Violent Femmes is an American folk-punk/alternative rock band best known for their raw, acoustic-driven songs and breakthrough self-titled debut that includes the enduring hit “Blister in the Sun.” They perform at CrossroadsKC at Grinder’s, an outdoor concert venue in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District that offers skyline views and an intimate setting for rock and alternative acts. The show highlights the band’s long-running influence on alternative and indie rock audiences.