Social Distortion gigs aren’t about nostalgia—they’re a reminder that punk’s bite still matters. Mike Ness and company have a knack for making even the most familiar songs feel urgent, whether they’re tearing through “Story of My Life” or digging into deeper cuts. The setlists lean into the band’s bluesy backbone, but there’s nothing polished about the delivery. It’s all gravel, sweat and the kind of honesty that’s hard to fake. If you’ve caught them before, you know the crowd is a mix of lifers and newcomers, all there for the same reason: to hear songs that actually mean something, played by people who still care. No frills, no pretense, just a band that’s survived every trend and still sounds like they have something to prove. If you want a night that feels real, this is it.

Social Distortion
Time Out says
Details
- Event website:
- roadrunnerboston.com/events/detail/?event_id=1341246
- Address
- Roadrunner
- 89 Guest St
- Boston
- 02135
- Price:
- $134 - $281
Dates and times
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