Information Society Concert History

Information Society (aka "InSoc") is an electronic music group from Minneapolis, MN, USA that consisted of Kurt Harland (aka Kurt Valaquen, nee Kurt Larson), Paul Robb, and James Cassidy, the latter two reconvening the band in 2006. Their breakout hit was 1988's "What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)", a dance pop hit that included a sample of Leonard Nimoy (as Star Trek's Spock) saying "pure energy" while opening with Jackson DeForest Kelley (as Star Trek's Leonard McCoy) saying "It's worked so far, but we're not out yet!"...

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Information Society Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 3)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 26, 2023
Information Society
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El Mocambo Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Feb 12, 2023
Information Society La Maraka Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Jan 28, 2023
Information Society
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Terra SP São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Jan 27, 2023
Information Society
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Espaço Hall Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jan 26, 2023
Information Society
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Classic Hall Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil
Dec 11, 2021
Information Society

Festival Cassette

Centro de Eventos Autopista Norte Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
Jun 13, 2020
Information Society

Back to the Basement

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Private Venue Unknown City, United States
Sep 20, 2019
Information Society

Tour Brasil

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Arena Eurobike Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Sep 15, 2019
Information Society

Tour Brasil

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Clube Náutico Volta Redonda, Brazil
Sep 13, 2019
Information Society
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Km de Vantagens Hall Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Sep 06, 2019
Information Society
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UnimedHall São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Jul 13, 2019
Information Society New Diamond Club Houston, Texas, United States
Jun 21, 2019
Information Society Hard Rock Hotel - Orlando Orlando, Florida, United States
Mar 23, 2019
George Lamond / Pretty Poison / Lisette Melendez / Trinere / Information Society / Connie / Safire / Corina / Freestyle
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Miramar Regional Park Miramar, Florida, United States
Feb 09, 2019
Freestyle & Old School Extravaganza
Vanilla Ice / Lisa Lisa / TKA / Montell Jordan / George Lamond / Slick Rick / Biz Markie / Coro / Information Society / Soul Sonic Force / Noel / Shannon / Chubb Rock / Johnny O / Cynthia / Fascination / Giggles / Joyce Sims
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Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Oct 27, 2018
Moonfest 2018
Information Society / Bow Wow Wow / Otto von Schirach / Hurricane Party / Lion Country Ferrari / Thoughts / Coral Canyons / The Grumps / Matchstick Johnny / Slim Jim Phantom / The Heavy Pets / Telekinetic Walrus / Million Young / DJ Icey / beat thief inc Show all bands
Respectable Street West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Jan 27, 2018
Information Society Auditorio Blackberry Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Nov 17, 2017
80's In The Sand
"80's In The Sand" / The Smithereens / Martha Davis and The Motels / Nu Shooz / Stacey Q / Animotion / Information Society
Breathless Punta Cana La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Nov 16, 2017
"80's In The Sand" / Winger / Night Ranger / Information Society

80's In The Sand

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Breathless Punta Cana La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Nov 15, 2017
"80's In The Sand" / Jessie's Girl / Tom Bailey / Berlin / Information Society

80's In The Sand

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Breathless Punta Cana La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

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Information Society on Aug 14, 2025 [099-small]

Information Society
Aug 14, 2025
 New York, New York, United States
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First 2/5ths of Information Society, The 80's Cruise on Feb 11, 2017 [192-small]

First 2/5ths of Information Society

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Second 2/5ths of Information Society, The 80's Cruise on Feb 11, 2017 [191-small]

Second 2/5ths of Information Society

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Completing the set; final Information Society member, Kurt, The 80's Cruise on Feb 11, 2017 [190-small]

Completing the set; final Information Society member, Kurt

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Terri Nunn of Berlin, The 80's Cruise on Feb 11, 2017 [147-small]

Terri Nunn of Berlin

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Colin Hay, Men at Work

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Tom Bailey, Thompson Twins

The 80's Cruise
Feb 11 - 18, 2017
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Paula Abdul / Was Not Was / Information Society on Jul 22, 1989 [984-small]

Paula Abdul / Was Not Was / Information Society
Jul 22, 1989
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Genres:

Electronic
United States
New Wave
Techno
Synthpop
Synth-Pop
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Freestyle
Funk Melody
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  1. What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 4 concerts
2025 19 concerts
2024 15 concerts
2023 7 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 1 concert
2019 8 concerts
2018 2 concerts
2017 10 concerts
2016 13 concerts
2015 6 concerts
2014 6 concerts
2013 3 concerts
2012 2 concerts
2011 1 concert
2009 6 concerts
2008 7 concerts
2007 2 concerts
2006 3 concerts
1994 1 concert
1993 6 concerts
1992 1 concert
1991 13 concerts
1989 39 concerts
1988 8 concerts
1983 1 concert
1982 1 concert
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