Violent Femmes
Event Description
VIP | $129 – $179
-One Premium reserved ticket located in the first 10 rows or general admission floor
-Early entry into the venue
-Specially designed Violent Femmes tour shirt
-Collectable Violent Femmes “Permanent Record” folder including VF fanzine, tattoo set, set list, and more!
-Violent Femmes blister button set
-Violent Femmes exclusive merchandise pack including fridge magnet, patch, and keychain
-Commemorative tour laminate and lanyard
-Photo opportunity with Violent Femmes life-size cutouts
-Priority merchandise shopping
-On-site VF host
-Limited availability
Violent Femmes Bio
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 Femmes to open for him in NYC. A rave review in the New York Times eventually led to a record deal, which in turn spawned worldwide touring.
Violent Femmes eponymous debut album became the first and only album in Billboard history to enter the charts with a platinum certification- eight years after its release. Over the ensuing three decades, the Femmes became a mainstay of festivals, clubs, and theaters in more than 20 countries worldwide.
MTV’s “Unplugged” show was inspired by the Femmes, although they never actually appeared on it. Their raw sound and honest lyrical perspective has been cited as an influence by artists as diverse as Pink, Keith Urban, The Smiths, The Pixies, John Cusack, Mark Morris, and Wim Wenders.
More than 40 years into their careers, Violent Femmes continue to attract young audiences on tour, create lasting music, and inspire people of all ages.
Event Information
Experience our general admission open floor plan! On the first floor, there is an open floor standing area in front of the stage and general admission seating available in the back in sections C, D, and E. The balcony is still all reserved seating.
Coming Fall 2024, elevate your show experience with our brand new Premium Balcony Box Seats! These luxury seats offer privacy for you and your group and include personal bar service — that’s right, we’re bringing the concessions to you! So whether you’re looking to have an even greater night out with friends, treat employees or clients to a night of entertainment, or have an intimate show experience seeing your favorite artist, we’ve got you covered.
Premium Boxes are also available for annual leases. To inquire about an annual lease, please email charles@charlestonmusichall.com.
Please note, the entire box must be purchased together. The boxes are located in Sections G & I and are available for purchase in groups of 2, 4, or 6. Additionally, the Charleston Music Hall does NOT have an elevator. Please take that into consideration when buying balcony tickets. If you have additional questions, please reach out to us at info@charlestonmusichall.com.