For fans of raw guitar riffs and the unmistakable pulse of punk beats, a blast from the past is on the horizon as SOCIAL DISTORTION pairs up with BAD RELIGION for a U.S. tour, kicking off in Bakersfield on April 9, 2024. The union of these two bands is like flipping through the pages of a Southern California punk rock yearbook, with each chord struck a nod to the genre’s golden days.
Frontman Mike Ness of SOCIAL DISTORTION shared a throwback to their Australian tour with BAD RELIGION in 2022, hinting at the electric synergy between the bands. They also plan to pay homage to their seminal album ‘Mommy’s Little Monster,’ promising a full-album performance in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
It’s not just a tour; it’s a reunion, as BAD RELIGION‘s Greg Graffin reminisces about their shared roots dating back to 1980. Though their musical journeys took diverse paths, their foundational punk ethos remained steadfast, echoing through Southern California’s sonic landscape.
As SOCIAL DISTORTION prepares to mark four decades of ‘Mommy‘s Little Monster,’ fans are gearing up for a revival of the anthems that defined an era. The tour’s setlist promises a dive into classics like “Story Of My Life” and “Ball And Chain,” alongside newer ballads from “Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes,” their latest Billboard-acclaimed album.
Beyond the headliners, THE LOVEBOMBS are set to add their contemporary twist to the tour, bridging the gap between punk’s past and present. Additionally, the rescheduled dates with THE BELLRAYS offer a second chance to experience the tour that was put on hold, now confirmed for September and October of 2024.
As SOCIAL DISTORTION and BAD RELIGION map out their trek from Bakersfield to Columbus, it’s more than concerts they’re charting—it’s a journey through the heart of punk’s history, inviting fans old and new to join in the revelry.
Tour dates for SOCIAL DISTORTION with BAD RELIGION:
- April 09 – Bakersfield, CA – Mechanics Bank Theater
- April 10 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
- April 11 – San Diego, CA – PETCO Park
- April 13 – Las Vegas, NV – Virgin Hotels Las Vegas – The Theater
- April 14 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheater
- April 16 – Lubbock, TX – Lonestar Amphitheater
- April 18 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
- April 19 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
- April 20 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway
- April 22 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
- April 23 – New Orleans, LA – The Filmore Harrah’s New Orleans
- April 26 – St. Augustine, FL – The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
- April 27 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
- April 28 – Clearwater, FL – Coachman Park – The Sound
- April 30 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
- May 01 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery Lawn
- May 03 – Oxon Hill, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
- May 04 – New York, NY – Pier 17 The Rooftop
- May 05 – Philadelphia, PA – The Filmore Philadelphia
- May 07 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- May 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
- May 11 – Detroit, MI – The Masonic Temple Theatre
- May 12 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
- May 14 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club – Eagles Ballroom
- May 15 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
- May 17 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater
- May 18 – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed – Indoors
- May 19 – Columbus, OH – Historic Crew Stadium
Tour dates for SOCIAL DISTORTION with THE BELLRAYS:
- Sept. 13 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
- Sept. 14 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
- Sept. 15 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
- Sept. 18 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
- Sept. 19 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
- Sept. 21 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
- Sept. 22 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
- Sept. 23 – Calgary, AB – Macewan Hall
- Sept. 25 – Winnipeg, MB – Buron Cummings Theatre
- Oct. 01 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
- Oct. 02 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
- Oct. 04 – Guelph, ON – Guelph Concert Theatre
- Oct. 05 – Toronto, ON – History
- Oct. 06 – Montreal, QC – M Telus
- Oct. 08 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
- Oct. 09 – Hampton Beach, NH – Casino Ballroom
- Oct. 11 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
- Oct. 12 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater
- Oct. 13 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
- Oct. 15 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
- Oct. 16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
- Oct. 17 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
- Oct. 19 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
- Oct. 20 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
- Oct. 22 – Albuquerque, NM – Rio Rancho Event Center
- Oct. 23 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre