Quebecois trio Angine de Poitrine is making a serious play for Los Angeles, with two nights booked at Teragram Ballroom on August 17 and 18, 2026. The shows, which come on the heels of their latest release Vol. II, are already drawing attention from a broad cross-section of rock fans, and that buzz just got a major boost from Dave Grohl, who singled out the band in a recent podcast interview.
On the podcast Logan Sounds Off, as first reported by Exclaim!, the Foo Fighters frontman called Angine de Poitrine an up-and-coming act that had “absolutely blew my fucking mind.” Grohl reportedly pulled up his phone to show the host a clip of the band’s performance of the song “Sarniezz” from their now-iconic KEXP session, describing the group as something you “just have to watch.” The timing of the co-sign lines up neatly with Vol. II, which Exclaim! says earned its first 10/10 album review since 2023 and has been popping up on tastemaker playlists, including a recent BrooklynVegan weekly favorites roundup.
What This Means for LA Fans
For Southern California listeners, the Teragram dates offer a rare chance to catch a band that’s still in that sharp, early-stage ascent where live shows are intimate but the material is already fully formed. Angine de Poitrine’s sound is hard to categorize—progressive in structure, but delivered with punk energy and a theatrical sense of space—which fits the Teragram Ballroom room perfectly. The venue has become a reliable hub for left-of-center rock acts, and these two nights should slot right into that mix.
From an editorial perspective, what’s striking here is the convergence of critical acclaim and high-profile fandom. Exclaim! frames the band’s new album as a landmark release, and Grohl’s spontaneous shout-out—especially on a podcast that reaches beyond traditional music press—gives the band the kind of credibility that usually takes years to build. That combination often translates to strong ticket demand, even for a still-emerging act, so fans who want to catch these shows in a room as small as Teragram Ballroom would be wise to move early.
The SoCal Connection
Los Angeles has a long history of turning early buzz into career milestones, and Teragram Ballroom is a frequent stop on that trajectory. The venue’s downtown location and sightline-friendly layout make it a favorite for both artists and fans, and it regularly hosts acts that later graduate to larger rooms like the The Belasco or the Kia Forum. Angine de Poitrine’s two-night run suggests the band’s team believes the market is ready for a deeper dive than a single headline show.
For local concertgoers, the dates also sit in a busy late-summer window that includes Robyn‘s Forum stand and a range of indie shows across the city. But where many of those dates are polished pop productions or well-established touring acts, Angine de Poitrine offers something more combustible—a live band that even Grohl feels compelled to evangelize with his phone out mid-interview. That kind of energy is exactly what Teragram’s stage was built for.
Looking ahead, if Vol. II continues to gain traction and the Teragram shows sell strongly, it would not be surprising to see the band return to Southern California on a larger stage or as part of a festival lineup in the coming seasons. For now, the August 17 and 18, 2026 dates at Teragram Ballroom are the ones to circle on the calendar.
Last updated April 08, 2026.
Sources: Brooklyn Vegan, Exclaim
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