’Sco patrons were full of anticipation on Friday as they waited to see a local favorite, Cobalt. Allie Plotsky (drums), Matt Hartgering (guitar), Mike Roth (bass guitar) and Tom Fort (lead guitar) put on a high-energy, high-drama, high-volume show. The crowd, timid at first, was unable to restrain itself as it went from gently bobbing heads to mosh-grooving and sing-alongs with the band. Cobalt played old favorites and also debuted two new songs, “Rome” and “Just Found Out.” The crowd seemed to approve.

Cobalt’s sound is a mixture of what the band likes to call rock, folk, Puddle of Mudd, Eagle Eye Cherry and pop, with a bit of an x-factor thrown in. With a description like that, it leads one to believe that this group can play it all, which they truly can.

Their play list ranges from love songs such as “The Ride” to rock/pop songs like “Fall Apart,” and almost-ballads, including “Closer.” These talented musicians are able to seamlessly play this diverse line-up and appeal to a variety of audiences.

Cobalt has been cranking out tunes for Oberlin College students for the better part of two years. The band’s beginning is like a perfect puzzle. Fort and Hartgering knew each other in high school and both decided to come to Oberlin.

The two, unable to find other members to form a band, began as a duet and played at local venues throughout their first year. The actual band did not come together until their sophomore year. Roth, originally a guitar player, learned to play the bass in order to join them. Once he was in the band, they began their search for a drummer.

The guys got more than a drummer when Plotsky came along. She blew her competition away and was the only real choice. With its new drummer, the band was ready to make music and play for crowds.

Today, Cobalt has vowed to keep making music and performing, as long as people keep showing up.