Badfinger concerts
1981-1983
(a tale of two Badfingers)
compiled by Tom Brennan
with assistance from Dan Matovina

After Badfinger failed to come up with enough songs to satisfy Radio Records executives for recording a 2nd LP to follow-up "Say No More", the group split up in May 1981 over musical differences after Joey & Tommy had an argument. Joey ended up putting his own (initial) version of Badfinger together (to fulfill some previous bookings) by recruiting Joe Tansini (from the Airwaves LP sessions) to play guitar, and two members of The Scooters to play bass and drums. From this point on, Joey & Tom would never perform together again. From Summer of 1981- Fall 1983, two different line-ups of Badfinger co-existed.

In 1982, Mike Gibbins relocated himself in Detroit, MI. He invited Tom to come over from England to form a new version of Badfinger (noted as "Tom Evans' Badfinger"). Eventually, Tom persuaded Bob Jackson to come over as well (in May) and a new line-up was formed with guitarist Adam Allen in Milwaukee, WI.

Tom Evans continued touring with his version of Badfinger with two other line-ups from October of 1982 until October of 1983. Tom committed suicide the next month in November, thus ending another era of Badfinger live performances.

1981-1983 promo photos

February 7, 1981 (Saturday) *CANCELLED*
Purple Peacock
Eunice, Louisiana, U.S.A.

[concert ad from The Eunice News: Jan. 29]

with Seven


Joey Molland's Badfinger:
Joey Molland, Joe Tansini, Larry Lee, Bobby Dean Wickland

August 21, 1981 (Friday)
Showcase Theatre, Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, California, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from The Los Angeles Times: Aug. 16]
[concert announcement from The Signal, Santa Clarita, CA: Aug. 21]

2 shows
with Benders


Tom Evans' Badfinger:
Tom Evans, Glenn Sherba, Tony Kaye, Jay Schellen

September xx, 1981
The Central, Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, California, U.S.A.

[concert review from Record World: Sep. 26] 


Joey Molland's Badfinger:
Joey Molland, Joe Tansini, Larry Lee, Bobby Dean Wickland

October 31, 1981 (Saturday)
unknown venue
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.

[amateur video tape] thanks to Russ Roth and Drew Caldwell

I Got You
Passin' Time
Because I Love You
Baby Blue
Lucille
Three Time Loser
Dark Cloud
"Like A Rollercoaster" [Tansin]


November 20, 1981 (Friday)
Cardi's
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A. thanks to Steve Denney

[ticket] thanks to Dan Matovina

[audience tape] thanks to Drew Caldwell
I Got You
Because I Love You
Passin' Time
Three Time Loser
Lucille
band introductions
Baby Blue
"Like A Rollercoaster" [Tansin]
Dark Cloud
Tired Of It
Get Away
No More
stop for a drink
Johnny B. Goode
Moon River [brief a capella]
Come Down Hard
I Can't Take It
unknown title
Once Again (A Love Song)
My World Is Empty Without You Babe
Roll Over Beethoven


November 22, 1981 (Sunday)
Airmens Club
Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.A.

[concert ad from Sheppard Senator, Wichita Falls, TX: Nov. 19]

An afternoon performance
Membership Day


November 22-23, 1981 (Sunday-Monday)
Savvy's Nightclub
Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Nov. 18]
[concert review with Joey Molland interview from Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Nov. 25]

A 22-song, 95-minute set (including but not in this order):
Baby Blue (8th song performed)
Johnny B. Goode
Bye Bye Johnny
Back In The USSR
My World Is Empty Without You
Roll Over Beethoven
encore:
Medley: Come And Get It-Day After Day

A late night gig that started after Midnight.


November (not 27 or 28), 1981
Cain's Ballroom - thanks to Daniel Jones
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

[audience tape] thanks to Barb Alan Atkinson


December 3, 1981 (Thursday) - thanks to Al Wodtke
Payne Reliever, 899 Payne Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.

concert ad (December 1981 monthly Payne Reliever calendar)
[Joey Molland color photo | Joey Molland photo (showing dome ceiling)]

with The Wild Dogs


December 7, 1981 (Monday)
Agora Ballroom
Hallandale Beach, Florida, U.S.A.

[Cameron Cohick article with concert announcement from Fort Lauderdale News: Dec. 06]
[concert review from Fort Lauderdale News: Dec. 11]
[concert review from The Atlanta Constitution: Dec. 19]

set list (incomplete and not in order):
Get Away
No More
Day After Day
Roll Over Beethoven

2 shows


December 8, 1981 (Tuesday) - thanks to Russ Roth
Brassy's Night Club
Cocoa Beach, Florida, U.S.A.

[concert ad] thanks to Russ Roth
[concert announcement from Florida Today: Dec. 04]
[concert memories]


Joey Molland, with two or three pick-up musicians

December, 1981 - from Trouser Press magazine
unknown club
Abilene, Texas, U.S.A.


December 26, 1981 (Saturday)
The Dolphin
Sodus Point, New York, U.S.A.

[concert ticket]
[history of The Dolphin]


January 5, 1982 (Tuesday) - thanks to Kiyoyuki Kohsaka
Century 21 Cabaret
Dyersburg, Tennessee, U.S.A.


January 7, 1982 (Thursday) *CANCELLED* - thanks to George Stephens
The Attic (103 E. 4th Street)
Greenville, North Carolina, U.S.A.

[concert listing calendar] thanks to George Stephens

with Subway - cancelled


January 12, 1982 (Tuesday) - thanks to Derek
Tony's Rock and Roll Toronto West (4749 Keele St., South of Steeles)
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

[ticket stub] thanks to Derek

with Greg Godovitz of Goddo and Fludd (Canadian bands)


January 16, 1982 (Saturday)
Harty's Pub
Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

[concert ad from Latrobe Bulletin: Jan. 15]

with Corbin/Hanner


January 21, 1982 (Thursday)
Bull's Eye Saloon
Heath, Ohio, U.S.A.

[concert ad from Granville Sentinel: Jan. 07]


January 23?, 1982 (Saturday?)
unknown venue
unknown location, Illinois, U.S.A.

[concert review from St. Louis Dispatch: Jan. 30]

2 sets including:
Memphis
Roll Over Beethoven
Slow Down
Rock Me, Baby
Baby Blue (performed twice)

with The Windows (who performed a cover version of Icicles)


January 25, 1982 (Monday)
Bullwinkle's
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.A.

[concert ad from Tallahassee Democrat: Jan. 17]

2 shows


January 27, 1982 (Wednesday) - thanks to Al Wodtke
Blue Note
Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A.

[concert ad]
[concert memories]
[news article]

encore: Baby Blue

Joey Molland's Badfinger appearing as a 4-piece band

with The Edge


January 28, 1982 (Thursday)
Mississippi Nights
Laclede's Landing, Missouri, U.S.A.


January 29, 1982 (Friday)
unknown venue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A.


Midwest U.S. dates
Evans & Evans Badfinger:
Tom Evans, Mike Gibbins, Bob Evans, Steve John, Jim McCullough


Tom Evans, Mike Gibbins, Bob Evans (guitar/vocals), Gary Simon (lead vocals), Mike King (keyboards), unknown (guitar)

April 15, 1982 (Thursday)
Cherry's
Cornwells Heights (near Philadelphia), Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

[concert announcement: Apr. 09]

2 shows


Tom Evans, Mike Gibbins, Bob Evans (guitar/vocals), Adam Allen (guitar), unknown [roadie: John Fazenbaker]

April 23, 1982 (Friday)
Harpo's Theatre
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

[concert ad from Detroit Free Press: Apr. 04]
[concert announcement from The Windsor Star, Ontario, CANADA: Apr. 23]


May 04?, 1982
Rum Runner
Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, U.S.A.

possible songs performed:
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Look Out California
Hold On
Come On
Baby Blue
Crocadillo
Rock Hard (Bob Evans)
Kix Tonight (Bob Evans)
Perfection
Day After Day
I Got You
Midnight Sun
No Matter What
Come And Get It
I Can't Take It

more dates in New York State, East Coast, Toronto, Detroit


Joey Molland's Badfinger:
Joey Molland, Andre McDougall, Robert Hewlett, David Turner, Bobby Wickland
roadie: Sheldon Safran


May 7, 1982 (Friday)
unknown nightclub
Monroe?, Louisiana, U.S.A.

[news, version 1: Six Badfinger members plead guilty to charges of marijuana possession, Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph: May 13]
[news, version 2: Bad Finger members plead guilty, News-Herald, Panama City, FL: May 13]


May 9, 1982 (Sunday) *CANCELLED*
The Purple Peacock
Eunice, Louisiana, U.S.A.

[concert ad from The Eunice News, Louisiana: May 09]

This gig was cancelled since the band was in jail since Friday night and not released until Tuesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 13.


May 17, 1982 (Monday)
Bogart's
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Albuquerque Journal: May 14]
[concert review from Albuquerque Journal: May 22]
[concert memories]

with Off The Wall and Rock Island?


May ??, 1982
unknown venue
Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.


May ??, 1982
unknown venue
Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.A.


May ??, 1982
unknown venue
Craig, Colorado, U.S.A.


May 26, 1982 (Wednesday) thanks to Joe Jacoby
The Bouquet
Boise, Idaho, U.S.A.

[concert poster]
[concert memories]

not played: No Matter What

with Prophecy?


May 27, 1982 (Thursday)
The Forum
Missoula, Montana, U.S.A.

[concert ad from The Missoulian: May 20]


May 28, 1982 (Friday)
The Carousel
Missoula, Montana, U.S.A.

[concert ad from The Missoulian: May 28]


July 17, 1982 (Saturday)
Slick's Rock 'N' Roll
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from The Daily Advertiser: July 16]

with Golden Earing


July 22, 1982 (Thursday)
Wild Bill's club
Beaumont/China, Texas, U.S.A.

[concert ad from Port Neches Chronicle: July 21]
[concert announcement from Port Arthur News: July 22]

[Wisconsin news photo - new Badfinger line-up "...looking for a professional agency with a bit of class..."]
["Badfinger moves in" Milwaukee article by Joe Cannariato from The Milwaukee Journal, July 02]

songs known to have been played in Summer 1982:

Airwaves
Baby Blue
Baby You
Birthday
Come And Get It
Come On
Day After Day
Hold On
Look Out California
No Matter What
Won't Forget You

July 5, 1982 (Monday)
Summerfest
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

[concert memories]

with The Wigs


July 17, 1982 (Saturday)
Little Switzerland Ski Hill
Slinger, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

[color photos] thanks to John Esselman
[concert memories]

promoted as "Music On The Mountain, A Day In The Life Of Rock 'n' Roll"


July 18, 1982 (Sunday)
Eagles Ballroom
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

[concert memories]

with Yipes!


July 23, 1982 (Friday)
Secrets Bar, 3520 Rapids Drive
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from The Journal Times, page 28, Racine, Wisconsin: July 22]
[concert article/announcement from The Journal Times, page 30, Racine, Wisconsin: July 22]

Performed from second story looking down on the street and the Root River waterfall

with The Tomboys (all-female band)


July 24, 1982 (Saturday) - thanks to Bob Jackson
The Thirsty Whale, 8800 Grand Ave.
River Grove, Illinois, U.S.A.


July 25, 1982 (Sunday)
Judges Irish Pub, 1431 E. North Ave.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.


July 30, 1982 (Friday) - thanks to Bob Jackson
Night Gallery, 580 Old Skokie Road
Waukegan, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

On Illinois border


July 31, 1982 (Saturday) - thanks to Bob Jackson
K&H Tap, 313 S. Bridge St.
Manawa, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Adam Allen quit and returned to Detroit after John Cass refused to pay him (for this and previous gigs) following Adam demanding payment before playing this gig.


Termination Lettergrams to John Cass: August 4 | August 7

songs known to have been played in Fall 1982:

Airwaves
Baby Blue
Back In The U.S.S.R.
Come And Get It
Come On
Crocadillo
Day After Day
Hold On
I Got You
I Saw Her Standing There
Long Tall Sally
Look Out California
Midnight Sun
Money (That's What I Want)
No Matter What
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Rock And Roll Me Over
Rock Of All Ages
Roll Over Beethoven
Sooner Or Later
Suitcase
Too Hung Up On You
Without You
Won't Forget You

Badfinger Tour Cost Projections by Bob Jackson and Tom Evans


October 14, 1982 (Thursday)
Thumpers
Coon Rapids (north of Minneapolis), Minnesota U.S.A.

Sell out attendance of 650


October 15, 1982 (Friday)
Charlie Club
Joilet, Illinois, U.S.A.


October 18, 1982 (Monday)
The Vogue Theatre
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.

[concert ad from The Indianapolis Star: Oct. 17]
[news article] thanks to Dan Matovina

Come And Get It
Day After Day
Baby Blue
Won't Forget You
encores:
Long Tall Sally
Money (That's What I Want)
Rock Of All Ages (including: One After 909)

set list order not necessarily in the correct order and incomplete


October 19, 1982 (Tuesday)
The Bluebird
Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A.

[black & white concert photos by Daniel Patmore]
photos by permission of Daniel Patmore's Photography Gallery

Mike Gibbins released a 2-CD package of this gig on his Exile Music label in February 2002. It's from a cassette audience tape of both sets remastered by Kevin McElligott. The title is "DBA-BFR" (Doing Business as Badfinger). The initial release copies listed a date of 1983, but later copies were corrected to list 1982. Follow this link to see emails from Tom Brennan and Mike Gibbins regarding the date correction. All copies of these CDs were produced as CD-Rs (not silver discs) and some of them may no longer play. Bob Jackson's permission was not obtained for this release and this album is no longer available.

1st set:
Sooner Or Later
Come And Get It
Hold On
Day After Day
Midnight Sun
introduction of the band by Reed Kailing
Suitcase
Won't Forget You
Come On

2nd set:
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Airwaves
Look Out California
Baby Blue
Without You
Rock And Roll Me Over
Crocadillo
No Matter What
I Got You
Back In The U.S.S.R.
Long Tall Sally [including a little bit of Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!]
Money (That's What I Want)


October 20, 1982 (Wednesday)
The Rose
Arnold (south of St. Louis), Missouri, U.S.A.

[concert memories]
[color concert photos] thanks to Gary Craden
[autographed poster] thanks to Gary Craden


October 21, 1982 (Thursday)
Pardner's Nite Club
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from South Bend Tribune: Oct. 12]
[concert poster (yellow)] thanks to Dan Matovina

with I.C. Hott


October 22, 1982 (Friday)
The Thirsty Whale
River Grove, Illinois, U.S.A.

[concert contract signatures]
[concert announcement from Chicago Tribune: Oct. 22]
[calendar from the Illinois Entertainer] thanks to Dan Matovina


October 23, 1982 (Saturday)
The Brat Stop - thanks to Frodis
Lake Geneva/Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

[concert contract signatures]
[concert memories]
[The Brat Shop, October 1982 calendar, from The Illinois Entertainer] thanks to Dan Matovina
[concert photos by Dave Schulz: Tom; Tom & Mike]


October 24, 1982 (Sunday)
Marina Inn
South Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.A.

[concert ad from The Sioux City Journal: Oct. 23]

with John Bartels Band & Lick


October 26, 1982 (Tuesday)
Ponderosa Lounge
Hill City, South Dakota, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Rapid City Journal: Oct. 26]

with Emerald


October 27, 1982 (Wednesday)
Gaity II
Mandan (across the Missouri River from Bismarck), North Dakota, U.S.A.


October 28, 1982 (Thursday)
Stateline
Bainsville, Montana, U.S.A.

Sold out attendance of 600.


Reed Kailing (guitarist and vocalist): "We had this one show in the middle of Montana where we pull up and they're having target practice against the building. We go in the dressing room and there were bullet holes in the walls. Someone had carved in the door: 'We played here. We were a band in red jumpsuits. WARNING: Do not wear jumpsuits in this club!' We're thinking, 'We're gonna be killed!' Then the bar maid asked if we packed guns - you can imagine Tommy hearing this - but it was so late, we figured we'd better stay and fulfill our contract. So we do the gig and they absolutely loved us. We ended up doing three nights instead of two. We were the talk of the town!"
source: "Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger" by Dan Matovina, p. 362-363


October 29, 1982 (Friday)
Stateline
Bainsville, Montana, U.S.A.

Sold out attendance of 600.


October 30, 1982 (Saturday) *CANCELLED*
Embers Lounge
Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Rapid City Journal: Oct. 30]

with Limousine


October 30, 1982 (Saturday)
Stateline
Bainsville, Montana, U.S.A.

Attendance of 350.


November 1 , 1982 (Monday) *CANCELLED*
Lucifer's
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA

Scheduled for 2 performances

[concert contract for November 1-3, 1982]


November 2, 1982 (Tuesday) *CANCELLED*
Lucifer's
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA

Scheduled for 2 performances

[concert contract for November 1-3, 1982]


November 3, 1982 (Wednesday) *CANCELLED*
Lucifer's
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA

Scheduled for 2 performances

[concert contract for November 1-3, 1982]


November 4, 1982 (Thursday) *CANCELLED*
Lucifer's
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA

[concert cancellation from Edmonton Journal: Nov. 04]

Badfinger were denied entry into Canada from Sweetgrass, Montana for these 2 gigs at Lucifer's


November 5, 1982 (Friday) *CANCELLED*
Lucifer's
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA

[concert cancellation from Calgary Herald: Nov. 05]

Mike Gibbins was rushed to the hospital with a burst appendix


November 6, 1982 (Saturday) *CANCELLED*
Lucifer's
Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA

[concert cancellation from Calgary Herald: Nov. 05]


November 12, 1982 (Friday)
The Rose
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.

[concert ad]

with Armor, The Jetts, AKA


November 13, 1982 (Saturday)
Down & Under thanks to Steve Callies
Clearlake, Iowa, U.S.A.

[concert memories]


November 14, 1982 (Sunday)
Duffy's
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.

[concert memories]
[photos] thanks to Al Wodtke

partially available on bootleg CD, "Would The Real Badfinger Please Stand Up" (Westwood WWD-014/015/016, disc 1-tracks 10-16)
set 1 (incomplete soundboard tape):
Won't Forget You
No Matter What
Suitcase
Without You
Come On
Rock And Roll Me Over
Crocadillo
Baby Blue
I Got You
encores:
Long Tall Sally
Back In The U.S.S.R.


November 15, 1982 (Monday)
Faces - thanks to Kirk Tingum
East Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.A. - thanks to Kirk Tingum

[concert memories]


November 16, 1982 (Tuesday)
Lamplite Lounge - thanks to David Bau
Moorhead, Minnesota, U.S.A.

[concert memories]

[audience tape] thanks to David Bau


November 19, 1982 (Friday)
Haywires
Burbank, Illinois, U.S.A.

[Haywires' November 1982 calendar from Illinois Entertainer] thanks to Paul Nyman

with Flashpoint


November 20, 1982 (Saturday)
Deputy Dog Saloon
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.


November 21, 1982 (Sunday)
Trader Jack's
Lakewood (suburb of Jamestown), New York, U.S.A.


November 23, 1982 (Tuesday)
The Arcade
Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.

[concert memories]

with Visitor


November 24, 1982 (Wednesday)
Mr. C's Rock Palace
Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

[concert ad from Lowell Sun: Nov. 19]
[concert memories]

The WAAF Night with Rick Larramore Band


November 25, 1982 (Thursday)
Compass Lounge
South Yarmouth (Cape Cod), Massachusetts, U.S.A.


November 26, 1982 (Friday)
The Rathskeller (a.k.a. The Rat)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.


November 27, 1982 (Saturday)
Boston McGee's
Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Hartford Courant: Nov. 26]
[concert memories]

encores:
Back In The U.S.S.R.
Money (That's What I Want)


November 28, 1982 (Sunday)
The Station
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

[concert ad from The Times Leader: Nov. 22]
[concert ad from Citizens' Voice: Nov. 25]
[concert announcement from The Scranton Times: Nov. 26]
[concert memories]
concert photos: color 1 | color 2 | color 3 | color 4 thanks to Steve Callies

encores:
Back In The U.S.S.R.
Money (That's What I Want)

with Odessa [a 3-man acoustic band]


November 30, 1982 (Tuesday)
Crazy Horse Club
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.


December 1, 1982 (Wednesday)
The Sand Bar
Pasadena, Maryland, U.S.A.

[color photos] thanks to John Weber

Airwaves
Look Out California
Come And Get It [longer intro]
Hold On
Day After Day
Midnight Sun
Come On
Too Hung Up On You
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Won't Forget You
Baby Blue
No Matter What
Crocadillo
encore:
Long Tall Sally/Roll Over Beethoven
(set list incomplete, not necessarily in this order)
thanks to Ron Saunders

with Mars


December 2, 1982 (Thursday)
Wild West Rock Theatre (a.k.a. Zaxx & Jaxx)
Springfield, Virginia, U.S.A.


December 3, 1982 (Friday)
Blondie's
Pleasantville, New Jersey, U.S.A.

[promo photo ad]


December 4, 1982 (Saturday)
The Bitter End
Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, U.S.A.

[concert date confirmation from Daily News: Dec. 06]
[concert memories]

Reed Kailing (guitarist and vocalist): "Tommy had this aura, a lot of people in the industry would come up to him. We were getting interest for major tour support. We had gigs at the Bitter End in New York that went on until four or five in the morning, with lines still around the block. The club owner was ecstatic. He said, 'When are you guys coming back?' I was telling Tom, 'See, you're doing it!'"
source: "Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger" by Dan Matovina, p. 366


December 5, 1982 (Sunday)
The Silo
Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

[concert ad from Reading Eagle: Nov. 28]
[concert ad from Reading Eagle: Dec. 03]
[concert ad from Reading Eagle: Dec. 05]

[audience tape] thanks to Mike Pentz
Sooner Or Later
Come And Get It
Airwaves
Look Out California
Hold On
Day After Day
Midnight Sun
[introduction of the band]
Rock And Roll Me Over
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Won't Forget You
Baby Blue
Suitcase
Without You
Come On
No Matter What
Crocadillo
I Got You
encores:
Long Tall Sally
I Saw Her Standing There


December 6, 1982 (Monday)
Cowboy's Club
Newark, Delaware, U.S.A.

[available on the bootleg, "Would The Real Badfinger Please Stand Up?" disc 3 (Westwood WWD 016)]
Sooner Or Later
Cowboy [short]
Come And Get It
Airwaves
Look Out California
Hold On
Day After Day
Midnight Sun
[introduction of the band]
Rock And Roll Me Over
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Won't Forget You
Baby Blue
Suitcase
Come On
No Matter What
I Got You
Long Tall Sally
I Saw Her Standing There
Back In The U.S.S.R.

with Energize


December 7, 1982 (Tuesday) - thanks to Bob Jackson
Coleman's
Rome, New York, U.S.A.

[concert memories]


December 8, 1982 (Wednesday)
The Mason Jar
Henrietta (Rochester), New York, U.S.A.

[concert memories]

[audience tape] thanks to Joe Pellegrino
Sooner Or Later
Come And Get It
Airwaves
Look Out California
Hold On
Day After Day
Midnight Sun
[introduction of the band]
Rock And Roll Me Over
Won't Forget You
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Without You [not taped]
Baby Blue [likely performed but not taped]
Suitcase
Come On
No Matter What
I Got You
1st encores:
I Saw Her Standing There
Money (That's What I Want)
2nd encores:
Crocadillo
Back In The U.S.S.R.

with The Insiders


December 9, 1982 (Thursday)
unknown venue
________, New York, U.S.A.


December 10, 1982 (Friday)
unknown venue
Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.A.


December 11, 1982 (Saturday)
Chaser's VIP Lounge
Princeton, West Virginia, U.S.A.

[concert ad from Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Dec. 10]

Low turnout due to two feet of snow on the ground


December 12, 1982 (Sunday) - thanks to Bob Jackson
Knickerbocker's
Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.


December 13, 1982 (Monday) *CANCELLED*
Knickerbocker's
Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.


December 14, 1982 (Tuesday) - thanks to Bob Jackson
unknown venue
Tiffin, Ohio, U.S.A.


December 15, 1982 (Wednesday) - thanks to Bob Jackson
Banjo Louie's
Greensburg (suburb of Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania, U.S.A.


December 16, 1982 (Thursday)
PR's
Alton, Illinois, U.S.A. (near St. Louis)

[concert ad from Alton Telegraph: Dec. 15]
[concert memories]


December 17, 1982 (Friday)
Democrat Club
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

[audience tape] thanks to Bruce Hermon
Sooner Or Later
Come And Get It
Airwaves
Look Out California
Hold On
Day After Day
Midnight Sun
[band introductions]
Rock And Roll Me Over
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Won't Forget You
Baby Blue
Suitcase
Without You
Come On
No Matter What
I Got You
I Saw Her Standing There
encores:
Long Tall Sally
Back In The U.S.S.R.
2nd encores:
Money (That's What I Want)
One After 909


December 18, 1982 (Saturday) *CANCELLED*
unknown venue
Wentzville (near St. Louis), Missouri, U.S.A.

unconfirmed


December 18, 1982 (Saturday)
The Thirsty Whale
River Grove (near Chicago), Illinois, U.S.A.

[concert announcement for Heartsfield only from Chicago Tribune: Dec. 17]
[concert review from Chicago Tribune: Dec. 24]

set list (incomplete and not in order):
Come And Get It
Day After Day
Baby Blue
No Matter What

with Heartsfield


December 19, 1982 (Sunday)
Pit Stop
Joliet (near Chicago), Illinois, U.S.A. thanks to Reed Kailing

[soundboard cassette tape] thanks to Dan Matovina
Sooner Or Later
Come And Get It
Airwaves
Look Out California
Hold On
Day After Day
Midnight Sun
[band introductions]
Rock And Roll Me Over
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Won't Forget You
Baby Blue
Suitcase
Without You
Come On
No Matter What
I Got You
encores:
I Saw Her Standing There
Money (That's What I Want)


February 14, 1983 (Monday) *CANCELLED* - thanks to Kiyoyuki Kohsaka
Gonzo's Lounge
Romeoville, Illinois, U.S.A.

not verified


March 8, 1983 (Tuesday) *CANCELLED*
Snuggery Saloon & dining room
Mt. Prospect, Illinois, U.S.A.

[March 1983 calendar from the Illinois Entertainer] thanks to Dan Matovina


March 11, 1983 (Friday) *CANCELLED*
The Thirsty Whale
River Grove, Illinois, U.S.A. - thanks to Paul Nyman

[calendar from the Illinois Entertainer] thanks to Paul Nyman

with Tyrant

U.S. Tour #2 (promoting SAY NO MORE)
Joey Molland's Badfinger (Spare Parts):
Joey Molland, Dave Simpson, Skip Coverdale, "Adrian" Russell (real name: Russell DeFlavia), Steve Craiter

Jam sessions at Reflections in Possum Park Mall on Kirkwood Highway during November 1982 in New Castle, Delaware.
Note: Dave Simpson and Skip Coverdale never went out on tour.

[news article by Charlie Walker previewing upcoming early 1983 tour from The News-Journal, Delaware, Dec. 31, 1982]
[The News Journal article (extended version, transcribed) Wilmington, DE: Dec. 31, 1982]


Joey Molland's Badfinger:
Joey Molland, Rick Reid, "Adrian" Russell (real name: Russell DeFlavia), Steve Craiter thanks to Rick Reid and Steve Craiter
Winter, 1983 Southern tour

from left to right: Adrian Russell (keyboards), Joey Molland (guitar) Rick Reid (bass guitar), Steve Craiter (drums)

set list for Winter 1983:

No More (with extended intro)
Passin' Time
Three Time Loser
Baby Blue
Get Away
Come Down Hard
The Dreamer
Because I Love You
I Can't Take It
Without You
We're For The Dark
Moolah Rey
Come And Get It
Dark Cloud
Day After Day
Love Is Easy-Angels Like Us jam (incl. Way Down South In Dixie bass solo)
No Matter What
encore: Johnny B. Goode
optional 2nd encore: Baby Blue (2nd time)

December 16, 1982 (Thursday)
Show Place
Victory Gardens (near Dover), New Jersey, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Daily Record, Morristown, New Jersey: Dec. 10]

announced as Spare Parts


December 31, 1982 (Friday)
The Silver Saddle
Albany, Georgia, U.S.A.

with Riff Raff


January 1, 1983 (Saturday)
The Silver Saddle
Albany, Georgia, U.S.A.


January 2, 1983 (Sunday)
Chaps
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.


January 5, 1983 (Wednesday)
The Round Table
Valdelia, Georgia, U.S.A.


January 6, 1983 (Thursday)
The Flying Dutchman
Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.


January 7, 1983 (Friday)
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.


January 8, 1983 (Saturday)
The Barrels
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.A.


January 11, 1983 (Tuesday)
Big Mike's Restaurant and Lounge
Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.A.

[concert review from The Jackson Sun newspaper: Jan. 12]
[photo of Joey's radio interview from The Jackson Sun newspaper: Jan. 12]

with Icesis


January 12, 1983 (Wednesday)
Oz Disco
Martin, Tennessee, U.S.A.

[article with concert review from The Pacer, University of Tennessee, Jan. 20]

Baby Blue
(set list incomplete)

with Mirage


January 13, 1983 (Thursday) *CANCELLED*
Belle Starr
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.A.

postponed due to transportation problems


January 14, 1983 (Friday)
Katmandue
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A.


January 15, 1983 (Saturday)
Katmandue
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A.


January 16, 1983 (Sunday)
Belle Starr
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.A.

make-up gig for January 13

[stuck in blizzard Jan. 17 outside Crossville, Tennessee on the way to Atlanta to pick-up new roadies]


January 19, 1983 (Wednesday)
Long Branch
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.A.


January 21, 1983 (Friday)
Nite Town
Destin, Florida, U.S.A.


January 22, 1983 (Saturday)
Sahara
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.A.


January 23, 1983 (Sunday)
Cactus Jack's
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.A.


January 28, 1983 (Friday)
Old Town Music Hall
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A.


February 3, 1983 (Thursday)
Crown Lounge
Pinellas Park, Florida, U.S.A.


February 4, 1983 (Friday)
Crown Lounge
New Port Richey, Florida, U.S.A.


February 5, 1983 (Saturday)
Crown Lounge
Bradenton, Florida, U.S.A.


February 6, 1983 (Sunday)
Brassy's Nightclub
Cocoa Beach, Florida, U.S.A.

color photos thanks to Rick Reid
[concert announcement from Florida Today: Feb. 04]
[photo of concert poster]
[Group stage photo | Russell, Craiter, Molland | Reid, Molland | Molland, Craiter]
[Craiter, Molland, Reid 01 | Craiter, Molland, Reid 02 | Craiter, Molland, Reid 03]
[Joey Molland 01 | Joey Molland 02]
[Rick Reid 01 | Rick Reid 02 | Rick Reid 03 | Rick Reid 04]
[Steve Craiter | Adrian Russell]

with Riverstreet


February 9, 1983 (Wednesday)
The Islands
Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.


February 10, 1983 (Thursday)
Crown Lounge
Kendall, Florida, U.S.A.


February 11, 1983 (Friday)
Crown Rockin' Lounges
North Miami, Florida, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from The Miami News: Feb. 11]
[concert announcement from Miami Herald: Feb. 11]

with Frenchy


February 12, 1983 (Saturday)
Crown Lounge
Lauderhill, Florida, U.S.A.


1983 Badfinger Southern Tour report [page 1 | page 2] thanks to Steve Craiter
1983 Badfinger Southern Tour Joke report (written by Rick Reid and Steve Craiter) [page 1 | page 2 | page 3 | page 4] thanks to Steve Craiter
1983 Badfinger Southern Tour equipment leftovers for sale from The News-Journal papers, Wilmington, Delaware: Feb. 24]

with Rockaholics

songs known to have been played in 1983:
Airwaves
Baby Blue
Chains
Come And Get It
Crocadillo
Day After Day
Hold On
Just A Chance
Look Out California
Midnight Sun
Modern Romance [by Glenn Sherba]
New Day
No Matter What
One After 909
Rockin' Robin
Rock Of All Ages
Sooner Or Later
Without You
Won't Forget You

March 13, 1983 (Sunday) *CANCELLED*
The Alrosa Villa
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.

[concert flyer]
[concert announcement from The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio: Mar. 04]
[unused concert ticket: front | back]

with The Tomboys

A Badfinger tour scheduled for March was cancelled by March 06.
This was due to be a Tommy Evans line-up of Badfinger but without Mike Gibbins.


March 25, 1983 (Friday) *CANCELLED*
Boston McGee's
Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Hartford Courant: Feb. 11]



September 7, 1983 (Wednesday)
On Broadway
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

unconfirmed


September 8, 1983 (Thursday) - thanks to Jamie Muntner
Peppermint Lounge
10010 W. Schlinger Ave
West Allis (west of Milwaukee), Wisconsin, U.S.A.

[concert ad] thanks to Jamie Muntner
[concert memories]

originally scheduled for Palms in Milwaukee, Wisconsin


September 9, 1983 (Friday)
Edgewater Nightclub
Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

unconfirmed


September 10, 1983 (Saturday)
The Thirsty Whale
River Grove, Illinois, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Chicago Tribune: Sep. 09]


September 11, 1983 (Sunday)
Hitching Post
5781 Main St
West Bend, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

unconfirmed


September 12, 1983 (Monday)
JBs
244 N. Water Street
Kent, Ohio, U.S.A.

unconfirmed


September 13, 1983 (Tuesday)
After Dark
630 Elmwood Ave?
Buffalo, New York, U.S.A.

unconfirmed


September 14, 1983 (Wednesday)
Palmer House

Utica, New York, U.S.A.

unconfirmed


September 15, 1983 (Thursday) - thanks to Stefan Granados
Captain Joe's Reef
Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.

[article from Ithaca Times: Sep. 08]

originally scheduled for Albany, NY


September 16, 1983 (Friday)
The Other End
New York City, New York, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Canarsie Courier, Brooklyn, NY: Sep. 15]
[concert memories]
concert photos: [Glenn and Tom | Tony, Glenn and Tom | Tony, Glenn, Tom and Lenny | Bob Jackson] thanks to Nick Celeste


September 17, 1983 (Saturday)
The Other End
New York City, New York, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Canarsie Courier, Brooklyn, NY: Sep. 15]


September 18, 1983 (Sunday)
The Chance
Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.A.

[The Chance, September 1983 calendar] thanks to Paul Nyman
[concert memories]

originally scheduled for The Other End


September 19, 1983 (Monday) thanks to Frank Burock
Sandy's Place
Minersville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

[concert contract for September 19-20, 1983]
[concert announcement from Pottsville Republican: Sep. 17]
[concert ad from the Pottsville Republican newspaper] thanks to Frank Burock

with Mirage


September 20, 1983 (Tuesday) thanks to Frank Burock
Sandy's Place
Minersville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

[concert ad from the Pottsville Republican newspaper] thanks to Frank Burock
[concert memories]

with Mirage


September 21, 1983
Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

[photo]


September 22, 1983 (Thursday)
Jonathan Swift's Club
Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Boston Globe: Sep. 22]
[concert memories]
[concert photo of Tom] thanks to Jack Sullivan

2 sets of 45 minutes

with Straight Up


September 23, 1983 (Friday)
The Rusty Nail
Sunderland, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

[color photos of Tom and Bob with fan Karen De Palma Tarpin after the performance]

1st set
[concert tape: "Tommy's Last Stand" bootleg CD on Brilliant Road]
New Day
Airwaves
Look Out California
Come And Get It
Midnight Sun
Day After Day
Modern Romance
Won't Forget You/introduction of band members
Just A Chance
No Matter What
Crocadillo
Without You
Baby Blue
encore:
Rock Of All Ages

2nd set
[concert tape (incomplete): "Tommy's Last Stand" bootleg CD on Brilliant Road]
New Day
Airwaves
Look Out California

set list incomplete


September 24, 1983 (Saturday)
Utopia
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.A.

[concert ad, dated September 21]
[concert memories]
[color concert photos: Tom & Bob singing | Tom singing "I Won't Forget You" | Glenn & Tom | Bob Jackson] thanks to Dan Matovina, used by permission of photographer


September 25, 1983 (Sunday)
Popeye's
Binghamton, New York, U.S.A.

[concert ad from The Evening Press, Sep. 15]
[concert ad from The Sunday Press, Sep. 25]
[concert memories]

[audience concert tape] thanks to Tom Molyneaux


September 26, 1983 (Monday)
Coast To Coast
Catonsville (near Baltimore), Maryland, U.S.A.

[concert memories]
[color photos] thanks to John Weber

with Mirage


September 27, 1983 (Tuesday)
Cadeux
Dover, Delaware, U.S.A.


September 28, 1983 (Wednesday)
The Riverboat
Rochester, New York, U.S.A.

[concert ad from Democrat and Chronicle: Sep. 25]
[concert memories]
[concert flyer] from the collection of Tom Brennan

[audience concert tape] thanks to Joe Pellegrino
New Day
Help! ("Airwaves" backing)
Airwaves
Look Out California
Come And Get It
Hold On
Midnight Sun
Day After Day
Modern Romance
Sooner Or Later
Won't Forget You
Just A Chance
No Matter What
piano solo/Crocadillo
unknown
Baby Blue
Rock 'N' Roll Contract
Rock Of All Ages medley (including: drum solo/One After 909/Rockin' Robin-Chains/What'd I Say/Good Golly, Miss Molly)

with Straight Up


September 29, 1983 (Thursday)
unknown venue
Hicksville, Ohio, U.S.A.

unconfirmed


September 30, 1983 (Friday)
Majic Show Palace
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.

with Straight Up

unconfirmed


September 30, 1983 (Friday)
N.C.O. Club
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.A.

[concert memories]

Tommy Evans' last gig


October 1, 1983 (Saturday) *CANCELLED* thanks to Lenny Campanaro
Chaser's VIP Lounge
Princeton, West Virginia, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Sep. 02]
[concert ad from Bluefield Telegraph: Sep. 15]
[concert announcement from Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Sep. 28]
[concert ad from Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Sep. 29]
[concert cancellation report from Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Oct. 05]

Blast performed in place of Badfinger


October 2, 1983 (Sunday) *CANCELLED*
Pocono Downs
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.


October 7, 1983 (Friday) *CANCELLED*
Barrymore's (Imperial Theatre)
Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA

[concert ad from The Ottawa Citizen: Sep. 09]
[concert ad from The Ottawa Citizen: Sep. 16]
[concert ad from The Ottawa Citizen: Sep. 23]


October 8, 1983 (Saturday) *CANCELLED*
unknown venue
Quebec City, Quebec, CANADA


October 9, 1983 (Sunday) *CANCELLED* thanks to Dan Matovina
The Green Bowl
Burke, New York, U.S.A.

[concert ad published on September 28]


October 13, 1983 (Thursday) *CANCELLED*
The Lone Star Cafe
New York City, New York, U.S.A.

[concert announcement from Canarsie Courier, Brooklyn, NY: Oct. 06]


Note: a Western U.S.A. tour leg was cancelled for October 17-November 06.

Please contact me if you have any information regarding gigs in 1982 or 1983