Circle Jerks with Negative Approach and The Adolescents

Oct 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM · Knitting Factory Boise, Boise, ID Knitting Factory Boise, Boise, ID

Oct 6

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Circle Jerks

16 concerts

Formed in LA’s South Bay (1979), hardcore punk leaders Circle Jerks—Keith Morris (ex–Black Flag) & Greg Hetson—hit cult films Repo Man/Decline.

Negative Approach

7 concerts

Detroit hardcore pioneers led by John Brannon; brutal, no-frills sound. Key releases: Touch and Go 7” (1982), Tied Down (1983), Total Recall comp (1992). Influenced Poison Idea, Sonic Youth.

The Adolescents

2 concerts

Fullerton, California's The Adolescents, formed in 1979, are punk rock pioneers. Their energetic hardcore sound, featuring melodic hooks, influenced skate-punk and countless bands. Known for anthems like "Amoeba" and "Kids of the Black Hole," their self-titled "blue album" was a best-seller. Recent albums include Caesar Salad Days (2023) and Russian Spider Dump (2020).