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Tickets to Violent Femmes shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of their shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for their next several shows. Prices start at $68, but can range all the way up to $872. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see Violent Femmes live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about them. Listen to some of their most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of their background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see Violent Femmes live!

Who is Violent Femmes?

Violent Femmes is a band that has reached mainstream status across the Rock, Alternative, and Pop categories. Violent Femmes has released 11 live and studio albums and 12 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Jan 1, 1983 with their debut album titled Violent Femmes. Their most recent album release was Violent Femmes (Deluxe Edition) on Dec 1, 2023.

Violent Femmes' Popularity

Violent Femmes' growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 8,692 on Spotify in the United States. They have become well known for their exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by over 2,000,000 listeners and over 500,000 followers on Spotify, but they also reach an additional tens of millions of listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Violent Femmes has a robust following on social media with more than 50,000 followers on Instagram. They average over 500,000 videos on YouTube and their top video on TikTok has hundreds of millions of views on the social media platform. There are also more than 30,000 posts on Tik Tok with Violent Femmes' tracks featured on them. Violent Femmes is most listened to in Los Angeles in the United States.When you attend your next Violent Femmes show, it will be easy to see why they has built such a large following.

Violent Femmes as an Artist

You likely recognize Violent Femmes by their top tracks which include "Blister In The Sun", "Kiss Off", and "Add It Up". You might also listen to Violent Femmes due to their earliest albums such as Violent Femmes, Hallowed Ground, and The Blind Leading The Naked, but you may have heard of them from similar artists such as Pixies, Jane's Addiction, and CAKE.

Violent Femmes' RIAA Awards

Violent Femmes has reached the pinnacle of any artist's career by earning an RIAA award. Their top award came on Feb 1, 1991 for their album Violent Femmes. They received a Platinum award for the album. In total, Violent Femmes has one Platinum album. Even with all of this success, their RIAA collection finishes with one additional Gold album. As such a well renowned artist, you can be certain that Violent Femmes's shows are going to be unforgettable thanks to their decorated music library.

Violent Femmes' Music Library

Violent Femmes has released a total of 11 albums on Spotify and is the main or feature artist on 344 tracks. Their full discography can be found in the charts below, as well as their top 10 songs. However, when you attend a Violent Femmes show, you're sure to hear more than a few of their big hits from their top albums which include Violent Femmes, Hallowed Ground, and The Blind Leading The Naked. Their most recent album, Violent Femmes (Deluxe Edition) was released on Dec 1, 2023. To supplement their albums, Violent Femmes has released 12 singles on Spotify. Their top singles, which will more than likely be included in their setlists, are Crazy, Happy New Year, and Memory, with their most recent single, Please Do Not Go (Demo), being released on Nov 21, 2023.

Violent Femmes Discography

AlbumRelease DateAlbum Type
Violent FemmesJan 1, 1983Album
Hallowed GroundJun 1, 1984Album
The Blind Leading The NakedJan 1, 1986Album
3 (US Version)Feb 1, 1989Album
Why Do Birds Sing?Apr 30, 1991Album
Add It Up (1981-1993)Jan 1, 1993Album
New TimesMay 17, 1994Album
CrazyJun 17, 2008Single
Happy New YearJun 2, 2015Single
MemoryJan 13, 2016Single
We Can Do AnythingMar 4, 2016Album
Hotel Last ResortApr 30, 2019Single
Another ChorusJun 19, 2019Single
I'm NothingJul 10, 2019Single
Hotel Last ResortJul 26, 2019Album
Add It Up (Live)Apr 1, 2021Single
Waiting For The BusMay 7, 2021Single
Why Do Birds Sing? (Deluxe Edition)Oct 8, 2021Album
Gone Daddy Gone / I Just Want To Make Love To You (Live At Folk City / 1983)Oct 10, 2023Single
Blister In The Sun (Demo)Oct 24, 2023Single
Country Death Song (Live At Beneath-It-All Cafè / 1981)Nov 7, 2023Single
Please Do Not Go (Demo)Nov 21, 2023Single
Violent Femmes (Deluxe Edition)Dec 1, 2023Album

Violent Femmes Top Tracks

TrackAlbumRelease Date
"Add It Up"Violent FemmesJan 1, 1983
"American Music"Why Do Birds Sing?Apr 30, 1991
"Blister In The Sun"Violent FemmesJan 1, 1983
"Color Me Once"Permanent Record: The Very Best Of The Violent FemmesJul 12, 2005
"Country Death Song"Hallowed GroundJun 1, 1984
"Gone Daddy Gone"Violent FemmesJan 1, 1983
"Good Feeling"Violent FemmesJan 1, 1983
"Kiss Off"Violent FemmesJan 1, 1983
"Please Do Not Go"Violent FemmesJan 1, 1983
"Prove My Love"Violent FemmesJan 1, 1983

Violent Femmes RIAA Awards

AlbumAwardDate
Add It Up (1981-1993)GoldJun 7, 1996
Violent FemmesPlatinumFeb 1, 1991

Similar Artists to Violent Femmes

ArtistGenreSpotify Followers
PixiesRock2,774,867
CAKEPop1,120,971
Sonic YouthRock1,099,458
The Presidents Of The United States Of AmericaRock601,814
The Flaming LipsRock770,778
Jane's AddictionRock1,379,441
Dead KennedysPunk787,190
DEVORock539,641
The Jesus and Mary ChainPop458,293
Dinosaur Jr.Rock509,761

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Meet Violent Femmes


Violent Femmes is an American folk punk group that came together in 1980 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The group currently consists of singer, guitarist and songwriter Gordon Gano, bassist Brian Ritchie and current drummer John Sparrow. They are known for having an eclectic sound that combines gospel, punk rock, folk music, and the blues. The Violent Femmes have achieved considerable success thanks to their cult fan base. Their 1983 self-titled debut album is their best-selling album, becoming certified platinum and featuring some of the most popular Violent Femmes songs: "Blister In The Sun," "Gone Daddy Gone," "Add It Up," and "Kiss Off." In total, the band has released nine studio albums and fifteen singles during their career. They are one of the most successful alternative rock bands of the 1980s, selling more than 9 million albums by 2005.

Recently, Violent Femmes announced they would be hitting the road this summer! Check out dates below and grab tickets to see them live.

Event Dates and Pricing Information

Venue Date Price Tickets Available
Warfield May 1, 2024 From $108 351
Cuthbert Amphitheater May 3, 2024 From $84 175
Commodore Ballroom May 4, 2024 From $115 54
Commodore Ballroom May 5, 2024 From $94 82
MacEwan Hall May 7, 2024 From $111 16
Francis Winspear Centre May 8, 2024 From $104 62
Burton Cummings Theatre May 10, 2024 From $68 289
Outdoors At Fargo Brewing Company May 11, 2024 From $77 43
The Palace Theatre - St. Paul May 12, 2024 From $91 151
Val Air Ballroom May 14, 2024 From $75 17