Material Issue's 1994 Concert History

Material Issue was a power pop power trio from Chicago, Illinois. Their trademark was a brand of dense, rich, manic, and powerful pop tunes. Their lyrics revolved heavily around themes of love and heartbreak, having a phalanx of girl's-first-name-titled songs. Singles such as "Diane" and "Valerie Loves Me" remain staples of rock radio. Formed in 1985, Material Issue was the brainchild of frontman Jim Ellison (who also played guitar, provided lead vocals, and wrote all Material Issue songs).

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Material Issue had 60 concerts in 1994

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 02, 1994
Material Issue
Nov 22, 1994
Material Issue Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 21, 1994
Pretenders / Material Issue

Last of the Independents Tour 1994

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland, Oregon, United States
Nov 20, 1994
Pretenders / Material Issue
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Temple Theatre, Tacoma's Landmark Convention Center Tacoma, Washington, United States
Nov 16, 1994
Pretenders / Material Issue The Warfield Theatre San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 15, 1994
Material Issue / Pretenders

ASI Concerts & K-OTTER

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Nov 13, 1994
Pretenders / Material Issue

Last Of The Independents

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Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 12, 1994
Pretenders / Material Issue The Wiltern Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 07, 1994
Material Issue Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center Ames, Iowa, United States
Nov 06, 1994
Material Issue Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Nov 03, 1994
The Pretenders / Material Issue

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Rosemont Horizon Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Nov 01, 1994
Material Issue State Theatre Detroit, Michigan, United States
Oct 25, 1994
The Pretenders / Material Issue
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Palace Theatre New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Oct 23, 1994
Material Issue Beacon Theatre New York, New York, United States
Oct 21, 1994
The Pretenders / Material Issue
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 02, 1994
Material Issue Two Rivers Music Hall Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Aug 27, 1994
Material Issue Peppermint Beach Club Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Aug 22, 1994
Material Issue The Vogue Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Aug 20, 1994
Pointfest 1994
311 / Violent Femmes / They Might Be Giants / Lisa Loeb / The Smithereens / Material Issue / The Urge / MC 900 Ft. Jesus
Pointfest 1994 Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States
Show Duplicates for Aug 20, 1994
Aug 04, 1994
End Fest 94
L7 / Violent Femmes / Candlebox / Material Issue / Sons Of Elvis / Gigolo Aunts / Machines Of Loving Grace / The Judybats / The Clarks
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Great Geauga County Fairgrounds Burton, Ohio, United States

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The Pretenders / Material Issue on Oct 21, 1994 [888-small]

The Pretenders / Material Issue
Oct 21, 1994
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Pointfest '94 on Aug 20, 1994 [649-small]

Pointfest '94
Aug 20, 1994
 Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States
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Material Issue / Weezer / The Brodys on Jun 14, 1994 [666-small]

Material Issue / Weezer / The Brodys
Jun 14, 1994
 Sacramento, California, United States
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INXS / Material Issue on Apr 11, 1994 [119-small]

INXS / Material Issue
Apr 11, 1994
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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End Fest 94 on Aug 4, 1994 [973-small]

End Fest 94
Aug 4, 1994
 Burton, Ohio, United States
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INXS / Material Issue on Apr 4, 1994 [743-small]

INXS / Material Issue
Apr 4, 1994
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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End Fest 94 on Aug 4, 1994 [851-small]

End Fest 94
Aug 4, 1994
 Burton, Ohio, United States
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The Pretenders / Material Issue on Oct 21, 1994 [603-small]

The Pretenders / Material Issue
Oct 21, 1994
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Tripping Daisy / Material Issue on Jun 4, 1994 [814-small]

Tripping Daisy / Material Issue
Jun 4, 1994
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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INXS / Material Issue on Apr 4, 1994 [404-small]

INXS / Material Issue
Apr 4, 1994
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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INXS / Material Issue on Apr 4, 1994 [256-small]

INXS / Material Issue
Apr 4, 1994
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Material Issue / Weezer / Beat Angels on Jun 20, 1994 [263-small]

Material Issue / Weezer / Beat Angels
Jun 20, 1994
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Alternative
Power Pop
Jangle Pop
Alternative Pop
Chicago
Underground Power Pop
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Latest Setlist (09/28/2025):

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  1. Renee Remains the Same
  2. A Very Good Thing
  3. Diane
  4. This Far Before
  5. Crazy
  6. Next Big Thing
  7. Carol
  8. Carousel
  9. Li'l Christine
  10. Very First Lie
  11. What Girls Want
  12. Everything
  13. Color TV
  14. Run to Me
  15. Valerie Loves Me
  16. Goin' Through Your Purse
  17. Kim the Waitress
  18. International Pop Overthrow
  19. Jet

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2017 1 concert
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1993 9 concerts
1992 46 concerts
1991 44 concerts
1990 10 concerts
1989 9 concerts
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