The Lawrence Arms once again played host at the War on X-Mas. Dying Scene was in the house for both nights at Metro (a third show was added for December 5th at Cobra Lounge). The band was joined by good friends in fellow Chicago bands, Smoking Popes, Royal Dog, and Still Alive. American Steel, out of Oakland, CA, also performed. It was a jolly good time! Friday Chicago’s The Lawrence Arms was founded a quarter of a century ago, but it remains as beloved as ever. The 10th Anniversary edition of the band’s annual holiday season event demonstrates it gets better each time. Brendan Kelly, Chris McCaughan, and Neil Hennessy were in top form as they ripped through an extensive set which included “You Are Here,” “Beautiful Things,” “Seventeener (17th and 37th),” “Metropole,” “The YMCA...