![]() The main room is lit with a deep blue light, the ceilings are tall, slightly curved, and feature three circular sun tunnels.Įager fans congregate at the front of the pit, they lean against the edge of the stage and wait for the show to begin. ![]() He is playing vinyl from a crate, deep cuts like “Fatigue” by Blitz, and “Boredom” by the Buzzcocks. ![]() As I make my way into the GA pit, I catch a glimpse of DJ Crenshaw, who sits on a ledge above the ballroom. While sitting at the bar, I can hear the thumping of punk music coming from the ballroom. Behind the bar sits pictures of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe, Debbie Harry, The Smiths, and The Ramones, which makes the venue feel reminiscent of the 70s legendary punk club, CBGB’s New York punk scene. Its wallpaper was black with metallic bits poking through. I have a feeling it’s going to be a good show. We stand in line and wait for the doors to open. But, this venue feels truer to the sound of the band, which is a perfect mix of extremely loud noise-rock and psychedelic rock. I’ve seen Ty Segall once before at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara. I feel a warm breeze, smell the scent of the taco truck which awaits for hungry concert-goers, and see the reflection of a slowly dimming golden light on the shiny skyscraper across the street. My friends and I arrive at the venue as the sun is going down. Some of the women wear baggy, high waisted light-washed jeans, cropped tank tops, and boots, others wear vests and bright colors in their hair. Most of the men wear black or dark blue jeans and vintage t-shirts with faded logos and small holes around the shoulders. ![]() They are, for the most part, dressed in dark clothes. It’s Thursday, July 7th 2022, and there is a line of young people waiting outside. Tall buildings with intricate scaffolding designs tower over this modest venue, which is just a 10 minute drive away from the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. The Teragram Ballroom sits between a convenience store called Rosa Mini’s Market and a dry cleaners.
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