Were you in middle school when the Fray was all over Top 40 radio? I was, and their sappy, sincere piano ballads were one of the primary forces shaping my Silly Putty brain. If that was you, too, catch them – alongside fellow Y2K mainstays Dashboard Confessional – at the Moody Amphitheater this Wednesday and sing your heart out. Dramatic as they may be, there’s a reason these songs have stuck around in our heads and hearts, and this Downtown show is sure to remind you. Grab an extra ticket for your teenager if you want to pass along some angst to the next generation. – Katie Hayes