The Vandals
Supporting Talent: Bad Cop Bad Cop
The Vandals top the bill at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown, with Bad Cop/Bad Cop in the supporting slot. The event information names the two bands but offers no further details about a special theme, guest appearance, release celebration, or extended set. It is a night built around the main bill and a punk-rock support whose own history is closely tied to the South Bay and Pedro scene.
Bad Cop/Bad Cop describe themselves as “Punk Rock Straight Outta Pedro!” The band’s Bandcamp credits identify a four-piece lineup of Myra Gallarza on drums; Linh Le on bass and vocals; and Stacey Dee and Jennie Cotterill on vocals and guitar. They have released albums through Fat Wreck Chords, including their 2015 debut Not Sorry, produced by Fat Mike and recorded by Davey Warsop. The supplied material does not include independent reviews or further information about The Vandals’ current lineup or repertoire, so this bill is best read as a chance to catch Bad Cop/Bad Cop’s credited punk lineup alongside the headliners.
Pappy & Harriet’s began as the cantina on a 1940s Western film set, and that history still frames a night here: the venue sits among Pioneertown’s old movie-set facades, with the desert just beyond. It is a restaurant and live-music venue, with shows in indoor and outdoor spaces; the setting and touring acts make the trip feel tied to this particular outpost, rather than just a concert stop. Shows are ticketed, general admission and standing-room only, with ADA seating available at either stage. The restaurant is separate, serves food, and runs a first-come, first-served waitlist, so put your name down early if you want dinner; eating does not secure a show ticket. Check the event details for doors and weather, especially for an outdoor performance.