Violent Femmes have been orbiting the alternative rock universe since the early 1980s, when their self-titled debut quietly became a cult classic. Formed in Milwaukee, the band built its reputation on acoustic guitars, nervy rhythms, and lyrics that captured youthful anxiety with an offbeat sense of humor. Songs like “Blister in the Sun” and “Add It Up” remain staples not because they were polished, but because they felt immediate and strange in the best way. Decades later, the material still carries that wiry tension. The Guild Theatre dates highlight a band whose influence runs deep in indie and college rock circles. They perform on Thursday as well.
Wed, Mar 4, 8p, $109-$537
Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
