Backstage Bar & Billiards pulls in another slice of West Coast punk history with L.A.'s Wasted Youth taking the stage. Formed in the early '80s Los Angeles hardcore scene, this band helped shape the sound that came out of SoCal skate parks and DIY venues, mixing raw energy with a snotty, rebellious edge that still resonates with punk purists today.

The setting fits the sound - Backstage Bar & Billiards has built its reputation as downtown's go-to spot for rock 'n' roll, tucked into the Fremont East District with pool tables, cheap drinks, and a stage that's hosted plenty of loud, sweaty nights. Expect a crowd that knows the words, a room that smells like spilled beer and amps turned up too loud, and the kind of chaotic energy that made hardcore punk what it was.