We're a four-piece band based in Philadelphia, bringing the best of '70s and '80s Alternative to the stage, with a strong focus on Post-Punk and New Wave. Our setlist includes iconic tracks from artists like Talking Heads, R.E.M., Blondie, DEVO, The Cure, The Clash, Joy Division, Pixies, Echo & the Bunnymen, and more. We blend familiar favorites with deeper cuts that true fans of the genre will appreciate. With a repertoire that can power a full 2–3 hour set, we pride ourselves on being professional, reliable, and always ready to deliver a high-energy performance.
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Write a reviewPrice range: $400 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 180 minutes
Afraid to Dance brings the party for a full 3-hour set packed with everything from crowd-pleasing favorites to deep cuts that true fans will love. Whether you're into the hits or the hidden gems, we’ve got you covered!
We come fully equipped with our own pro-level sound gear, but we’re just as happy to plug into your existing setup if you’ve already got the sound and lights ready to roll.
Our carefully curated setlist is designed to keep the energy high, the vibes strong, and the dance floor moving. We're all about delivering a performance that’s not just tight and professional—but seriously fun, seriously funky, and seriously unforgettable.
Let’s make your event one to remember! 🎶🕺💃
Afraid to Dance is a tribute band celebrating the best of punk, post-punk and new wave – from New York's CBGB heyday of the
Ramones, Talking Heads and Blondie, to the UK's answer of the Clash, the Jam, and Elvis Costello, through the herky-jerky
atmospheric 1980s of post-punk college radio staples R.E.M., the Cure, Echo & the Bunnymen and the Pixies, and with an occasional toe dipped in the shifting waters of the early 1990s.
Punk. Post-Punk. New Wave. College Rock. 80s Alternative.
Whatever you call it, we think the decade and a half that was (phone number hidden)1 produced some of the best music ever made.
Maybe you do too.
We’ve got lights and sound covered—but if you’ve already got gear on hand, we’re happy to work with your setup too! All we ask is access to reliable power, and for outdoor gigs, a bit of shade or cover to keep us (and our gear) cool and dry.
We’re super easy to work with, and always open to chat through the details to make sure everything runs smoothly. Let’s make it awesome together!
Friday
Live at the Crooked Eye Brewery, Hatboro, PA
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Live at Cheshire Brewing Company, Elkins Park, PA
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Songs we play and we are always adding more:
B-52s – Planet Claire
B-52s – Private Idaho
Blondie – Dreaming
Blondie – One Way or Another
Bow Wow Wow – I Want Candy
Buzzcocks – Ever Fallen in Love
Depeche Mode – Enjoy the Silence
Depeche Mode – Personal Jesus
Devo – Girl U Want
Echo & the Bunnymen – Lips Like Sugar
Echo & the Bunnymen – Rescue
Elvis Costello – Radio Radio
Elvis Costello – Welcome to the Working Week
English Beat – Save It for Later
Foo Fighters – Big Me
Gang of Four – Damaged Goods
INXS – Don't Change
Joy Division – Love Will Tear Us Apart
Kraftwerk – The Model
Lemonheads – Into Your Arms
Love and Rockets – So Alive
Midnight Oil – Beds Are Burning
Modern English – I Melt With You
New Order – Blue Monday
New Order – Ceremony
Nirvana – About a Girl
Pixies – Here Comes Your Man
Psychedelic Furs – Love My Way
Psychedelic Furs – Pretty in Pink
Public Image Ltd. – Rise
R.E.M. – Begin the Begin
R.E.M. – Driver 8
R.E.M. – Radio Free Europe
R.E.M. – Strange (Wire cover)
Ramones – I Wanna Be Sedated
Soft Cell – Tainted Love
Talking Heads – Life During Wartime
Talking Heads – Psycho Killer
The Cars – Let's Go
The Church – Under the Milky Way
The Clash – I Fought the Law
The Clash – Police on My Back
The Cure – Boys Don't Cry
The Cure – Close to Me
The Cure – Just Like Heaven
The Go-Go's – Head Over Heels
The Jam – The Modern World
The Smiths – Oscillate Wildly
The Smiths – Panic
The Smiths – There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Wire – Eardrum Buzz
All of our members are mega-fans of the post-punk and new wave music made famous during the mid-seventies up until the late 80s and beyond. Bands like: The Talking Heads, Blondie, DEVO, R.E.M, The Clash, The Cure, The Jam, B52's, Depesh Mode, INXS, The Police, The Cars, and so much more . . .
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