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Coming to The Novo
March 5th, 2026 by Kevin Gomez
When you think of the biggest punk rock anthems of the ‘90s, certainly one of those has to be Face to Face’s “Disconnected,” which became a staple of 106.7 KROQ’s lineup, and is still in regular rotation these days.
The song was originally released on their debut album, “Don’t Turn Away,” but it was the re-recorded version that went on their follow-up, “Big Choice,” and the soundtrack to the comic book adaptation of “Tank Girl” that would eventually blow the band up.
After a slew of albums, a steady fanbase, and over two decades as a band, Face to Face decided to call it quits in 2004 with a farewell tour that featured support from future mega stars, My Chemical Romance. With a few years off and fans pleading for a comeback, the band reunited in 2008 to sold-out crowds across the country.
Bigger and more beloved than ever the band even returned to the studio to release 2011’s “Laugh Now, Laugh Later” to rave reviews. Since then, the band has continued to play shows and festivals across the world, and released “No Way Out but Through” in 2021.
To celebrate their 35th birthday they are giving back to the fans and throwing the mother of all concerts at the Novo Theater in Los Angeles on April 24th with a star-studded lineup of punk rock artists.
Longtime friends, Poway’s Unwritten Law will be joining in on the celebration. A band that’s definitely earned their stripes and been around just as long, Unwritten Law just played L.A. at the Teragram Ballroom to a sold-out crowd.
No strangers to punk rock anthems with hits like “Seein’ Red,” “Cailin,’” and “Up All Night,” the band is known for their exceptional live shows and this will be no different.
Also joining the party will be the recently reunited Home Grown. A pop punk band in the ‘90s, Home Grown played many a show with Unwritten Law and blink-182 before calling it quits in 2005. After a near-20-year hiatus the band got together for an opening slot with The Starting Line in 2024. They’ve kept plenty busy since then playing several shows and even announcing work on a new album. They were one of the final bands to play the now defunct Chain Reaction in Anaheim this past October.
Kicking things off will be the melodic hardcore super group known as Ways Away. Formed just before COVID in 2019, the band consists of vocalist/guitarist Jesse Barnett (Stick to Your Guns), guitarist Sergie Loobkoff (Samiam, Knapsack), drummer Jared Shavelson (Paint It Black, BoySetsFire), and bassist Ian Smith (Racquet Club). Based in Los Angeles, Ways Away will keep this a completely Southern California punk show.
Celebrate 35 years of Face to Face by snagging your tickets now!
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