GayC/DC

GayC/DC The all-gay tribute to AC/DC! GayC/DC is the world’s first and only all-gay tribute to the music of AC/DC! Who can blame them? Book ‘em and see for yourself!

Founded by Chris Freeman (bass player from iconic queer punk band Pansy Division), the idea for GayC/DC came from bouncing around names for more tribute bands with gay members after he’d been playing with the Gay Gay’s (gay tribute to the Go Go’s) for more than a decade. After the Gay Gay’s went on hiatus, Freeman moved forward with forming a band that could be as good as AC/DC. Freeman began by r

ecruiting lightning-speed guitarist, Steve McKnight after meeting him online and sharing similar musical tastes. McKnight has been a part of the LA music scene since the late ‘80s in Cry Wolf, a melodic hard rock band that made their mark on the Sunset Strip and beyond with several major albums under their belt. Also recruited was Karl Rumpf on rhythm guitar, who Freeman had met while on tour with Pansy Division and later worked with in a band/project called Dart. Rumpf was also in the last incarnation of the Gay Gay’s, along with drummer Brian Welch who Freeman had also met while on tour. Welch had spent years touring with Extreme as their drum tech, so he was a natural fit. This four-piece spent months looking for a gay vocalist to no avail. Finally, Freeman asked the others if HE could audition. Nervously, he did, the band agreed, and they were off—but now they needed a bassist, so Freeman recruited bass player extraordinaire, Glen Pavan, once again someone Freeman had met while on tour. Pavan had previously been keeping the low end down for LA queer punk rockers Best Revenge (who got their name from a Pansy Division song). Now in their third year as a band, the word of mouth has been intense, even scoring a “pick of the week” in LA Weekly for a recent LA gig. The band remains true to the music (working diligently to replicate the actual sound of AC/DC), while playing around with the lyrics and changing pronouns to suit the gay angle. Hence, TNT becomes PNP (a song about the “party-n-play” status some gay men post in their online sex ads), Bad Boy Boogie becomes Gay Boy Boogie (do you really need to ask?), and Big Balls needed … no changing at all! To say the band is off-the-hook live is an understatement. There is never a dull moment with all the costume changes and props being trotted out, all in the name of outrageous entertainment. Even those who say they don’t like AC/DC end up being fans.

We're sending a huge "Happy Birthday" shout-out to our rock star publicist Rey who has made sure that tons of people kno...
06/05/2026

We're sending a huge "Happy Birthday" shout-out to our rock star publicist Rey who has made sure that tons of people know about our lil' ol' band.
Happy Birthday sistah and thank you Reybee, Inc.!

06/04/2026

We're taking our Big Balls on tour so you can see 'em up close!

6/18 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
6/20 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge upstairs
6/26 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
6/27 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios

8/13 - Brisbane, AU - The Brightside
8/14 - Gold Coast, AU - Mo's Desert Clubhouse
8/15 - Sydney, AU - Metro Social
8/16 - Coffs Harbour, AU - Hoey Moey
8/19 - Adelaide, AU - Ed Castle
8/20 - Perth, AU - Milkbar
8/21 - Melbourne, AU - The Prince
8/22 - Ballarat, AU - Volta
Australia tix: tributetouring.com

9/11 - Indio, CA - The Dune Room
9/12 - Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge
9/24 - Louisville, KY - Seidenfaden's
9/25 - Dayton, OH - Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge
9/26 - Indianapolis, IN - Melody Inn
9/27 - Detroit, MI - Magic Bag

10/1 - Boston/Medford, MA - Deep Cuts
10/2 - Brooklyn, NY - TV Eye
10/3 - Baltimore, MD - Holy Frijoles
10/9 - Denver, CO - Moe's BBQ and Bowl
10/10 - CO Springs, CO - Vultures
10/16 - Los Angeles, CA - Corbin Bowl
10/17 - Costa Mesa, CA - The Wayfarer
US tix: gaycdcofficial.com/shows
Some shows ticket onsale date TBA

06/04/2026

The Monsters of C**k Tour is approaching.
Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland...you ready?

Tix: gaycdcofficial.com/shows

Our first stop in Australia this August will be Brisbane, and we are soooo looking forward to our first date! Brisbane, ...
06/03/2026

Our first stop in Australia this August will be Brisbane, and we are soooo looking forward to our first date! Brisbane, are you ready for a night you'll never forget? Come out and see THE show that Classic Rock Magazine calls "Spot on with the music and unforgettable in every way". We can't wait to see you!

Did someone say "down under"?
06/02/2026

Did someone say "down under"?

Take a listen as Steve waxes poetic on all things guitar, growing up, and of course...us!Thanks to Art Gerckens and Off ...
06/01/2026

Take a listen as Steve waxes poetic on all things guitar, growing up, and of course...us!

Thanks to Art Gerckens and Off the Charts Music Podcast for the love!

This month on the Off the Charts Music Podcast, we turn up the volume with guitarist Steve McKnight - lead guitarist of GayC/DC and Mary, and former guitarist of the 80s metal band Cry Wolf. Steve shares stories from his musical journey, his exper...

Sydney, Australia! Please note that there's been a change of venue for our show on August 15th! Due to the unfortunate i...
05/28/2026

Sydney, Australia! Please note that there's been a change of venue for our show on August 15th!
Due to the unfortunate imminent closure of Mary's Underground - the show has been moved to Metro Social which is located within The Metro Theatre complex on George St.

Same time, same date. All tickets remain valid and no action is required.

Happy 48th to this gorgeous opus today. Released in the US in 1978, you could say this baby has legs. We love it so much...
05/25/2026

Happy 48th to this gorgeous opus today. Released in the US in 1978, you could say this baby has legs. We love it so much that we do four of the cuts from it. Come out to see us this year on our "Monsters Of C**k" tour and you'll hear three...two brand new to the set!
Any guesses?

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