Switchblade Symphony Concert History

Switchblade Symphony was a San Francisco, CA, USA, darkwave band formed by composer Susan Wallace and vocalist Tina Root, in 1989. During its lifetime, the band had two live guitarists, first Robin Jacobs, then George Earth (ex-Red Elvises) and also two live drummers, first Eric Gebow (now with Blue Man Group), and then Scott van Shoick. Their début album was "Serpentine Gallery" (1995, Cleopatra) and their last original album was "The Three Calamities" (May 1999, Cleopatra).

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 31, 2000
The Creatures / The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black / Switchblade Symphony Maritime Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 27, 1999
Switchblade Symphony / Razed In Black / Rhea’s Obsession Lee’s Palace Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 20, 1999
Switchblade Symphony / Razed In Black / Static Erosion Peabody's DownUnder Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Jul 18, 1999
Switchblade Symphony / Razed In Black / Shadow To Ashes Labyrinth Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 23, 1999
Switchblade Symphony / Sphan Ranch / frontline assembly

Frontline Assembly / Switchblade Symphony / Sphan Ranch

Colonial Theatre Sacramento, California, United States
May 20, 1999
Front Line Assembly / Switchblade Symphony / Spahn Ranch Club 101 El Paso, Texas, United States
May 17, 1999
Front Line Assembly / Switchblade Symphony / Spahn Ranch
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The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia, United States
May 09, 1999
Front Line Assembly / Switchblade Symphony / Spahn Ranch St. Andrew’s Hall Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 07, 1999
Spahn Ranch / Front Line Assembly / Switchblade Symphony Theatre Of Living Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 01, 1999
Spahn Ranch / Front Line Assembly / Switchblade Symphony House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 27, 1999
Front Line Assembly / Switchblade Symphony / Spahn Ranch Maritime Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 21, 1999
Switchblade Symphony / The Last Dance
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13th Note Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 31, 1998
Front Line Assembly / Switchblade Symphony
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Maritime Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 01, 1998
psychotica / Jack Off Jill / Switchblade Symphony

Psychotica

Hollywood Athletic Club Los Angeles, California, United States
May 30, 1998
Gary Numan / Switchblade Symphony
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The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia, United States
May 22, 1998
Gary Numan / Switchblade Symphony
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Galaxy Club Dallas, Texas, United States
May 10, 1998
Gary Numan / Switchblade Symphony
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7th House Pontiac, Michigan, United States
May 03, 1998
Gary Numan / Switchblade Symphony

“The Exile” Tour

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The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 05, 1997
Switchblade Symphony / Rhea's Obsession / Black Ocean Drowning The Magic Stick Detroit, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 05, 1997
Nov 26, 1997
Switchblade Symphony The Bat Cave New York, New York, United States

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Switchblade Symphony / The Last Dance on Apr 21, 1999 [657-small]

Switchblade Symphony / The Last Dance
Apr 21, 1999
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Alternative Rock
Female Vocalists
Electropop
Industrial
Trip Hop
Industrial Metal
Gothic Rock
Industrial Rock
Gothic
Darkwave
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Switchblade Symphony had?

Switchblade Symphony has had 30 concerts.

What genre is Switchblade Symphony?

Switchblade Symphony is most often considered to be Alternative Rock, Female Vocalists, Electropop, Industrial, Trip Hop, Industrial Metal, Gothic Rock, Industrial Rock, Gothic, Darkwave, Goth, Dark Wave, Steampunk, Dark Cabaret, Ethereal Wave, and San Francisco.

When was the last Switchblade Symphony concert?

The last Switchblade Symphony concert was on October 31, 2000 at Maritime Hall in San Francisco, California, United States. The bands that performed were: The Creatures / The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black / Switchblade Symphony.

What setlist does Switchblade Symphony play live?

The songs that Switchblade Symphony performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the June 28, 1997 concert at Electric Factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States:

  1. Gutter Glitter
  2. Wrecking Yard

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