BIG SPECIAL

December 5, 2025

The Regent Theater, Los Angeles CA

Shot & Written by Alaina Romero

From Birmingham, England (not Alabama, as drummer Callum Maloney specified through his thick English accent) to Los Angeles, California, BIG SPECIAL presents their high energy in the form of enthusiastic rock.  Running off the high of their latest album release, Callum and lead vocalist and guitarist Joseph Hicklin played fresh hits from NATIONAL AVERAGE. such as β€œGOD SAVE THE PONY.”  β€œβ€¦With the help of that last song…" Callum announced, β€œβ€¦We just found out the people of Los Angeles can move their hips a little bit.”  Like quite a few of their songs, structured akin to slam poetry supported by electric rock, β€œTHIS HERE AIN'T WATER” got everyone moving with its heavy groove.  Between tracks, Callum made use of airhorn sound effects and cracked jokes, a charming addition to the soulful atmosphere of their music.  While their second album was released this year in July, their first album POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES holds their most renowned songs amongst fans.  If you can believe it, β€œBLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE”, their most popular track, is even better live!  Hopefully The Regent Theater taught BIG SPECIAL that Los Angeles wants them to keep coming back!

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