On Tuesday night Social Distortion rocked one of the crappiest venues in Edmonton. Yes Edmonton Event Center, I am talking about you. Seriously how weak is it that instead of changing your name you just take the 'R' off of Reds and call yourself Eds? I don't like the venue for acoustics, layout, and the "too good to be here" attitude of the staff.

Social Distortion is one of my favorite bands so it was great to see them for the first time. Formed in 1978 (seriously) they have gone through the death of bandmates, heroin addiction, law troubles (leading to the albulm Prison Bound), and countless band member changes. They have such a unique Johny Cash inspired sound (even doing a great cover of ring of fire). I deffinately recommend to check them out if you have not already in the last 30 years.

They put on a great show and they played every song I wanted to hear. The pit was full of energy and I have the bruises to prove that. For a rockabilly / cowpunk band the pit was quite agressive but you always get some assholes in a crowd I guess. The band did such a good encour that I did not want to leave the pit but finally had to at there last song due to a bit of heat exhaustion. Although I would not have been embarassed to faint at a Social D concert... it was just that good.