The Middle East - Downstairs's 1989 Concert History

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

After The Middle East (now "The Middle East - Upstairs") began hosting rock concerts in 1987, the venue expanded to include a former bowling alley in the basement and a nearby bakery. The bowling alley became The Middle East - Downstairs, a concert venue capable of hosting more than three times the number of attendees in the Upstairs venue. The bakery became The Middle East - Corner & Bakery, which acts as both a standalone restaurant, bar, and venue as well as the entrance to the much larger The Middle East - Downstairs.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1989
SEKA / Eels / Killdevil Blues The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 28, 1989
Neats / The henchmen The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 21, 1989
Mente / Dum The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 19, 1989
Bulkhead / Toadstool The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 10, 1989
Dredd Foole The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 09, 1989
Mindgrinder / Green Magnet School / Steamer / The Egg The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 09, 1989
Nov 08, 1989
Border Patrol / Vasco Da Gama The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 05, 1989
Katz / Billy Dare The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 04, 1989
King Missile The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 02, 1989
The Bristols / Witch Doctor / Joe / Hedwig
  Setlists
The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 31, 1989
Upside Down Cross / Harlequin / Hordes of Mungo The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 29, 1989
The Gorehounds The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 26, 1989
Left Nut / Iron Sausage / Legend / THERE The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 24, 1989
We Saw The Wolf / The Walkabouts / H.p. Zinker / The Buckets The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 23, 1989
Didjits / Insane / Surgery / The Bad Things The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 19, 1989
The Jesus Lizard / Grifters
  Setlists
The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 28, 1989
The Jesus Lizard / Anastasia Screamed / Eels
  Setlists
The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Rock 2,764 performances
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Punk 1,291 performances
2024 4 concerts
2023 12 concerts
2022 66 concerts
2021 29 concerts
2020 75 concerts
2019 221 concerts
2018 212 concerts
2017 202 concerts
2016 223 concerts
2015 202 concerts
2014 204 concerts
2013 235 concerts
2012 183 concerts
2011 204 concerts
2010 207 concerts
2009 139 concerts
2008 248 concerts
2007 133 concerts
2006 69 concerts
2005 63 concerts
2004 78 concerts
2003 76 concerts
2002 57 concerts
2001 66 concerts
2000 58 concerts
1999 64 concerts
1998 52 concerts
1997 70 concerts
1996 52 concerts
1995 49 concerts
1994 85 concerts
1993 79 concerts
1992 96 concerts
1991 59 concerts
1990 115 concerts
1989 17 concerts
1988 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts have there been at The Middle East - Downstairs?

The Middle East - Downstairs has had 4,005 concerts.

When is the next concert at The Middle East - Downstairs?

The next concert at The Middle East - Downstairs is on June 04, 2024. The bands performing are: Subhumans / Fea.

When was the last concert at The Middle East - Downstairs?

The last concert at The Middle East - Downstairs was on March 10, 2024. The bands that performed were: Hulder / Devil Master / Worm / Necrofier.

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