Tainted Love at Red Devil Lounge on a Thursday night. WOO HOO so much fun! I think the lady singer had a baby so there was a different girl and they added a new guy. All were supa good! Make sure you get your tickets online before you go to the shows to skip the line! read more

Hoooo-leeeee shit. I saw Tainted Love AGAIN last night at Bimbo's for a Valentine's Day extravaganza, and of their performance I have several thoughts, in no particular order: 1) San Francisco eateries were offering "Valentine's Day Menu Specials" for an average of $70 a head. I paid $70 for 2 tickets to see Tainted Love, AND a bunch of beers/vodka cocktails, and I guarantee I and mine had a way better time than all you fools at your fancy restaurants. 2) Tainted Love is the best excuse for supposedly mature adults to dress up in '80s gear. Think, like, hot pink denim, American flag memorabilia, and neon plastic sunglasses. Side ponytails optional. 3) Ummmm homegirl belting the Madonna/ACDC/Michael Jackson choons is PREGGERS. And not like a little bit preggers, like oh-my-god-she-is-going-to-pop preggers. And she still rocked those songs the same way she did 9 months ago. Tight. 4) Having the chick sing 'Beat It' and 'You Shook Me All Night Long'? Genius. 5) Maybe it was the smoke, neon lights and stars in my eyes (literally, like I included star glitter as part of my make-up and proceeded to sweat stars into my eyes) but those guys are hot while they're singing. Damn. 6) You hit almost EVERY SINGLE ONE of my fave. eighties songs - even included 'Purple Rain.' Impressive. read more

Tainted Love kept me dancing all night in my fancy lady shoes and it was well worth the pain of not being able to walk the next day. Would do it again in a heartbeat. read more

Saw them at Pier 39 yesterday and they really put on a great show. If you enjoy 80's music, you will love this group. We are planning to catch the show at Bimbo's in a few weeks. Good times! read more

Tainted Love made our wedding! We reserved them a year out for our wedding, and everyone had a blast when they were playing. We had about 150 guests at our wedding, and we were afraid the music was going to be too loud since we didn't have a large guest. However, Tainted Love knew how to give a great performance without blowing everyone's ear drums. Their manager, Daniel Swan, is incredible responsive and professional and provided us with all the information we needed and then some. All of our guests were on the dance floor, even our 95 year old grandmother! They are very talented and played to the crowd! They truly made our wedding! read more

Wow! So impressed!!! I just had seen Tainted Love perform at Bimbo's in San Francisco and I am so happy I did. Not having heard of Tainted Love before the show, I was kind of reluctant in going but from the opinions of many local fans I had to give Tainted Love a chance- so glad I did. They played all the 80's hitters- i.e. madonna's like a virgin, journey's dont stop believing, and guns and roses' sweet child of mine! I loved how all the band members had such a great energy about them and it totally showed when they performed! Thank you to my friend for introducing to a great band and thank you T.L. for a memorable experience! read more

Tainted Love will play my wedding. I lost my Tainted Love virginity at Bimbos over Vday weekend. They played everything from Prince to Journey and even my favorite 80's song of all time by the Outfield. They sang for about 2.5-3 hours too which was solid! The crowd is rowdy - dudes wearing jorts, chick dress up in neon green spandex. Also, I'm pretty sure everyone was drrrunnnkkk by 10 pm - amazing. Don't miss out on seeing this awesome band! read more

SHOT through the HEART! and you're toooo blaaaame, you give looove, a bad name (bad name). Nothing on this planet makes me happier than watching Tainted Love in concert. I've been following them since I moved to SF 2 years ago and I am a devoted fan. Literally, I usually squeel like a five year old the moment they come onto stage. BEST. 80's. Coverband. EVER read more

Saw them on 1/12/13 at the McNear's Mystic Theater in Petaluma. What a great show-would def see them again when the opportunity presents itself. Great energy, great vocals, great musicians. The female singer has an amazing range-does a great job on Journey. Surprised they don't have more reviews?? Only paid $21 for a ticket and the place was packed. Wide range of ages from those born in the 80's to us that actually graduated in the 80's! read more

Love, Love, LOVE getting dressed up in horribly awesome 80's clothes and going to dance and sing at The Regency Ballroom. I've been 2 times so far and my third will be soon. I'm ringing in 2013 like it's 1981! Tainted Love puts on a great show and hope this won't be my last chance to see them live. Hopefully they make it out to the East Coast after I move. read more

ALWAYS a good time and rockin' show!!! we pretty much never miss their visits to Sactown and weekend time travel to the decade of excess with Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, Journey, etc.... it's a guaranteed full night of dancing, memory jolts, and giggles while living it up 80's style. i noticed more and more *kids* are going to the shows which can be either cute or obnoxious, especially when they dress up lol until next time! read more

Best 80's cover band, period! Go see them the next time you get a chance, they will not disappoint. The band was even cool enough to let me get up on stage with them at Bimbo's and sing "Jump" on my birthday. read more

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Admit it. Most of the time you hear the words "cover band," and you picture a bunch of cheesy dudes in Hawaiian shirts wailing out three-chord-special versions of "Brick House" and "Kiss." Well, go watch Tainted Love and prepare for your mind to be BLOWN. Because: Dang! They take these hoary ol' 80's tunes and OWN them. The musicians are all amazing, professional, highly talented and skilled, and know how to put on a concert that's fun from the first note. The set list is pretty varied -- you wouldn't likely find one radio station playing "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Into the Groove," and "I Wanna Be Sedated" in the 80's... yet somehow, at a Tainted Love concert, it works. They choose upbeat songs that pretty much anyone would know, so it really is a party. NB: listen for their energetic, note-perfect version of Dramarama's "Anything, Anything." The crowd is way entertaining, and sorta varies depending on where you see them. When I saw a show at Bimbo's a while back, it was packed with twenty-somethings who looked as though an American Apparel store had thrown up on them (seriously... in the 80s, no one wore all that stuff AT ONE TIME). The show at the Fox in Redwood City was still a party, but the age range was a lot wider (also, seemed to be more people celebrating birthdays or whatnot). So put on your spandex and fake Wayfarers, and get ready for an amazingly fun time! read more

I am a self professed Tainted Love groupie. I've been to several shows (including a show in Nevada!). The band is like way rad, decked out in totally tubular 80's gear, always singing and playing their hearts out. They play a good variety of music though it leans towards the "rock" variety more. It's always a party with Tainted Love, but the best venue is at Bimbo's in SF. People are always in full 80's outfits having a great time! Go see them and dance the night away! read more

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So, I am a HUGE fan of 80's music! When you are looking for a FUN night out in SF - check Tainted Love's schedule! They often play at Bimbos, always makes for a fun night of dancing with your friends. Friday, March 21 they play at Red Devil which will be fantastic - up close and personal. Break out the 80's gear, grab your friends for a pre-party, and head out for a fun night of dancing. read more

So much fun! Although i prefer 90's music, i had a blast when i went to see them! I saw them in SF at Bimbos. Feel free to dress up in ir best 80's outfit! read more

And they are back. Love it every year on July 4th when they perform at pier 39 from 6:30pm to around 9:00pm. Then the fireworks. read more

Just saw them for the first time finally and they were great. The instruments, sound, and female lead are great, she was amazing. However the male leads are okay at best, not to be mean but whoever their male lead was before these guys are not that good and makes them become very typical cover band like. What happened to the previous guy? you can find songs with him on youtube to see how much better he was than the current guys. He sang Rush's Tom Sawyer on youtube. In any event the female lead is so amazing she makes songs better than the original. At Bimbos on 2/17/17 she opened with Back in Black/ACDC and also two whitney Houston Songs(I want to dance with Somebody and How Will I know) and she absolutely killed it. Can't she sing every single song as the lead because the male leads are a let down after her. read more

Thank you for being apart of our wedding. You were amazing. If you haven't caught their act it is a must see. I have been to several of their shows at Bimbos over the last 8 yrs and took my wife to see them for our very first date. Hence why I surprised her with them on our wedding day as the main entertainment. You might be thinking, I have see 80's cover band and although cool, not worth the money or they are all the same. In the last two years I have been to three weddings with 80's cover bands (not including my own) and I can honestly tell you there is a big difference. Big difference. Start with general set up; stage, sound, lights, grand production elements (thank you Steve Moon). Next costumes, they bring it. They must have a portal to go back in time and find the most amazing outfits as you can't find this stuff rummaging through the racks at thrift stores (I have looked). Energetic, most 80's band have a punch,but if you want concert like feel, energy to point you think they might crowd surf through the audience and enthusiasm that makes you feel like this band got up for one purpose this morning and that was to play the best show of their life, tainted love is the only one. This bands rep is too big to just mail it in. Don't be afraid of one genera of music, when they start to play everyone from your grandma to 16 yr old cousin will hit the dance floor. Go to a show if you haven't seen them if you are planning the biggest event of your life (wedding) and want to add a special touch in the area of entertainment this is by far the best way to go. Thank you Steve Moon Sound, Tainted Love and Swan Entertainment. read more

Tainted Love rocked the house, which never fails...Awesome show at the Red Devil Lounge... Crowd is a little young, and one of my friends pointed out that most of the attendees weren't even born, when the songs came out, but definitely a good time! read more

I HEART Tainted Love! They're an awesome cover band! I've heard them play for 7yrs. They play lots of a variety and the favorites and the audience sings along - Footloose, Shot through the Heart, and more! It's great to dress up in 80's clothes and dance with your girlfriends! (Ok, you can bring the boys too!) The first hour is always the best! All of the songs are pop ones! The second half is more rock songs and I don't like them as much. Also, people are a LOT drunker and not as much fun. read more

I had the pleasure of seeing this cover band play at a company holiday party for StubHub last December. Everyone had a blast singing and dancing to their songs. They definitely hype the crowd up and they gave a spectacular show. read more

Wow-- crizazy fun and I would definitely go again. I saw them in North Beach (SF) and the crowd was young, fun, and hot. We sang at the top of our lungs and danced our faces off. If you aren't familiar with or love 80s music you will probably be bored out of your mind. read more

This is a long over due review... really I could have written in 10 years ago. I have loved this band for years and years... from the days when I could stay out all night and dance like I was still in high school... to now when I have to get home to relieve a babysitter and need to ice my feet, knees and back for a week after dancing to their amazing 80's music. I have seen them at a variety of venues, charity functions, and events. I have NEVER seen an empty dance floor.. in fact I rarely see a dance floor at all when they are on stage... people literally spill over and dance anywhere they can when this band is playing! But the pique of my admiration, respect, and pure love of this band happened when I had the pleasure of working with them directly on a fundraiser I was chairing. You never know what it will be like when you actually meet and work with someone that you have followed for years... and lets face it when they are this good they could have easily been a bit full of themselves. I was blown away as it turned out to be the complete opposite. Every person in this band and on this staff could not have been nicer, friendlier and an incredible person to work with. It is clear they love what they do and love the people they do it for. Our dance floor was packed, 3 months later people are still talking about how amazing this band is and have been asking for an encore any chance they get! Thank you Tainted Love for being incredible and "like, totally awesome" both on and off the stage!! read more

Tainted Love has ruined my life. In the most awesome way possible. I am still trying to sort out what, exactly, happened at their last show, but it doesn't really matter, as I probably had the best time ever. Do I listen to 80's music? Not really (but come on, who doesn't know the lyrics to approximately every 80's hit there ever was? We've all been to middle school, folks, let's be serious.) Do I like seeing cover bands? No. Do I like dressing as Madonna circa 1988? Umm, I think not. Do all of the above somehow seem like the greatest idea in the history of the world for the 1.5-2.5 hours of a Tainted Love show? That would be a yes. And anyone who DOESN'T think their shows are the best time ever is obviously just trying to be cool in the lamest way possible. I mean, how ELSE are we all going to pretend we were actually in Labyrinth. What? Oh Tainted Love, I don't know if I can make it through another one of your shows, but like the common but strange predilection for being drawn to harmful smells such as gasoline, it would be a lie if I said I could stay away. read more

i have seen this band several times and have always loved them! so much fun and they recreate that sound so well. will definitely be seeing these guys again soon read more

Was so disappointed with the newest member. He doesn't fit in with the 80s vibe. He sang way to many George Michaels songs. I felt like I was watching Robin Thick/Pitbull/George Michael mixed in one. He's sexy act needs to go!!! It's such a treat seeing Tainted Love performing. This guy was too much to watch. That act belongs in Miami not 80s show.... And I don't mean Miami Vice. read more

I first encountered Tainted Love when they played a work Christmas party. Who'd have thought I'd be dancing and rockin' out for a good two hours at a work party with my husband, but even for a corporate gig, they put on a fantastic show. Since then I've seen them at a variety of venues ranging from an outdoor summer festival to the Red Devil Lounge to a club in Redwood City. Every time they did not disappoint. For a mere $15 or $20, you'll get 3 hours of fun and rockin' 80s covers. One of the band members has a similar range to that of Billy Idol, so they play a lot of Billy Idol songs and the favorites you would expect, but also play a lot of cool "I-forgot-about-that-song" songs, and last time played some different beats such as Queen, Madonna, and Living Colour. I love the groupies you see at every show, including the guy in the front who always wheres the big blonde mullet wig. Think 80s songs are cheesey? Maybe so, but I couldn't ask for a more fun enjoyable time dancing to songs of my childhood with a high energy fun band. read more

Tainted Love absolutely made our wedding day. They brought all of their fun energy and gave it 100%. They performed at our wedding as if they were performing in concert for thousands of people. And their management team is great, they were super responsive and attentive in all of the planning leading up to the wedding! read more

Just saw them at the Branson High School annual financial aid fundraiser. THEY WERE INCREDIBLE! Could not stop dancing all night!!!