"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 22 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Hot Water Music is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth watching. Hot Water Music concert reviews describe live shows and performances as intricate, infectious, and energetic. Hot Water Music is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Hot Water Music concerts? Hot Water Music concerts usually last about an hour.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Hot Water Music? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Hot Water Music range from $35,000 - $50,000, with Hot Water Music's current estimated booking fee to be around $35,000.
Hot Water Music is a Gainesville, Florida punk outfit known for Chuck Ragan and Chris Wollard's raspy vocals, as well as their searing Jawbreaker-esque guitars on earlier albums. The act first formed in 1993, and their first record, Finding the Rhythms, was released on No Idea and Toy Box records.
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New Noise Magazine (USA)
November 14, 2025
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Hot Water Music, Bane, and Spaced at The Black Box in Rutherford, NJ
