The Smashing Pumpkins @ Viper Room
The few that managed to get tickets knew what they were about to witness: a once-in-a-lifetime show from one of the biggest bands in the world. Within minutes of being announced, The Smashing Pumpkins’ intimate pre-tour, warm-up show at the Viper Room was a sold-out ticket.
The June 30 show brought out a different type of crowd than the usual L.A. laissez-faire club goers. The atmosphere was that of a stadium show, where young fans storm the doors and stake their claim in front of the stage, not budging for booze or bathroom breaks. With no opening acts to clutter the evening, the steadfast crowd jammed out to ’90s nostalgia tracks resurrected by DJ Jamie Scrap.