The past adventures of a music nut from northeast Ohio. An attempt to list all the musical acts I have seen thus far while on this planet. I was able to attend shows in my hometown, Youngstown, as well as Cleveland and/or Pittsburgh. Shows listed won't be in any chronological order (for the most part), but will allow me to always remember the places/acts I have been & seen. Since migrating west to Arizona, shows seen there will be listed as well.
Devo made a name for themselves via MTV. They had a decent hit with "Whip It". They were from the Kent State area and played alot of clubs in that area and Cleveland. In a 2011 interview, bassist Gerald Casale stated they never played Youngstown....but he was wrong! The date was Tuesday July 10, 1979. The venue, The Agora. I remember the show fairly well as it was like nothing I had seen before! Booji Boy videos were playing behind them. Mark's Tele had wires , a box and only...3 strings.
I don't have a ticket stub for this show. This may because for many shows I saw at this venue I got in by either:
1) buying a ticket
2) paying at the door
3) getting in free as my friend knew the cop at the door
4) climbing the rusted 3-story fire escape on the side of the building and entering in the upper balcony (no alarm on the ancient door)
Booji Boy:
The Youngstown Vindicator ad for the show:
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