The J. Geils Band's 1973 Concert History

The J. Geils Band was an American music group from Worcester, Massachusetts, USA that had a successful blues-rock/R&B-influenced sound in the 1970s, before moving towards a more pop-influenced sound in the 1980s, which brought them MTV airplay and their 1982 international hit single "Centerfold".

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 24, 1973
J. Geils Band
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Municipal Auditorium Austin, Texas, United States
Sep 22, 1973
The J. Geils Band
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Hofheinz Pavilion Houston, Texas, United States
Sep 15, 1973
Melody maker presents Celebration Garden Party
James Taylor / Jeff Beck / Lou Reed / The J. Geils Band / The Section / Golden Earring / Tony Joe White / Backdoor
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Crystal Palace Bowl Bromley, England, United Kingdom
Aug 03, 1973
J. Geils Band / Blue Oyster Cult / BROWNSVILLE STATION Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Jul 27, 1973
The J. Geils Band / Peter Frampton / mahavishnu orchestra
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Sportsdrome Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Jul 22, 1973
The J. Geils Band / Black Oak Arkansas
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Louis Armstrong Stadium New York, New York, United States
Jul 21, 1973
The J. Geils Band / John Davis & Jesse Graves
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Asbury Park Convention Hall Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Jul 10, 1973
Rolling Stones / J Geils Band / Peter Frampton John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 07, 1973
Humble Pie / The J. Geils Band
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Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Jun 29, 1973
The J. Geils Band / jo jo gunne Masonic Temple Auditorium Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jun 25, 1973
J GEILS BAND Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Jun 23, 1973
The J. Geils Band / Mason Proffit St. Paul Civic Center Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Jun 03, 1973
The J. Geils Band / Black Oak Arkansas
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
May 11, 1973
The J. Geils Band / Peter Frampton
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Lusk Field House, Cortland College Cortland, New York, United States
May 05, 1973
The J. Geils Band / Peter Frampton
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Academy Of Music New York, New York, United States
Apr 28, 1973
Loggins And Messina / The J. Geils Band / Steeleye Span
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Memorial Coliseum Portland, Oregon, United States
Apr 26, 1973
The J. Geils Band / David Blue
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Santa Monica, California, United States
Apr 14, 1973
The J. Geils Band / Tranquility
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Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Apr 08, 1973
The J. Geils Band
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Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan, United States
Mar 29, 1973
j geils band Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois, United States

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J. Geils Band / Mark Almond / Seatrain on Mar 3, 1973 [030-small]

J. Geils Band / Mark Almond / Seatrain
Mar 3, 1973
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Foghat / Backdoor on Nov 2, 1973 [354-small]

The J. Geils Band / Foghat / Backdoor
Nov 2, 1973
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The J. Geils Band / John Davis & Jesse Graves on Jul 21, 1973 [922-small]

The J. Geils Band / John Davis & Jesse Graves
Jul 21, 1973
 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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The J. Geils Band / John Davis & Jesse Graves on Jul 21, 1973 [923-small]

The J. Geils Band / John Davis & Jesse Graves
Jul 21, 1973
 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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The J. Geils Band / John Davis & Jesse Graves on Jul 21, 1973 [924-small]

The J. Geils Band / John Davis & Jesse Graves
Jul 21, 1973
 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Tranquility on Apr 14, 1973 [207-small]

The J. Geils Band / Tranquility
Apr 14, 1973
 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Tranquility on Apr 14, 1973 [208-small]

The J. Geils Band / Tranquility
Apr 14, 1973
 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Loggins And Messina / The J. Geils Band / Steeleye Span on Apr 28, 1973 [087-small]

Loggins And Messina / The J. Geils Band / Steeleye Span
Apr 28, 1973
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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The J. Geils Band on Sep 22, 1973 [844-small]

The J. Geils Band
Sep 22, 1973
 Houston, Texas, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Slade / Back Door on Oct 19, 1973 [548-small]

The J. Geils Band / Slade / Back Door
Oct 19, 1973
 San Francisco, California, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Slade / Back Door on Oct 20, 1973 [550-small]

The J. Geils Band / Slade / Back Door
Oct 20, 1973
 San Francisco, California, United States
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The J. Geils Band / stone ground / world tranquility on Mar 16, 1973 [160-small]

The J. Geils Band / stone ground / world tranquility
Mar 16 - 17, 1973
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Singer-Songwriter
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Folk Rock
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Soft Rock
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Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
New Wave
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2015 17 concerts
2014 15 concerts
2013 7 concerts
2012 13 concerts
2011 11 concerts
2010 2 concerts
2009 6 concerts
2008 1 concert
2004 1 concert
1999 6 concerts
1993 1 concert
1982 66 concerts
1981 20 concerts
1980 23 concerts
1979 24 concerts
1978 8 concerts
1977 31 concerts
1976 23 concerts
1975 35 concerts
1974 43 concerts
1973 42 concerts
1972 41 concerts
1971 37 concerts
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Beattie5388 Jul 09, 2023

Did the J Geils Band play with Peter Frampton at Kent State University


Rootley Sep 05, 2021

One user on this site says J. Geils band played at Fairfield University on Nov. 20, 1971, but others say the band was at Winterland SF on Nov. 19-20, 1971. Who's right? I can't find any further evidence to support either claim, such as posters or articles. Thanks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The J. Geils Band had?

The J. Geils Band has had 500 concerts.

What genre is The J. Geils Band?

The J. Geils Band is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Blues Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), New Wave, Mellow Gold, Art Rock, New Wave Pop, Blue-Eyed Soul, and Boogie Rock.

When was the last The J. Geils Band concert?

The last The J. Geils Band concert was on August 06, 2022 at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The bands that performed were: Kiss / j Geils Band / Bob Seager and the Silver Bullet Band / Point Blank.

What setlist does The J. Geils Band play live?

The songs that The J. Geils Band performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 11, 2015 concert at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, United States:

  1. Sno-Cone (Part 1)
  2. Hard Drivin' Man
  3. Southside Shuffle
  4. Homework
  5. Night Time
  6. Wait
  7. Sanctuary
  8. Cruisin' for a Love
  9. Just Can't Wait
  10. Pack Fair and Square
  11. Teresa
  12. It Serves You Right to Suffer
  13. Give It to Me
  14. Freeze-Frame
  15. Detroit Breakdown
  16. Centerfold
  17. Love Stinks
  18. Lookin' for a Love
  19. Whammer Jammer
  20. Ain't Nothin' but a House Party
  21. Where Did Our Love Go
  22. Start All Over Again
  23. Must of Got Lost

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