The four-piece band was exceedingly loud, with their multiple vintage amplifiers screaming and pushing the decibel levels into the stratosphere. Drag City label mates, as well as fellow LA residents, Oog Bogo came hard out of the gate, forcing many people in the ballroom to frantically grab their earplugs. Oog Bogo kicked off the evening at 9:00 pm, assaulting the unprepared ears of the attendees pressed close to the rail. This immediately created a safe and relaxed environment, as was evident by the remarkably tame Friday night crowd. Per artist request, the event required proof of vaccination for entry, not permitting on-site, rapid testing. With many other shows happening in the city on the same evening, the venue was nonetheless at near capacity, with all attendees complying with mandated COVID protocols. Ty Segall brought his Freedom Band to Portland’s Crystal Ballroom on February 4th, only a few shows into a lengthy nationwide tour supporting his current release, Harmonizer.
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