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Strung Out

Strung Out Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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On tour Yes
Followers 130,091
Category Punk Metal
Concerts
Dec
05
Paia Bay Coffee & Bar
Paia
Tickets
Dec
06
Anna Obriens
Honolulu
Tickets
Dec
07
Hilo Town Market
Hilo
Tickets
Apr
18
Bearded Punk Fest 2025
Nijlen
Tickets
About Strung Out
If you listened to Songs Of Armor And Devotion with no prior knowledge of Strung Out, you probably wouldn’t guess that the California band has been together for almost 30 years – such is the intensity and fresh energy of these 13 songs. Produced by Cameron Webb, who was behind the helm of 2009’s Agents Of The Underground, it’s a record that brims with the same ferocious fire the band had at the very start of its career when front man Jason Cruz was still a teenager, but which also demonstrates how far the California five-piece have evolved as songwriters, musicians and people. “I don’t want to be 19 years old again,” says Cruz, “but the fact that we still have that energy, but we’re not 19 years old is a real feather in our cap. We’re older, but I’m so grateful that I still have a lot to do. I hope people hear this record, and they know that we’re not tired, that I still have ideas.” Those ideas flow throughout this record both musically and thematically, the vulnerability and uncertainty of Cruz’s lyrics lying in stark contrast to the fierce and ferocious pummeling nature of its songs. That juxtaposition has always been present in Strung Out’s songs, but for this record, that push and pull has become the central basis and focus of this record, as his heart and thoughts struggle to make sense of the chaos of the world at large. That’s not to say this album has the answers, but in analyzing everything, it offers the listener – and Cruz himself – the various contradictory paths of life that, hopefully, can lead to some kind of truth or understanding. “Some songs can be armor: they can repel and they can guard you,” explains Cruz. “And they can also bring you comfort and speak of love and belonging to something. To be a good and gentle person, you have to put up a little bit of armor, but that armor never works, because you’re so caring and sensitive and vulnerable, that your heart is going to be displayed on that armor anyway. There are so many thoughts and feelings in my head I think that with this album I just opened up the pen and let it go to explore the duality of having to defend and protect what’s inside, and at the same time make it available for the world.” Much of Cruz’s vulnerability stems from the death of someone he was incredibly close to. That’s something which has exaggerated and exacerbated Cruz’s emotional fragility and continues the spiritual and philosophical journey he says he’s found himself on in recent years. At the same time, though, these songs are also infused with a spirit of hope and defiance. “I lost my best friend six or seven months ago,” explains Cruz. “It was right before we started writing this record, and that really put a shadow on things. Some of these songs – especially “Monuments” and “Bloody Knuckles” – reflect that loss. But that’s what’s always made our band work. The music is this metal machine and then you get these vocals that express this vulnerability in a melodic way – and there’s love and there’s searching in all that machine. This record starts out hopeful and then it kind of degrades. It sobers and ends with loss. But there are so many things on this record that I’m still figuring it out.” All those thoughts and feelings swirl together on this record as Cruz – who refers to himself and his vulnerability as the “flesh in the machine” – tries to find some sort of resolution. The moody “Daggers” tells a story of personal turmoil within the backdrop of an increasingly dystopian America, while the grief and sadness contained with “Monuments” is offset by the pulsating, defiant frenzy of the song’s tune. “Disappearing City” blends a raucous energy with a sense of resignation but – importantly – not defeat, “Under The Western Sky” brims with Strung Out’s trademark sense of melody and coruscating aggression, and the insistent ebb and flow of album closer “Bloody Knuckles” is ravaged with both a despair and a kind of beauty at the same time. Yet while these songs are fuelled by a power and aggression, the band – completed by guitarists Jake Kiley and Rob Ramos, bassist Chris Aiken and new drummer (since 2018) RJ Shankle – infused them with plenty of nuance, too. Some of that is thanks to the lessons learned from last year’s acoustic yet expansive acoustic EP Black Out The Sky, something Cruz says was a necessary step the band had to take in order to then make this record. Underneath it all, however, is the same desperate need to write these songs and get them out of his system. “This opportunity I’ve been given, and everything I’ve been doing, I don’t have any say in it,” Cruz says. “I don’t have a choice. I have to fucking do this. I have things inside of me that swell up when I go through this, but it’s what people put into what they hear and what they then take out of it that’s the magic. I need to do this, but if it’s not making a connection, I have no right to be here. My favorite part about America is the pain of the poor people and what they create out of it – the culture that the poorest people of this country have created. From that came blues, jazz, rock n roll, and, to me, coming from nothing and creating something is everything to me.” You can hear how that is – how true that still is – from the beginning to the end of Songs Of Armor And Devotion. It’s a punk record, but it’s also much more than that. It’s a political record that addresses the state we’re in, but at its core is a heart and humanity –and a belief in that humanity – that overrides everything else. It’s pain and sadness and hope and rebellion all wrapped into one powerful statement that also serves as a culmination of the band’s three decades together. And while the record sees Strung Out still writing at the height of their abilities, at the same time, when Cruz reflects back on these songs, he thinks they represent something monumental for the band, even if he’s not entirely sure what that actually is. “I find that it’s time for a new adventure,” he says. “I feel like I’ve given what I needed to give to Strung Out. I feel like we did what we needed to do and it’s time to move on. I’ve grown. I’m not angry like I used to be – I feel like this was the end of something, and now it’s time for a new life. I look back on the record and I think ‘Done.’ For me personally, it’s a new beginning. We still have a lot left and as long as we listen to each other and we care about what each other has to say, I don’t see an end for Strung Out. I just don’t want to repeat things that I’ve done. I can’t write like that anymore.” StrungOutOfficial.com
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Genres
Punk Metal
Band members
Jason Cruz-Vocals, Jake Kiley-Guitar, Rob Ramos-Guitar, Chris Aiken-Bass, RJ Shankle-Drums
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What fans are saying
Feargus
5 / 5
Amazing show. Been listening to Strung Out for 20 years but never got to see them till now! It was worth the wait. Considering how good Live in a Dive is, it's no surprise they're this good live.
The Key Club Leeds, United Kingdom
Aug 02, 2024
Richard
5 / 5
The Venomous Pinks kick some butt, and The Casualties are legends! Strung Out's energy is atomic, and they are technicians musically. The classic cuts mixed with the new Dead Rebellion songs are amazing live.
The Rock Tucson, AZ
May 18, 2024
Melissa
5 / 5
Loved this show so much! I was thrilled to see The Adolescents play live. Been waiting for that for a bit. Great atmosphere, nice and spacious multiple buildings to hear the music in.
Goldfield Trading Post Sacramento Sacramento, CA
Sep 21, 2024
The Show
5 / 5
Fantastic! Venue was great and great show Halloween cant go wrong. Strungout was on point and the Casualties we great. Cant wait to see both again. I miss the opener.
Hawthorne Theatre Portland, OR
Nov 02, 2019
Anthony
5 / 5
Amazing set. Dal Failure as fill-in on bass was a master stroke. Supports of The Deadbeats (not bad) and Wolfpack. Wolfpack are out of this world, intense, true punks
The Croxton Bandroom Thornbury, Australia
Oct 23, 2023
Paul
5 / 5
Thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the VIP experience. All the guys in the band are super cool. Strung Out still kicks ass
Pub Rock Live Scottsdale, AZ
Nov 14, 2019
Angel
5 / 5
Strung Out was great, along with The Casualties & The Venomous Pinks🤘. The venue was amazing, sound system was on point
The Rock Tucson, AZ
May 05, 2024
Raphael
5 / 5
20 years of twisted by design was awesome. Strung out is still one of the best bands out there.
The Urban Lounge Salt Lake City, UT
Nov 13, 2018
Murrdogg
5 / 5
Awesome show and the venue was just how i remembered from 25 years ago. Old milk bar 🤘🤘
De Real Ting Café Jacksonville, FL
Jun 23, 2024
Karlos
4 / 5
Opening band Glitch Kingdom were great. Strung Out played their classics and rocked the roof off!
Mary's Underground Sydney, Australia
Oct 15, 2023
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Nijlen, Belgium Hilo, HI Paia, HI Honolulu, HI

Frequently Asked Questions About Strung Out

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Strung Out on tour?

Yes, Strung Out is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Strung Out concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Strung Out tour is scheduled for 4 dates across 4 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Strung Out scheduled to play?

Strung Out is scheduled to play 4 shows between 2024-2025. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Strung Out tour start?

Strung Out’s tour starts Dec 05, 2024 and ends on Apr 18, 2025. They will play 4 cities; their most recent concert was held in Paia at Paia Bay Coffee & Bar and their next upcoming concert will be in Hilo at Hilo Town Market.

What venues is Strung Out performing at?

As part of the Strung Out tour, Strung Out is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2024 Tour Dates:

Dec 05 - Paia, HI @ Paia Bay Coffee & Bar
Dec 06 - Honolulu, HI @ Anna Obriens
Dec 07 - Hilo, HI @ Hilo Town Market

2025 Tour Dates:

Apr 18 - Nijlen, Vlaanderen @ Jeugdhuis Kroenkel
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