R.E.M.'s 1981 Concert History

R.E.M. was an American rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and vocalist Michael Stipe. The group emerged from the local music scene while its members were associated with the University of Georgia. The band's sound was characterized by Buck's arpeggiated guitar style, Stipe's distinctive vocals and lyrics, Mills's melodic bass playing and backing vocals, and Berry's restrained drumming.

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R.E.M. had 104 concerts in 1981 (Page 3)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 03, 1981
R.E.M. Colony Ballroom College Park, Maryland, United States
Aug 28, 1981
R.E.M. 688 Club Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Aug 25, 1981
R.E.M. The Scorpio Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Aug 20, 1981
R.E.M. Tyrone's O.C. Athens, Georgia, United States
Aug 19, 1981
R.E.M. Tyrone's O.C. Athens, Georgia, United States
Aug 09, 1981
R.E.M. The Pier Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Aug 08, 1981
R.E.M. J.J.'s Music Factory Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Aug 07, 1981
R.E.M. The Station Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
Aug 06, 1981
R.E.M. Friday's Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Jul 26, 1981
R.E.M. Cantrell's Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Jul 25, 1981
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688 Club Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jul 24, 1981
R.E.M. Tyrone's O.C. Athens, Georgia, United States
Jul 23, 1981
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Tyrone's O.C. Athens, Georgia, United States
Jul 16, 1981
R.E.M. / Wishbone Ash The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Jul 14, 1981
R.E.M. Ron's Place New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Jul 04, 1981
R.E.M. Club Foot Austin, Texas, United States
Jun 24, 1981
Gang Of Four / R.E.M. Tyrone's O.C. Athens, Georgia, United States
Jun 23, 1981
Gang Of Four / R.E.M.
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Agora Ballroom Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jun 21, 1981
Gang Of Four / R.E.M.
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The Bayou Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jun 20, 1981
Gang Of Four / Bunnydrums / R.E.M. Emerald City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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R.E.M. on Nov 6, 1981 [681-small]

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Nov 6, 1981
 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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R.E.M. on Nov 6, 1981 [922-small]

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Nov 6, 1981
 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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R.E.M. on Nov 6, 1981 [923-small]

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Nov 6, 1981
 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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R.E.M. on Jan 30, 1981 [349-small]

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Jan 30, 1981
 Athens, Georgia, United States
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R.E.M. on Jan 31, 1981 [350-small]

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Jan 31, 1981
 Athens, Georgia, United States
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R.E.M. on Mar 13, 1981 [353-small]

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Mar 13, 1981
 Athens, Georgia, United States
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R.E.M. on Mar 14, 1981 [355-small]

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Mar 14, 1981
 Athens, Georgia, United States
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R.E.M. on Mar 13, 1981 [363-small]

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Mar 13, 1981
 Athens, Georgia, United States
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R.E.M. on Mar 14, 1981 [364-small]

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Mar 14, 1981
 Athens, Georgia, United States
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XTC / R.E.M. on Apr 24, 1981 [365-small]

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Apr 24, 1981
 Athens, Georgia, United States
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 1 concert
2025 2 concerts
2024 1 concert
2023 1 concert
2021 1 concert
2020 2 concerts
2019 2 concerts
2018 2 concerts
2016 1 concert
2010 3 concerts
2009 2 concerts
2008 98 concerts
2007 10 concerts
2006 4 concerts
2005 92 concerts
2004 47 concerts
2003 75 concerts
2002 3 concerts
2001 34 concerts
2000 1 concert
1999 67 concerts
1998 24 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1996 1 concert
1995 146 concerts
1994 4 concerts
1993 3 concerts
1992 20 concerts
1991 28 concerts
1990 40 concerts
1989 145 concerts
1988 6 concerts
1987 91 concerts
1986 69 concerts
1985 125 concerts
1984 131 concerts
1983 158 concerts
1982 151 concerts
1981 104 concerts
1980 49 concerts
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