CD release a success for band

Until Saturday, I'd underestimated Losing Anna fans.

What won't you guys do for a front row view? I thought I was standing close to the stage until the flood of bodies began. People inching forward, bringing their friends, pushing me aside in the fight for some prime square footage.

This isn't grade school, and evidently there is no longer such a thing as "cutting." So, I lost my stage-front property to some adoring fans. Once the music started, I didn't mind so much.

The show was non-stop excitement. From the band's original songs to notorious covers, such as "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by the Rolling Stones, the crowd was enamored.

If you catch Losing Anna in concert, pick up a CD. For just $10, it is a steal. The tracks are catchy, combining engaging music with sincere lyrics about love, loss and spirituality. Singer Michael Donner's voice carries energy and, at times, vulnerability.

Check out Losing Anna on these upcoming dates:

• Monday 9 p.m. at Saddle Ridge with Dirtfoot and American Tragedy.
• Thursday 10 p.m. at Phoenix Underground.
• Friday 8 p.m. at Boomtown Casino.
• Sunday 8 p.m. at Boomtown Casino.