Mike Ness · Social Distortion
$50.00
Item Description
This shot of Mike Ness was captured during Social Distortion’s headlining set at Surf City Blitz on October 28, 2018, right on the sands of Huntington State Beach. The frame locks in a classic Southern California performance environment—outdoor coastal air, massive production, and an audience of 40,000 tracking one of Orange County’s definitive punk acts.
The weekend was a notable milestone for my work, as I had an on-site gallery installation featuring 30 of my music photographs displayed directly inside the festival grounds. Securing this specific frame of Mike mid-song—playing his sticker-covered goldtop Gibson Les Paul with his signature newsboy cap and a single rose tucked into the headstock—stands out as a sharp visual document from the weekend. The band delivered a tight, aggressive set completely anchored in their foundational catalog.
Setlist from Surf City Blitz 2018:
Road Zombie, So Far Away, Story of My Life, Bad Luck, Mommy’s Little Monster, California (Hustle and Flow), Gimme the Sweet and Lowdown, Another State of Mind, 1945, Machine Gun Blues, Ball and Chain, Ring of Fire.
Other Bands at Surf City Blitz 2018:
The Offspring, Rancid, Pennywise, Bad Religion, Suicidal Tendencies, Fear, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Interrupters, TSOL, Mad Caddies, Voodoo Glow Skulls, The Wrecks, Sharp Shock, Lost in Atlantis, Aaron Lee Tasjan, 2nd Rate Kings.
Looking back, this was more than just a show—it was a celebration of the music that shaped so many of us. Social Distortion, Rancid, Bad Religion—these bands weren’t just playing songs, they were reminding us why we all fell in love with this music in the first place.
*Frame Not Included
Mike Ness with Social Distortion Huntington Beach (2018) Print Specifications
This poster has a partly glossy, partly matte finish and it'll add a touch of sophistication to any room.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
• Slightly glossy
• Fingerprint resistant
• Paper sourced from Japan
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