Ontario punk outfit the Flatliners debuted in 2002 with their brand of ska-flavored high-energy rock. Building their following through spots on the Fat Wreck Chords tour, the Flatliners gained enough momentum to mount tours of Europe, Australia and beyond. The band’s relentless touring and critically praised albums gained them an even higher profile. Opening spots for Dropkick Murphys, Joan Jett, Less Than Jake and NOFX widened the band’s appeal. The Flatliners’ seventh and latest studio album is 2026’s Cold World. Also on the bill are long-running Berkeley punk quintet Samiam and Oakland post-hardcore foursome Strangelight.
Sat, May 30, 7pm, $25-$30
The Ritz, San Jose
