Violent Femmes

Concert chaos: Bedlam reigns in brutal concert mosh pits

When stage light exposes the area, the mosh pit resembles a swarm of bees and, at its worst, rugby in an elevator. It’s like a big whirlpool in the middle of a lake.

Tom Alesia October 15, 1994

Violent Femmes still raging on through the years

“It’s good that people are listening to so-called alternative music,” the Violent Femmes’ Brian Ritchie said. “But it also means there’s more competition. When we came out, it was ourselves, R.E.M. and a few other bands.”

Tom Alesia November 12, 1993