I was shocked and saddened to hear Eddie Spaghetti of the Supersuckers has been diagnosed with cancer. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Eddie for many years, and he is an incredibly solid and beyond talented human being. Through friends who have beaten cancer I’ve learned that it’s not only emotionally challenging, but it’s financially …
Bumbershoot
Wed, April 29, 2015
Social Distortion will play Bumbershoot in Seattle, WA on September 6.
SOCIAL DISTORTION TO CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SELF-TITLED ALBUM
Tue, April 21, 2015
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the self-titled album, Social Distortion have announced a 2015 North American tour. Beginning in Tempe, AZ on July 28, Social Distortion will embark on a six-week tour where they will perform the self-titled album in its entirety. In addition to performing Social Distortion front to back, the band …
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 75th Anniversary
Thu, April 16, 2015
See you in Sturgis, SD for the 75th anniversary of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Social Distortion will perform at the Buffalo Chip on August 5.
Admission to the show is open to patrons of Buffalo Chip Campground. For more info, visit http://www.rallytickets.com…
Support American shoe manufacturing
Thu, April 9, 2015
Our friends over at Nicora Johns Shoes need your help with a great campaign that is helping American shoe manufacturing. Unlike so many companies today, Nicora Johns Shoes make their products at a factory in Los Angeles, CA. We would appreciate your support by joining their campaign to help keep these jobs in the U.S.A.: …
The Self-Titled Album Turns 25 Today
Fri, March 27, 2015
Released March 27, 1990 – Happy 25th Anniversary!
“This was a very pivotal moment in our young career.” – Mike Ness
…
Lost Highway Motorcycle Show and Concert
Fri, March 20, 2015
LOST HIGHWAY Motorcycle Show & Concert with weekend-long camping is Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30 at San Manuel Amphitheater and the picturesque Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, CA. www.LostHighwayFest.com
Social Distortion, Reverend Horton Heat, Lucero, Lindi Oretga and others will play live on the Quaid Harley-Davidson Stage on May 30. There …
Playing Shaky Knees Music Festival
Wed, January 14, 2015
Social Distortion will play the Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta, GA May 8-10. Tickets are on sale January 16 at 10 AM Eastern. For more information and tickets, visit shakykneesfestival.com.
Also appearing at Shaky Knees Music Festival are the Avett Brothers, Wilco, Beck and The Pixies.
The band has additional tour dates planned …
New items in web store
Wed, December 10, 2014
Our online store is stocked and ready for the Holidays! There’s nineteen new items, including a custom cut ‘n’ sew Eisenhower Speedway Jacket, men’s and women’s t-shirts, hoodies, hats and accessories.
All of the t-shirts are printed on high quality, incredibly soft and comfortable 100% cotton. Be sure to get your holiday orders in now …
Playing Groezrock in May 2015
Mon, December 1, 2014
Social Distortion will play Groezrock in Meerhout, Belgium.
Tickets will be on sale soon at http://www.groezrock.be/tickets
…
New Year’s Eve in Pomona on sale Friday
Mon, November 17, 2014
Join us for New Year’s Eve at the Fox Theater Pomona! We’re looking forward to spending our last night of 2014 at home with family and friends. Kicking the night off will be the incredible duo from Austin, TX, The Mastersons followed by the fabulous Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas from Detroit, MI. It’s going …
Watch Mike Ness’ video for Red Kap
Mon, November 10, 2014
Take a tour of Mike’s studio, one of his favorite vintage cars, and his Northern California ranch in this video from Red Kap…
Mike to pay tribute to Joan Jett at Little Kids Rock benefit
Wed, October 15, 2014
Mike is looking forward to honoring Joan Jett at Little Kids Rock’s benefit on October 23 at the Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center in NYC. The event will raise money to help low-income public school districts expand their music programs for children.
Tickets: www.littlekidsrock.org/2014benefit/reservations/ or call 973-746-8248…
Sweet Relief signed guitar auction
Wed, September 10, 2014
Auction proceeds of this Epiphone Les Paul signed by Social Distortion will benefit Sweet Relief.
Mike Ness in Noisey’s Made In America
Fri, August 29, 2014
In this installment of Noisey‘s Made in America series, Watch Mike talk about what the LA and OC punk scenes were like when Social Distortion started.
RIP Jay Adams
Fri, August 15, 2014
Skateboarding and surfing were an integral part of the punk movement — rebellion and self expression. Jay Adams and his friends were there in the beginning and made their own history. Love and respect, my friend. Z-Boys forever.
– Mike Ness…
Schedule announced for Riot Fest Chicago
Thu, July 24, 2014
Social Distortion will play Riot Fest Chicago on Sunday, September 14.
View the entire schedule:…
Riot Fest Denver: New venue announced
Fri, July 18, 2014
Riot Fest has had to move the Denver festival from its inaugural home in Byers, CO, and have just announced the new venue is Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium in downtown Denver on Sept. 19-21st. All tickets will be honored at the new location and refunds will be issued to people who bought …
Schedule announced for Riot Fest & Sideshow Denver
Wed, June 18, 2014
Playing Riot Fest in Chicago, Denver, and Toronto this fall
Fri, May 16, 2014
Social Distortion will play Riot Fest in Chicago, Denver, and Toronto this year.
Toronto’s Riot Fest and Expo is September 6-7 at Downsview Park. The 10th Anniversary Riot Fest and Carnival in Chicago’s Humboldt Park is September 12-14. Denver’s Riot Fest and Sideshow is at May Farms September 19-21.
Tickets are on sale now.
…
Jonny Two Bags single on iTunes now
Tue, March 4, 2014
Jonny Two Bags’ single “One Foot In The Gutter” is available on iTunes now. Buy it here.
The song is from his upcoming solo album Salvation Town, out April 1.…