And the 1990s punk icons are bringing Sublime with them

Calling all Gen-Xers and kids who long for the days of plaid shirts and goatees: Get your tickets now because The Offspring is coming to Sudbury Arena on July 14.

A cornerstone of the '90s punk scene, The Offspring had been around for a decade before their 1994 album Smash shot them to the top of the rock heap. With singles "Come Out and Play" and "Self Esteem," the band cemented its place as force of rock nature.

The band continues to play and tour, and is putting out its 10th studio album this year.

LIkely best remembered for the much-covered single "What I Got," California ska punk icons Sublime are coming up to the Nickel City to share the stage with The Offspring. Although they never reached mainstream success until after the tragic death of lead singer Bradley Nowell in 1996, Sublime has had a strong cult following ever since.

Sublime With Rome is a team-up between the remaining members of Sublime and Rome Ramirez. The group plays mostly songs by Sublime (they originally toured under the name Sublime, until Nowell's estate issued a legal challenge to that name).*

Tickets go on sale this March 17 (Friday) at the Sudbury Area box office, starting at 10 a.m. Get yours for $87.50 (both general admission and reserved seating.

But if you want the Sublime (w/ Rome) meet and greet package, that'll set you back $387.50. You'll get your general admission ticket, be treated to a three-song acoustic set backstage, take part in a photo meet and greet, get early entry to the show, and take home an autographed poster, as well as a collectible laminate.

Tickets are available online here. www.greatersudbury.ca/tickets or call (705) 671-3000 to charge by phone.

The arena box office is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*An earlier version of this story mistakenly listed the neofolk bank Rome as being part of the tour. That error has since been corrected.