Heart's 1978 Concert History

Heart is an American rock band formed in 1970 in Seattle, Washington, by Steve Fossen (bass guitar), Roger Fisher (guitar), David Belzer (keyboards), and Jeff Johnson (drums). It evolved from an existing band, White Heart. The vocalists for Heart are sisters Ann Wilson (lead vocals, flute, guitar) and Nancy Wilson (vocals, guitar, mandolin). Heart has sold over 35 million records worldwide and has placed top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990 and 2010s. Heart was ranked number 57 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock". In 2013, Heart was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 29, 1978
Heart Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Sep 28, 1978
Heart
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Nashville Municipal Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Sep 26, 1978
Heart / Walter Egan
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Von Braun Center Arena Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 26, 1978
Sep 02, 1978
Heart / Little River Band / Bob Welch / Randy Hansen

Little Queen Tour

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Portland International Raceway Portland, Oregon, United States
Aug 29, 1978
Heart / Little River Band / Bob Welch
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Joe Albi Stadium Spokane, Washington, United States
Aug 27, 1978
Heart / LITTLE RIVER BAND / Bob Welch / Nick Gilder

Summer Sunday

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Empire Stadium Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Aug 23, 1978
Heart
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CNE Grandstand Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 22, 1978
Heart / Nick Gilder

Dog & Butterfly Tour

Indiana State Fairgrounds Grandstand Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Aug 18, 1978
Heart / Leroux Jefferson Civic Center Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Aug 17, 1978
Heart / walter Eagan

Heart / Walter Eagan

Auditorium Mobile, Alabama, United States
Aug 16, 1978
Heart The Omni Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Aug 12, 1978 –
Aug 13, 1978
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) / Heart / Trickster
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Pontiac Silverdome Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Jul 14, 1978
Heart / Bob Welch
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Tulsa Fairgrounds Pavilion Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Jul 07, 1978
Heart Grand Forks Fieldhouse Grand Forks, North Dakota, 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
Show Duplicates for Jul 01, 1978
Jun 24, 1978
Heart / Bob Welch

Little Queen Tour (Heart) / French Kiss Tour (Bob Welch)

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Hirsch Memorial Coliseum Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Jun 23, 1978
Heart / Bob Welch
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Taylor County Coliseum Abilene, Texas, United States
Jun 21, 1978
HEART / Fool
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Civic Auditorium Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Jun 15, 1978
Heart / Bob Welch
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The Summit Houston, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 15, 1978
Jun 14, 1978
Heart / Bob Welch

DOG AND BUTTERFLY TOUR

The Summit Houston, Texas, 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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Cal Jam 2 (Morch 18, 1978)
Mar 18, 1978
 Ontario, California, 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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Mississippi River Festival 1978
Jun 8, 1978
 Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
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Heart / Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) on Jun 11, 1978 [328-small]

Heart / Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO)
Jun 11, 1978
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Heart on Oct 5, 1978 [388-small]

Heart
Oct 5, 1978
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Heart / Bob Welch on Jul 14, 1978 [338-small]

Heart / Bob Welch
Jul 14, 1978
 Tulsa, Oklahoma, 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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Heart / Walter Egan on Oct 15, 1978 [596-small]

Heart / Walter Egan
Oct 15, 1978
 Landover, Maryland, United States
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Heart on Mar 11, 1978 [098-small]

Heart
Mar 11, 1978
 Salem, Oregon, United States
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Cal Jam 2 on Mar 18, 1978 [100-small]

Cal Jam 2
Mar 18, 1978
 Ontario, California, 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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Heart on Sep 28, 1978 [020-small]

Heart
Sep 28, 1978
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Heart / Player on Nov 17, 1978 [462-small]

Heart / Player
Nov 17, 1978
 Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
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Heart / The Charlie Daniels Band on Dec 12, 1978 [383-small]

Heart / The Charlie Daniels Band
Dec 12, 1978
 Daly City, California, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Heart / Little River Band / Bob Welch on Aug 29, 1978 [035-small]

Heart / Little River Band / Bob Welch
Aug 29, 1978
 Spokane, Washington, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

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Tammy Colley Meli Dec 17, 2023

I saw Heart/John Cougar in 1983 at the Hirsch Memorial Colliseum, Shreveport, La. I don't remember the exact date, but it's not listed here. 🤔


Jezmez68 Apr 03, 2020

Tagray61 - Do you understand how this site works? As users, WE are the ones who put the shows in here. If you know the show existed, take the time and put it in the list. It's pretty easy...


Tagray61 Apr 03, 2020

Heart played at the Cape Cod Coliseum, Yarmouth, MA on August 13, 1977 and it is not on this list.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


When did the band Heart start?

Heart started in Seattle, Washington in 1967 and was originally called “The Army.” The band later became Hocus Pocus in 1969 and then White Heart in 1970. In 1973, they shortened the name to just “Heart.”

How did the band Heart get its name?

Prior to being called “Heart,” the band was called “White Heart.” They took this name from science fiction Arthur C. Clark’s anthology of short stories called Tales from the White Hart. The band, however, decided to add an “e” in “Hart” to make it “Heart.” After using the name “White Heart” for a few years, the band decided to drop the “White” and just stick with “Heart.”

Who were the original members of Heart?

When the band settled on the name Heart in 1973, the members were:

  • Steve Fossen on bass guitar
  • Roger Fisher on guitar
  • Howard Leese on keyboards and guitar
  • Michael DeRosier on drums
  • Ann Wilson on vocals, guitar, flute, and other instruments
  • Nancy Wilson on vocals, mandolin, guitar, and other instruments

When was Heart inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

The core, original members of Heart were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 18, 2013 by Chris Cornell.

Why did Roger Fisher leave Heart?

Roger Fisher and Nancy Wilson enjoyed a short-lived romance in the band’s early years, but their relationship ended in October 1979. This led to tension within the group, and the other band members decided to vote Fisher out. However, he returned as one of the original members to perform at the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2013.

Who is Ann Wilson?

Ann Wilson is an American lead vocalist and songwriter for the rock band Heart alongside. She is one of the core, original members of the group. Sputnik Music ranked her as the 78th Greatest Heavy Metal Vocalist of All Time in 2006.

How old is Ann Wilson?

Born on June 19, 1950, in San Diego, California, Ann Wilson is 73 years old.

Who is Nancy Wilson?

Nancy Wilson is the sister of Ann Wilson. Over the last several decades, she’s worked as an American singer, songwriter, film composer, producer, and guitarist in the rock band Heart. She has been lauded for her unique way of blending hard rock with flamenco when playing the guitar.

How old is Nancy Wilson?

Nancy Wilson was born on March 16, 1954, in San Diego, Francisco, California, and is now 70 years old.

How many concerts has Heart had?

Heart has had 1,468 concerts.

What genre is Heart?

Heart is most often considered to be Rock, Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Female Vocalists, Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Stomp And Holler, New Wave Pop, Folk Pop, and Seattle Indie.

When is the next Heart concert?

The next Heart concert is on May 07, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The bands performing are: Heart / Cheap Trick.

When was the last Heart concert?

The last Heart concert was on May 04, 2024 at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. The bands that performed were: Heart / Cheap Trick.

What setlist does Heart play live?

The songs that Heart performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 27, 2024 concert at New Orleans Fairgrounds and Racetrack in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States:

  1. Java
  2. The Chain
  3. Socialist
  4. Public Image
  5. Public Image (dub version)
  6. Swan Lake
  7. Becoming More Like God
  8. Careering
  9. Theme From Midnight Cowboy
  10. Poptones

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