Was (Not Was) Concert History

Was (Not Was) is an eccentric pop group founded by David Weiss (a.k.a. David Was) and Don Fagenson (a.k.a. Don Was). (Don Was is also a famous producer, who has worked with The B-52's, The Rolling Stones and many other artists.)

Was (Not Was) Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 16, 2010
Was (Not Was) Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
May 30, 2010
"Santa Cruz American Music Festival" / Buddy Guy / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Eric Burdon & the Animals / Coco Montoya / Was (Not Was)

Santa Cruz American Music Festival

Aptos Village Park Aptos, California, United States
May 18, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Courtney Jones Tractor Tavern Seattle, Washington, United States
May 17, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Tahoe Jackson & The Love Bullies Wonder Ballroom Portland, Oregon, United States
May 13, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider
  Setlists
The Cabooze Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
May 12, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider / Paul cebar Pabst Theater Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
May 10, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider
  Setlists
The Abbey Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 09, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider The Majestic Theatre Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 08, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider KEMBA Live! Columbus, Ohio, United States
May 07, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider Rex Theater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
May 06, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
May 03, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider
  Setlists
Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
May 02, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider World Cafe Live - Downstairs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 01, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider
  Setlists
The Gramercy Theatre New York, New York, United States
Apr 30, 2008
Was (Not Was) / Todd Snider Johnny D's Restaurant & Music Club Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 26, 2008
Was (Not Was) O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 15, 2008
SXSW
"SXSW" / Bobby Whitlock / Coco Carmel / Mac Arnold / Eric Bibb / Alabama3 / Was (Not Was) / Ryan Cabrera
La Zona Rosa Austin, Texas, United States
Feb 14, 2008
"89.9 KCRW's Valentines Day Show" / Brian Wilson / Kris Kristofferson / Jill Sobule / Was (Not Was)

89.9 KCRW's Valentines Day Show

Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Jan 06, 2005
Was (Not Was) / Twinemen B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Jan 05, 2005
Was (Not Was)
  Setlists
Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States

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Paula Abdul / Tone Loc / Milli Vanilli / Was (Not Was) / Information Society on Jul 22, 1989 [405-small]

Paula Abdul / Tone Loc / Milli Vanilli / Was (Not Was) / Information Society
Jul 22, 1989
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Erasure / Electribe 101 / Adamski / Seal / Was (Not Was) on Dec 22, 1989 [806-small]

Erasure / Electribe 101 / Adamski / Seal / Was (Not Was)
Dec 22, 1989
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Bryan Adams / Was (Not Was) / Extreme on Jul 7, 1992 [111-small]

Bryan Adams / Was (Not Was) / Extreme
Jul 7, 1992
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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CLUB MTV LIVE - The Concert Tour on Jul 20, 1989 [940-small]

CLUB MTV LIVE - The Concert Tour
Jul 20, 1989
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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CLUB MTV LIVE - The Concert Tour on Jul 20, 1989 [941-small]

CLUB MTV LIVE - The Concert Tour
Jul 20, 1989
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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CLUB MTV LIVE - The Concert Tour on Jul 20, 1989 [942-small]

CLUB MTV LIVE - The Concert Tour
Jul 20, 1989
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Paula Abdul / Tone Loc / Milli Vanilli / Was (Not Was) / Information Society on Jul 22, 1989 [179-small]

Paula Abdul / Tone Loc / Milli Vanilli / Was (Not Was) / Information Society
Jul 22, 1989
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Paula Abdul / Tone Loc / Milli Vanilli / Was (Not Was) / Information Society on Jul 22, 1989 [180-small]

Paula Abdul / Tone Loc / Milli Vanilli / Was (Not Was) / Information Society
Jul 22, 1989
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Genres:

Rock
Pop
United States
Funk
Dance-Rock

Latest Setlist (05/13/2008):

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  1. Hello Operator
  2. Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
  3. I Blew Up the United States / Sunshine Superfly
  4. Where Did Your Heart Go?
  5. Your Luck Won't Last
  6. From the Head to the Heart
  7. Semi-Interesting Week
  8. Walk the Dinosaur
  9. I Feel Better Than James Brown
  10. Tell Me That I'm Dreaming
  11. Robot Girl
  12. Out Come the Freaks
  13. Somewhere in America There's a Street Named After My Dad
  14. Crazy Water
  15. Knocked Down, Made Small (Treated Like A Rubber Ball)
  16. (Return to the Valley of) Out Come the Freaks
  17. 11 MPH

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Concerts Per Year:

2010 2 concerts
2008 16 concerts
2005 3 concerts
2004 1 concert
1995 1 concert
1992 3 concerts
1990 3 concerts
1989 9 concerts
1988 1 concert

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Was (Not Was) had?

Was (Not Was) has had 39 concerts.

What genre is Was (Not Was)?

Was (Not Was) is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, United States, Funk, and Dance-Rock.

When was the last Was (Not Was) concert?

The last Was (Not Was) concert was on October 16, 2010 at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

What setlist does Was (Not Was) play live?

The songs that Was (Not Was) performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 13, 2008 concert at The Cabooze in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States:

  1. Hello Operator
  2. Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
  3. I Blew Up the United States / Sunshine Superfly
  4. Where Did Your Heart Go?
  5. Your Luck Won't Last
  6. From the Head to the Heart
  7. Semi-Interesting Week
  8. Walk the Dinosaur
  9. I Feel Better Than James Brown
  10. Tell Me That I'm Dreaming
  11. Robot Girl
  12. Out Come the Freaks
  13. Somewhere in America There's a Street Named After My Dad
  14. Crazy Water
  15. Knocked Down, Made Small (Treated Like A Rubber Ball)
  16. (Return to the Valley of) Out Come the Freaks
  17. 11 MPH

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