The Signal in Chattanooga was alive and well with Divorced Dad Rock on Saturday, March 8th.

What is that, you ask? I recently learned it’s a term for early 2000s rock music. Not sure if there’s a female equivalent, but I’d imagine it would be Lower Back Tattoo Rock or Low-Rise Jeans Rock.

At any rate, it was a solid night of rock, both old and new.

San Antonio rock band Kingdom Collapse kicked things off. I recently discovered them, and as a fan of radio-friendly rock infused with metal, I was an instant convert. I also have a soft spot for bands that have built their success independently, as Kingdom Collapse has. It’s always great to see a group with the work ethic to grow a following without a major label. That said, these guys aren’t strangers to major radio play—songs like their opener (and current single) “Elevate” have already found chart success.

They also performed tracks from previous releases, including “Save Me From Myself,” “Uprise” (their breakout 2020 single that charted on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart), and “Suffer.” A surprise highlight? Their rocking rendition of Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten”—not gonna lie, I loved that one. They closed their set with “Unbreakable,” a powerful anthem of resilience that’s become a fan favorite and one of their most-streamed tracks.

Next up was Saliva, fronted by Bobby Amaru. It had been a long time since I’d seen them live—and my first time with Bobby on vocals. I wasn’t just impressed; I was blown away. This lineup of Saliva is powerful and brought the Scenic City crowd to life.

They opened with “Superstar,” followed closely by my personal favorite, “Ladies and Gentlemen.” Next up was their current single, “Timebomb,” from their latest album Revelation: Retold. One of the night’s standout moments came when Amaru brought his daughter onstage to sing with him on “High on Me.” Her vocals were so impressive that a friend later told me to check out his Instagram, where they post a lot of videos singing together. Let me tell you—the apple does not fall far from the tree. If she chooses, that young lady could have an incredible future as a rock frontwoman!

Another killer moment was a mash-up of “They Don’t Care About Us / Lose Yourself / One Step Closer,” which had the crowd completely fired up. They closed with “Click Click Boom,” and not only was it a crowd-pleaser, but Amaru showed his #GirlDad side one more time—bringing a 10-year-old fan named Adelaine onstage to throw up the rock horns. It was her first Saliva concert, and judging by her reaction, it won’t be her last.

Hinder closed out the night, hitting the stage full throttle with “Get Stoned.” Frontman Marshal Dutton commanded the crowd with gritty vocals, leading a setlist that blended early 2000s hits with a solid representation of the band’s newer material. Like other bands from this era, it’s refreshing to see they don’t just rely on nostalgia—they’re still evolving their sound.

The set included “How Long,” “Without You,” “By the Way,” “Better Than Me,” “King of the Letdown,” and of course, “Lips of an Angel.” While some might wrongly dismiss them as a one-hit wonder, this performance proved otherwise. They haven’t missed a beat, bringing the energy and leaving us all satisfied with a dose of nostalgia mixed with the present.