tour manager: Peter Apo
roadies: Ian "Fergie" Ferguson, Nicky Bell
Badfinger at Unganos, November 24, 1970
September 25, 1970 (Friday)
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S.A.
September 26, 1970 (Saturday)
Pershing Auditorium
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A.
[concert poster] thanks to Rich Brown
September 27, 1970 (Sunday)
Bohler Gym, Washington State
Pullman, Washington, U.S.A.
September 28, 1970 (Monday)
Field House, Eastern Washington State College (now Eastern Washington University) - thanks to Steve Rostkoski
Cheney, Washington, U.S.A.
[concert memories]
[photos from Eastern Washington State College yearbook] thanks to Dan Matovina
September 29, 1970 (Tuesday)
gym, Central Oregon College
Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
September 30, 1970 (Wednesday)
East Montana College
Billings, Montana, U.S.A.
500 seat theater
October 1, 1970 (Thursday)
Civic Auditorium, Valley City State
Valley City, South Dakota, U.S.A.
October 2, 1970 (Friday)
Douwstra Auditorium, Central College
Pella, Iowa, U.S.A.
[September 18, 1970 newspaper ad from "The Ray" (student publication)] thanks to Paul Nyman
[September 25, 1970 newspaper ad from "The Ray" (student publication)] thanks to Paul Nyman
[newspaper review from "The Ray" (student publication)] thanks to Paul Nyman
with Fred Smoot (comedian)
October 5, 1970 (Monday)
Armory, South Dakota School of Mines
Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S.A.
October 7, 1970 (Wednesday)
Dorman Gym, Upper Iowa College
Fayette, Iowa, U.S.A.
October 8, 1970 (Thursday)
Drury Field House, Drury University - thanks to Gary Baker
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.A.
October 9, 1970 (Friday)
Morningside College
Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.A.
October 11, 1970 (Sunday)
gym, Sauk Valley College
Dixon, Illinois, U.S.A.
[September 29, 1970 concert ad] thanks to Paul Nyman
[color photos and memories from Tom's Aunt Grace] thanks to Dan Matovina
Badfinger was paid $2000
Tom's Aunt Grace and 4 cousins in attendance
October 14, 1970 (Wednesday)
Field House, Bemidji State College
Bemidja, Minnesota, U.S.A.
[concert ad from "Northern Student" school newspaper] thanks to Paul Nyman
October 15, 1970 (Thursday)
gym, University of Minnesota
Morris, Minnesota, U.S.A.
October 16, 1970 (Friday)
gym, St. Thomas College
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.
[picture of Pete Ham reading a newspaper backstage, from a Minneapolis fan magazine] thanks to Scott Smith and Dan Matovina
[11x17 concert poster, "In Concert...Apple Recording Stars"] thanks to Dan Matovina
October 17, 1970 (Saturday)
Student Center Ballroom (The Lory Student Center), Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.A.
[ad from The Rocky Mountain Collegian] thanks to Paul Nyman and Les Peterson
[concert review with photo from The Rocky Mountain Collegian] thanks to Paul Nyman and Les Peterson
[photo from CSU Yearbook] thanks to Paul Nyman and Les Peterson
[ticket stub] thanks to Dan Matovina
We're For The Dark
Feelin' Alright
No Matter What
Come And Get It
Love Me Do
Lucille
Rip It Up/Long Tall Sally
Johnny B. Goode
(set list incomplete and not necessarilty in this order)
approx. 90 minute set
with George Stevens (comedian)
an audience of about 600 people attended
October 18, 1970 (Sunday)
Palchy Hall, Adams State College
Alamosa, Colorado, U.S.A.
with The Happenings; Exodus
October 20, 1970 (Tuesday)
Raley Chapel, Oklahoma Baptist University - thanks to Paul Nyman
Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
October 22, 1970 (Thursday)
Fine Arts Auditorium, Texas Wesleyan College
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A.
[feature in "The Rambler", October 21, 1970] thanks to Paul Nyman
[concert review from "The Rambler"] thanks to Paul Nyman and Dan Matovina
[TXWECO 1971 Yearbook photos of concert] thanks to Paul Nyman
[audience tape] thanks to Paul Nyman and Drew Caldwell
My Dark Hour
Midnight Sun
Better Days
Believe Me [including: You Can't Always Get What You Want]
I Don't Mind
Blodwyn
We're For The Dark
Feelin' Alright
I Can't Take It
No Matter What
Crimson Ship
Come And Get It
Love Me Do
Lucille
Rip It Up/Long Tall Sally
with George Stevens (comedian)
October 23, 1970 (Friday)
gym, North Dakota State
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.A.
with Denny Brooks
October 24, 1970 (Saturday)
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S.A.
[concert memories]
October 25, 1970 (Sunday)
cafeteria, Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.
[concert memories]
October 29, 1970 (Thursday)
Nelson Auditorium, Mississippi College
Clinton, Mississippi, U.S.A.
[article from The Collegian, Mississippi College, October 23, 1970] thanks to Paul Nyman
[review from The Collegian, Mississippi College, November 13, 1970] thanks to Paul Nyman
[concert memories]
with Denny Brooks (George Stevens didn't appear)
October 30, 1970 (Friday)
Wilson Hall, James Madison College
Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S.A. - thanks to Debbie Harrison
October 31, 1970 (Saturday)
gym, Shepherd College
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, U.S.A. - thanks to Debbie Harrison
November 3, 1970 (Tuesday)
gym, Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
[concert memories] thanks to Taylor Dickson
audience of approximately 20-30 people
Nicky Bell (roadie): "That was badly advertised... but one of the people there was Duane Allman. He spent the whole night staring at Pete. After the show, he introduced himself and came back to our hotel to jam on acoustic guitars."
source: "Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger" by Dan Matovina, p. 105
November 4, 1970 (Wednesday)
unknown venue
Jacksonville, Alabama, U.S.A.
2 performances
November 6, 1970 (Friday)
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A.
Nicky Bell (roadie): "Tommy wasn't around for the soundcheck. He's taken a load of downers, I think half an acid trip, and drank a bottle of whiskey. He was back at the hotel unconscious. I had to carry him from his room to the gig. When I got there, I strapped the bass guitar around his neck and slung him onstage. He ended up with his head in the bass drum! He played most of the set lying down."
source: "Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger" by Dan Matovina, p. 107
November 7, 1970 (Saturday)
Gymnasium, University of Maine thanks to Joe Maloney
Portland, Maine, U.S.A.
[audience tape, reel-to-reel source] thanks to Joe Maloney
My Dark Hour
Midnight Sun
Better Days
I Don't Mind
Blodwyn
We're For The Dark
Feelin' Alright
I Can't Take It
No Matter What
Come And Get It
Love Me Do
Lucille
Rip It Up/Long Tall Sally
with Black Sabbath; Mungo Jerry
November 9, 1970 (Monday)
Campus Ballroom, SUNY Geneseo thanks to Don Loy
Geneseo, New York, U.S.A. thanks to Don Loy
[concert memories]
[yearbook photos: Tom and Mike; Pete on piano; Joey & Tom] thanks to Don Loy
November 10, 1970 (Tuesday)
Depew High School
Depew, New York, U.S.A.
[concert memories]
[yearbook photos 1; yearbook photos 2] thanks to Paul Nyman
Blodwyn
We're For The Dark
I Can't Take It
No Matter What
Come And Get It
Love Me Do
Lucille
Rip It Up/Long Tall Sally
No Matter What
Johnny B. Goode
No Matter What
(set list incomplete and order unknown)
with Hobbit
November 12, 1970 (Thursday)
The Bull N' Heifer
Horseheads, New York, U.S.A.
[Bull N' Heifer Badfinger poster] thanks to Paul Nyman
November 13, 1970 (Friday)
Onondaga County War Memorial Auditorium
Syracuse, New York, U.S.A.
[ticket stub] from the scrapbook of Judy Weisek (Henniger High School in Syracuse NY), from the collection of Paul Nyman
[newspaper review of concert] from the scrapbook of Judy Weisek (Henniger High School in Syracuse NY), from the collection of Paul Nyman
I Don't Mind
No Matter What
Come And Get It
set list incomplete
with The Rascals; The Buoys; Brownsville Station
November 14, 1970 (Saturday)
The WareHouse
Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.
with Butch
[end of 1st U.S. Tour itinerary from ATI] thanks to Dan Matovina
November 20, 1970 (Friday)
Magical Mystery Tour Coliseum
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A.
2 performances
November 21, 1970 (Saturday)
War Memorial Auditorium
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.A.
[concert memories]
2 performances
with The Grass Roots; Mike Nesmith; Paul Revere & The Raiders
November 24, 1970 (Tuesday)
Ungano's Club
New York City, New York, U.S.A.
[Joey & Tom; Mike] b&w photos by Kevin Spleid/Louis Gandiosi/Neal Preston
[dressing room | onstage-Pete on SG | "We're For The Dark" side view | "We're For The Dark" front-stage right] thanks to Wayne Christian Treiber
[December 5, 1970 concert review from Billboard] thanks to Dan Matovina
Tom: "We were sitting in the dressing room when George and Patti Harrison walked in. George asked us whether we'd like him to introduce us onstage. Everybody was sitting around at their tables looking blase, and when George walked out, it blew them away."
Janis Schacht (Circus magazine): "Tom, Joey, Pete and Mike disappeared backstage to prepare for their set, and no sooner had they gone than a hush filled the room. Then the whispering started at the door. 'Harrison... it's George Harrison. Hey, someone just said George Harrison's walked in.' ...all the blase reporters surged forward to shake his hand, to gawk, to get his picture, to get into other people's pictures. The quiet was suddenly transformed to an almost carnival atmosphere."
Wayne Christian Treiber (photographer): "Everybody was making a big fuss about George and he said, 'This is the boys' night to shine. All questions are to be directed to Badfinger. I'm here to promote them.'"
Janis Schacht (Circus magazine): "George and Patti were ushered to a front table, where all eyes remained riveted until the Beatle guitarist rose from his seat and walked onto the stage. There stood George Harrison - a distant idol now unbelievably brought within touching distance - saying, 'Hello, everybody, thank you for coming tonight. We'd like to have you welcome one of Apple's bands: BADFINGER!' Then he melted back into his seat. For a while, most people watched George Harrison watch Badfinger, then everyone noticed how good Badfinger were - good enough to draw attention away from a former Beatle."
Tom: "George came back into the dressing room and played us back the show. He had brought a tape recorder and taped the whole gig!"
Joey: "That was a bit unnerving. He was right in front of us. I was a bit nervous about it, but we played well."
source: "Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger" by Dan Matovina, p. 109-111
November 25, 1970 (Wednesday)
Ungano's Club
New York City, New York, U.S.A.
[concert memories]
set 1:
[soundboard tape] thanks to Christian Treiber, Drew Caldwell and Dan Matovina
Johnny B. Goode
My Dark Hour
Midnight Sun
Better Days
Blodwyn
We're For The Dark
Feelin' Alright
Suitcase
I Can't Take It
No Matter What
Love Me Do
Lucille
Rip It Up/Long Tall Sally
set 2:
[soundboard tape] thanks to Christian Treiber, Drew Caldwell and Dan Matovina
My Dark Hour
Midnight Sun
Better Days
Blodwyn
We're For The Dark
Feelin' Alright
I Can't Take It
No Matter What
Love Me Do
Lucille
Rip It Up/Long Tall Sally
encores:
Suitcase
Roll Over Beethoven
Note: dating of these Soundboard tapes have still not been verified.
2 performances
November 26, 1970 (Thursday)
Ungano's Club
New York City, New York, U.S.A.
Thanksgiving Day
After the gig...
Mike Gibbins: "I went off to get some cigarettes and drinks in a store, and when I got back, the bus was gone! There was snow on the ground and I'm in a t-shirt. It was scary. You try walking through the Bowery in the winter with a t-shirt on. I was kind of freaking out. I thought, 'oh, the bus will come back in a minute and pick me up.' It never did. I walked all the way to Apple on Broadway street and conned some janitor into letting me use the phone, 'cause I didn't have any money left. Someone got me a limo and it took me all the way to Buffalo [actually White Plains]. They had driven all the way there and didn't even realize I wasn't on the bus. Apparently, somebody had said, 'Is Mike in?' and the roadie said, 'Yeah', thinking 'Are the mics in?' Everybody was so stoned in those days."
source: "Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger" by Dan Matovina, p. 111
November 27, 1970 (Friday)
Westchester County Center
White Plains, New York, U.S.A.
[concert ad] thanks to Greg
[Badfinger in Westchester ticket stub] thanks to Paul Nyman
with Brooklyn Bridge
November 28, 1970 (Saturday)
Palladium (Punch's Club, run by Bob Punch)
Birmingham, Michigan, U.S.A.
[advert for concert, The Birmingham Eccentric/S.E., November 26, 1970] thanks to Paul Nyman
[concert poster] thanks to Dan Matovina
[audience tape] thanks to Dan Matovina
My Dark Hour
Midnight Sun
Better Days
Blodwyn
We're For The Dark
Feelin' Alright
Suitcase
Johnny B. Goode
I Can't Take It
No Matter What
Love Me Do
Lucille
Rip It Up/Long Tall Sally
Roll Over Beethoven
Slow Down
with Julia (early band of Bob Seger); The Woolies
November 29, 1970 (Sunday) *CANCELLED*
Middlearth
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.
November 30, 1970 (Monday) *CANCELLED*
Ludlow's Garage
Cincinatti, Ohio, U.S.A.
changed to The Plato in Cleveland
November 30, 1970 (Monday)
The Plato
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.
[November 27, 1970 concert ad] thanks to Paul Nyman
[Cleveland Plain Dealer ad ("The Happening" by Jane Scott)] thanks to Dan Matovina
with The Raspberries; North River Street Rock Collection; Freeport
December 2, 1970 (Wednesday)
Memorial Hall
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A.
[concert ad] thanks to Peggy Burneka
with Greenlyte Sunday
Nicky Bell was robbed of $1500 in concert receipts
source: "Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger" by Dan Matovina, p. 113
December 5, 1970 (Saturday) *CANCELLED*
Bell Auditorium
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A.
...Another time, the bus broke down. The group had been scheduled to play Augusta, Georgia, but they'd left so late from Ohio, they virtually had no time for error.
Wayne Christian Treiber (photographer): "Pete was very upset. He knew their not showing up would be blamed on the band. He hated to disappoint the fans. He couldn't understand the scheduling."
source: "Without You, The Tragic Story of Badfinger" by Dan Matovina, p. 113
December 6, 1970 (Sunday)
Castaways Club
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.A.