They Might Be Giants's 1988 Concert History

They Might Be Giants (TMBG) are an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 in Brooklyn, New York, United States by John Flansburgh (vocals, guitar) and John Linnell (vocals, keyboards, accordion, bass clarinet). During TMBG's early years Flansburgh and Linnell were frequently accompanied by a drum machine. In the early nineties, TMBG became a full band. Currently, the members of TMBG are Flansburgh, Linnell, Marty Beller, Dan Miller, and Danny Weinkauf.

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Dec 30, 1988
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Knitting Factory - Original Location New York, New York, United States
Dec 29, 1988
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Dec 18, 1988
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 16, 1988
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Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dec 09, 1988
They Might Be Giants / The Balancing Act Starry Night Portland, Oregon, United States
Dec 03, 1988
They Might Be Giants Club Lingerie Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 02, 1988
They Might Be Giants Club Lingerie Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 01, 1988
They Might Be Giants / the Sons of Disaster Back Door, Aztec Center, SDSU San Diego, California, United States
Nov 15, 1988
They Might Be Giants / Two Headed Dog Tipitina's Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nov 09, 1988
They Might Be Giants Pterodactyl Club Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Nov 05, 1988
They Might Be Giants Richmond, Virginia, United States
Nov 04, 1988
They Might Be Giants Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Nov 02, 1988
They Might Be Giants Champaign, Illinois, United States
Nov 01, 1988
They Might Be Giants / Poi Dog Pondering

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The Blue Note Columbia, Missouri, United States
Oct 31, 1988
They Might Be Giants / Poi Dog Pondering / Run Westy Run Grand Emporium Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Oct 29, 1988
They Might Be Giants Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Oct 28, 1988
They Might Be Giants Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 27, 1988
They Might Be Giants Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Oct 26, 1988
They Might Be Giants Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Oct 25, 1988
They Might Be Giants Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Tuesday, April 12, 1988, They Might Be Giants on Apr 21, 1988 [644-small]

Pittsburgh Press Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Tuesday, April 12, 1988


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Apr 21, 1988
 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has They Might Be Giants had?

They Might Be Giants has had 2,250 concerts.

What genre is They Might Be Giants?

They Might Be Giants is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, United States, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative, Indie Pop, Pop Punk, Power Pop, Art Pop, Permanent Wave, Children's Music, Comic, Anti-Folk, Zolo, Geek Rock, and College Rock.

When is the next They Might Be Giants concert?

The next They Might Be Giants concert is on May 09, 2024 at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania, United States.

When was the last They Might Be Giants concert?

The last They Might Be Giants concert was on November 18, 2023 at Roundhouse in London, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does They Might Be Giants play live?

The songs that They Might Be Giants performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 16, 2023 concert at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, United States:

  1. Damn Good Times
  2. Synopsis for Latecomers
  3. Birdhouse in Your Soul
  4. Particle Man
  5. Moonbeam Rays
  6. Ana Ng
  7. Number Three
  8. Brontosaurus
  9. Spy
  10. Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
  11. Doctor Worm
  12. When Will You Die
  13. Don't Let's Start

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