Gang of Four Hamden Tickets, Space Ballroom, 23 Jun 2026

On sale for 2 months

Event is in 1 month

Line-up

Venue

Space Ballroom

295 Treadwell Street, 06514, Hamden, CT, US

spaceballroom.com/

View upcoming concerts

Additional details

Doors open: 20:00

Concert in your area for Rock, Indie & Alt, Funk & Soul, and Electronic.

Find out more about Rock and Electronic.

Gang of Four biography

Gang of Four is an English post punk/ dance punk band from Leeds. The line-up consists of Andy Gill on guitar, John Sterry on vox, Thomas McNiece on bass and Jonny Finnegan on drums.

The band's debut record, "Entertainment!", broke the top 10 best of 1970s list on Pitchfork media. The site described it as "caustic and bursting with disgust for unethical capitalism", as well as being "of course, remarkably danceable." None other than Nirvana frontman, Mr. Cobain, included the record in his list of top albums. Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine has also described "no one more influential" than Andy Gill, with his memorable guitar sound forming the hallmark of Gang of Four's distinctive aesthetic. Indeed, their influences have spread far and wide, with the likes of LCD Soundystem, Bloc Party, REM and the Red Hot Chili Peppers referencing the band, among many many more.

Gang of Four's album, "What Happens Next", released February 2015, is their first since the departure of previous vocalist Jon King. "The focus is more on universal issues, like how individuals behave in certain ways or how our world is constructed, than local issues or current affairs," described guitarist Gill. Gill has spent recent years re-imagining the band from afresh, and "What Happens Next" is just the next logical step for a band still pioneering their sound, and still at the top of their live game.

Live reviews

To hear the edgy, angular guitars and the thumping bass lines of Gang of Four in a live setting is sure to make one ecstatic. Gang of Four was one of the formative bands in the post-punk movement, and they gained a strong following due to their abilities to blend the styles of punk and dance music so perfectly. Gang of Four is well-versed band. Their music can make you think just as much as it can make you dance. Their lyrics often provide cutting edge commentaries on the problems of politics and society. Their lyrics are very thought provoking and Rolling Stone magazine has even gone on to call them “probably the best politically motivated band in rock and roll”.
Gang of Four delivers an exhilarating performance with Andy Gill’s jarring guitar playing being layered over funky, bass groves and passionate, captivating singing. Gang of Four manages to stay enjoyable with their catchy, danceable style of performing, but they remain interesting with their avant-garde and experimental approach to presenting the music. Not only have Gang of Four won the hearts of their audience, but they have also inspired numerous of respectable bands such as R.E.M., Nirvana, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Gang of Four still continues to release politically charged, danceable punk records, and tours ever so often presenting their unique art of music making. If ever given the privilege to catch these guys live you will most likely hear them crank up their classic songs like “Damaged Goods” and “At Home He’s a Tourist” or you might hear some songs of their newest album, Content.

Report