Skafish Concert History

In February 1976, a tremendously innovative and pioneering artist began shaking things up in the Chicago club scene. Skafish (Jim Skafish) and his band hurled a never-before heard or seen sensibility at an unsuspecting public. Skafish's appearance alone--a huge hook nose, meaty 6 foot 3 frame, and the suggestion of breasts that was underscored and emphasized by degradingly gender-bending clothing, stunned audiences. The lyrics and music were equally overwhelming.

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Skafish Tours & Concerts (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 14, 1979
Skafish Masonic Temple Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nov 13, 1979
Skafish Michigan Theater Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Nov 12, 1979
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The Agora Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Aug 06, 1979
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Navy Pier Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 31, 1978 –
Nov 01, 1978
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quiet knight Chicago, Illinois, United States
Mar 29, 1978
Skafish harry hopes Cary, Illinois, United States
Dec 10, 1977
Skafish CBGB New York, New York, United States
Dec 09, 1977
Skafish CBGB New York, New York, United States
Dec 08, 1977
Skafish CBGB New York, New York, United States
Nov 25, 1977
Skafish Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 13, 1977
Skafish CBGB New York, New York, United States
Apr 12, 1977
Skafish CBGB New York, New York, United States
Feb 04, 1977
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Arie Crown Theater Chicago, Illinois, United States

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The Police / XTC / The Beat / Skafish on Aug 9, 1980 [128-small]

The Police / XTC / The Beat / Skafish
Aug 9, 1980
 Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
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Ultravox / Skafish on Oct 17, 1980 [036-small]

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Oct 17, 1980
 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
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The Police / UB40 / Squeeze / Skafish / Sector 27 on Jul 26, 1980 [468-small]

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Jul 26, 1980
 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Skafish on Nov 18, 1979 [758-small]

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Nov 18, 1979
 Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
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Nov 18, 1979
 Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
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Nov 18, 1979
 Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
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Nov 18, 1979
 Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
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Nov 18, 1979
 Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
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Genres:

Indie
Punk
United States
Post-Punk
New Wave
Zolo
Chicago Punk
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Latest Setlist (10/25/1980):

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  1. Introduction
  2. Joan Fan Club
  3. Guardian Angel
  4. Obsessions of You
  5. We'll See a Psychiatrist
  6. Work Song
  7. Beefcake Touch
  8. Disgracing the Family Name
  9. No Liberation Here
  10. We'll See (the Chicago Cubs Baseball Game)
  11. Romantic Lessons
  12. Sign of the Cross
  13. Take It Out on You
  14. Sink or Swim

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Concerts Per Year:

1988 1 concert
1980 18 concerts
1979 5 concerts
1978 2 concerts
1977 7 concerts

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