The Chameleons's 2012 Concert History

The Chameleons (called The Chameleons UK on some American releases) was a post-punk band that formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester, England, UK in 1981. They consisted of singer and bassist Mark Burgess, guitarist Reg Smithies, guitarist Dave Fielding, and drummer John Lever.

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 17, 2012
The Chameleons / The Please(d) / Physical Education The Haven Underground Nevada City, California, United States
May 30, 2012 –
Jun 03, 2012
Primavera Sound Festival 2012
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Black Reacher Dec 08, 2023

When they came to the Ritz, Camper Van Beethoven came on before the Mighty Lemon Drops.

Also, there was a heckler in the audience when the Chameleons played. He threw Mark Burgess off his game a bit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Chameleons had?

The Chameleons has had 86 concerts.

What genre is The Chameleons?

The Chameleons is most often considered to be Rock, Alternative, Post-Punk, New Wave, Shoegaze, Dream Pop, New Romantic, Gothic Rock, Acoustic Rock, UK Post-Punk, and Big-Music.

When is the next The Chameleons concert?

The next The Chameleons concert is on August 08, 2024 at Underground Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

When was the last The Chameleons concert?

The last The Chameleons concert was on December 16, 2023 at O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: The Chameleons / Ruts DC.

What setlist does The Chameleons play live?

The songs that The Chameleons performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the December 16, 2023 concert at O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Silence, Sea and Sky
  2. Return of the Roughnecks
  3. Intrigue in Tangiers
  4. Perfume Garden
  5. Caution
  6. Mad Jack
  7. Is It Any Wonder?
  8. Soul in Isolation
  9. Tears
  10. In Answer
  11. Dangerous Land
  12. Home Is Where the Heart Is
  13. Swamp Thing
  14. Denims and Curls
  15. Second Skin
  16. Nostalgia
  17. Don't Fall

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