A Certain Ratio's 1979 Concert History

A Certain Ratio (aka ACR or A.C.R.) are a post-punk/funk band from Manchester, UK, formed in the late 1970s by Simon Topping, Jeremy Kerr, Martin Moscrop, Donald Johnson and Pete Terrell. Revitalised by their 40th anniversary tour, the band returned to the studio to record their first album in 12 years - Loco - released on Mute on 25 September 2020.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 06, 1979
Talking Heads / A Certain Ratio Locarno Ballroom Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Dec 02, 1979
Talking Heads / A Certain Ratio Odeon Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 09, 1979
The Psychedelic Furs / A Certain Ratio Eric's Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Sep 08, 1979 –
Sep 09, 1979
Futurama 1979
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Queens Hall Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Aug 25, 1979 –
Aug 27, 1979
Leigh Rock Festival 1979
Echo & the Bunnymen / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark / Exodus / The Teardrop Explodes / A Certain Ratio / Joy division / armageddon / The Risk / The Distractions / Gog / Beechwood / Supercharge / Karma Sutra / Lori and the Chameleons / Sister Ray / The Units / Cool Hand / Elti-fits / Steroid Kiddies / Visual Art's Show all bands
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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Funk
Post-Punk
New Wave
Art Rock
Synthpop
Alternative Dance
England
Funk Rock
Dance-Punk
Dance-Rock
Chamber Psych
Sophisti-Pop
UK Post-Punk
No Wave
Jazz And Blues
Manchester
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2024 10 concerts
2023 15 concerts
2022 6 concerts
2021 8 concerts
2019 10 concerts
2018 14 concerts
2017 5 concerts
2016 1 concert
2015 1 concert
2014 1 concert
2011 1 concert
2010 1 concert
2009 6 concerts
2008 1 concert
2006 1 concert
2005 1 concert
1994 2 concerts
1993 4 concerts
1992 1 concert
1991 3 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 3 concerts
1987 4 concerts
1986 2 concerts
1985 16 concerts
1984 1 concert
1983 1 concert
1982 4 concerts
1981 1 concert
1980 8 concerts
1979 5 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has A Certain Ratio had?

A Certain Ratio has had 138 concerts.

What genre is A Certain Ratio?

A Certain Ratio is most often considered to be Funk, Post-Punk, New Wave, Art Rock, Synthpop, Alternative Dance, England, Funk Rock, Dance-Punk, Dance-Rock, Chamber Psych, Sophisti-Pop, UK Post-Punk, No Wave, Jazz And Blues, and Manchester.

When was the last A Certain Ratio concert?

The last A Certain Ratio concert was on May 17, 2024 at New Century Hall in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does A Certain Ratio play live?

The songs that A Certain Ratio performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 28, 2024 concert at Summerhall in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom:

  1. All Comes Down to This
  2. Keep It Real
  3. We All Need
  4. Surfer Ticket
  5. Bitten by a Lizard
  6. God Knows
  7. Out From Under
  8. Estate Kings
  9. Where You Coming From
  10. Dorothy Says
  11. Winter Hill
  12. Do the Du
  13. Houses in Motion
  14. Touch
  15. The Fox
  16. Samo
  17. The Big E
  18. Good Together
  19. Shack Up
  20. Knife Slits Water

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