Social Distortion

Well, I couldn’t be happier that the band chose to play our humble little town in Oregon for the second time (OK, I don’t live in Medford, but a town close enough to count myself amongst the true fans of SD in Southern Oregon.) Again, a tremendous show full of early punk anger, stage presence, and above all, a reminder to us all that rock’n’roll can change people for the better, no matter a shitty venue. I saw several friends, and their kids, and though my youngest was on the stage the last time they played, Mike seemed to “play-down” the idea that its all about the younger ones in attendance, but still appreciated their prominence in a varied crowd, which may I add some of the adults seemed to have crawled from under some massive rocks to ruin the pit. To the security guard, a female may I add, who had to crawl between to gargantuan ‘fighters’ – good for you. I, too, had my kids in attendance and the superficial fighting seemed not only sublime, but I also saw the same “bros” hug after the show. That’s what Social D. brings to the table. Aggression, happiness, memories, and a solid time no matter what is going on around them. I can only hope that they find their way back to our little valley and we’ll get to continue the punk rock tradition here in Southern Oregon. Thanks, boys – no matter where you go, or what you do, your music inspires the necessary elements of our lifestyle and for that we’ll be forever grateful.

Being as Sx Dx is my all time favorite band i feel biased.
So if I review the show, I have to review my experience.
I live in Hillsboro Oregon, For nearly 2 years, Social Distortion was me and my exe’s band. We had broken up nearly a year ago and had rcently regained contact. We decided to make the drive down the 6 hours overnight and see the most awesome rock n’ roll since Johnny Cash and the Tennessee three. We stayed at the koa and went to the show.
The show started up amazingly. They played every song I’d hoped minus some of Mike’s solo work which I think goes hand in hand. I was standing in front of where Johnny was. They knew how to work the crowd like no concert I’d ever been to before. All the different ways the band engages the crowd makes you feel like it was just you and the band.
When the idiot ran on stage, hit mikes guitar and caused the mic stand to fall I though Mike was going to lose it, but as amazing as him (and the band) are he didn’t even make a big deal of it.
The other two bands there were excellent as well. The action design was good, they rocked really well. It wasn’t until after the show I realized they were the remnants of tsusami bomb. Dan Sartain is now high on my list of good rockabilly artists.
I’ve been to quite a few shows ( warped tour, black label society, cradle of filth, Bad Religion, Anti Flag, and Megadeth) and of all of them, the social distortion show will go down in my history as the best show I’ve seen and ever will.
Mike and guys, please keep doing what you do and next time please come a little closer like Salem.
At the end, I got to meet Johnny and made a couple new friends at the show. I recommend seeing this band more than anything that’s existed since the passing of JR Cash. I plan to see every show that I will be able to. i even hope to pay them enough to play my wedding some day.
(Things didn’t end up with the ex :) )

Social D wasn’t going to be anywhere in Washington, and I had to choose between Medford or Boise. Very glad I chose Medford. Social D is probably my favorite band, so I was extremely excited to be there, and they really do not disappoint. They put on an amazing show! I knew they kicked ass live, but OMG. My husband thinks that they sound way better live, and I will probably have to agree. Mike was hilarious, too – “It’s hot as ASS in here!”, “The next song is called BALLS. Just…BALLS! Ladies! Get your mind out fo the gutter!” (before playing Ball and Chain). He also insisted that they stopped being stingy and bring out the keggers for us LOL. The only thing that sucked about the show was that it wasn’t long enough. Next time Social D comes close (hopefully Washington), my husband and I will be there!

great venue and good crowd. My brain thought I was 16 at the Olympic Auditorium instead of the 42 that I am. my show was cut short due to injury. Outstanding anyway. see you next year

I also wanted to add this flyer to my review this was the first show I went to! this is an add on to my review the one with the boys

We had a great time at the show sucks when there are assholes! Mike rocked as always sounds great. I took my kids this was there first show ever and it was Social D which was my first show back in 1983 when I was 16 so this was special and my son got a pick from MIke he was very happy

Great show. Always love how the armory feels in regards to a small venue. Prison Bound Rocked! Drums were up a little too high and Mike could have been turned up a notch or 2. Can’t wait to see you here in Arizona this November. Rock on and I am looking forward to the new CD!

The show was absolutely amazing. First Social Distortion show I’ve been to, but I’m sure to go to another one before this tour is over even if I have to travel to make it. Mike Ness is amazing and the band sounds just as good as ever. My only complaint is that security needs to allow a certain level of violence to take place at a show, it’s in the spirit of the music.

My fiance’ and I traveled from Sacramento, California to this show because that was the closest we were going to be to see our band “Social D”. We decided to for go the “Outlands” concert in San Francisco because we would only get to see them for a minimum time and we just would have gone to see this band. The venue was a little different from all the other “club like” times we had seen them, but never the less they did as they always do and “ROCKED IT” like no other!!! Mike and the gang were in great form and the songs they sang are all my favorites. Come to think of it they ALL are my favorites. The ventilation system was HORRIBLE and I think made it alittle harder to breathe with all the bodies smashed up against eachother. We lasted about an hour up fron and then I couldn’t breathe any longer and needed some fresh air. The concert was still as good farther back and out of ther major congestion, but I did miss seeing Mike up close as I always am right up there, too bad for me. I will they would make a round to Northern California after they get back from their Austrailian tour, how awesome for them!!!! I love this band and would travel again just to hear them!!!! Love you guys.

XOXO
Tiffany

This was a great show!!! I have listened to S.D. for almost 23 years and waited that long to see them. I thought it was hella cool to meet Mike after the show with my wife. He was really straight forward an down to earth… they played loud as fuck and next time I will bring our daughter.

Great show!! Social D ROCKED as always!! Had a great time – can’t wait for you guys to make it back toward Eugene.

Incredible show. High energy and kickin’ ass even in little old Medford. Thanks for the experience guys.

We had a great time the guards moved me and my 2 sons up by the stage it was hot inside but well worth it, Mike flicked his pick to my son and he says he is taking to school for show day Socail D will be alive for a long time my kids are 6 and 9! they said best night EVER dad! Thank you guys it will be a night to remember my kids first show and Socail D was my very first show I went to back in Chino in 1983!!