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Downtown Boys
Punk band from Providence, RI · formed 2011
- alternative
- political
- political punk
- post-punk
- providence
- punk
- punk rock
- rhode island
- Shows on record
- 38
- Rooms played
- 35
- Cities
- 30
- Releases
- 21
- Last show
- Jul 24, 2026Davis Square
About
Downtown Boys is a band from Providence, RI, formed in 2011, tagged alternative, political, political punk by its sources. Shows on record run from 2013 to 2026, across 35 rooms in 30 cities.
- Downtown Boys formed in 2011 — MusicBrainz
- Downtown Boys is based in Providence — MusicBrainz
- Joey La Neve DeFrancesco: member — MusicBrainz
- Adrienne Berry: member — MusicBrainz
- Downtown Boys has 14 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2012–2026 — MusicBrainz
- Downtown Boys is based in New York, New York — Downtown Boys on Bandcamp
- Latest release on Bandcamp: Public Luxury (2026-06-26) — Bandcamp
- Downtown Boys has 42097 listeners on Last.fm — Downtown Boys on Last.fm
- Downtown Boys has released 5 recordings between 2000 and 2015 — Downtown Boys on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
38 on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20132 shows
- 20144 shows
- 20157 shows
- 20163 shows
- 201711 shows
- 20183 shows
- 20191 show
- 20231 show
- 20243 shows
- 20251 show
- 20262 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Davis Square · SomervilleSupportwith TWEN, SOMOS, Bus Crush, +58 | Support | TWEN, SOMOS, Bus Crush, +58 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Holyoke Media · HolyokeHeadlinerwith Perennial | Headliner | Perennial |
| May 31, 2025 | Black Cat · WashingtonSupportwith L'Rain, Ted Leo, Speedy Ortiz, +4 | Support | L'Rain, Ted Leo, Speedy Ortiz, +4 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Hell Awaits · TolucaSupportwith Generacion Suicida, SWEAT (CA), COLAPSO, +1 | Support | Generacion Suicida, SWEAT (CA), COLAPSO, +1 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | Warsaw · BrooklynSupportwith Bratmobile, Cumgirl8 | Support | Bratmobile, Cumgirl8 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Tubby's · KingstonHeadlinerwith Bratmobile | Headliner | Bratmobile |
| Apr 30, 2023 | Willimantic Records · WillimanticHeadlinerwith Perennial, Two Headed Girl | Headliner | Perennial, Two Headed Girl |
| May 18, 2019 | The Vera Project · SeattleHeadlinerwith Gabriel Teodros, Menace, RA Scion | Headliner | Gabriel Teodros, Menace, RA Scion |
| Dec 2, 2018 | Brooklyn Steel · BrooklynSupportwith Mitski, SASAMI | Support | Mitski, SASAMI |
| Dec 1, 2018 | Brooklyn Steel · BrooklynSupportwith Mitski, SASAMI | Support | Mitski, SASAMI |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Brooklyn Steel · BrooklynSupportwith Mitski, SASAMI | Support | Mitski, SASAMI |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Echoplex · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Generacion Suicida, The Red Pears | Headliner | Generacion Suicida, The Red Pears |
| Sep 5, 2017 | The Pinhook · DurhamHeadlinerwith Pie Face Girls | Headliner | Pie Face Girls |
| Aug 21, 2017 | White Schoolhouse · LawrenceHeadlinerwith Ebony Tusks, Warm Bodies | Headliner | Ebony Tusks, Warm Bodies |
| Jun 9, 2017 | Saint Vitus Bar - Old Location · BrooklynHeadlinerwith Flesh World, Field Agent, + Special Guest TBA, +1 | Headliner | Flesh World, Field Agent, + Special Guest TBA, +1 |
| May 5, 2017 | Cayuga Lodge · IthacaSupportwith T-Rextasy (NY), Izzy True, Rest Ashore | Support | T-Rextasy (NY), Izzy True, Rest Ashore |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Hemlock Tavern · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith No Babies | Headliner | No Babies |
| Apr 24, 2017 | The Night Light · OaklandHeadlinerwith Try the Pie, Spiritual Cramp | Headliner | Try the Pie, Spiritual Cramp |
| Apr 2, 2017 | Aurora · ProvidenceHeadlinerwith Evil Sword, URSÜLA | Headliner | Evil Sword, URSÜLA |
| Mar 18, 2017 | Club Dada · DallasSupportwith Chastity Belt, weaves, Priests - DC, +1 | Support | Chastity Belt, weaves, Priests - DC, +1 |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Cheer Up Charlie's · AustinHeadlinerwith LVL UP, Savoy Motel, Snail Mail, +6 | Headliner | LVL UP, Savoy Motel, Snail Mail, +6 |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Hotel Vegas · AustinHeadlinerwith Omni, GYMSHORTS, Laser Background, +1 | Headliner | Omni, GYMSHORTS, Laser Background, +1 |
| Dec 10, 2016 | The Flywheel · EasthamptonHeadlinerwith Space Camp, Ruune, Perennial | Headliner | Space Camp, Ruune, Perennial |
| Nov 3, 2016 | Mr. Smalls Theatre · MillvaleSupportwith Anti-Flag, Anne Feeney, Taina Asili, +3 | Support | Anti-Flag, Anne Feeney, Taina Asili, +3 |
| Jan 16, 2016 | Aurora · ProvidenceHeadlinerwith Homosuperior, Dent, Gamma Pope | Headliner | Homosuperior, Dent, Gamma Pope |
| Nov 15, 2015 | Great Scott · AllstonSupportwith Diarrhea Planet, The Music Band | Support | Diarrhea Planet, The Music Band |
| Oct 14, 2015 | Santos Party House · New York (NYC)Supportwith Perfect Pussy, Protomartyr, Dilly Dally, +7 | Support | Perfect Pussy, Protomartyr, Dilly Dally, +7 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | The New Vintage · LouisvilleSupportwith Freakwater, Psalm One, Babe Rage, +8 | Support | Freakwater, Psalm One, Babe Rage, +8 |
| Jul 28, 2015 | The Drunken Unicorn · AtlantaHeadlinerwith Shampoo (Atlanta), Sports Coach, Bronze Thesaurus, +1 | Headliner | Shampoo (Atlanta), Sports Coach, Bronze Thesaurus, +1 |
| Jul 19, 2015 | Yerberia Cultura · McAllenSupportwith Prayers, Malportado Kids | Support | Prayers, Malportado Kids |
| Jul 10, 2015 | The Bat Cave · ArcataHeadlinerwith Moira Scar | Headliner | Moira Scar |
| Jul 2, 2015 | Church Of Swole · ManhattanHeadlinerwith Headlight Rivals, Fog | Headliner | Headlight Rivals, Fog |
| Dec 4, 2014 | Vassar College · PoughkeepsieHeadlinerwith Bambara, Bootes, KIND KUDZU | Headliner | Bambara, Bootes, KIND KUDZU |
| Oct 3, 2014 | Silent Barn · BrooklynHeadlinerwith Joyride, Nona, Adult Mom, +2 | Headliner | Joyride, Nona, Adult Mom, +2 |
| Jul 20, 2014 | The Sinclair · CambridgeSupportwith Ceremony, Nothing, Iron Lung | Support | Ceremony, Nothing, Iron Lung |
| Feb 22, 2014 | The Stood, SUNY Purchase · PurchaseSupportwith Aye Nako, nine of swords, Tomboy, +3 | Support | Aye Nako, nine of swords, Tomboy, +3 |
| Oct 24, 2013 | Paradise Lost · New BrunswickSupportwith Casual, Leamers, Nude Dudes | Support | Casual, Leamers, Nude Dudes |
| Aug 29, 2013 | Cooler Ranch · New BrunswickSupportwith The Noun, The Priests, Modern Hut | Support | The Noun, The Priests, Modern Hut |
Where they play
35 rooms in 30 citiesRooms played most
- Brooklyn Steel · Brooklyn3 shows
- Aurora · Providence2 shows
- Black Cat · Washington1 show
- Cayuga Lodge · Ithaca1 show
- Cheer Up Charlie's · Austin1 show
Cities played
- Brooklyn6 shows
- Austin2 shows
- New Brunswick2 shows
- Providence2 shows
- Allston1 show
and 25 other cities
Releases
21 releases, 2000–2026Public Luxury
2026 · Album
Miss Marx
2021 · Album
L'Internationale
2020 · Single
L'Internationale EP
2020 · Ep
Fotos Y Recuerdos
2018 · Single
METZ / Downtown Boys
2018 · Single
A Wall
2017 · Single
Cost of Living
2017 · Album
Lips That Bite
2017 · Single
Promissory Note
2017 · Single
Somos chulas (no somos pendejas)
2017 · Single
Full Communism
2015 · Album
No Lagos Musique Deuxième Compilation
2015
Downtown Boys
2014 · Ep
Downtown Boys
2012 · Album
Euro Mix 2000 Vol.4
2001
The 4 Box Volume 5 2001
2001
We Can Move A Mountain
2000
Holiday Hit Mix
2000
Album
Album
Lineup
- Joey La Neve DeFrancesco
- Adrienne Berry
Airplay
- KEXP airplay: 50+ plays, 2025-07-07–2026-09-10 — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Midday Show' (Cheryl Waters) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Kevin Cole) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'El Sonido' (Maya Hernandez) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Early' (Kevin Sur) — KEXP
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Downtown Boys on Bandcamp | Artist facts |
| Bandcamp | Artist facts, Releases, Photos |
| Downtown Boys on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Downtown Boys on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikipedia | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.