The Afghan Whigs

How good are they LIVE?

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Critics Consensus

Based on 71 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Afghan Whigs is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. The Afghan Whigs concert reviews describe live shows and performances as delightful and incendiary.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Afghan Whigs concerts? The Afghan Whigs concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Afghan Whigs? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Afghan Whigs range from $30,000 - $75,000, with The Afghan Whigs's current estimated booking fee to be around $50,000.

On tour

Royale, Boston, MA, United States (April 27); 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, United States (April 28); Bogart's, Cincinnati, OH, United States (May 6); Metro, Chicago, IL, United States (May 9); Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MN, United States (May 10); Aladdin Theatre, Portland, United States (May 15); Showbox at The Market, Seattle, United States (May 17); The Fillmore, San Francisco, United States (May 19); Lotnisko Gdynia-Kosakowo, Gdynia, Poland (July 1); Minnewater Park, Brugge, Belgium (July 10)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Bio

American band the Afghan Whigs are a soul-influenced, alternative rock band best known for their material in the 1990s.

Has Performed With

Joseph Arthur, Har Mar Superstar, Crocodiles

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Louder Sound

November 8, 2022

Greg Dulli's grungy soulmen The Afghan Whigs continue their resurgent second act at the reopened KOKO

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Backseat Mafia

September 19, 2022

They officially broke up in 2001 but lead singer/songwriter’s Greg Dulli’s side project, The Twilight Singers continually evolved. A host of musicians including Ani DiFranco, Petra Haden, Apollonia and the late, great Mark Lanegan all contributed to Twilight Singers albums.

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Glide Magazine (USA)

May 14, 2022

On a Friday night (5/13) where rain kept the typical crowds away from downtown Orlando, middle-aged rock fans packed The Social to see Cincinnati veterans The Afghan Whigs. With no opening act and minimal lighting, the band delivered a no-frills 90-minute set that highlighted what the rockers do well.

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Diandra Reviews It All (USA)

April 20, 2018

The Afghan Whigs Embody Rage Rock At Brooklyn Steel

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GoldenPlec (Ireland)

February 6, 2015

The 2000s saw a period of reformations for the band after a tentative break-up in 2001, with seventh album ‘Do To The Beast’ released early last year.

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