Beastie Boys‘ “Sabotage.” They shredded that song, and the crowd loved it. It was a totally killer performance with an equally killer audience.
The show ended with the crowd singing “Happy Birthday” to Austin, who was celebrating his birthday the next day. He even received a cake to celebrate!
Winona Fighter Band Members:
Coco Kinnon – lead vocals, guitars
Dan Fuson – guitars
Austin Luthor – bass
Steve Castorello – drums
Setlist:
1). You Look Like a Drunk Phoebe Bridgers
2). I Think You Should Leave
3). R U Famous
4). Subaru
5). Attention
6). Jumpercables
7). I’m In the Market To Please No One
8). Swimmer’s Ear
9). Swear To God That I’m (Fine)
10). Wlbn St Tvrn
11). Talk
12). Johnny’s Dead
13). Don’t Wallow
14). Hamm’s in a Glass
Encore
15). Sabotage (Beastie Boy’s cover)
16). Happy Birthday
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