December 24, 2019

Punk band caused havoc in a restaurant - Green Day pay for damages

17-year-old promoter Bryson Del Valle booked a five-band gig at a Denny’s restaurant in Santa Ana, California, which ended up, well, good in punk terms, less so in family diner terms. Del Valles apparently booked the venue by saying it was for a birthday party, Denny's didn't realize it was to be a punk one. A video of hardcore band Wacko’s ensuing mosh pit made headlines, in part because the musicians could be seen performing atop tables while giant hanging lights swung violently above the pit, Exclaim reports. Denny’s promptly issued Del Valle with a $1,800 bill for damages and costs. The band Wacko created a GoFundMe to crowdfund that money for Del Valle when Green Day swooped in and covered the entire bill. The band even left a note saying - "Hey Bryson call us! We wanna play the Bastards Club. Love, Green Day".