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X - Smoke & Fiction Tour

Sunday October 27, 2024 09:00 PM EDT
Cost: $35+
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CRITIC’S PICK: X, Jimbo Mathus, Variety Playhouse —Although it’s dubbed the “Smoke & Fiction” tour, after the title of their most recent release, this is reportedly X’s final road trip, at least with all four original members. That alone would make it a must-see event, but the band sounds as rugged and powerful as on 1980s still potent debut. John Doe and Exene still make a vibrant front duo, the new songs are vital and edgy, and their catalog is filled with classics that defined the early punk years and haven’t lost their intensity. Ragged Southern rocker Mathus adds even more allure. Plus, it’ll be like old home week for the over-50 punks. — Hal Horowitz

From the venue:

Formed in 1977, X quickly established themselves as one of the best bands in the first wave of LA’s flourishing punk scene; becoming legendary leaders of a punk generation. Featuring vocalist Exene Cervenka, vocalist/bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom, and drummer DJ Bonebrake, their debut 45 was released on the seminal Dangerhouse label in 1978, followed by seven studio albums released from 1980-1993. Over the years, the band has released several critically acclaimed albums, topped the musical charts with regularity and performed their iconic hits on top television shows such as Letterman and American Bandstand. X’s first two studio albums, Los Angeles and Wild Gift are ranked by Rolling Stone among the top 500 greatest albums of all time. The band continues to tour with the original line-up fully intact. In 2017, the band celebrated their 40th year anniversary in music with a Grammy Museum exhibit opening, a Proclamation from the City of Los Angeles and being honored at a Los Angeles Dodgers game where Exene threw out the first pitch and John Doe sang the National Anthem.
In 2020, X celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Los Angeles.

More information

At

5f994 Variety Playhouse Magnum
1099 Euclid Ave. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 524-7354
variety-playhouse.com
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