Dead Kennedys

DEAD KENNEDYS IN CONCERT:Few bands have mastered the art of the snarling, politically charged hardcore punk anthem as well as Dead Kennedys. For more than three decades, Jello Biafra and company have been the standard-bearers for compact punk tunes that blend sarcastic humor and serious political sentiment, and fans will be happy to know time has softened none of their acerbic wit. Biafra is known for his combative presence and vitriolic onstage rants, and he remains a supreme showman in his fourth decade with the band. Whether he's satirizing privileged Americans on "Holiday in Cambodia" or criticizing Golden State politics on "California Über Alles", Biafra always gives ticket buyers an adrenaline-fueled show that leaves little doubt why he's revered as one of punk's most iconic figures.

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Fan Reviews

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EhrnOa

So great to see the DKs at The Stone Pony. Excellent show.

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA - Fri, Mar 4, 2016

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bluespunk87

My buddy Duke and I drove up from Fort Wayne, Indiana through a nasty snow storm. It took about 12 hours of driving (should normally take about half that) to get there. It was worth it. The Dead Kennedys did not disappoint us. They put on a great show, as did the opening acts. The crowd was awesome too. It was the first time either of us had been to Canada, and we were blown away by the friendliness of the people, which made for a great crowd at the show. Really happy that we weathered the storm to make the trip.

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA - Fri, Mar 4, 2016

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Anonymous

Dead Kennedys were amazing. Serious and politically outspoken as always, yet fun and engaging at the same time. The opening acts were good as well, especially Dirty Tactics.

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA - Fri, Mar 4, 2016

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Justapunk

DK's were everything I could have hoped for and more. Full energy - in with the crowd - literally! It's been about 10 years since I have been in a mosh pit and it was cathartic.

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA - Fri, Mar 4, 2016

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Oldirishpunk

Great show the original musicians Dh Peligro, Klaus Florida and East Bay Ray were phenomenal. Skip does a great job as their lead man. All fans of the DK'S should give them a try. I'm sure they won't let you down.

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA - Fri, Mar 4, 2016

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FidelSarcastro

It was a blast. butning streets opened and was decent, the welsh boys were next and got the crowd going. The next band was too loud with the notes sustained too high, and I saw people visibly wincing. Then... I forget. But THEN the deal kennedys came on. They killed it. Plus we met a guy with blue-green hair from Austin who was super friendly. I hope you read this, Adam. You were cool

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA - Fri, Mar 4, 2016

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Kiim1800

The show was amazing! They were funny and talked to the crowd the whole time. They played all the songs I wanted to hear and more!!

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA - Fri, Mar 4, 2016

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Chuck138

I was really worried about how they would sound this many years later and without Jello but Ron "Skip" Greer absolutely killed it and was very entertaining throughout the show. There were too many opening bands (4 I believe) and personally I didn't care for most of them. One was pretty good but I still thought they all performed for too long. The Dead Kennedys however made the wait worth it and absolutely killed it.

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA - Fri, Mar 4, 2016

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SpiritGun

I had never been to the Paradise Rock Club, and I thought it was a great little venue. You had a good view from pretty much anywhere you were. The Dead Kennedy's were absolutely amazing. Even though I'm sad that Jello is no longer a member of the band, the new singer totally rocked. He had the best stage presence I have ever seen and they all sounded fantastic. I felt like I was at an 80's punk show which was an unforgettable experience.

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA - Fri, Mar 4, 2016

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StarryKnight

Great show, the band sounds awesome. The dude they hired to sing does a decent Jello rip-off. Who the hell wants to hear Viva Las Vegas, though??

The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA - Fri, Mar 4, 2016

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optimator41

I saw them in 1982 when they were just exploding. The band was so tight tonight. The new singer seemed to be doing his impression of Jello Biafra, which is probably better than him trying to recreate his own version. He was ok. The band killed it. They played just the right combo of songs from a few old songs to the kick ass Plastic Surgery Disasters album.