Devo's 1981 Concert History

Devo is an American new wave band from Akron, Ohio, formed in 1973. The group's early and best-known lineup included vocalist Mark Mothersbaugh, guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh, bassist Gerald Casale, guitarist Bob Casale, and drummer Alan Myers. They are best known for the 1980 single "Whip It", which became their only Top 40 entry on the Billboard Hot 100, although they maintained a long-term cult following.

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Devo had 55 concerts in 1981 (Page 1)

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1981
DEVO

New Traditionalists Tour

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The Merv Griffin Show Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 20, 1981
Devo Civic Auditorium Bakersfield, California, United States
Dec 19, 1981

Early Show

Devo

New Traditionalists

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California Theatre San Diego, California, United States
Dec 19, 1981
Devo

New Traditionalists

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California Theatre San Diego, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 19, 1981
Dec 17, 1981
Devo
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Tucson Convention Center Tucson, Arizona, United States
Dec 16, 1981
Devo
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Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Dec 14, 1981
Devo

New Traditionalists Tour

Selland Arena Fresno, California, United States
Dec 13, 1981
Devo Long Beach Long Beach, California, United States
Dec 12, 1981
Devo National Orange Show (NOS) Events Center San Bernardino, California, United States
Dec 10, 1981
Devo
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The Forum Inglewood, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 10, 1981
Dec 08, 1981
DEVO
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Santa Monica, California, United States
Dec 06, 1981
Devo Main Pavilion Santa Rosa, California, United States
Dec 05, 1981
Devo Gym, University of Nevada Reno, Nevada, United States
Dec 04, 1981
Devo
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Bill Graham Civic Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 03, 1981
DEVO
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Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Sacramento, California, United States
Nov 30, 1981
Devo
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Pacific Coliseum Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 29, 1981
Devo Sam Carver Gymnasium, Western Washington University Bellingham, Washington, United States
Nov 28, 1981
Devo

New Traditionalists Tour

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Arena Seattle, Washington, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 28, 1981
Nov 27, 1981
Devo
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Paramount Theatre Portland, Oregon, United States
Nov 24, 1981
Devo Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado, United States

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Devo on Nov 7, 1981 [848-small]

Devo
Nov 7, 1981
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Devo on Nov 7, 1981 [883-small]

Devo
Nov 7, 1981
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Devo on Nov 7, 1981 [773-small]

Devo
Nov 7, 1981
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Devo on Nov 7, 1981 [345-small]

Devo
Nov 7, 1981
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Devo on Oct 21, 1981 [426-small]

Devo
Oct 21, 1981
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Devo on Oct 21, 1981 [678-small]

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Oct 21, 1981
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Devo on Oct 21, 1981 [868-small]

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Oct 21, 1981
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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DEVO on Oct 14, 1981 [438-small]

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Oct 14, 1981
 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Devo on Oct 19, 1981 [692-small]

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Oct 19, 1981
 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Devo on Nov 7, 1981 [422-small]

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Nov 7, 1981
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Devo on Oct 25, 1981 [602-small]

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Oct 25, 1981
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Devo on Dec 10, 1981 [363-small]

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Dec 10, 1981
 Inglewood, California, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Electronic
Punk
United States
Alternative Rock
Alternative
Post-Punk
Punk Rock
New Wave
Art Rock
Synthpop
Experimental Rock
Synth-Pop
Proto-Punk
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Electronic Rock
Dance-Rock
Art Punk
Zolo
Synth Punk
Geek Rock
Electropunk
Weird America
Nerd Rock
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Latest Setlist (06/03/2026):

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  1. Rod Rooter Now Video
  2. Don't Shoot (I'm a Man)
  3. Peek-A-Boo!
  4. Going Under
  5. That's Good
  6. Girl U Want
  7. Whip It
  8. Planet Earth
  9. Carl Sagan Video
  10. Uncontrollable Urge
  11. Blockhead
  12. Mongoloid
  13. Jocko Homo
  14. Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA
  15. Gates of Steel
  16. DEVO Corporate Anthem
  17. Freedom of Choice
  18. Gut Feeling (Slap Your Mammy)
  19. Beautiful World

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 29 concerts
2025 40 concerts
2024 13 concerts
2023 37 concerts
2022 5 concerts
2021 8 concerts
2019 2 concerts
2018 2 concerts
2016 1 concert
2015 1 concert
2014 16 concerts
2013 5 concerts
2012 31 concerts
2011 30 concerts
2010 32 concerts
2009 20 concerts
2008 22 concerts
2007 19 concerts
2006 18 concerts
2005 20 concerts
2004 7 concerts
2003 3 concerts
2002 5 concerts
2001 1 concert
2000 1 concert
1999 2 concerts
1998 1 concert
1997 20 concerts
1996 12 concerts
1995 1 concert
1992 1 concert
1991 7 concerts
1990 32 concerts
1989 22 concerts
1988 52 concerts
1984 1 concert
1982 57 concerts
1981 55 concerts
1980 75 concerts
1979 52 concerts
1978 59 concerts
1977 77 concerts
1976 8 concerts
1975 3 concerts
1974 6 concerts
1973 2 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Jan 12, 2024

Does anyone have any info about a Devo concert in College Park, MD 1977 or earlier?
I was there and can't find record of concert!

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