September 24, 2021 – The Met, Philadelphia PA

Violent Femmes stepped out on the stage and took their place as the audience went silent. Silent until Gordon Gano let out an iconic “DAAAAY……”, then the crowd went nuts and continued on singing ever single word of “Add It Up”. I have to admit that I did a little jump with my camera in hand as well, it was hard to hide my excitement as I own every one of their cassette tapes (yes, cassette).

Their tour marks the 30th anniversary of the band’s Fifth album, “Why Do Birds Sing.” They played a 15 song set of their classic hits. Brian Ritchie switched from Bass to the xylophone for “Gone Daddy Gone” before their biggest sing along “Blister In The Sun”.

As one of the most distinctive bands of the early alternative movement, the band still have it and show no signs of slowing down as they are 40 years into their cult classic career and still touring. Tour started on September 3rd in Maryland Heights, MO – St. Louis Music Park and will end in Minneapolis, MN at The Armory on October 23rd.

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