Sonic Youth's 1982 Concert History

Sonic Youth was an influential experimental rock band which formed in New York City, New York, United States in 1981 and are currently on an indefinite hiatus. The last lineup consisted of Thurston Moore (vocals, guitar), Kim Gordon (vocals, bass, guitar), Lee Ranaldo (vocals and guitar), Steve Shelley (drums) and Mark Ibold (bass).

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 17, 1982
Sonic Youth / Swans
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CBGB & OMFUG New York, New York, United States
Dec 15, 1982
Sonic Youth / Swans Walker Art Center Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Dec 12, 1982
Sonic Youth / Swans Joe's Star Lounge Detroit, Michigan, United States
Dec 11, 1982
Sonic Youth / Swans
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Folk City New York, New York, United States
Dec 10, 1982
Sonic Youth / Swans Maxwell's Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Dec 07, 1982
Sonic Youth / The Gun Club Mudd Club New York, New York, United States
Nov 20, 1982
Sonic Youth Marble Bar Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Nov 17, 1982
Sonic Youth 688 Club Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nov 16, 1982
Sonic Youth 40 Watt Club Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nov 15, 1982
Sonic Youth / Swans
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The Pier Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Nov 14, 1982
Sonic Youth / Swans
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Cat's Cradle Durham, North Carolina, United States
Nov 03, 1982
Sonic Youth / Swans / Don King
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CBGB & OMFUG New York, New York, United States
Jun 18, 1982
Mission of Burma / Sonic Youth Danceteria New York, New York, United States
Jun 12, 1982
Sonic Youth Great Gildersleeves New York, New York, United States
Apr 01, 1982
Sonic Youth Mudd Club New York, New York, United States
Mar 31, 1982
Sonic Youth Mudd Club New York, New York, United States
Feb 27, 1982
Sonic Youth The Kitchen New York, New York, United States
Feb 21, 1982
Sonic Youth / Section 25 Danceteria New York, New York, United States
Feb 20, 1982
Sonic Youth Mudd Club New York, New York, United States
Feb 19, 1982
Sonic Youth / Section 25 Mudd Club New York, New York, United States
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2016 1 concert
2015 1 concert
2012 1 concert
2011 9 concerts
2010 26 concerts
2009 68 concerts
2008 21 concerts
2007 56 concerts
2006 66 concerts
2005 39 concerts
2004 67 concerts
2003 30 concerts
2002 63 concerts
2001 25 concerts
2000 73 concerts
1999 31 concerts
1998 63 concerts
1997 10 concerts
1996 50 concerts
1995 89 concerts
1994 3 concerts
1993 36 concerts
1992 74 concerts
1991 61 concerts
1990 72 concerts
1989 20 concerts
1988 49 concerts
1987 65 concerts
1986 78 concerts
1985 55 concerts
1984 5 concerts
1983 36 concerts
1982 22 concerts
1981 6 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Sonic Youth had?

Sonic Youth has had 1,372 concerts.

What genre is Sonic Youth?

Sonic Youth is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Alternative, Experimental, Punk Rock, Post-Punk, Experimental Rock, Modern Rock, Art Rock, Noise, Shoegaze, Favoritos, Grunge, Noise Rock, Noise Pop, and No Wave.

When was the last Sonic Youth concert?

The last Sonic Youth concert was on August 17, 2019 at Murmrr Ballroom in New York, New York, United States.

What setlist does Sonic Youth play live?

The songs that Sonic Youth performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 14, 2011 concert at Parque Brasil 500 in Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil:

  1. Brave Men Run (In My Family)
  2. Death Valley '69
  3. Sacred Trickster
  4. Calming the Snake
  5. Mote
  6. 'Cross the Breeze
  7. Schizophrenia
  8. Drunken Butterfly
  9. Starfield Road
  10. Flower
  11. Sugar Kane
  12. Teen Age Riot

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