Formed in 1987, this band initially combined an interest in Celtic & political folk music with anarcho edged punk rock, and were known for raucous beer soaked performances and supporting leftist causes. They created a hybrid sound they called "Sham Rock", that was not unlike current band Flogging Molly's approach with similar instrumentation. Their building live reputation earned them a slot supporting their main influence The Pogues in 1987, and...
These are photos from concerts where Bedlam Rovers played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Penelope Houston / Muskrats / Bedlam Rovers / Wannabe Texans / The Terminators of Endearment / Longshoreman Jun 9, 1990 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Whole Earth Fest 1989
Bedlam Rovers May 13, 1989 Davis, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
The Dead Milkmen / Bedlam Rovers / Mr. Bungle Apr 30, 1989 Santa Rosa, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Bedlam Rovers / Wannabe Texans Apr 28, 1989 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Bedlam Rovers / Coffee & Donuts Feb 7, 1989 Santa Rosa, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Muskrats / Bedlam Rovers / The Longshoremen / Wannabe Texans Nov 6, 1988 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Sweet Baby Jesus / Bedlam Rovers / Industrial Rain Forest Oct 31, 1988 Berkeley, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Bedlam Rovers / Four Shy Guys Oct 28, 1988 Berkeley, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Bedlam Rovers / Keith Gale Oct 16, 1988 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
review from Sonoma West Tribune of outdoor show mentioning all three bands
Primus / Bedlam Rovers / Sam Andrew Quartet Oct 15, 1988 Cotati, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
press clippings don't mention Sam Andrew Quartet was jam band feat guitarist co-founder of Big Brother & The Holding Company
benefit for the Christic Institute investigating the Richard secord, Oliver North & Iran Contra Drugs & Arms Trafficking Scandal
Bedlam Rovers / Operation Ivy / Steelpole Bathtub Aug 20, 1988 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Bedlam Rovers Jul 26, 1988 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Crimpshrine / Bedlam Rovers / The Front / Elephant Men Apr 9, 1988 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
St Patrick's Concert
Bedlam Rovers / X-Tal / Penelope Houston / Hellhounds Mar 17, 1988 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
MDC / Bedlam Rovers / The Rolling Scabs Mar 5, 1988 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Bomb / Skin Yard / Bedlam Rovers Mar 2, 1988 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Flying Color / Bedlam Rovers / The Movie Stars Feb 6, 1988 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Lilmikesf
