Devo's 1978 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 59 concerts in 1978 (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 16, 1978
Devo Volksbildungsheim Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Nov 15, 1978
Devo

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo

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Kant Kino Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Nov 11, 1978
Devo
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Old Waldorf San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 10, 1978
Devo
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Old Waldorf San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 08, 1978
Devo
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UCD Coffee House Davis, California, United States
Nov 06, 1978
Devo

Q: Are We Not Men? Tour

Dooley's Tempe, Arizona, United States
Nov 03, 1978
Devo Walker Art Center Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Nov 01, 1978
Devo / Wazmo Nariz
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B'ginnings Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 01, 1978
Oct 31, 1978
Devo
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Akron Civic Theater Akron, Ohio, United States
Oct 30, 1978
Devo / Willie Alexander and The BOOM BOOM Band / Chi Pig The Agora Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Oct 29, 1978
DEVO

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

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Bogart's Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Oct 28, 1978
DEVO

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

Punch and Judy Theater Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States
Oct 27, 1978
Devo Punch And Judy Theatre Grosse Pointe, MI, US
Oct 25, 1978
Devo / Nash the Slash
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El Mocambo Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct 24, 1978
Devo
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El Casino, Metro Place Des Arts Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Oct 22, 1978
DEVO

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

Paradise Rock Club Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 21, 1978
Devo Gaston Hall, Georgetown University Georgetown, South Carolina, United States
Oct 20, 1978
DEVO

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!

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The Showplace Dover, New Jersey, United States
Oct 19, 1978
Devo Showplace Dover, New Jersey, United States
Oct 18, 1978
Devo
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Bottom Line New York, New York, United States

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DEVO
Dec 29, 1978
 Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
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Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream
Jun 24, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Programme, knebworth festival 1978 on Jun 24, 1978 [875-small]

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knebworth festival 1978
Jun 24, 1978
 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Programme, Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream on Jun 24, 1978 [613-small]

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Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream
Jun 24, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Documentary, Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream on Jun 24, 1978 [691-small]

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Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream
Jun 24, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Quadrophonic Sound Bootleg, Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream on Jun 24, 1978 [692-small]

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Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream
Jun 24, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Bootleg LP, Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream on Jun 24, 1978 [693-small]

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Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream
Jun 24, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Bootleg CD, Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream on Jun 24, 1978 [695-small]

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Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream
Jun 24, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream
Jun 24, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Knebworth A Midsummer Nights Dream
Jun 24, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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DEVO on Dec 29, 1978 [852-small]

DEVO
Dec 29, 1978
 Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
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Devo on Dec 7, 1978 [038-small]

Devo
Dec 7, 1978
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Devo on Dec 7, 1978 [039-small]

Devo
Dec 7, 1978
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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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
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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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