Frightwig Concert History

FRIGHTWIG was an all-women band similar in sound to the punk band Flipper. They were located in San Francisco, California and often played at The Farm. Though they predated the riot grrl movement, they have a similar approach and were influential to its development. For example, they were known for inviting a male audience member on stage to “dance” during the song “A Man’s Gotta Do What a Man’s Gotta Do” and thereby publicly ridiculing him.

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Frightwig Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 21, 2026
Upcoming
MDC / Frightwig / Class of 77 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 19, 2026
Upcoming
Mosswood Meltdown
Bikini Kill / The Dead Milkmen / Frankie and the Witch Fingers / Peaches Christ / Frightwig / Las Nubes / Toody Cole & Her Band
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Mosswood Park Oakland, California, United States
Jul 18, 2026 –
Jul 19, 2026
Happening
Mosswood Meltdown 2026
Iggy Pop / Bikini Kill / The Dead Milkmen / Scowl / Otoboke Beaver / Frankie & The Witch Fingers / The Dirtbombs / The Spits / John Waters / Frightwig / Las Nubes / The Fadeaways / Primitive Ring / The Return of Jackie and Judy / Peaches Christ / Mannequin Pussy Show all bands
Mosswood Park Oakland, California, United States
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Nov 01, 2025
Hot Laundry / Frightwig Kilowatt San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 17, 2025
Frightwig / The Creepy Crawlies / Bitch Fit Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 06, 2025
Frightwig / Quaaludes / Sapphic Musk The Crepe Place Santa Cruz, California, United States
May 13, 2025
The Go-Go's / Frightwig
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The Warfield Theatre San Francisco, California, United States
May 04, 2025
Night Crickets / Prairie Prince / Mojave Phone Booth / Rain Parade / Frightwig / Screaming Bloody Marys
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Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California, United States
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Sep 28, 2024
Frightwig / Bite Sf / The Creepy Crawlies / Snatcher / Cut-Rate Druggist / Last Thread Ivy Room Albany, California, United States
Aug 19, 2024
Bikini Kill / Frightwig
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The Warfield Theatre San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 05, 2024
Frightwig / The Vaxxines

Mosswood Meltdown Pre-Party at Eli's with Frightwig and more 2024

Eli's Mile High Club Oakland, California, United States
May 23, 2024
Frightwig
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The Sardine San Pedro, California, United States
May 22, 2024
Frightwig Moroccan Lounge Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 13, 2024
Tony Jay / Frightwig

Frightwig, Warp, Tony Jay

Thee Stork Club Oakland, California, United States
Jan 11, 2024
Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds / Frightwig
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Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Jan 10, 2024
Avengers / Kid Congo and The Pink Monkey Birds / Frightwig Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California, United States
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Nov 04, 2023
Shellshag / Decent Criminal / Sleepwell / Frightwig / Scorpion Tea / Loveletter TV Eye Ridgewood, New York, United States
Sep 29, 2023
Frightwig / False Flag / Chaki Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 27, 2019 –
Sep 29, 2019
PRF West 2019
Cartographer / Frightwig / The Tunnel / Sapphic Musk / Prissy Whip / Rip Room / Cinder Cone / Facet (US) / Wolf City Radio / Thought Leaders / Americas (Chico) / Color TV (SF) / Arteries (PDX)
Elbo Room Jack London Oakland, California, United States
Jul 13, 2019
Flipper / David Yow / Frightwig / The Next (US)

Flipper / David Yow / Frightwig

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Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California, United States

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Raw Power / Dayglo Abortions / Frightwig / Natas (No) on Nov 9, 1986 [658-small]

Raw Power / Dayglo Abortions / Frightwig / Natas (No)
Nov 9, 1986
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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The Go-Go's / Frightwig on May 13, 2025 [908-small]

The Go-Go's / Frightwig
May 13, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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The Go-Go's / Frightwig on May 13, 2025 [837-small]

The Go-Go's / Frightwig
May 13, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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The Go-Go's / Frightwig on May 13, 2025 [836-small]

The Go-Go's / Frightwig
May 13, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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The Avengers / Kid Congo Powers & The Pink Monkey Birds / Frightwig on Jan 10, 2024 [877-small]

The Avengers / Kid Congo Powers & The Pink Monkey Birds / Frightwig
Jan 10, 2024
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Frightwig / Three Beer Buzz / Dickless / Motorvirus on Jul 17, 1990 [710-small]

Frightwig / Three Beer Buzz / Dickless / Motorvirus
Jul 17, 1990
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Genres:

Punk
United States
Punk Rock
Female Vocalists
Riot Grrrl
Queercore
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Latest Setlist (05/13/2025):

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  1. Crazy World
  2. Hear What I Say
  3. War on Women
  4. Ride Your Bike
  5. Big Bang
  6. Aging Sux
  7. Shine Your Light
  8. A Man's Gotta Do What a Man's Gotta Do
  9. American Express

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 3 concerts
2025 5 concerts
2024 8 concerts
2023 2 concerts
2019 2 concerts
2015 4 concerts
2014 8 concerts
2013 3 concerts
2012 1 concert
1993 1 concert
1990 5 concerts
1988 3 concerts
1987 9 concerts
1986 12 concerts
1985 20 concerts
1984 6 concerts
1983 14 concerts
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