Share There’s a chill in the air. It’s Friday night at Raleigh’s Lincoln Theatre. At five minutes to nine, the five-member-band Knock Out Roses stands outside of  the back entrance (a heavy, metal door with no visible exterior door handle)  sharing a last minute cigarette and a few encouraging words. “So, who are you guys opening up for...

They’re five passionate rockers who have blended soulful vocals and guitar from the band Overproof with the bluesy bass, kickin’ drums, and entrancing keyboards from Nathan Asher and The Infantry, who boasted over 24,000 friends on MySpace.