Violent Femmes Concert History

Violent Femmes is an alternative rock band, formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States in 1980. The band originally consisted of Gordon Gano (vocals, guitar), Brian Ritchie (bass), and Victor DeLorenzo (drums), with Guy Hoffman replacing DeLorenzo following his departure starting in 1993 and up until his return in 2002. The band split in early 2009, their last recording being a cover of the Gnarls Barkley song "Crazy", a response to Gnarls Barkley's cover of the Femmes song "Gone Daddy Gone" released the previous year.

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 08, 2016
Violent Femmes / Ava Mendoza
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The Fillmore Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 07, 2016
Violent Femmes
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Orpheum Theatre Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 05, 2016
Violent Femmes
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College Street Music Hall New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Oct 04, 2016
Violent Femmes / Caroline Rose
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The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, Ny Port Chester, New York, United States
Oct 02, 2016
Violent Femmes The Paramount Huntington, New York, United States
Oct 01, 2016
Violent Femmes / Caroline Rose Wellmont Theater Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Sep 30, 2016
Violent Femmes Rams Head Live Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Sep 28, 2016
Violent Femmes / Angelica Garcia
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North Carolina Museum of Art Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Sep 27, 2016
Violent Femmes / Angelica Garcia
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Charleston Music Hall Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Sep 25, 2016
Violent Femmes / Angelica Garcia Buckhead Theatre Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Sep 24, 2016
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival 2016
Beck / Cake / Violent Femmes / Kaleo / Shakey Graves / Grace Potter / Lunchmoney Lewis / The Strumbellas / Wild Belle / The Struts / Jonny P / Ralph's World / Electric Western Dance Party
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The Park at Harlinsdale Farm Franklin, Tennessee, United States
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Sep 23, 2016
Jane's Addiction / The Cult / Garbage / Violent Femmes / House of Pain
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Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, California, United States
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Jul 24, 2016
Violent Femmes / Clara Venice
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Massey Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 23, 2016
Kerfuffle
"Kerfuffle" / AWOLNATION / Bloc Party / Coleman Hell / Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear / PVRIS / The Strumbellas / The Moth & the Flame / Violent Femmes
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Canalside Buffalo, New York, United States
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Jul 22, 2016 –
Jul 24, 2016
Newport Folk Festival
Julien Baker / Ryan Adams with the Infamous Stringdusters featuring Nicki Bluhm / Margo Price / Graham Nash / Elvis Costello / Texas Gentlemen & Friends / Norah Jones / case/lang/viers / The Oh Hellos / Basia Bulat / Del and Dawg / Patti Smith / Father John Misty / Matthew Logan Vasquez / The Arcs / Flight of the Conchords / Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats / Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros / St Paul and the Broken Bones / Ray Lamontagne / Fruit Bats / Alabama Shakes / Violent Femmes / Raury / Middle Brother / Glen Hansard / Son Little / Rayland Baxter / Ruby Amanfu / Preservation Hall Jazz Band Show all bands
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Fort Adams State Park Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Jul 20, 2016
Violent Femmes
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Stubb's Bar-B-Q Austin, Texas, United States
Jul 19, 2016
Violent Femmes / Lost Bayou Ramblers
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House of Blues - Dallas Dallas, Texas, United States
Jul 17, 2016
Violent Femmes
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Children's Mercy Park Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Jul 16, 2016 –
Jul 17, 2016
KRBZ's Buzz Beach Ball 2016
Alabama Shakes / Glass Animals / Portugal. The Man / The Head and the Heart / Kaleo / Eagles of Death Metal / The Joy Formidable / Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear / Lewis Del Mar / Bleached / Run River North / Cavo / Cage The Elephant / Fitz and the Tantrums / Bleachers / X Ambassadors / Violent Femmes / The Strumbellas / J Roddy Walston & the Business / Bear Hands / Kitten / Hembree / The Moth & the Flame / Brave The Spirit Show all bands
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Children's Mercy Park Kansas City, Kansas, United States
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Jul 14, 2016
Violent Femmes / Ava Mendoza
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The Pageant St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Video 2 - “Confessions”, etc


Violent Femmes / Quintron & Miss Pussycat
Oct 18, 2023
 Sayreville, New Jersey, United States
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Video 3 - End of album and “Jesus Walking on the Water”


Violent Femmes / Quintron & Miss Pussycat
Oct 18, 2023
 Sayreville, New Jersey, United States
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Video 4 - “Gimme the Car”


Violent Femmes / Quintron & Miss Pussycat
Oct 18, 2023
 Sayreville, New Jersey, United States
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Credit: RockfordRocks - "Violent Femmes video 4"


Encore: “American Music”


Violent Femmes / Quintron & Miss Pussycat
Oct 18, 2023
 Sayreville, New Jersey, United States
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Credit: RockfordRocks - "Violent Femmes - Video 5"


Edge Fest 95
Sep 9, 1995
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Violent Femmes
Apr 20, 1986
 Santa Clara, California, United States
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Flogging Molly / Violent Femmes / Me First And The Gimme Gimmes / THICK on Oct 20, 2021 [790-small]

Flogging Molly / Violent Femmes / Me First And The Gimme Gimmes / THICK
Oct 20, 2021
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Flogging Molly / Violent Femmes / Me First And The Gimme Gimmes / THICK
Oct 20, 2021
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Flogging Molly / Violent Femmes / Me First And The Gimme Gimmes / THICK on Oct 20, 2021 [797-small]

Flogging Molly / Violent Femmes / Me First And The Gimme Gimmes / THICK
Oct 20, 2021
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Edge Fest 95 on Sep 9, 1995 [812-small]

Edge Fest 95
Sep 9, 1995
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Riot Fest (Day 1 of 3) on Sep 13, 2019 [146-small]

Riot Fest (Day 1 of 3)
Sep 13, 2019
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest (Day 1 of 3) on Sep 13, 2019 [149-small]

Riot Fest (Day 1 of 3)
Sep 13, 2019
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest (Day 1 of 3) on Sep 13, 2019 [150-small]

Riot Fest (Day 1 of 3)
Sep 13, 2019
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Edge Fest 95 on Sep 9, 1995 [063-small]

Edge Fest 95
Sep 9, 1995
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Violent Femmes on Apr 19, 1997 [104-small]

Violent Femmes
Apr 19, 1997
 Vermillion, South Dakota, United States
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Violent Femmes on Sep 19, 1996 [122-small]

Violent Femmes
Sep 19, 1996
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Violent Femmes / Our Lady Peace / Poe / Sevendust / Vallejo on Jun 21, 1997 [339-small]

Violent Femmes / Our Lady Peace / Poe / Sevendust / Vallejo
Jun 21, 1997
 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Violent Femmes on May 17, 2024 [963-small]

Violent Femmes
May 17, 2024
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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2016 74 concerts
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Jim Statsall Aug 29, 2022

In what venue did Violent Femmes play on March 9th 1989 in Iowa City, IA?


Jim Statsall Aug 29, 2022

In what venue did Violent Femmes play on March 9th in Iowa City, IA?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Violent Femmes had?

Violent Femmes has had 1,072 concerts.

What genre is Violent Femmes?

Violent Femmes is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Punk, Folk, United States, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative, Acoustic, Folk Punk, Acoustic Rock, Anti-Folk, Acoustic Punk, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee.

When is the next Violent Femmes concert?

The next Violent Femmes concert is on May 03, 2024 at Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Oregon, United States.

When was the last Violent Femmes concert?

The last Violent Femmes concert was on December 31, 2023 at Get Tight Lounge in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The bands that performed were: Madonna / Blondie / Blondie / Violent Femmes / The Cramps.

What setlist does Violent Femmes play live?

The songs that Violent Femmes performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 18, 2023 concert at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach, California, United States:

  1. Blister in the Sun
  2. Kiss Off
  3. Please Do Not Go
  4. Add It Up
  5. Confessions
  6. Prove My Love
  7. Promise
  8. To the Kill
  9. Gone Daddy Gone
  10. Good Feeling

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