Sponge's 1996 Concert History

Sponge is an alternative/post-grunge band from Detroit, formed in 1991. All of the original members, except for drummer Jimmy Paluzzi, were a part of the hard rock band Loudhouse. Drummer-turned-vocalist Vinnie Dombroski became the frontman of Sponge after their previous band's demise.

Sponge had 25 concerts in 1996

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 06, 1996
Sponge / Ruth Ruth / Red 5
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Ziggy's Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Nov 07, 1996
Screaming Trees / Seaweed / Sponge
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Astoria London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 03, 1996
Soundgarden / Moby / Eleven / Sponge
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Hugenottenhalle Neu Isenburg, Germany
Sep 26, 1996
Sponge / Stabbing Westward Mid-South Fair Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Sep 23, 1996
Sponge / Stabbing Westward
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Liberty Lunch Austin, Texas, United States
Sep 22, 1996
Sponge / Stabbing Westward Deep Ellum Live Dallas, Texas, United States
Sep 07, 1996
Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Sponge
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Target Center Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Sep 06, 1996
Sponge The Rave Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 11, 1996
Sponge Mississippi Nights St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Aug 02, 1996
Lollapalooza 1996
Metallica / Soundgarden / Ramones / Psychotica / Devo / Rancid / Melvins / Soul Coughing / Shaolin Monks / Sponge / Satchel / Fireside / Screaming Trees / Jonny Polonsky
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Spartan Stadium, San Jose State University San Jose, California, United States
Jul 30, 1996
Lollapalooza 1996
Metallica / Soundgarden / Devo / The Ramones / Rancid / The Shaolin KungFu of China / Screaming Trees / Psychotica / Sponge / The Melvins
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The Gorge Amphitheatre George, Washington, United States
Jul 25, 1996
Lollapalooza
Metallica / Soundgarden / Ramones / Rancid / Screaming Trees / Melvins / Steve Earle & The Dukes / Sponge / Psychotica / Soul Coughing
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Old Fort Dallas Ferris, Texas, United States
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Jul 23, 1996
Lollapalooza ‘96
Soundgarden / Metallica / Rage Against The Machine / Ramones / Rancid / Shaolin Monks / Psychotica / Sublime / Waylon Jennings / Screaming Trees / Soul Coughing / Sponge / Melvins / Satchel / Jonny Polonsky / Fireside
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New Orleans - UNO Lakefront New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jul 21, 1996
Lollapalooza ’96
Metallica / Soundgarden / Rage Against The Machine / Sponge / Cows / Ramones / Rancid / Thirty Ought Six / Jonny Polonsky / Screaming Trees
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Forks of the River Newport, Tennessee, United States
Jul 20, 1996
Lollapalooza 96
Metallica / Soundgarden / Rage Against The Machine / Ramones / Rancid / Melvins / screaming trees / Sponge / Devo / Soul Coughing / Ben Folds Five / psychotica / satchel
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Charlotte Motor Speedway Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Jul 18, 1996
Lollapalooza
Metallica / Soundgarden / Rage Against The Machine / Rancid / Ramones / Screaming Trees / Psychedelica / Shaolin Monks / You Am I / Soul Coughing / Sponge / Melvins / Fireside / Cows / Jonny Polonsky / Long Fin Killie / Varnaline
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South Florida Fairgrounds West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Jul 16, 1996
Lollapalooza 1996
Metallica / Soundgarden / Ramones / Rancid / Shaolin Monks / screaming trees / psychotica / Violent Femmes / Wu-Tang Clan / 311 / Beth Hart Band / Girls Against Boys / Devo / Ben Folds Five / Ruby / cornershop / You Am I / Soul Coughing / Sponge / Melvins / satchel / Jonny Polonsky / Fireside Show all bands
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Charles Town Racetrack Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Jul 10, 1996
Lollapalooza 1996
Metallica / Wu-Tang Clan / Soundgarden / Rancid / Devo / Steve Earle / cornershop / Melvins / screaming trees / Cocteau Twins / Soul Coughing / Crumb / Sponge / The Tea Party / You Am I / Girls Against Boys / Ramones / Ruby / Cows / satchel / Fireside / Waylon Jennings / Beth Hart Band / Moonshake / Jonny Polonsky / Long Fin Killie / Varnaline / psychotica / Thirty Ought Six / Capsize 7 / Chune / Lutefisk / Shaolin Monks Show all bands
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New York, New York, United States
Jul 03, 1996
Sponge

Sponge at Tower Records

Tower Records Paramus, New Jersey, United States
Jun 30, 1996
Lollapalooza 1996
Metallica / 311 / Cheap Trick / Soundgarden / Violent Femmes / Rancid / Devo / Steve Earle / Ben Folds Five / Crumb / Melvins / cornershop / Screaming Trees / Soul Coughing / Cocteau Twins / Sponge / The Tea Party / You Am I / Ruby / Girls Against Boys / Ramones / Cows / Satchel / Fireside / Long Fin Killie / Moonshake / Beth Hart Band / Waylon Jennings / Jonny Polonsky / Varnaline / Psychotica / Thirty Ought Six / The Low And Sweet Orchestra / Chune / Capsize 7 / Lutefisk / Shaolin Monks Show all bands
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Lollapalooza 1996 Rockford, IL, US
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Photos from 1996 View All 1996 Photos

Sponge / Ruth Ruth / Red 5 on Dec 6, 1996 [614-small]

Sponge / Ruth Ruth / Red 5
Dec 6, 1996
 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
  Uploaded by Jmdiff

Lollapalooza ’96 on Jul 21, 1996 [156-small]

Lollapalooza ’96
Jul 21, 1996
 Newport, Tennessee, United States
  Uploaded by Br54knight

Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Sponge on Sep 7, 1996 [381-small]

Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Sponge
Sep 7, 1996
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  Uploaded by Brian Lee E.

KISS / Alice In Chains / Sponge on Jun 28, 1996 [464-small]

KISS / Alice In Chains / Sponge
Jun 28, 1996
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
  Uploaded by Rob Gregoire

Screaming Trees / Seaweed / Sponge on Nov 7, 1996 [500-small]

Screaming Trees / Seaweed / Sponge
Nov 7, 1996
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by R.B.

Lollapalooza 1996 on Jul 30, 1996 [312-small]

Lollapalooza 1996
Jul 30, 1996
 George, Washington, United States
  Uploaded by Jeremy Heath

Lollapalooza 1996 on Jul 30, 1996 [313-small]

Lollapalooza 1996
Jul 30, 1996
 George, Washington, United States
  Uploaded by Jeremy Heath

Sponge / Stabbing Westward on Sep 23, 1996 [841-small]

Sponge / Stabbing Westward
Sep 23, 1996
 Austin, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by Jennifer Bird

KISS / Alice In Chains / Sponge on Jun 28, 1996 [789-small]

KISS / Alice In Chains / Sponge
Jun 28, 1996
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
  Uploaded by Maria P

Lollapalooza 1996 on Jun 27, 1996 [563-small]

Lollapalooza 1996
Jun 27, 1996
 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
  Uploaded by Jason Smith 945

Lollapalooza ‘96 on Jul 23, 1996 [874-small]

Lollapalooza ‘96
Jul 23, 1996
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  Uploaded by Arestus

Genres:

Alternative Rock
Hard Rock
Alternative Metal
Post-Grunge
Grunge
Children's Music
Cartoon
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Latest Setlist (05/31/2024):

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  1. Jump While the House Is on Fire
  2. Wax Ecstatic (To Sell Angelina)
  3. My Purity
  4. Molly (Sixteen Candles)
  5. Glue
  6. Got to Be a Bore
  7. Have You Seen Mary
  8. Rotting Piñata
  9. Stitch
  10. Sick of It All
  11. Rainin'
  12. Plowed

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Concerts Per Year:

2024 24 concerts
2023 19 concerts
2022 31 concerts
2021 18 concerts
2020 6 concerts
2019 52 concerts
2018 40 concerts
2017 28 concerts
2016 38 concerts
2015 11 concerts
2014 27 concerts
2013 82 concerts
2012 40 concerts
2011 20 concerts
2010 39 concerts
2009 51 concerts
2008 35 concerts
2007 21 concerts
2006 38 concerts
2005 25 concerts
2004 3 concerts
2003 5 concerts
2002 7 concerts
2001 5 concerts
1999 15 concerts
1998 1 concert
1997 14 concerts
1996 25 concerts
1995 62 concerts
1994 2 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 1 concert

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Sponge had?

Sponge has had 787 concerts.

What genre is Sponge?

Sponge is most often considered to be Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Post-Grunge, Grunge, Children's Music, and Cartoon.

When is the next Sponge concert?

The next Sponge concert is on July 07, 2024 at Warehouse Live - Studio in Houston, Texas, United States. The bands performing are: Powerman 5000 / Sponge / Tantric.

When was the last Sponge concert?

The last Sponge concert was on June 01, 2024 at Reverb in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States.

What setlist does Sponge play live?

The songs that Sponge performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 31, 2024 concert at Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States:

  1. Jump While the House Is on Fire
  2. Wax Ecstatic (To Sell Angelina)
  3. My Purity
  4. Molly (Sixteen Candles)
  5. Glue
  6. Got to Be a Bore
  7. Have You Seen Mary
  8. Rotting Piñata
  9. Stitch
  10. Sick of It All
  11. Rainin'
  12. Plowed

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