Dillinger Four

Dillinger Four is a punk band formed in Minneapolis, MN in 1993. Founding members Erik Funk, Lane Pederson, and Patrick Costello were later joined by Billy Morrissette in 1995, still often referred to as "the new guy," although the band has maintained the same lineup for nearly thirty years.

Creating a hybrid of the noisier elements of hardcore punk with classic punk's catchier leanings, along with a reputation for energetic, unpredictable , and even occasionally legendarily chaotic live shows, Dillinger Four developed a loyal cult following and influenced many bands coming after them despite a surprisingly unprolific musical output. They are a rare band in punk that blurs the lines within its many sub genres and enjoys support from a broad audience. Their catalogue consists of a few self-released 7"s followed by the albums Midwestern Songs of the Americas (1998) and Dillinger Four Versus God (2000) both on Hopeless Records, then Situationist Comedy (2002) and C I V I L W A R (2008) both on Fat Wreck Chords.


Dillinger Four are from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They formed in 1994. In terms of importance, they are to the ‘90s and ’00s what Black Flag was to the ’80s (without the Grateful Dead worship). It’s not only what they are, a great band, it’s what they’ve helped inspire, build, and represent. They’re an earthquake. They’re the Redd Foxx- mixed with the Chalmers Johnson of punk rock.

ERIK FUNK (GUITAR/VOCALS)

had a shrine to gene simmons in his bedroom in 1985 when kiss wasn't cool

beautiful blue eyes, push-over, newports

is the sexy marketing tool

"erik funk" played bass in Impetus Inter

Former Owner of the Triple Rock Social Club

PATRICK COSTELLO aka PADDT, ST. PATRICK (BASS/VOCALS)

swears he saw truman capote in new orleans even though he's been dead for years

should shut the fuck up

"attitude problem", mooch, whiskey

LANE PEDERSON aka MONKEY HUSTLE (DRUMS)

won't eat a grilled cheese sandwich because it does not make sense

isn't home right now, but do you want to leave a message?

really loooong stories, always at work, any beer

Doctor of Clinical Psychology

BILL MORRISETTE aka BILLY (GUITAR/VOCALS)

runs Extreme Noise Records in Minneapolis

works everyday trying to convince people to buy records the don't really want

rocks block parties in an old school way

lord of all dogs, never at work, colt .45

Upcoming Shows


Dec
7
th
First Avenue
Dec
7
th
First Avenue

Dillinger Four and Extreme Noise Records 30th Anniversary Show

with Dillinger FourHome FrontCanal IrrealCondominiumBUIO OMEGA

★ Local Show ★

Past Shows


Jan
13
th
2024
First Avenue
Jan
13
th
2024
First Avenue

Wrestlepalooza

★ Local Show ★
with Dillinger Four, Mistress Victoria DeVille and Dick Von Dyke
Dec
14
th
2019
Mainroom
Dec
14
th
2019
Mainroom

Dillinger Four

with Pegboy, The Brokedowns and Partial Traces
Jan
6
th
2019
Mainroom
Jan
6
th
2019
Mainroom

Wrestlepalooza XIV

with Dillinger Four and David Arquette
Sep
15
th
2018
Turf Club
Sep
15
th
2018
Turf Club
Jan
15
th
2017
Mainroom
Jan
15
th
2017
Mainroom

Wrestlepalooza IX

with Dillinger Four
Mar
17
th
2016
Turf Club
Mar
17
th
2016
Turf Club

Dillinger Four

with Nato Coles & the Blue Diamond Band, Bug Fix and Cherry Cola
Dec
12
th
2014
Turf Club
Dec
12
th
2014
Turf Club

Ben & Sheela's 10 Years Later Show

with Dillinger Four, Pink Mink, WHATEVER FOREVER and more!
Sep
15
th
2013
7th St Entry
Sep
15
th
2013
7th St Entry

Dillinger Four

with Hard Skin, The Slow Death and Victory
Sep
14
th
2012
Cabooze Outdoor Plaza
Sep
14
th
2012
Cabooze Outdoor Plaza

NOFX

with Arms Aloft, Teenage Bottlerocket and Dillinger Four

More Shows

Jan
18
th
Armory

Jamie xx

Jun
11
th
Armory

Teddy Swims

May
1
st
First Avenue

The Wrecks

Jan
16
th
First Avenue

Joy Oladokun