Photo by Albert Licano – IG: @jerryskid1
The Belasco Theatre
October 3rd, 2025
L7 – Lunachicks – CSS – Bonavega
Our 40th anniversary show at The Belasco in downtown L.A. was one for the books — sweaty, electric, and filled with faces from every chapter of L7’s history. To celebrate four decades of this band in our hometown, in a sold-out room packed with people who flew in from all over the U.S., Brazil, Australia, and Canada, was beyond surreal. Seeing the energy, the chaos, and the love coming back at us from that crowd reminded me why L7 started in the first place — because punk rock still connects us like nothing else can.
And let’s talk about that lineup — holy hell, even Music Connection took notice! Our sisters, Lunachicks, tore it up for their first L.A. show in 25 years, and it felt like no time had passed at all. The second they hit the stage, the place just exploded. CSS brought their infectious, unpredictable energy — we’ve shared stages before, but they always manage to twist things into something new and wild. And Bonavenga opened the night with serious fire, setting the tone for what was about to be an unforgettable celebration. The Belasco was shaking from the first note to the last scream, and you could feel the floor move under your feet — that’s how alive it was in there.
Backstage, it was just as special. Friends, old tourmates, photographers, and fans L7 have known for decades were all swapping stories and hugs, taking in the fact that we’ve somehow been doing this for 40 years. None of us could’ve imagined back in the day that this little punk band would still be here — still loud, still fierce, still making noise that matters. Nights like this remind me that punk doesn’t age; it just evolves, gets louder, and keeps finding its people. From the bottom of my heart — thank you for showing up, singing your lungs out, and keeping the fire burning all these years.
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