Badfinger concerts 1984 compiled by Tom Brennan

After the death of Tommy Evans, Bob Jackson was asked by Ray Reneri to do a tour in the U.S. celebrating the 20th anniversary of the British Invasion. At the suggestion of Reneri, Joey Molland was invited to rejoin Badfinger. During the tour, some concert footage was shot which was used to create a promo film for Joey's solo song "Moolah Rey".

U.S. Tour (20th Anniversary of the British Rock 'N' Roll tour)
Gerry & The Pacemakers, Herman's Hermits [without Peter Noone], The Troggs, Badfinger, Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas
Badfinger: Joey Molland, Bob Jackson, Mike Gibbins, Randy Anderson, Al Wodtke
Organized by Talent Consultants International, Executive Producers: Empire Communications, Inc., NYC, NY -- Ray Reneri and Marvin Mann

Preliminary tour schedule thanks to Steve Donahue

HOME	The Iveys & Badfinger concerts 1964-1984 compiled by Tom Brennan with assistance from Dan Matovina created: February 24, 2001 last revised: July 03, 2021

Badfinger concerts 1984 compiled by Tom Brennan After the death of Tommy Evans, Bob Jackson was asked by Ray Reneri to do a tour in the U.S. celebrating the 20th anniversary of the British Invasion. At the suggestion of Reneri, Joey Molland was invited to rejoin Badfinger. During the tour, some concert footage was shot which was used to create a promo film for Joey's solo song "Moolah Rey". 1984 promo photos songs known to have been played in 1984: Baby Blue Come And Get It Day After Day In My Heart Moolah Rey No Matter What Won't Forget You U.S. Tour (20th Anniversary of the British Rock 'N' Roll tour) Gerry & The Pacemakers, Herman's Hermits [without Peter Noone], The Troggs, Badfinger, Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas Badfinger: Joey Molland, Bob Jackson, Mike Gibbins, Randy Anderson, Al Wodtke Organized by Talent Consultants International, Executive Producers: Empire Communications, Inc., NYC, NY -- Ray Reneri and Marvin Mann Preliminary tour schedule thanks to Steve Donahue *August 1, 1984 (Wednesday) CANCELED* -** thanks to Cary Caldwell and John Weber unknown venue Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. August 2, 1984 (Thursday) Washington Hilton Grand Ballroom Washington D.C., U.S.A. [newspaper ad] thanks to Cary Caldwell[concert memories] [ticket stub] thanks to Charlie Moore [photos] thanks to Richard Walton [Gerry, Billy & Joey with cameras at the Capitol] Baby Blue No Matter What In My Heart Come And Get It Won't Forget You Day After Day Moolah Rey thanks to John WeberAugust 3, 1984 (Friday) thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger North Forty Club Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.[concert review from Ithaca Journal: Aug. 10] Baby Blue No Matter What Won't Forget You August 4, 1984 (Saturday) Rio Theatre Valley Stream, New York, U.S.A. [concert announcement from The Daily News: Aug. 03] August 5, 1984 (Sunday) Lupos Heartbreak Hotel Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A. [ticket] [concert memories]2 performances (Badfinger missed the first performance due to a truck breaking down)thanks to Wayne CabralAugust 7, 1984 (Tuesday) thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger Club Casino Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, U.S.A.August 8, 1984 (Wednesday) thanks to Olaf Owre Birch Hall Nite Club Old Bridge, New Jersey, U.S.A. [concert ad from Asbury Park Press: Aug. 03] [Entertainment Tonight segment aired on August 9, 1984] [Asbury Park Press article: Aug. 11] MTV and all three television networks came to Old Bridge, along with dozens of newspapers and radio stations. A crew from ”Entertainment Tonight” was filming the concert for a two-hour TV special. August 10, 1984 (Friday) Lanierland Music Park Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. [article by Russ DeVault from Atlanta Constitution: Aug. 10] [concert announcement] thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger [concert photos: Al and Joey] thanks to Steven Prazak [audience tape] thanks to Drew Caldwell Baby Blue No Matter What Come And Get It Won't Forget You Day After Day Moolah Rey interviews with Bob Jackson & Mike Gibbins were recorded before the concert by Steve Donahue for The Badfinger Connection newsletter August 11, 1984 (Saturday) Aqua Gardens Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.A. [concert flyer] thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger 7:30 PM performance at this brand new water park between August 12-15, 1984 *CANCELED* unknown venue Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A. cancelled gig August 14, 1984 (Tuesday) West Palm Beach Auditorium West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A. [concert announcement from Palm Beach Post: Aug. 10] [concert ad] [concert ad (plus beauty contest ad)] thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger 8:00 PM performance August 16, 1984 (Thursday) thanks to Olaf Owre The London Victory Club Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. August 17, 1984 (Friday) Marina Civic Center Panama City, Florida, U.S.A. [concert announcement from Panama City News Herald, Aug. 17] concert was taped (according to Al Wodtke) August 18, 1984 (Saturday) Celebrity's Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.A. [concert ad] thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger [ticket stub, front \| back (with Joey's autograph)] [concert memories] thanks to Corrine Myers August 20, 1984 (Monday) unknown venue Salem, Wisconsin, U.S.A. Listed on preliminary schedule but not verified August 21, 1984 (Tuesday) Civic Center Peoria, Illinois, U.S.A. [concert ad from The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois: Aug. 11] 7:30 PM performance Not verified August 21, 1984 (Tuesday) Picadilly Nightclub Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. [concert ad] thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger Special show from 6:00-9:00 PM Not verified August 22, 1984 (Wednesday) Picadilly Nightclub Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. [concert ad] thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger [concert memories] [set list] thanks to Mike Moser [audience tape] thanks to Mike Moser Baby Blue No Matter What In My Heart Come And Get It Won't Forget You Day After Day Moolah Rey doors open at 6:00 PM August 23, 1984 (Thursday) Park West Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. [concert announcement from Chicago Tribune: Aug. 09] August 25, 1984 (Saturday) thanks to Steven Castro Veteran's Memorial Hall Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A. [concert memories] [amateur video] Come And Get It (Joey) No Matter What (Bob) Moolah Rey (Joey) Won't Forget You (Bob) Day After Day (Joey) Baby Blue (Bob & Joey) thanks to Greg Boone and Drew Caldwell August 26, 1984 (Sunday) Downtown Festival Tent Rochester, New York, U.S.A. [concert ad: Aug. 24] [concert announcement] thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger [concert ad from Democrat and Chronicle: Aug. 26] August 27, 1984 Sudbury Downs Racetrack Chelmsford, Ontario, CANADA unverified gig August 28, 1984 Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton Place Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA unverified gig August 29, 1984 (Wednesday) Sault Ste. Marie Memorial Gardens Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, CANADA [concert flyer] thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger 8:00 PM performance August 30, 1984 (Wednesday) Fort William Gardens Thunder Bay, Ontario, CANADA [concert flyer] thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger 8:00 PM performance A sparse crowd of 829 attend this show. September 3, 1984 (Monday) Music Tower, Playland Rye, New York, U.S.A. [concert ad] thanks to http://rnrhistorian.blogspot.com/search/label/Badfinger [concert article from the Daily News: Sep. 03] a free concert at 3:00PM September 4, 1984 (Tuesday) The Bottom Line New York City, New York, U.S.A. [concert announcement from The Daily News: Sep. 04] [concert memories] 2 shows: 8:30 and 11:30 P.M. September, 1984 The Ritz New York City, New York, U.S.A. unverified gig 5 British Bands Back to Tour U.S. by Lori Mirrer from The Town Talk, Alexandria, Louisiana: Sep. 21
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