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A major punk band for over two decades, Social Distortion came out of Los Angeles's active hardcore scene of the late '70s and early '80s. Their first album, Mommy's Little Monster, appeared in 1983 and featured the song "Another State of Mind," which aired as one of a few punk videos on mid-'80s MTV. Since then, Social Distortion have further developed their mix of punk and rockabilly with such songs as "Ball and Chain," "Bad Luck" and "Reach for the Sky." To this day, Social Distortion remain one of punk's most exciting and vital bands. Over the course of their career, Social Distortion have brought many venues to capacity, like Observatory North Park and the Mission Ballroom.


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The Cramps, Joan Jett, The Dictators, The Turbo A.C.'s

Setlists

    1. 1.Born to Kill
    2. 2.Bad Luck
    3. 3.Dear Lover
    4. 4.Tonight
    5. 5.Machine Gun Blues
    6. 6.Far Side of Nowhere
    7. 7.The Way Things Were
    8. 8.Ring of Fire (Merle Kilgore cover)
    9. 9.Reach for the Sky
    10. 10.Prison Bound
    11. 11.Don't Drag Me Down
    1. -The Cisco Kid
    2. 1.Born to Kill
    3. 2.Bad Luck
    4. 3.Dear Lover
    5. 4.Tonight
    6. 5.Machine Gun Blues
    7. 6.Far Side of Nowhere
    8. 7.The Way Things Were
    9. 8.Ring of Fire (Merle Kilgore cover)
    10. 9.Reach for the Sky
    11. 10.Prison Bound
    12. 11.Don't Drag Me Down
    1. 1.Born to Kill
    2. 2.Through These Eyes
    3. 3.Untitled
    4. 4.Tonight
    5. 5.The Creeps
    6. 6.Another State of Mind
    7. 7.Mommy's Little Monster
    8. 8.The Way Things Were
    9. 9.Far Side of Nowhere
    10. 10.No Way Out
    11. 11.Prison Bound
    12. 12.Bad Luck
    13. 13.Reach for the Sky
  1. Encore

    1. 14.Ring of Fire (Merle Kilgore cover)
    2. 15.Story of My Life
    3. 16.Don't Drag Me Down
    1. 1.Born to Kill
    2. 2.Through These Eyes
    3. 3.Untitled
    4. 4.Tonight
    5. 5.The Creeps
    6. 6.Another State of Mind
    7. 7.Mommy's Little Monster
    8. 8.The Way Things Were
    9. 9.Far Side of Nowhere
    10. 10.No Way Out
    11. 11.Prison Bound
    12. 12.Reach for the Sky
    13. 13.Ring of Fire (Merle Kilgore cover)
    14. 14.Story of My Life
    15. 15.Don't Drag Me Down
    1. 1.Born to Kill
    2. 2.Through These Eyes
    3. 3.Untitled
    4. 4.Tonight
    5. 5.The Creeps
    6. 6.Another State of Mind
    7. 7.Mommy's Little Monster
    8. 8.The Way Things Were
    9. 9.Far Side of Nowhere
    10. 10.No Way Out
    11. 11.Prison Bound
    12. 12.Reach for the Sky
  1. Encore

    1. 13.Ring of Fire (Merle Kilgore cover)
    2. 14.Story of My Life
    3. 15.Don't Drag Me Down

Reviews

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 1627 reviews
  • Awesome but way hot!

    by Kasper on 7/22/25Revolution Concert House & Event Center - Garden CityRating: 4 out of 5

    Concert was awesome both bands played great took my niece to her first concert with my son and my wife. The only negative thing I could say is that it was extremely warm inside that building! Not my first time there but definitely the hottest! LoL will definitely be going back that's not a problem

  • Review

    by Deplorable on 7/22/25Revolution Concert House & Event Center - Garden CityRating: 4 out of 5

    Loved social distortion. But first band sucked. Need more old punk shows here in idaho

  • Social Distortion

    by Steph on 7/14/25Uptown Theater - Kansas CityRating: 5 out of 5

    We had an amazing experience as always at the Uptown Theater! I love attending concerts there, it's always such a positive atmosphere.

  • AWESOME SHOW

    by RLS on 7/14/25The Pageant - Saint LouisRating: 5 out of 5

    What an Awesome show we had such a great time . Social D Never disappoints.

  • Great sounding

    by Cumfu on 7/14/25Uptown Theater - Kansas CityRating: 4 out of 5

    Social distortion sounded great. Could of left their political views out but we knew what we were getting

  • Social D always amazing

    by AC on 7/14/25Uptown Theater - Kansas CityRating: 5 out of 5

    Always great live . Great venue . Been to many shows here .

  • Getting better with age

    by Wayne Johnson on 7/13/25The Pageant - Saint LouisRating: 5 out of 5

    I’ve loved Social Distortion since I found them in the 80s although they’ve been around since ’79. They have a timeless west coast punk (kinda rockabilly) style that borrows from other genres like the blues and even a little country. Mike Ness has a voice and stage presence that blends it all perfectly and it hasn’t wavered a bit in all these years. In fact, his Orange County style has been imitated by other bands over the years. Extraordinarily grateful to have had the chance to see this iconic band live in my hometown of St. Louis. Wishing them many more years.

  • Amazing show. These guys rock!

    by Sorope on 7/12/25The Pageant - Saint LouisRating: 5 out of 5

    I was impressed at every level. I also enjoyed the moments where they stopped playing and talked to the crowd. Good guys who know how to put on a banger!

  • Social Distortion for Life

    by DarcyK on 7/12/25The Pageant - Saint LouisRating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome time had by all. The opening band was great and loved their energy. It's nice to be turned on to new music. Social Distortion sounded tight. Mike Ness vocals were just like 35 years ago. I danced and sang along and I was in my happy space. I grew up with this band and they will always have a special place in my heart ❤️ I am looking forward to listening to their new album. Until we meet again. Peace love and always 🎶 music....

  • Social Distortion – A First Time Seeing Legends Live

    by Mr_Sunrise on 7/8/25The ELM - BozemanRating: 5 out of 5

    After years of going to local punk shows in small clubs, VFW halls, and DIY spots, I finally caught Social Distortion live—and I have no idea what took me so long. I’ve been around live punk for a bit. I’ve seen it raw, loud, and up-close. But walking into the venue that night, knowing I was about to see one of the genre’s most iconic names, felt different. There’s something about seeing a band that’s been part of the DNA of punk rock for decades—and still delivers like they’ve got something to prove. From the moment Mike Ness and the band walked on stage, it was clear this wasn’t just nostalgia—it was power, presence, and passion. Ness sounded as gritty and soulful as ever, cutting through the noise with that signature growl that makes every lyric hit like a confession. When they belted out “Ring Of Fire” and later “Story Of My Life,” it wasn’t just a crowd sing-along—it was a collective purge. Everyone around me, from grey-haired punks to newer fans, knew every word. What really stood out was the balance. Social D has the tightness and polish of a seasoned act, but they still carry that raw edge punk demands. The guitar tones were thick and twangy, the rhythm section was rock-solid, and Ness’s stage presence? Effortless. Not over-the-top, just real. This wasn’t a “great for their age” kind of show—it was just a great show, period. They played like they still care deeply about the music and the people who come to hear it. As someone who’s seen a few punk shows—loud, sweaty, chaotic—I can honestly say this one hit different. It felt like seeing a chapter of punk history come to life, and somehow, it still felt personal. If you’ve ever respected the roots of punk, do yourself a favor and see Social Distortion live.