Material Issue's 2022 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 2 concerts in 2022

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 23, 2022
Modest Mouse / Material Issue

Summerfest

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Summerfest Grounds Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 17, 2022
Smithereens / Material Issue
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PrairieFest Park Oswego, Illinois, United States

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Smithereens / Material Issue on Jun 17, 2022 [112-small]

Smithereens / Material Issue
Jun 17, 2022
 Oswego, Illinois, 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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Concerts Per Year:

2025 1 concert
2024 2 concerts
2023 2 concerts
2022 2 concerts
2019 1 concert
2018 3 concerts
2017 1 concert
2016 2 concerts
2011 1 concert
1996 2 concerts
1995 6 concerts
1994 60 concerts
1993 9 concerts
1992 46 concerts
1991 44 concerts
1990 10 concerts
1989 9 concerts
1988 8 concerts
1987 3 concerts
1986 1 concert
1985 1 concert
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