The Circle Jerks at Boulder Theater

Boulder Theater Presents

THE CIRCLE JERKS

CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF THE ALBUM “GROUP SEX”

WITH ADOLESCENTS, NEGATIVE APPROACH

Saturday, October 11, 2025

2032 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302

Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 8:00 pm

General Admission Tickets on sale 7/25/25 HERE

Limited seating available, All Ages (under 16 with an adult)

Fresh off their set at “Punk In The Park” in Denver, Circle Jerks announce a headlining show in Boulder, CO. Circle Jerks emerged from the punk underbelly of LA’s South Bay in 1979. After serving as a co-founder and lead vocalist of Black Flag during the recording of its essential Nervous Breakdown EP, Keith Morris joined forces with former Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson to form what would become Circle Jerks, along with bassist Roger Rogerson and jazz drummer Lucky Lehrer. Unlike much of the unapologetic hardcore that seeped through the cracks of American suburbia, the music of the Circle Jerks was thoughtfully steadfast, yet relentless and ferocious in nature. Bringing together a potent, articulate rhythm section with earnest yet oftentimes derisive lyrics and themes, the band was thereafter heralded as a leader of the pack – and a force to be reckoned with.

Plowing forward with a relentless, tooth-cutting work ethic and a rousing stage presence, the band would soon find itself headlining shows at LA’s 5,000-capacity Olympic Auditorium and emblazoned in cult video classics like Decline of Western Civilization, Repo Man, New Wave Theatre, and The Slog Movie. Over the decades, Circle Jerks would release six studio albums, including the acclaimed Group Sex (1980) Wild in the Streets (1982), Golden Shower of Hits (1983), Wonderful (1985), and IV (1987), where they would become a major headliner during the alternative music explosion of the 80’s and 90’s. During hiatuses, Morris fronted bands like OFF! and FLAG, while Hetson played guitar in Bad Religion. Bassist Zander Schloss (The Weirdos, Joe Strummer) has been a member since the 1980’s and veteran drummer Joey Castillo (The Bronx, QOTSA, Danzig, BL’AST!, Wasted Youth) completes the lineup as its newest member.

For more information about this show, please contact Christian Hee at [email protected].

Tickets available at Boulder Theater Box Office, by phone at (303)-786-7030 or online at bouldertheater.com. Sign up for Z2 Entertainment emails to stay informed of all upcoming show announcements, presales and on sales!

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