Every now and then I’m given the opportunity to film with a band that helped shape my life, and there really aren’t any words to describe how cool that is. And it’s even cooler when they’re as down to earth as Chris #2 from Anti-Flag.

He was toughing out a bad cold before his band’s December 2 show at the Hard Rock Live, but he was incredibly gracious and powered through, performing two songs – a short, untitled new song and “The Ghosts of Alexandria” from the political punk band’s 2012 LP The General Strike.

Video: Emily Matview / Hunter Wallace