Skafish's 1980 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 had 19 concerts in 1980

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 25, 1980
Skafish
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Stages Music Hall Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 17, 1980
Ultravox / Skafish
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Emerald City Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
Sep 04, 1980
Skafish / New Order
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Brady's Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Sep 02, 1980
Skafish
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The Venue London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 28, 1980
The Police / XTC / Skafish / Jools Holland & His Millionaires
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Arènes de Fréjus Fréjus, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Aug 26, 1980
Skafish Plage Du Mourillon Toulon, France
Aug 24, 1980
Skafish Palais Des Sports Grenoble, France
Aug 22, 1980
Skafish Arènes de Béziers Béziers, France
Aug 20, 1980
Skafish Théâtre Antique d'Orange Orange, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Aug 18, 1980
The Police / XTC / The Beat / Skafish / UB40
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Parc Des Sports D'Aguilerra Biarritz, France
Aug 16, 1980
XTC / The Beat / Skafish Matmut Stadium de Gerland Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Aug 14, 1980
The Police / XTC / The Beat / Skafish
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Palais de la Beaujoire Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France
Aug 12, 1980
The Police / XTC / The Beat / Skafish
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Parking Du Yachting Caen, France
Aug 10, 1980
The Police / XTC / The Beat / Skafish
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Hippodrome Le Touquet, France
Aug 09, 1980
The Police / XTC / The Beat / Skafish
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Festivalpark Werchter Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
Aug 08, 1980
XTC / The Police / The Beat / Skafish
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Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands
Jul 27, 1980
The Police / Squeeze / John Otway / U2 / Q Tips / Skafish / Moondogs
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Leixlip Castle Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Jul 26, 1980
The Police / UB40 / Squeeze / Skafish / Sector 27
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Superbowl Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 23, 1980
Skafish The Bottom Line New York, New York, United States

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The Police / UB40 / Squeeze / Skafish / Sector 27 on Jul 26, 1980 [468-small]

The Police / UB40 / Squeeze / Skafish / Sector 27
Jul 26, 1980
 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Ultravox / Skafish on Oct 17, 1980 [036-small]

Ultravox / Skafish
Oct 17, 1980
 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 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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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 19 concerts
1979 5 concerts
1978 2 concerts
1977 7 concerts

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