The Why Store Concert History

A folk and blues driven rock band that toured the colleges and bars of Indiana, originally formed in 1992 at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana by Michael David Smith, Greg Gardner, Chris Shaffer & Charlie Bushor. The Why Store broke onto the national scene with their 1996 self titled album and the strength of the popular radio single "Lack of Water."

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The Why Store Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 16)

Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 26, 2009
The Why Store / Healing Sixes The Vogue Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Feb 14, 2009
The Why Store Brewhouse North Manchester, Indiana, United States
Dec 31, 2008
The Elms / Healing Sixes / The Why Store / Henry Lee Summer Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Dec 13, 2008
The Why Store West Park Station Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Dec 04, 2008
The Why Store Brewhouse North Manchester, Indiana, United States
Sep 26, 2008
The Why Store Arena Bar & Grill Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Aug 31, 2008
Ted Nugent / Jonny Lang / Blind Melon / The Why Store / The Elms

Rib America Festival (Indianapolis) 2008

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Military Park Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jul 26, 2008
Taste Of Lincoln Avenue
"Taste Of Lincoln Avenue" / The Why Store / The Lee Boys / JJ Grey & Mofro / The Trippin' Billies (Dave Matthews Trib. Chicago) / The Javelinas / Matthew Santos / Dot Dot Dot / hello Dave
Taste of Lincoln Avenue Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 18, 2008
BoDeans / The Why Store

Rock the Park

Mill Race Park Columbus, Indiana, United States
Jun 26, 2008
The Why Store The Neon Armadillo Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Jun 08, 2008
The Why Store Verizon Wireless Music Center Noblesville, Indiana, United States
Jun 07, 2008
The Why Store Verizon Wireless Music Center Noblesville, Indiana, United States
May 31, 2008
The Why Store

Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

3200 N. Sheffield Avenue Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 08, 2008
The Why Store The Neon Armadillo Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Mar 01, 2008
The Why Store
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Martyrs' Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dec 29, 2007
The Why Store Piere's Entertainment Center Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Dec 27, 2007
The Why Store Peabody's DownUnder Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Dec 22, 2007
The Why Store / Union Pulse Shank Hall Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Dec 21, 2007
The Why Store / Kill the Alarm Martyrs' Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dec 15, 2007
The Why Store
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rock island brewing company Rock Island, Illinois, United States

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The Why Store on Apr 17, 2026 [257-small]

The Why Store
Apr 17, 2026
 Westfield, Indiana, United States
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The Why Store on Jul 21, 2023 [144-small]

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Jul 21, 2023
 Greensburg, Indiana, United States
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Feb 3, 2023
 Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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Feb 3, 2023
 Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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Feb 3, 2023
 Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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Feb 3, 2023
 Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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Feb 3, 2023
 Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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Jan 17, 2026
 Avon, Indiana, United States
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Genres:

Rock
United States
Alternative Rock
College Rock
Indiana
Radioparadise
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Latest Setlist (06/12/2026):

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  1. Leave It All Behind
  2. Mrs. Cleary
  3. Afterlife
  4. My Sky is Blue
  5. Mothership
  6. The Difference
  7. Broke You
  8. Saw the Change (Real Love)
  9. Heart in My Hands
  10. Persuade Me
  11. Really Bad Things
  12. Let It Go
  13. Wheel Drivin Man
  14. Surround Me
  15. Broken Glass / Fire on the Mountain
  16. Beautiful World
  17. So Sad to Leave It
  18. Lack of Water
  19. I Have Fallen
  20. Lazy River
  21. D-Jam
  22. Father
  23. Fade Away / Still Inside of You
  24. When I'm With You
  25. Do Do Do
  26. I Like to Sleep
  27. Let You In
  28. Everybody (Holds the Future)
  29. Lies
  30. When You're High

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 16 concerts
2025 41 concerts
2024 25 concerts
2023 25 concerts
2022 32 concerts
2021 27 concerts
2020 17 concerts
2019 27 concerts
2018 29 concerts
2017 15 concerts
2016 7 concerts
2015 3 concerts
2014 4 concerts
2013 5 concerts
2012 1 concert
2011 6 concerts
2010 16 concerts
2009 6 concerts
2008 13 concerts
2007 13 concerts
2005 7 concerts
2003 1 concert
2002 8 concerts
2000 18 concerts
1999 78 concerts
1998 63 concerts
1997 93 concerts
1996 111 concerts
1995 91 concerts
1994 70 concerts
1993 62 concerts
1992 3 concerts
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