Published by Bernard on 13 May 2012
I can’t believe I shook my head so much during this show. Maybe I’m just getting old but a lot of things seemed terribly unnecessary. Despite all the foolishness (heckling, crowd surfing during slow songs, jumping on a singer’s back), all of the bands put on great performances and I was blown away by all of them.
Published by Bernard on 22 Apr 2012
SOMA was jam-packed by the time my friends and I got in the doors (we came through a bit late). Given the size of SOMA’s side stage, things got really crazy early in the night. Tonight was much different than the last time I came down to watch Polar Bear Club, with kids being much more vocal and energetic. The majority of the bands were wearing Aloha Shirts that they picked up from a nearby thrift store, so that definitely added to the fun atmosphere of the show. All in all it seemed like the bands and fans all had a great time. Photos after the jump.
Published by Bernard on 11 Apr 2012
Another sold out night, another amazing show. A Loss for Words came in to fill the void from Into It. Over It.’s departure from the tour and definitely brought some fresh energy to an already great tour lineup.
Published by Bernard on 06 Apr 2012
Glamour Kills did a really good job of putting together a tour with some of the most popular bands in the independent music scene. With sold out shows for the Los Angeles area, you know the bands were going to bring it all and the fans would definitely do the same.
Published by Bernard on 03 Apr 2012
I haven’t been back to the Yost since I watched Thrice perform at the venue’s first sellout crowd after reopening. My experience was actually pretty good back then and I was expecting the same. Somewhere along the lines, however, things must have changed in the way the venue operates. The bands tried to keep a positive attitude about it and give a good show, but by the end of the night you can tell everyone just wanted to get the hell out.
