SOS presents Comeback Kid
17201720 E. 16th Street, Los Angeles 90021
SOS presents Comeback Kid at 1720 in Downtown Los Angeles. The Winnipeg hardcore five-piece arrives for a full-band set, with the available venue material describing its music as a “pure and passionate brand of hardcore.” No supporting performers, special guests, album celebration, or other one-off format is listed for the night, so the focus is squarely on Comeback Kid’s live set.
Comeback Kid formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and their Bandcamp calls them “an undeniable staple of the hardcore community.” Their 2005 album Wake the Dead, produced by Bill Stevenson, is described as “a defining moment” that “helped shape the sound of an entire era.” Across later work, the band has collaborated with producers Will Putney and John Paul Peters, while recordings have featured guests including Devin Townsend, Joe Duplantier, JJ Peters, Courtney LaPlante and Brendan Garrone. Bandcamp says each release expands on the last, incorporating elements beyond modern hardcore’s usual confines. Reviewers call the group “dependably high-octane” and “straight-up ragers”; one assessment of Heavy Steps found that their “raw power” had not dulled.
1720’s calling card is its range: the former garment factory hosts both all-ages punk, hardcore and metal shows and separately promoted late-night electronic events. Inside, high ceilings, exposed steel and concrete give the room a warehouse feel, while concert-grade sound and lighting make the stage the focus. Most shows are standing-room, with a bar and an outdoor patio; some events also bring pop-up food vendors, so check the listing rather than counting on a meal. The calendar is ticketed, and age rules and start times vary by event. You’ll find it in Downtown LA’s industrial warehouse district, where street parking is limited; the venue recommends rideshare. Its current listings include upcoming October and November 2026 shows at 1720 E 16th Street, confirming it is still operating at that address.