South Central Riot Squad Fanbase Still Going Strong

SCRS fans at a show in Aug 2012, photo by Michelle Mendez

South Central Riot Squad’s reunion show prompted fan support from all over the area. Fans were enthusiastic about the events.

Steve Lopez, a 22-year-old music major from California State University Northridge, attended in support of South Central Riot Squad.

“I went for SCRS. They've been a local band for a good amount of years and they're known in the backyard punk scene,” Lopez said.

Lopez paid close attention to the band’s sound.

“I think they were great. I really enjoyed the riffs," he said, "what I did not like was the guitar overpowered most of the other instruments. Other than that, catchy breaks and just straight fast punk."

Joseph Tannous, a 20-year-old student from Rio Hondo Community College, attended in support of Angels of Mischief, who canceled last minute.

“I came out from Pomona to LA to support SGV’s Angels of Mischief but they couldn't make it due to van troubles," he said, "I was pretty disappointed but SCRS took the gig and had the best response from the crowd."