The Messthetics Concert History

The Messthetics are an experimental jazz rock trio from Washington, D.C. featuring the rhythm section of Fugazi -- drummer Brendan Canty and bassist Joe Lally. They are joined by experimental jazz guitarist Anthony Pirog. Their debut album, The Messthetics, was released in March, 2018.

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The Messthetics Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 14)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 18, 2018 –
May 20, 2018
Santa Teresa 2018
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Hôtel de ville de Sainte-Thérèse Montreal, Quebec, Canada
May 14, 2018
The Messthetics Strange Matter Richmond, Virginia, United States
May 09, 2018
The Messthetics / Mortimur
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Ace of Cups Columbus, Ohio, United States
May 08, 2018
The Messthetics Zanzabar Louisville, Kentucky, United States
May 06, 2018
The Messthetics / Conan Neutron & The Secret Friends / Rally (WI)
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Cactus Club Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
May 05, 2018
The Messthetics / The Poison Arrows / The Dress Circle Hideout Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 03, 2018
The Messthetics / Terminal Lovers
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Survival Kit Cleveland, Ohio, United States
May 02, 2018
The Messthetics / Calyx (PGH) Spirit Hall Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 21, 2018
The Messthetics / Savak / 100andzero BSP Lounge Kingston, New York, United States
Apr 20, 2018
The Messthetics / Savak / Sunwatchers
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The Bell House New York, New York, United States
Apr 19, 2018
The Messthetics / Savak / Sunwatchers the ballroom at the outer space Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Apr 13, 2018
The Messthetics / Kid Claws / Sarah Hughes Black Cat Backstage Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Apr 10, 2018
The Messthetics Cat's Cradle Back Room Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
Apr 08, 2018
The Messthetics / Motherfucker Saturn Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Apr 07, 2018
The Messthetics / Motherfucker / The Purkinje Shift / Dead Now Caledonia Lounge Athens, Georgia, United States
Apr 06, 2018
The Messthetics / Motherfucker
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The Caledonia Lounge Athens, Georgia, United States
Apr 05, 2018
The Messthetics / Motherfucker / Patois Counselors
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Kings Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Mar 01, 2018
The Messthetics / Natasha Janfaza The Dew Drop Inn Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Feb 16, 2018
BONG WISH / Janel and Anthony / Hand Grenade Job / Praxis / Antonia / Knife Wife / The Messthetics Black Cat Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Dec 06, 2017
The Messthetics / The Royal Arctic Institute / Amy Bezunartea Monty Hall Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

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Dec 29, 2018
 Portland, Maine, United States
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 Portland, Maine, United States
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 Portland, Maine, United States
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Sep 20, 2025
 Frederick, Maryland, United States
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May 9, 2026
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Mar 13, 2023
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Feb 8, 2019
 Arlon, Belgium
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Feb 8, 2019
 Arlon, Belgium
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Genres:

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Latest Setlist (05/09/2026):

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  1. Deface the Currency
  2. That Thang
  3. 30 Years of Knowing
  4. Gestations
  5. Emergence
  6. Boatly
  7. Rules of the Game
  8. Asthenia / 4th Wall
  9. Universal Security
  10. Clutch /
  11. Serpent Tongue (Slight Return)
  12. The Time Is the Place
  13. L'Orso
  14. Once Upon a Time
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 21 concerts
2025 28 concerts
2024 50 concerts
2023 21 concerts
2022 6 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 4 concerts
2019 104 concerts
2018 44 concerts
2017 8 concerts
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