Social Distortion

Stop Hating on the 2013 Coachella Lineup

Each year, like many of you, I impatiently wait for the Coachella lineup to be announced. Sometimes it's disappointing (if Daft Punk says they're not touring, chances are they're not playing the festival), but there's always going be a few redeeming artists. At best the lineup will be amazing, and i ... More >>

Coachella 2013 Official Lineup is Posted

The wait, as they say, is finally over. You can cease all the speculation of who the hell is officially playing this year's Coachella as Goldenvoice unveiled the lineup in grand fashion. See also: -Who Is Really Playing Coachella This Year? -The Rolling Stones Aren't Playing Coachella, but Some ... More >>

Social Distortion, Marquee Theatre, 1/22/13

Social Distortion @ Marquee Theatre|1/22/23By most standards, I arrived on the Social Distortion scene rather late, some 15 years ago. I wasn't much older than 14 when I bought my first album, and was -- like most fans -- immediately hooked. Many of us grew up on the lyrics of Ness, who taught us ... More >>

Top Five Must-See Shows This Week in Phoenix

Yeah, yeah, yeah...we get it. Mondays suck (we've read Garfield). But it means the start of a new week, which means a bunch of killer shows in and around Phoenix. And here are a few of the coolest -- our top five must-see shows this week.

Top Five Phoenix Music Stories of the Week

The news waits for no one -- at least that's what we read somewhere -- so it's perfectly understandable that you, the reader, might have missed out on a musical tidbit, breaking news about your favorite venue, or one of our rants. So enjoy this digest-style sampling of some of our biggest stories f ... More >>

Social Distortion's Jonny Two Bags: "I Don't Know What Else I Would Be Doing If I Wasn't Playing Music."

Orange County punk legends Social Distortion have always been generous about performing in Arizona. The band usually plays a double-header at Marquee Theatre early in the year, and once again, Social D will return to the Marquee on January 22 and 23. The Tempe dates are part of a string of multiple ... More >>

Social Distortion @ Marquee Theatre

Take Cover: The Copper Keys Cover Frank Turner

See also: Frank Turner Discusses Touring, London Riots, and Drinking With Grandma I may be biased, but I think Frank Turner is one of those underrated artists that everyone should know about. He blew me away at The Rhythm Room last year and stole the show once again when he opened for Social Dist ... More >>

George Strait, Beatles Covers, and Social Distotion This Weekend

George Strait at US Airways Center Wow, I truly underestimated the amount of country fans in Arizona. Rising to their feet for the only and only "King of Country," George Strait walked onto the stage and the crowd went crazy. They whistled so loud that my ears continue to ring and women of all age ... More >>

Social Distortion at Marquee Theatre, 2/3/12

Maria Vassett​Social Distortion Marquee Theatre Friday, February 3, 2012 Phoenix loves Social Distortion, and the band loves Phoenix, including not one but two stops on their most recent tour. Last night was business as usual: The band will played a packed venue, to a sea of drunk burly guys ... More >>

Neil Diamond, Social Distortion, Handsome Furs

​"So good, so good, so good!" That's what you'll be chanting after Neil Diamond plays hits like "Sweet Caroline," "Cherry Cherry" and "Cracklin' Rosie" at the US Airways Center in August.The '70s stunna is going to help you get your adult contemporary groove on when he comes to Phoenix.Neil Diamon ... More >>

Frank Turner Discusses Touring, London Riots, and Drinking With Grandma

Frank Turner has been enjoying unexpected success as a solo folk/punk musician after the demise his hardcore band, Million Dead. Turner has garnered an international fanbase over the past few years, touring relentlessly with bands like Social Distortion, Flogging Molly, and The Gaslight Anthem. His ... More >>

CH3 @ Rips Ales & Cocktails

Ten Songs That Remind Us The Rapture Didn't Actually Occur on Saturday

"Why did I listen to that 89-year-old nutjob and blow my life's savings?"​Well, 6 p.m. on Saturday came and went with nary a whimper. There was no massive, earth-shattering earthquake -- no angels swooped down from heaven to take the chosen people to their destinies. All in all, this Rapture busin ... More >>

Social Distortion at Marquee Theatre Last Night

​Social Distortion Marquee Theatre January 13th, 2011It's a testament to Social Distortion's prominent influence on younger punk rock n' roll bands that two songs in to opening band Dead Relatives' set, I thought they were Social Distortion.  It's either a testament to that or how crappy ... More >>

Social Distortion @ Marquee Theatre

Social Distortion - California (Hustle and Flow)

​Song: Social Distortion, "California (Hustle and Flow)"Context: Social D's rescheduled shows at Marquee Theatre are next Thursday and Friday. The band will have a new album, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, out the Tuesday after their Tempe show. So far this track has been warmly received -- "[Sing ... More >>

Social Distortion Postpone Both Marquee Theatre Shows Until January; Opening Acts Lucero and Frank Turner Still Performing Tonight

​The Thanksgiving weekend just got a little less fun if you happen to be a fan of punk icons Social Distortion. We've gotten word that the legendary band has cancelled both of their sold-out appearances at the Marquee Theatre tonight and tomorrow evening due to a "family emergency." There's a ... More >>

Modern Essential Tracks For Your Wedding, Vincent Gallo, This Century, and More in This Week's Issue

Nat King Cole, an "Unforgettable" essential part of your wedding soundtrack.​The times, they are a'changing, and traditional wedding songs just don't cut it for everyone anymore. That's why we've suggested some more modern alternatives to keep your wedding rocking, as well as some selections to st ... More >>

Social Distortion @ Marquee Theatre

Bordertown Devils

Incoming: Social Distortion, Hot Hot Heat, Ra Ra Riot, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Nickelback

A picture of Canadian rock band Nickelback​I remember it like it was yesterday: it was the summer of 2002 and I was in super-humid Milwaukee for Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. We were in the parking lot of Miller Park, enjoying the pre-game festivities, eating and drinking all of the ... More >>

July 12 In Blogs: Tea Party Wackos, Pool Parties, Social Distortion, Taco Bell, and James Ray

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

Beastie Boys, The Rolling Stones, and America's Other Oldest Bands

Creeper Feature

Bay Area psychobilly outfit darkens Rogue West

Incoming: Vandals, Crystal Antlers, Agnostic Front, Slayer

​What is it about OC punk rock acts that makes them so tough to kill? Lose a few original members from most punk bands and they're through, but OC acts like The Vandals, Bad Religion, Social Distortion and TSOL never seem to die. The Vandals (pictured above with Gwen Stefani in her dirtbag phase) ... More >>

Jason Mraz, Fall Out Boy, and Other Must-See Sets at Fall Frenzy

The Gaslight Anthem

The Gaslight Anthem

Just Announced: Miley Cyrus, Bo Bice, Juvenile

I've never been sure why there isn't more of a rivalry between Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus, but, aside from some boy drama, the two country-tinged pop princesses seem to co-exist happily.If you missed Swift's excellent show at Jobing.com Arena last month, you'll have a chance to check out what I ca ... More >>

Youth Brigade

Youth Brigade

Girl In A Coma Coming to Mesa

By Martin Cizmar If you like Joan Jett – and judging by every karaoke night I’ve attended in the last year, you do – you might want to check out Girl in a Coma, coming to Hollywood Alley on December 3. Hailing from San Antonio (I’ll do it for you, Phoenix: booooo Tim Duncan sucks!) the a ... More >>

Ness is More

D.I. Won’t D.I.E.

Hickstock

Rockin' and rollin' ´til the cows come home

Rock Docs Are Go!

As CDs wither, the low-budget rockumentary is born again

Media Darlings

Rising above the demo tide

The Adolescents

Punks having punks

MXPX

G2GB!

Backyard Babies

Best of trashy dive noise

Punk Rock Karaoke

And it's a live band!

Top 10 selling CDs at Zia Record Exchange, 2510 West Thunderbird Road

Chart-toppers for February 28 through March 6

The Explosion

Beantown punkers light the fuse

Social Distortion

What's Selling

Top 10 selling CDs at Eastside Records

Punk Rock Karaoke

Become the frontman for a band of punk greats

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

BEST PUNK ROCK JUKEBOX

The Rogue

40 Bands 1 Night 7 Bucks

Music Showcase, Sunday, April 13 - Mill Ave.