The J. Geils Band's 1981 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
Dec 31, 1981
The J. Geils Band Cumberland County Civic Center Portland, Maine, United States
Dec 30, 1981
The J. Geils Band
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XL Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Dec 26, 1981
The J. Geils Band
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New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Dec 20, 1981
The J. Geils Band
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Hara Arena Dayton, Ohio, United States
Dec 18, 1981
The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band
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Hampton Coliseum Newport News, Virginia, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 18, 1981
Dec 16, 1981
J. Geils Band Leon County Civic Center Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Dec 07, 1981
The J. Geils Band / David Johansen SUNY Plattsburgh Field House Plattsburgh, New York, United States
Oct 18, 1981
The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood & The Destroyers

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band

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Candlestick Park San Francisco, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 18, 1981
Oct 17, 1981
The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thoughgood and the Delaware Destroyers / The Greg Kihn Band
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Candlestick Park, San Francisco -The Tattoo You Tour San Francisco, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 17, 1981
Oct 15, 1981
The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / Greg Kihn Band

Tattoo You

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Kingdome Seattle, Washington, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 15, 1981
Oct 14, 1981
The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band

The Rolling Stones/The J Geils Band/The Greg Kihn Band

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Kingdome Seattle, Washington, United States
Show Duplicates for Oct 14, 1981
Oct 11, 1981
Rolling Stones / J Geils Band / George Thorogood & the Delaware Destroyers / Prince

Tattoo You Tour 1981

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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicates for Oct 11, 1981
Oct 09, 1981
The Rolling Stones / Prince / J Geils Band / George Thorogood

Tattoo You Tour

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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 09, 1981
Oct 07, 1981
The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band

Tattoo You Tour

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San Diego Stadium San Diego, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 07, 1981
Sep 27, 1981
The J. Geils Band / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

The J. Geils Band/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

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Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Sep 25, 1981
The J. Geils Band / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

The J. Geils Band/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

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Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Sep 22, 1981
The J. Geils Band / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

The J. Geils Band/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

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Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Apr 27, 1981
The J. Geils Band / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Stanley Theatre Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 26, 1981
J Geils Band / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Apr 11, 1981
The J. Geils Band Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States

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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / Greg Kihn Band on Oct 14, 1981 [877-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / Greg Kihn Band
Oct 14, 1981
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band on Oct 7, 1981 [801-small]

The Rolling Stones / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / The J. Geils Band
Oct 7, 1981
 San Diego, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince  on Oct 9, 1981 [314-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince
Oct 9, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince  on Oct 9, 1981 [693-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince
Oct 9, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince  on Oct 9, 1981 [697-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Prince
Oct 9, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band on Oct 14, 1981 [186-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band
Oct 14, 1981
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band on Oct 14, 1981 [187-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band
Oct 14, 1981
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band on Oct 14, 1981 [188-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band
Oct 14, 1981
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band on Oct 14, 1981 [189-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band
Oct 14, 1981
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band on Oct 14, 1981 [190-small]

The Rolling Stones / The J. Geils Band / The Greg Kihn Band
Oct 14, 1981
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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The J. Geils Band on Dec 20, 1981 [355-small]

The J. Geils Band
Dec 20, 1981
 Dayton, Ohio, United States
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The Rolling Stones / Prince / J Geils Band / George Thorogood on Oct 9, 1981 [615-small]

The Rolling Stones / Prince / J Geils Band / George Thorogood
Oct 9, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
  Uploaded by Chris Gicking

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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 495 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 Pine Knob 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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