Circle Jerks Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
175,960
Category
Punk, Hardcore Punk
Concerts
May
22
Markthalle
Hamburg
Tickets
May
28
Futurum Music Bar
Praha
Tickets
Jun
02
KIFF
Aarau
Tickets
Jun
08
Kulturhaus Stattbahnhof Schweinfurt
Schweinfurt
Tickets
Jun
12
O2 Academy Brixton
London
Tickets
Aug
10
Fan Park at ICE District
Edmonton
Tickets
Sep
02
District Music Hall
Norwalk
Tickets
Sep
05
Descendents & Circle Jerks
Providence
Tickets
Sep
06
The Fillmore
Silver Spring
Tickets
Sep
07
The Paramount
Huntington
Tickets
Sep
10
Reverb
Reading
Tickets
Sep
11
Stage AE
Pittsburgh
Tickets
Sep
13
Agora Theater & Ballroom
Cleveland
Tickets
Sep
14
KEMBA Live!
Columbus
Tickets
Sep
15
Mercury Ballroom
Louisville
Tickets
Sep
17
GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Grand Rapids
Tickets
Sep
18
The Pageant
St Louis
Tickets
About Circle Jerks
Circle Jerks emerged from the punk underbelly of LA’s South Bay in 1979. First conceptualized at “The Church” of Hermosa Beach, the once infamous hangout of scene forefathers Black Flag, Descendents, Redd Kross, and The Last, the band quickly became the innovators of a movement simply referred to today as HARDCORE PUNK ROCK.
After serving as a co-founder and lead vocalist of Black Flag during the recording of its essential Nervous Breakdown EP, Keith Morris joined forces with former Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson to form what would become Circle Jerks, a reference uncovered from artist Raymond Pettibon’s slang dictionary. Having written material for their former bands respectively, Morris and Hetson, along with bassist Roger Rogerson and jazz drummer Lucky Lehrer, fine-tuned previously unfinished material to conceive the troupe’s now-renowned sound - thoughtfully steadfast, yet relentless and ferocious in nature. Unlike much of the unapologetic hardcore that seeped through the cracks of American suburbia, the music of the Circle Jerks was dynamic, deliberate, and most importantly, a force to be reckoned with. Bringing together a potent, articulate rhythm section with earnest yet oftentimes derisive lyrics and themes, the band was thereafter heralded as a leader of the pack, but with no real plan in sight.
The social climate of Los Angeles in the early eighties was marked by unsettled fluidity, with the expansion of hardcore punk that infiltrated the public eye. The “pogo” of a former generation became the “slam dance” of another - a moniker consecrated in the iconic Circle Jerks “Skanking Kid” logo designed by graphic designer Shawn Kerri. Songs got shorter, shows wilder, and the police - led by embattled police chief Daryl Gates - shut it all down. This earmark of punk lineage was epitomized in the groundbreaking documentary by Penelope Spheeris, The Decline of Western Civilization, in which Circle Jerks most notably performed to a pit of chaos. Today, the film is recognized and preserved by the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”
In October 1980, Circle Jerks released their debut studio album Group Sex on Los Angeles label Frontier Records. Clocking in at fourteen songs in just sixteen minutes, the record remains a milestone of the punk genre and equally as symbolic nearly forty years later. Plowing forward with a relentless, tooth-cutting work ethic and a rousing stage presence, the band would soon find itself headlining shows at LA’s 5,000-capacity Olympic Auditorium and emblazoned in cult video classics like Repo Man, New Wave Theatre, and The Slog Movie. Over the decades, Circle Jerks would release six studio albums, including the acclaimed Wild in the Streets (1982), Golden Shower of Hits (1983), Wonderful (1985), and IV (1987), where they would become a major headliner during the alternative music explosion of Generation X. Morris and Hetson remain the only consistent members since the band’s creation, withstanding several lineup changes, including Flea and Chuck Biscuits. Bassist Zander Schloss (The Weirdos, Joe Strummer) has been a member since the 1980’s. During hiatuses, Morris fronted bands like OFF! and FLAG, while Hetson played guitar in Bad Religion.
The long list of those influenced by the legacy of the Circle Jerks ranges from Butthole Surfers to Red Hot Chili Peppers - with notable fans being Dogtown skateboarders, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, Elton John, Johnny Depp, Guns N’ Roses, and Philip K. Dick. Decades later, their music continues to make an imprint on generations of diverse music fans and those who challenge the status quo.
In celebration of the band’s 40th anniversary and the commemorative reissue of their celebrated landmark record Group Sex, Circle Jerks return to the stage for the first time in over a decade.
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Genres
Punk, Hardcore Punk
Band members
Mark "EARL LIBERTY" Vidal, John Ingrham, Ted "PITTLES" Pittman, Tim Gallego, Michael "FLEA" Balzary, Aaron Glasscock, Jay Bentley, Doug Carrion, Todd Youth, Jobe Ford, Keith Morris, Keith "ADOLPH" Clark, Chris Poland, Zander "SNAKE" Schloss, Keith "LUCKY" Lehrer, Charlie "CHALO" Quintana, Chuck "BISCUITS" Montgomery, Greg Hetson, Dix Denny, Roger RogersonDowding, Kevin Fitzgerald
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What fans are saying
Craig
Great show! All three bands were solid and Keith was totally....Keith! The crowd was really great and it was cool to see such a broad age range, from really (really) young to not at all young. I wish more shows of this caliber would come around more often!
Arcata Theatre Lounge
Arcata, CA
Jul 20, 2023
Michael
Circle Jerks & Negative Approach were awesome! Unfortunately, the venue change was in Pontiac and 7 Seconds drummer and the Circle Jerks sound guy caught covid, so they were in quarantine. All things considered, it was a lot of fun and I'm glad that I could see them!
The Crofoot Ballroom
Pontiac, MI
Mar 28, 2022
Ted
Had a great time. Packed house. Rowdy but brotherly crowd. Saw cj in Vermont last tour and Off in Boston. Keith does not disappoint. Decent, clean venue with nice employees. Great experience. Would go again even though it is a 2 hour 25 minute drive from home.
Toad's Place
New Haven, CT
Apr 10, 2024
Kurt
Awesome show! I had never heard Negative Approach, but loved them and am excited to get to know them more. The Adolescents were great and the Circle Jerks show was fantastic - I had not seen them since 1985. One of my favorite concerts. Great venue too.
Ace Of Spades
Sacramento, CA
Feb 28, 2022
Gregory
Classic show by a classic band. The songs are timeless in that their themes are just as relevant today as they were when they were written. The other thing that inspires me is the amount of energy they put into their performance. Great show!
The Glass House
Pomona, CA
May 13, 2022
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Circle Jerks Tour Cities
Edmonton, AB
Columbus, OH
Providence, RI
Norwalk, CT
Prague, Czechia
Schweinfurt, Germany
London, United Kingdom
Reading, PA
Aarau, Switzerland
St Louis, MO
Silver Spring, MD
Huntington, NY
Louisville, KY
Pittsburgh, PA
Hamburg, Germany
Grand Rapids, MI
Cleveland, OH
Frequently Asked Questions About Circle Jerks
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Circle Jerks on tour?
Yes, Circle Jerks is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Circle Jerks concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Circle Jerks tour
is scheduled for 17 dates across 17 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Circle Jerks scheduled to play?
Circle Jerks is scheduled to play 17 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Circle Jerks tour start?
Circle Jerks’s tour starts May 22, 2024 and ends on Sep 18, 2024.
They will play 17 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Hamburg at Markthalle and their next upcoming concert
will be in Columbus at KEMBA Live!.
What venues is Circle Jerks performing at?
As part of the Circle Jerks tour, Circle Jerks is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
May 22 - Hamburg,
04 @ Markthalle
May 28 - Praha,
Czech Republic @ Futurum Music Bar
Jun 02 - Aarau,
01 @ KIFF
Jun 08 - Schweinfurt,
Germany @ Kulturhaus Stattbahnhof Schweinfurt
Jun 12 - London,
England @ O2 Academy Brixton
Aug 10 - Edmonton,
AB @ Fan Park at ICE District
Sep 02 - Norwalk,
CT @ District Music Hall
Sep 05 - Providence,
RI @ The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
Sep 06 - Silver Spring,
MD @ The Fillmore
Sep 07 - Huntington,
NY @ The Paramount
Sep 10 - Reading,
PA @ Reverb
Sep 11 - Pittsburgh,
PA @ Stage AE
Sep 13 - Cleveland,
OH @ Agora Theater & Ballroom
Sep 14 - Columbus,
OH @ KEMBA Live!
Sep 15 - Louisville,
KY @ Mercury Ballroom
Sep 17 - Grand Rapids,
MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe
Sep 18 - St Louis,
MO @ The Pageant