Chameleons
Teragram Ballroom1234 W 7th St, Los Angeles 90017
The Chameleons play with Rosegarden Funeral Party. The Manchester, England band appears as a five-piece: Mark Burgess on bass, vocals and lyrics, Reg Smithies and Stephen Rice on guitar, Danny Ashberry on keyboards, and Todd Demma on drums.
The band describes its music as melancholic but energetic and powerful, built around hypnotic, ethereal riffs and timeless lyrics. Their live reputation rests on "effortlessly intense and emotionally charged performances," and they have shared stages with U2, Killing Joke, Bauhaus, Simple Minds, Talk Talk and The Cure. Mojo praised their "mournful stadium jangle," while Uncut heard "gothic jangles" and "convincing anthemic passion."
Teragram Ballroom gives a former 1913 theatre a second life as a live-music hall, with a proscenium stage, balcony and room for up to 625 standing guests. The historic shell and purpose-built concert setup make the building part of the occasion, while its calendar ranges across touring acts and other live events. Most shows are general admission, so expect to stand and choose your view on the floor; the venue also has three bars, including one in the front lounge and another in its café. Check the listing for the night’s doors and format, since some events use mixed seating. It is at 1234 West 7th Street, on the Westlake side of the Downtown Los Angeles area. The venue’s calendar lists upcoming events, confirming it is operating at this address.