Kansas City's post-hardcore all-stars Flee the Seen had talent and drive that left them destined for greater things. Unfortunately, when it comes to destiny, reality can get in the way.

After deciding to disban to pursue their individual interests, the quintet gave the 500 people that showed up for their final performance at the Uptown Theater Friday night something to remember them by.

The hour-long set featured much of the bands catalogue, but the majority of the show consisted of every track from their debut album "Doubt Becomes The New Addiction" played front-to-back. "Doubt's" fiery display of aggressive power, tempo shifts and sneaky melody would carry new weight on this night, transformed into a bittersweet symphony for a band that was ready to call it quits but knew what it was leaving behind.

The group that earned a rabid fanbase in the area with their electric live shows piled on the energy even thicker for this show showcasing what made them worth checking out. Aaron Crawford's precise thud. Lucas Dillis' bass-swinging theatrics. The slicing guitar interplay between Manual Sanchez and guitarist/singer/screamer R.L. Brooks. Kim Anderson's dymamic vocals and stage presence earning every bit of applause. It was like they had something to prove, playing with the hunger of a band starting out even as they neared the finish line.

Songs took on new significance as tears surfaced on Richardson's face during "I'll See You On Sunday" as she repeated, "This is over, this is over, this over now." She practically had to shout and head-bang through the grief right up until the album's final song "300 Voices at Liberty Hall," where she clutched the mic to her chest, eyes closed, dropping a line only to have the crowd-surfing, moshing fans sing it back to her.

They closed with a few songs off of their digital "Demo" with songs like "Temper Temper" and "Stage Lights" and a surprisingly straight-forward post-punk anthem "Good Morning" that showed if Flee the Seen would have stuck around, they would have had the ability to surprise you.

After the band said their goodbyes, Anderson wasn't present and had to be dragged on stage to say a few final words to the fans that supported them and a music scene that helped them as much as they helped it. The crowd seemed more thankful than sad, knowing that a lot of people are missing out on something they were fortunate enough to be a part of.