Violent Femmes formed in 1981 as an acoustic punk band playing on the streets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their main influences at that time were Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps and The Velvet Underground. Their goal was to rock harder than any other acoustic act on the planet. After being rejected for an audition by a local nightclub, the Femmes set up outside a Pretenders gig and began to play. Pretenders’ lead singer Chrissie Hynde asked them to open that night’s show, which gave the young band a publicity boost and caught the attention of Richard Hell, who invited the […]

Taleen Kali, This Body Is, and Dropbear October 9, 2025 | Deep Cuts – Medford, MA L.A. psych-punk powerhouse Taleen Kali brings their fuzzed-out anthems and riot grrrl energy to Medford for a night of cosmic catharsis. With shimmering guitars, dreamy distortion, and raw power, they’ll leave the stage vibrating. Support from This Body Is, conjuring haunting soundscapes with post-punk edge, and shoegaze rockers Dropbear. Doors: 7:00 PM (taproom opens at noon, serves food until 8 PM) $12 ADV / $15 DOS / 18+