Kicking off Part 2 of their North American Tour: “Tell Me That It’s Over,” Wallows (Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston and Braeden Lemasters) take on 3 nights of shows in their hometown of Los Angeles, California. Night one in LA began at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on September 25, 2022. Setting the ambiance, the stage fluttered with warm lighting and playful bounces between the iconic lamps Wallows have introduced this tour era. The band emerged one by one and felt the love from the crowd as exciting roars filled the venue. They opened with their hit song, “I Don’t Want to Talk” and from that point on energy from both the band and crowd reached new heights and lasted all night. Nearing the end of the set, during the performance of “Remember When,” for the first time ever at their show confetti was blasted into the air and the crowd was ecstatic. Wallows wanted to make sure everyone knew that this wasn’t just a regular show, it was a homecoming. 

Words & Photography: Isaiah Pate