The J. Geils Band's 1979 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 18, 1979
The J. Geils Band IUP Field House Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 04, 1979
Journey / The J. Geils Band / U.F.O. / Dog 2 / Thin Lizzy / Nazareth / Rockets
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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 04, 1979
Jul 03, 1979
Journey / The J. Geils Band / U.F.O. / Dog 2 / Thin Lizzy / Nazareth / Rockets Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Jul 02, 1979
Journey / Thin Lizzy / The J. Geils Band / U.F.O. / Dog 2 / Nazareth / Rockets Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Jun 30, 1979
J Geils Band
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Cape Cod Coliseum South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 29, 1979
Mick Ronson / The J. Geils Band
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XL Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Jun 11, 1979
The J. Geils Band / The Romantics Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
May 03, 1979
The J. Geils Band / Wilko Johnson's Solid Senders / Wilko Johnson Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 05, 1979
The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers
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Union Auditorium, Illinois State University Normal, Illinois, United States
Mar 25, 1979
April Wine / J Geils Band

J Geils Band / April Wine

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Centennial Coliseum Reno, Nevada, United States
Mar 23, 1979
The J. Geils Band Memorial Auditorium Sacramento, California, United States
Mar 22, 1979
The J. Geils Band / April Wine Civic Auditorium Bakersfield, California, United States
Mar 15, 1979
The J. Geils Band The Forum Inglewood, California, United States
Mar 08, 1979
The J. Geils Band Paramount Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Feb 26, 1979
J Geils Band / The Fabulous Poodles

House Party tour

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The Warehouse New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Feb 23, 1979
J Geils Band
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Hollywood Sportatorium Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
Feb 10, 1979
The J. Geils Band / Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
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Boston Garden Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 10, 1979
Feb 09, 1979
The J. Geils Band XL Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Jan 28, 1979
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes / J Geils Band RKO Orpheum Theatre Davenport, Iowa, United States
Jan 27, 1979
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes / J Geils Band Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States

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J Geils Band   / The Fabulous Poodles on Feb 26, 1979 [353-small]

J Geils Band / The Fabulous Poodles
Feb 26, 1979
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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J Geils Band on Feb 23, 1979 [029-small]

J Geils Band
Feb 23, 1979
 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers on Apr 5, 1979 [616-small]

The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers
Apr 5, 1979
 Normal, Illinois, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers on Apr 5, 1979 [617-small]

The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers
Apr 5, 1979
 Normal, Illinois, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers on Apr 5, 1979 [618-small]

The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers
Apr 5, 1979
 Normal, Illinois, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers on Apr 5, 1979 [619-small]

The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers
Apr 5, 1979
 Normal, Illinois, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers on Apr 5, 1979 [620-small]

The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers
Apr 5, 1979
 Normal, Illinois, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers on Apr 5, 1979 [621-small]

The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers
Apr 5, 1979
 Normal, Illinois, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers on Apr 5, 1979 [622-small]

The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers
Apr 5, 1979
 Normal, Illinois, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers on Apr 5, 1979 [623-small]

The J. Geils Band / Granati Brothers
Apr 5, 1979
 Normal, Illinois, United States
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The J. Geils Band / Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes on Jan 18, 1979 [742-small]

The J. Geils Band / Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Jan 18, 1979
 Toledo, Ohio, United States
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The J. Geils Band on Jan 11, 1979 [297-small]

The J. Geils Band
Jan 11, 1979
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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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
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2009 6 concerts
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1999 6 concerts
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1982 66 concerts
1981 20 concerts
1980 23 concerts
1979 24 concerts
1978 8 concerts
1977 31 concerts
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1975 34 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 497 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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