The Rugburns Concert History

Starting as classmates at the University of San Diego, the group formed in the mid-1980s and began playing in the San Diego, CA area. In the late 1980s and early 1990s Poltz and Driscoll played as an acoustic duo in various coffeehouses and bars including the Blarney Stone Pub, Innerchange Coffee House, and Java Joe's. Poltz wrote most of the songs, with Driscoll and McMullin contributing several songs along the way. The group released several self-produced cassette tapes and was a local favorite in San Diego.

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The Rugburns Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 21, 2026
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Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Feb 15, 2025
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Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Feb 19, 2022
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Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Feb 18, 2022
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Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Oct 04, 2021
The Rugburns SLO Brew San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Jan 11, 2014
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Annual Beat Farmers Hootenanny

Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Dec 31, 2008
The Rugburns The Casbah San Diego, California, United States
May 26, 2006
The Rugburns House of Blues San Diego San Diego, California, United States
Jul 02, 2005
The Rugburns Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Dec 31, 2004
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Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Mar 17, 2004
The Rugburns The Casbah San Diego, California, United States
Jan 20, 2001
The Rugburns The Casbah San Diego, California, United States
Mar 11, 2000
The Rugburns Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Jan 16, 2000
The Rugburns The Casbah San Diego, California, United States
Jun 27, 1997
The Rugburns Whisky a Go Go Los Angeles, California, United States
May 15, 1997
The Rugburns The Patio Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Apr 22, 1997
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Troubadour West Hollywood, California, United States
Mar 22, 1997
Jewel / The Rugburns Memorial Hall Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Mar 21, 1997
The Rugburns American Theater St Louis, Missouri, United States
Mar 18, 1997
Jewel / The Rugburns Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Shane MacGowan & The Popes / The Rugburns / The Paperboys on Aug 27, 1995 [496-small]

Shane MacGowan & The Popes / The Rugburns / The Paperboys
Aug 27, 1995
 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Dash Rip Rock / The Rugburns on Dec 13, 1996 [820-small]

Dash Rip Rock / The Rugburns
Dec 13, 1996
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Indie
United States
Alternative Rock
Hard Rock
Alternative
Folk Rock
Post-Grunge
Acoustic
Acoustic Rock
Cowpunk
Australian Indie
Comedy Rock
Instrumental Soul
Trap Brasileiro
San Diego
Silly
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Latest Setlist (02/21/2026):

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  1. Let the Good Times Roll
  2. If Only You Were Lonely
  3. My Boyfriend
  4. Morning Song
  5. You Should've Told Me
  6. Old Lover's House
  7. Rocky Road to Dublin
  8. The Ballad of Tommy and Marla
  9. Little Red Corvette
  10. The Fairies Came
  11. Belle of Belfast City
  12. Kilkenny Man
  13. Take the Skinheads Bowling
  14. Prenda Del Alma
  15. Me and Eddie Vedder
  16. Skyfuckingline of Toronto
  17. Hitchhiker Joe
  18. Single Life
  19. I Hate Fuckin' Christmas
  20. Mama
  21. Rub Somebody (The Right Way)
  22. Lamb of God
  23. He's So Loquatious / Dance This Mess Around / Mexican Radio / Where It's At
  24. Dick's Automotive

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 1 concert
2025 1 concert
2022 2 concerts
2021 1 concert
2014 1 concert
2008 1 concert
2006 1 concert
2005 1 concert
2004 2 concerts
2001 1 concert
2000 2 concerts
1997 12 concerts
1996 9 concerts
1995 5 concerts
1994 5 concerts
1987 1 concert

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