Sonic Youth's 1997 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).

Sonic Youth had 10 concerts in 1997

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 21, 1997
Sonic Youth / Tom Verlaine
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David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts New York, New York, United States
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Oct 06, 1997
Sonic Youth
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CBGB & OMFUG New York, New York, United States
Aug 30, 1997
Sonic Youth / Built to Spill / Sleater-Kinney
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Memorial Stadium Seattle, Washington, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 30, 1997
Aug 29, 1997 –
Sep 01, 1997
Bumbershoot 1997
Foo Fighters / Beck / Sheryl Crow / Wilco / Cake / Tenacious D / Smash Mouth / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Sugar Ray / Blues Traveler / Reel Big Fish / David Byrne / Built to Spill / Spiritualized / Los Lobos / Pond / cornershop / Joan Osborne / Sleater-Kinney / Shawn Colvin / Ben Lee / MxPx / Galactic / L7 / Medeski, Martin & Wood / Sonic Youth / Soul Coughing / Dick Dale / The Skatalites / Sneaker Pimps / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Neville Brothers / Michael Penn / Robyn Hitchcock / Kristin Hersh / David Cross / Zap Mama / The Toasters / Jim White / Jane Siberry / Steve Forbert / Chris Smither / James Cotton / Quasi / Dog's Eye View / King Chango / mark o'connor / Art Ensemble Of Chicago / ______ / Margaret Cho / Geggy Tah / Elliott Smith / Mary Lou Lord / jimmy thackery / Shooglenifty / Terrance Simien / Friends of Dean Martinez / Bhundu Boys / Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women / Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys / Amy Rigby / Goodness / Let's Go Bowling / Tuatara / Tarnation / Peter Buck / Sky Cries Mary / Super Deluxe / Critters Buggin / Don Walser / Sweet Water / Layne Redmond / Barbara Wilson / Zuba / Cindy Lee Berryhill / Engine 54 / Scott McCaughey / Bill And Bonnie Hearne / The Picketts / The Compadres / Tom Robbins / James Ellroy / Michael Ondaatje / Karen Pernick / L.a. Project / Jerry Douglas & Russ Barenberg / Marvin Bell / Robert Pinsky / Subminute: Radio / Pacific Northwest Ballet / Alurista / Curtis Hanson / John Haines / Candye Kane & the Swingin' Armadillos / Lisa Buscani / Barret Martin / Guillermo Gomez-pena Show all bands
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Bumbershoot 1997 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Jun 23, 1997
Redd Kross / Sonic Youth / Mudhoney
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Cat's Cradle Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
Jun 12, 1997
Sonic Youth
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West 54th St. Studios New York, New York, United States
Jun 07, 1997 –
Jun 08, 1997
Tibetan Freedom Concert 1997
Dadon / U2 / Radiohead / Foo Fighters / Pearl Jam / Blur / Björk / Alanis Morissette / Spoon / A Tribe Called Quest / De La Soul / Beastie Boys / Patti Smith / Rancid / Pavement / Biz Markie / The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / KRS-One / Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals / Noel Gallagher / Sonic Youth / Porno for Pyros / The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / Nawang Khechog / Yungchen Lhamo / Michael Stipe & Mike Mills / Chaksam-pa / Taj Mahal and Phantom Blues Band Show all bands
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Randall's Island Park New York, New York, United States
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Jun 05, 1997
Sonic Youth
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Brooklyn Bridge New York, New York, United States
Mar 01, 1997
Sonic Youth / Dim Sum Clip Job / Ruins (JP)
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The Cooler New York, New York, United States
Jan 09, 1997
David Bowie 50th Birthday Bash
Lou Reed / David Bowie / Frank Black / Sonic Youth / Robert Smith / Foo Fighters / Billy Corgan / Placebo
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
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Tibetan Freedom Concert on Jun 7, 1997 [177-small]

Tibetan Freedom Concert
Jun 7, 1997
 Randall's Island, NY
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Blues Traveler / Beck / Foo Fighters / Sonic Youth / Sky Cries Mary / Supersonic Soul Pimps on Aug 29, 1997 [340-small]

Blues Traveler / Beck / Foo Fighters / Sonic Youth / Sky Cries Mary / Supersonic Soul Pimps
Aug 29 - Sep 1, 1997
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Blues Traveler / Beck / Foo Fighters / Sonic Youth / Sky Cries Mary / Supersonic Soul Pimps on Aug 29, 1997 [341-small]

Blues Traveler / Beck / Foo Fighters / Sonic Youth / Sky Cries Mary / Supersonic Soul Pimps
Aug 29 - Sep 1, 1997
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Genres:

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
No Wave
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Latest Setlist (11/14/2011):

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

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Concerts Per Year:

2019 1 concert
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:

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

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