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Title: Social Distortion
Post by robpop on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 5:11am

US tour starts in one week. Anybody else going? One of the best bands on the planet IMO. And they can cover the Stones better than anybody. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OVpzeUXfdQU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Gazza on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 8:04am

I flew over to London to see them at Shepherds Bush Empire two months ago. They were utterly brilliant as always.

Agree totally. Just simply one of the best bands on the planet. Any rock n roll fan who doesnt know them is really missing out on something special.

The cover of 'Wild Horses' they did that night worked surprisingly well.

Here's the tour dates. Go and see them if they play anywhere near you. You're in for a treat. Great rock 'n' roll.

http://www.socialdistortion.com/tours/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYk9f4RSr4k&spfreload=10

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Gazza on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 8:24am

Mike Ness showing his good musical taste in Dublin, August 2012.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by andrews27 on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 8:45am

Not to hijack, but do many people know (remember?) The Tragically Hip from Canada?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPJ2rcYQC88

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCFo0a8V-Ag

OK, I hijacked.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by munichhilton on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 9:11am

Houston on my birthday!

Some people like to rock n roll but you're always singing the blues...

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Gimme Shelter on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 1:34pm

I've seen them twice before. I'll see them in Bend, Oregon in September.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Maxmeister on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 3:05pm

munichhilton wrote on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 9:11am:

Houston on my birthday!

Some people like to rock n roll but you're always singing the blues...

Seeing them at the House of Blues Houston as well. It will be my first time and really looking forward to this gig.
PM me if you would like meet up.

Rick

Stones withdrawal is a killer.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by sirmoonie on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 10:34pm

How do you not love that band? Rock and roll, 100%.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by The Wick on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 11:58pm

I love em. There are very few bands who are true to their music and their roots. They represent everything about rock and roll that I love. Can't get enough of them.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 19^th, 2015 at 12:22pm

Love them as well. Seen them twice. First was real good. Second not so much. But Mike Ness was sick that night, so I'll give them a pass on that one. Seen Mike guest with Springsteen about 3 times. Always brings it. Love their last studio album. Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Bluzdude on Jul 19^th, 2015 at 10:25pm

Greek Theater in September!!!!!
:keithpunky

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 20^th, 2015 at 8:41am

Bluzdude wrote on Jul 19^th, 2015 at 10:25pm:

Greek Theater in September!!!!!
:keithpunky

Didn't they play in Hollywood last night and tonight?

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Bluzdude on Jul 20^th, 2015 at 9:54am

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jul 20^th, 2015 at 8:41am:

Bluzdude wrote on Jul 19^th, 2015 at 10:25pm:

Greek Theater in September!!!!!
:keithpunky

Didn't they play in Hollywood last night and tonight?

Don't know.....didn't see anything on setlist.fm or pollstar...

BTW the Greek Theater show is on a Saturday night. I have 2 tickets coming. I figure I'd throw it out to you first SCL (before I ask my son).

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 20^th, 2015 at 11:28am

Bluzdude wrote on Jul 20^th, 2015 at 9:54am:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jul 20^th, 2015 at 8:41am:

Bluzdude wrote on Jul 19^th, 2015 at 10:25pm:

Greek Theater in September!!!!!
:keithpunky

Didn't they play in Hollywood last night and tonight?

They added these shows at the last minute to kick off the tour.........I'd love to see them at the Greek. Saturday night works out great! :keithpunky
Sun 07/26/2015
West Hollywood, California @ House of Blues Sunset Strip
Mon 07/27/2015
West Hollywood, California @ House of Blues Sunset Strip -

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Bluzdude on Jul 20^th, 2015 at 11:58am

See you in September :booze

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 20^th, 2015 at 12:56pm

Bluzdude wrote on Jul 20^th, 2015 at 11:58am:

See you in September :booze

Cool, thanks man.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Pdog on Jul 22^nd, 2015 at 7:26am

I might go if family obligations don't get in the way… how punk rock is that?
My buddy is their sound guy and also a fan, he said this new tour has been the best…

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by leonid on Jul 22^nd, 2015 at 10:18am

Saw them in 1988 on the Prison Bound tour. Their cover of Under My Thumb is great. They also covered Backstreet Girl.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Bluzdude on Jul 22^nd, 2015 at 3:40pm

On one hand, I wonder why Social D isn't more popular......

On the other hand, I love the fact I can see them in great, smaller venues.

:keithpunky

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by robpop on Jul 22^nd, 2015 at 5:39pm

So true! I saw them years back at the Ice Garden in Rostraver, PA. A total shithole, but when the lights when out it was magic. Mike still jokes about that place when he comes back to Pittsburgh.

Before the concert, there was an impromptu hot rod and custom car show in the parking lot. Mike came out the check out all the rides. A few fans wanted to talk about music with him, but he was only interested in the cars.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Gazza on Jul 22^nd, 2015 at 6:57pm

Bluzdude wrote on Jul 22^nd, 2015 at 3:40pm:

On one hand, I wonder why Social D isn't more popular......

On the other hand, I love the fact I can see them in great, smaller venues.

:keithpunky

Its really strange - when you see how huge Green Day became (similar genre, but IMO a pretty ordinary band)

I just think they've never really pushed themselves commercially and Ness presumably is happy enough to be a 'cult act' (thankfully, no dreary crossover power ballads like GD). After all, they never did national TV in the US until they did Jimmy Kimmel about four years ago - and that was despite being around for about 30 years.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by robpop on Jul 23^rd, 2015 at 3:43pm

"Rolling Stone" Q and A with Mike Ness. Interview was released yesterday.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/story-of-my-life-mike-ness-talks-25-years-of-social-distortion-20150722

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by robpop on Jul 30^th, 2015 at 4:35am

Well, one great rock and roll band was and still is playing all the songs from one of their most popular albums live this tour. It also looks like they will start recording a new album by the end of the year!

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Bluzdude on Jul 31^st, 2015 at 12:13am

Greek theater - row 2....just behind the very small pit!!!!

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 31^st, 2015 at 1:47pm

Bluzdude wrote on Jul 31^st, 2015 at 12:13am:

Greek theater - row 2....just behind the very small pit!!!!

:keithpunky :keithpunky :willya :willya

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by robpop on Aug 21^st, 2015 at 4:08am

Tonight! I'll post photos on Facebook.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by robpop on Aug 22^nd, 2015 at 1:16pm

Excellent show as expected. I was close to the front center stage for most of the show, which I'll never do again. I'm too old to be kicked in the head by crowd surfers, or have beer spiiled as over me by slam dancers. Next time I'll retreat to the lawn, and have a seat there.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 22^nd, 2015 at 6:47pm

robpop wrote on Aug 22^nd, 2015 at 1:16pm:

Sounds like a good idea. :willya

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Gazza on Aug 23^rd, 2015 at 4:22pm

Meh. I did all that three years ago this week in Dublin.

Taking up slam dancing at the age of 49 is pretty surreal. Even more so when you're a shortarse.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 23^rd, 2015 at 5:50pm

Gazza wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2015 at 4:22pm:

Meh. I did all that three years ago this week in Dublin.

Taking up slam dancing at the age of 49 is pretty surreal. Even more so when you're a shortarse.

The Human Bowling Ball. :waka-jawaka :aimama

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Gazza on Aug 23^rd, 2015 at 7:20pm

LOL. I wondered why I was a bit painful 'down there' afterwards

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Bluzdude on Aug 23^rd, 2015 at 7:57pm

Just curious, here it appears that most of the mosh pit slammers at Social D shows are motorcycle gang bangers. Is that the case also in Europe????
:blankfriggingstare1

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by robpop on Aug 23^rd, 2015 at 11:39pm

No biker gang bangers in the pitt at Pitt. Just a bunch of drunken punk-ass kids.

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee141/robpopo/25419717-5816-403b-a6d2-a9d4d65da6a4.jpg

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Bluzdude on Aug 24^th, 2015 at 12:05am

They sure don't look like the kind if dudes you'd find in the So Cal pit. :booze

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 24^th, 2015 at 10:28am

Bluzdude wrote on Aug 24^th, 2015 at 12:05am:

They sure don't look like the kind if dudes you'd find in the So Cal pit. :booze

Good thing we got seats. :willya

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Pdog on Aug 24^th, 2015 at 11:43am

SD shows in the eighties and nineties in California were scary, violent and exciting experiences...

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Gazza on Aug 24^th, 2015 at 2:30pm

Bluzdude wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2015 at 7:57pm:

Just curious, here it appears that most of the mosh pit slammers at Social D shows are motorcycle gang bangers. Is that the case also in Europe????
:blankfriggingstare1

I've seen them three times. Once in Dublin (2012) and twice at Shepherds Bush in London (2011 and 2015). Hard to make a generalisation from the Dublin crowd, but in London it was predominantly older punks and skinheads.

I was seated at the London shows, but from what I saw before, during and after the gigs, they seemed a much friendlier bunch than their appearance suggested.

They tend to mostly play festival dates in Europe though so I guess its not really 'their' audience.

Some quality mentalists at this German festival from 2009, though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANKT0_Fg4tg

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Edith Grove on Aug 24^th, 2015 at 2:52pm

Bluzdude wrote on Aug 24^th, 2015 at 12:05am:

They sure don't look like the kind if dudes you'd find in the So Cal pit. :booze

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by robpop on Aug 26^th, 2015 at 3:16pm

Nineteen minute interview with Mike Ness (audio only).

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/08/24/interview-coffee-and-recovery-with-social-distortion/

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by gypsymofo60 on Aug 26^th, 2015 at 9:19pm

Gazza wrote on Jul 18^th, 2015 at 8:04am:

I've never even heard of them before, not ever! How bloody bizzare. They seem to be well known in UK & US. I must investigate.

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by Gazza on Aug 27^th, 2015 at 7:39pm

not really that well known in the UK at all, mate. They seem to be a bit more popular in places like Germany.

A bit of a cult act in the US I would presume - especially in California.

Here's the last album they did :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtaeLEPRhmI

Title: Re: Social Distortion
Post by robpop on Oct 9^th, 2015 at 8:41pm

Has anybody ever been to a Jonny Two Bags show, or heard anything about one? He'll be in my area, just a bit of a drive, though.