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Friday, June 13

Vina Robles Amphitheatre
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Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Friday, June 13 at 8 pm

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Monday, June 16

Crystal Ballroom
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Crystal Ballroom: Downtown

Monday, June 16 at 8 pm

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Saturday, June 21

Revolution Concert House
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Revolution Concert House: West Bench

Saturday, June 21 at 8 pm

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Monday, June 23

The Wilma
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The Wilma

Monday, June 23 at 8 pm

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Saturday, July 5

GLC Live At 20 Monroe
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GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Saturday, July 5 at 7 pm

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Wednesday, July 9

The Pageant
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The Pageant

Wednesday, July 9 at 8 pm

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Friday, July 11

Uptown Theater
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Uptown Theater

Friday, July 11 at 8 pm

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Saturday, July 12

JJ's Live
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JJ's Live

Saturday, July 12 at 8 pm

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Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing vocals), David Hidalgo Jr. (drums), and David Kalish (keyboards). Social Distortion went on a temporary hiatus in the mid-1980s, due to Ness's drug addiction and troubles with the law which resulted in extended stints in various rehabilitation centers that lasted for two years. Since its inception, the band lineup has been a virtual revolving-door of talent with many members coming and going – Ness has been the only constant member. After 43 years of performing, Social Distortion continues to tour and record music. To date, Social Distortion has released seven full-length studio albums, two compilations, one live album, and two DVDs. They released two albums — Mommy's Little Monster (1983) and Prison Bound (1988) — before signing a three-album contract with Epic Records in 1989. Social Distortion rose to fame with their 1990 self-titled third album, which produced their well-known hit singles "Ball and Chain", "Story of My Life", and the cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire", and was certified gold by RIAA. Many of their later albums, including their second gold record Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell (1992), were also well received. They are considered one of the best-selling punk rock bands, with more than three million albums sold worldwide. Social Distortion is currently working on a new album.
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