Devo's 1979 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 52 concerts in 1979

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1979
Devo / X / Dove the Band of Love
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Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Dec 29, 1979
Devo
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Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Santa Cruz, California, United States
Dec 28, 1979
Devo / Beat
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Berkeley Community Theater Berkeley, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 28, 1979
Oct 13, 1979
DEVO
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ZDF Television Studios München Unterföhring, Germany
Oct 02, 1979
DEVO
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Don Kirshner's Rock Concert Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 22, 1979
DEVO

New-No-Now-Wave Festival

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University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Aug 26, 1979
Devo

Duty Now For The Future Tour

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Campbell Hall, UC Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, California, United States
Aug 25, 1979
Devo
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San Diego State University San Diego, California, United States
Aug 04, 1979
Devo
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Palladium Ballroom Dallas, Texas, United States
Aug 03, 1979
Devo
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Palladium Ballroom Dallas, Texas, United States
Aug 02, 1979
Devo
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Armadillo World Headquarters Austin, Texas, United States
Jul 31, 1979
Devo Texas Opry House Houston, Texas, United States
Jul 27, 1979
Devo Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jul 26, 1979
Devo
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Aycock Auditorium, UNCG Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Jul 25, 1979
Devo

Duty Now for the Future

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The Mosque Richmond, Virginia, United States
Jul 24, 1979
Devo Washington Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jul 23, 1979
Devo

Our we not men

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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 21, 1979
Devo
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Palladium New York, New York, United States
Jul 20, 1979
Devo
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Orpheum Theatre Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 19, 1979
Devo West Hartford Agora Ballroom West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Devo on Aug 25, 1979 [792-small]

Devo
Aug 25, 1979
 San Diego, California, United States
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Devo on Jan 4, 1979 [891-small]

Devo
Jan 4, 1979
 Akron, Ohio, United States
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Devo on Jul 15, 1979 [766-small]

Devo
Jul 15, 1979
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Devo on Jul 15, 1979 [769-small]

Devo
Jul 15, 1979
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Devo on Jul 1, 1979 [594-small]

Devo
Jul 1, 1979
 Santa Monica, California, United States
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Devo / Beat on Dec 28, 1979 [595-small]

Devo / Beat
Dec 28, 1979
 Berkeley, California, United States
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Devo / Beat on Dec 28, 1979 [596-small]

Devo / Beat
Dec 28, 1979
 Berkeley, California, United States
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Devo on Jul 1, 1979 [485-small]

Devo
Jul 1, 1979
 Santa Monica, California, United States
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Devo on Jul 23, 1979 [018-small]

Devo
Jul 23, 1979
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Devo on Aug 2, 1979 [178-small]

Devo
Aug 2, 1979
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Devo on Aug 2, 1979 [179-small]

Devo
Aug 2, 1979
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Devo on Aug 2, 1979 [180-small]

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Aug 2, 1979
 Austin, Texas, 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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