Gray Matter Concert History

Post-hardcore band Gray Matter formed in the summer 1983 from the ashes of several Washington, D.C., area punk bands, Gray Matter's mix of melody and punk power helped key the 1984-1985 punk resurgence in the nation's capital. Consisting of guitarist Mark Haggerty and drummer Dante Ferrando (both of controversial first wave Dischord band Iron Cross), guitarist and singer Jeff Turner (founder of WGNS cassette label and studio), and bassist Steve Niles, Gray Matter was inspired by British punk bands.

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Gray Matter Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 21, 2025
Jer / Killer Diller / Gray Matter / Former Critics
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Small's Hamtramck, Michigan, United States
Aug 09, 2025
Rent Strike / Gray Matter / Constant Headache / Magnus Honey Pittstop Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 08, 2023
Ex Hex / Gray Matter / The Messthetics / Flasher / Birthday Girl DC

The Black Cat 30th Anniversary

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Black Cat Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Mar 19, 2022
HARD PNW
KAYZO / Joyryde / RL Grime / Baauer / Wax Motif / Capozzi / Gray Matter
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Tacoma Dome Tacoma, Washington, United States
Sep 15, 2018
Gray Matter
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The Black Cat Mainstage Washington, District of Columbia, United States
May 27, 2017
Gray Matter

Bledfest

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Hartland Performing Arts Center Howell, Michigan, United States
Oct 29, 2016
Vița de Vie / The Kryptonite Sparks / Days Of Confusion / Gray Matter / Flesh Rodeo
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Roman Arenas / Arenele Romane Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania
May 28, 2016
Gray Matter

Bledfest

Hartland Performing Arts Center Howell, Michigan, United States
Sep 13, 2013
Gray Matter / Girls Against Boys / David Yow / Ted Leo and The Pharmacists / The Shirks / The Max Levine Ensemble / DJ Alec MacKaye
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Black Cat Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sep 12, 2008
Gray Matter Black Cat Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Oct 06, 2004
Gray Matter Poor David's Pub Dallas, Texas, United States
Aug 02, 1992
Melvins / Hammerhead / Helmet / Gray Matter / Quicksand FX San Jose, California, United States
Aug 01, 1992
Melvins / Hammerhead / Gray Matter
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Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California, United States
May 22, 1992
Gray Matter St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sep 03, 1991
Gray Matter
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Negativ Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Apr 02, 1986
9353 / Gray Matter
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D.C. Space Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Mar 29, 1986
Dag Nasty / Gray Matter / Foundation / Bells Of
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Bethesda Community Center Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Aug 04, 1985
Gray Matter
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Food For Thought Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Oct 13, 1984
Marginal Man / The Meatmen / United Mutation / Gray Matter
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Wilson Center Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sep 27, 1984
Suicidal Tendencies / Gray Matter
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9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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front image of setlist, Suicidal Tendencies / Gray Matter on Sep 27, 1984 [070-small]

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Suicidal Tendencies / Gray Matter
Sep 27, 1984
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Suicidal setlist written by Ian MacKaye on back of a Chris Penn Wild Life movie poster, tags: Suicidal Tendencies, Setlist, 9:30 Club - Suicidal Tendencies / Gray Matter on Sep 27, 1984 [058-small]

Suicidal setlist written by Ian MacKaye on back of a Chris Penn Wild Life movie poster

Suicidal Tendencies / Gray Matter
Sep 27, 1984
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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gig poster mentions DJ Echo Psycho Tom Berard, tags: Gray Matter, Suicidal Tendencies - Suicidal Tendencies / Gray Matter on Sep 27, 1984 [053-small]

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Suicidal Tendencies / Gray Matter
Sep 27, 1984
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Marginal Man / The Meatmen / United Mutation / Gray Matter on Oct 13, 1984 [980-small]

Marginal Man / The Meatmen / United Mutation / Gray Matter
Oct 13, 1984
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Gray Matter on Sep 3, 1991 [778-small]

Gray Matter
Sep 3, 1991
 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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9353 / Gray Matter on Apr 2, 1986 [950-small]

9353 / Gray Matter
Apr 2, 1986
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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HARD PNW on Mar 19, 2022 [580-small]

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Mar 19, 2022
 Tacoma, Washington, United States
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Genres:

Punk
United States
Hardcore
Hardcore Punk
Post-Hardcore
Emo
Skate Punk
Emocore
Dc Hardcore
Washington Dc
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Latest Setlist (09/08/2023):

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  1. Retrospect
  2. Burn No Bridges
  3. Walk the Line
  4. Swann street
  5. Thog
  6. Chutes and Ladders
  7. 60's
  8. Take It Back
  9. Caffeine Blues
  10. Gray Matter

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Concerts Per Year:

2025 2 concerts
2023 1 concert
2022 1 concert
2018 1 concert
2017 1 concert
2016 2 concerts
2013 1 concert
2008 1 concert
2004 1 concert
1992 3 concerts
1991 1 concert
1986 2 concerts
1985 1 concert
1984 3 concerts

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