Atlanta Rhythm Section's 1978 Concert History

Atlanta Rhythm Section, sometimes abbreviated ARS, is an American rock band from the South The band unofficially formed in 1970 as former members of the Candymen and the Classics IV became the session band for the newly opened Studio One in Doraville, Georgia, near Atlanta. After playing on other artists' recordings, they decided to become a true band in their own right. The members of the original band were Rodney Justo (singer), Barry Bailey (guitarist), Paul Goddard (bassist), Dean Daughtry (keyboardist) and Robert Nix (drummer).

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 30, 1978
Atlanta Rhythm Section / Ambrosia / The Dixie Dregs
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Savannah Civic Center Savannah, Georgia, United States
Dec 09, 1978
Atlanta Rhythm Section / Eddie Money
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Sep 16, 1978
Dave Mason / Atlanta Rhythm Section / Sea Level / Michael Stanley Band
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Flamingo Music Festival-Hialeah Park Race Track Hialeah, Florida
Sep 13, 1978
Atlanta Rhythm Section / Louisiana's Leroux

A Champagne Jam

Auditorium Pensacola, Florida, United States
Sep 03, 1978
Santana / The Doobie Brothers / Eddie Money / Atlanta Rhythm Section

Champagne Jam

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Grant Field Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Aug 26, 1978
Triumph / Atlanta Rhythm Section / Doobie Brothers / ozark mountain daredevils / Fun Zone / The Commodores / Kansas / Prism / Wha-koo / Dave Mason / Village People
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Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Bowmanville, ON
Aug 18, 1978
Atlanta Rhythm Section / Rick Derringer The Dothan Civic Center Dothan, Alabama, United States
Jul 26, 1978
Atlanta Rhythm Section Central Park New York, New York, United States
Jul 16, 1978
Journey / Van Halen / Doobie Brothers / Atlanta Rhythm Section

Mississippi River Jam 1978

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Credit Island Rockford, Illinois, United States
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Jul 04, 1978
The Rolling Stones / April Wine / Atlanta Rhythm Section / Journey

Some Girls

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Rich Stadium Buffalo, New York, United States
Jul 01, 1978
Texxas Jam 1978
Ted Nugent / Mahogany Rush / Eddie Money / Head East / Heart / Aerosmith / Van Halen / Walter Egan / Atlanta Rhythm Section / Journey / Cheech & Chong
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Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
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Jun 24, 1978
knebworth festival 1978
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Devo / Genesis / Atlanta Rhythm Section / Roy Harper / Brand X / Jefferson Airplane
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Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicates for Jun 24, 1978
Jun 04, 1978
Foghat / Atlanta Rhythm Section / Rainbow / Sweet

Summer Jam 78

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Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Texxas Jam 1978
Jul 1, 1978
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Texxas Jam 1978
Jul 1, 1978
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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I think this opening song from Aerosmith. More of Aerosmith’s set on YouTube (or a VHS release).


Texxas World Music Festival - Day 1
Jul 1, 1978
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Atlanta Rhythm Section / Eddie Money on Dec 9, 1978 [357-small]

Atlanta Rhythm Section / Eddie Money
Dec 9, 1978
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Atlanta Rhythm Section / Eddie Money on Dec 9, 1978 [448-small]

Atlanta Rhythm Section / Eddie Money
Dec 9, 1978
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Atlanta Rhythm Section / Ambrosia / The Dixie Dregs on Dec 30, 1978 [124-small]

Atlanta Rhythm Section / Ambrosia / The Dixie Dregs
Dec 30, 1978
 Savannah, Georgia, United States
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Texxas Jam 1978 on Jul 1, 1978 [677-small]

Texxas Jam 1978
Jul 1, 1978
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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me Curtis Berry far left,  Gene Massay far right, Texxas Jam 1978 on Jul 1, 1978 [355-small]

me Curtis Berry far left, Gene Massay far right


Texxas Jam 1978
Jul 1, 1978
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Pop
Singer-Songwriter
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Folk Rock
Blues
Blues Rock
Soft Rock
Country Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Mellow Gold
Art Rock
Southern Rock
Yacht Rock
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2025 3 concerts
2024 27 concerts
2023 34 concerts
2022 35 concerts
2021 13 concerts
2020 17 concerts
2019 35 concerts
2018 47 concerts
2017 25 concerts
2016 32 concerts
2015 31 concerts
2014 16 concerts
2013 20 concerts
2012 18 concerts
2011 18 concerts
2010 47 concerts
2009 35 concerts
2008 38 concerts
2007 12 concerts
2006 6 concerts
2005 1 concert
2004 2 concerts
2003 2 concerts
2001 1 concert
2000 1 concert
1999 1 concert
1998 2 concerts
1997 4 concerts
1996 1 concert
1995 2 concerts
1994 3 concerts
1993 1 concert
1991 1 concert
1990 2 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 1 concert
1987 1 concert
1985 1 concert
1982 1 concert
1981 6 concerts
1980 10 concerts
1979 13 concerts
1978 13 concerts
1977 28 concerts
1976 12 concerts
1975 15 concerts
1974 1 concert
1973 4 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Atlanta Rhythm Section had?

Atlanta Rhythm Section has had 640 concerts.

What genre is Atlanta Rhythm Section?

Atlanta Rhythm Section is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Art Rock, Southern Rock, and Yacht Rock.

When is the next Atlanta Rhythm Section concert?

The next Atlanta Rhythm Section concert is on May 26, 2024 at Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery in Talking Rock, Georgia, United States.

When was the last Atlanta Rhythm Section concert?

The last Atlanta Rhythm Section concert was on April 27, 2024 at Rome City Auditorium in Rome, Georgia, United States.

What setlist does Atlanta Rhythm Section play live?

The songs that Atlanta Rhythm Section performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the February 24, 2024 concert at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States:

  1. Homesick
  2. Champagne Jam
  3. Spooky
  4. Doraville
  5. Large Time
  6. Boogie Smoogie
  7. I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight
  8. Do It or Die
  9. Angel (What in the World's Come Over Us)
  10. Crazy
  11. So Into You
  12. Jukin
  13. Imaginary Lover

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