Wire's 2008 Concert History

Wire is a band formed in 1976 in Watford, England and after splitting in 1980, have reformed three times. They consist of Colin Newman (vocals, guitar), Graham Lewis (vocals, bass) and Robert Gotobed (drums). Founding guitarist Bruce Gilbert left in 2004. In 2008, Margaret Fielder McGinnis of Laika joined the band as their touring guitarist, but as of 2010 has been replaced by Matt Simms.

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 18, 2008
Wire Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 17, 2008
Wire First Avenue and 7th St Entry - Mainroom Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 16, 2008
Wire Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Oct 15, 2008
Wire
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 14, 2008
Wire Echoplex Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 12, 2008
Wire / Selmanaires
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Variety Playhouse Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Oct 11, 2008
Wire / TONE (DC)
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9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
Oct 10, 2008
Wire
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Johnny Brenda's Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 09, 2008
Wire
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Irving Plaza New York, New York, United States
Oct 08, 2008
Wire
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The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 07, 2008
Wire Lee's Palace Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct 06, 2008
Wire Barrymore's Music Hall Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Oct 05, 2008
Wire / The Wedding Present
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Le National Montréal, Québec, Canada
Sep 26, 2008
I'm From Barcelona / Goose / Boys Noize / Sébastien Tellier / Wire / Apparat / SebastiAn / Black Lips / The Dø / Sascha Funke / Feadz / Krazy Baldhead / Dave Clarke / Gregor Tresher / Kiki / PVT / Kiko / Minitel Rose / axel bartsch / Think Twice /...
I'm From Barcelona / Goose / Boys Noize / Sébastien Tellier / Wire / Apparat / SebastiAn / Black Lips / The Dø / Sascha Funke / Feadz / Krazy Baldhead / Dave Clarke / Gregor Tresher / Kiki / PVT / Kiko / Minitel Rose / axel bartsch / Think Twice / Ebony Bones! / Clara Moto / D.I.M Show all bands
La Laiterie Strasbourg, Grand Est, France
Sep 22, 2008
Wire / Duke Garwood
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Le Botanique Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
Sep 21, 2008
ZXZW Independent Culture Festival
"ZXZW Independent Culture Festival" / Wire / The Sun Ra Arkestra / Cadence Weapon / GoldieLocks / Pelican / Torche
TBA Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands
Sep 19, 2008
Wire Melkweg Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Sep 12, 2008
Wire / LoneLady Academy 3 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Sep 11, 2008
Wire / LoneLady the arches Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 10, 2008
Wire / LoneLady Rescue Rooms Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Electronic
Punk
Indie Rock
Alternative Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Alternative
British
Experimental
Psychedelic Rock
Punk Rock
Post-Punk
Post-Hardcore
New Wave
Experimental Rock
Art Rock
English
Industrial Rock
Punk Blues
Art Punk
UK Post-Punk
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2020 16 concerts
2019 2 concerts
2018 7 concerts
2017 29 concerts
2016 6 concerts
2015 57 concerts
2014 8 concerts
2013 30 concerts
2012 2 concerts
2011 69 concerts
2010 5 concerts
2009 15 concerts
2008 32 concerts
2007 1 concert
2004 4 concerts
2003 4 concerts
2002 16 concerts
2000 8 concerts
1990 1 concert
1988 6 concerts
1987 9 concerts
1985 1 concert
1979 4 concerts
1978 5 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Wire had?

Wire has had 344 concerts.

What genre is Wire?

Wire is most often considered to be Rock, Electronic, Punk, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Alternative, British, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, Punk Rock, Post-Punk, Post-Hardcore, New Wave, Experimental Rock, Art Rock, English, Industrial Rock, Punk Blues, Art Punk, UK Post-Punk, and Gbvfi.

When was the last Wire concert?

The last Wire concert was on March 24, 2021 at Paradiso in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.

What setlist does Wire play live?

The songs that Wire performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 12, 2020 concert at Music Hall of Williamsburg in New York, New York, United States:

  1. Cactused
  2. Small Black Reptile
  3. French Film Blurred

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