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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Past Frightwig Tours & Concerts (Page 4)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 09, 1986
Raw Power / Dayglo Abortions / Frightwig / Natas (No)
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Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 08, 1986
Frightwig The Outhouse Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Oct 24, 1986
Frightwig The Farm San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 06, 1986
Frightwig The Spirit San Diego, California, United States
Jun 01, 1986
Frightwig The Mason Jar Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Feb 22, 1986
Frightwig The Spirit San Diego, California, United States
Dec 22, 1985
The Jesus and Mary Chain / Radwaste / Frightwig
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The Roxy Theatre West Hollywood, California, United States
Oct 10, 1985
Frightwig Kulturzentrum Schlachthof Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Oct 09, 1985
Frightwig Zeche Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Oct 04, 1985
Frightwig Rote Fabrik Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Oct 03, 1985
Frightwig Alabamahalle Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Oct 01, 1985
Frightwig Batschkapp Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Sep 29, 1985
Frightwig Markthalle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Sep 28, 1985
Frightwig Het Bolwerk Sneek, Friesland, Netherlands
Sep 26, 1985
Frightwig Simplon Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Sep 16, 1985
Frightwig Stache's Columbus, Ohio, United States
Aug 31, 1985
Sonic Youth / Frightwig
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Metroplex Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Aug 13, 1985
Frightwig / Vicious Gel / Agent Orange

Agent Orange / Vicious Gel / Frightwig

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Spanky's Sacramento, California, United States
Jul 26, 1985
Frightwig Jockey Club Newport, Kentucky, United States
Jul 20, 1985
Frightwig Danceteria New York, New York, United States

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