The Bends is getting old, but things are still far from stale at the swanky St. Pete dive. Friday night felt a little more special than it usually does as Polyenso led the charge on the joint's fifth anniversary.

Brian Mahar was there and has these photos to share.

The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar
The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar
Polyenso plays The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar
Polyenso plays The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar
Polyenso plays The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar
Polyenso plays The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar
Polyenso plays The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar
The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar
The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar
The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar
The Bends in St. Petersburg, Florida on September 1, 2017. Credit: Brian Mahar