Laurel Race Course
Laurel Park, formerly Laurel Race Course, is a thoroughbred racetrack located .
Raceway Park
Deadheads packed Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey on September 3, 1977. The …
Bushnell Memorial Hall
Hartford’s Bushnell Memorial, officially known as The Bushnell Center for…
PPG Paints Arena
PPG Paints Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Pittsburgh, PA, that serves…
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, opened in late 1961 and was originally…
Canobie Lake Park
Canobie Lake Park opened on August 23, 1902, as a trolley park owned…
Gramercy Theatre
The Gramercy Theatre is a music venue in New York City. It is located in the …
Full Moon Resort
Full Moon Resort, a year-round destination, hosts weddings, a pioneering music program…
Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre was an entertainment venue located at the intersection of…
Penn’s Landing
Penn’s Landing is a waterfront area of Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, situated along the Delaware River…
CFG Bank Arena
CFG Bank Arena is a multipurpose arena in Baltimore, Maryland…
Eastman Theatre
The Eastman Theatre is a concert hall located in Rochester, New York. Since…
Academy of Music
Academy of Music, also known as the Palladium, was built in 1927 and opened as a deluxe movie…
Baltimore Civic Center
The venue officially opened on October 23, 1962, as the Baltimore Civic Center. It was…
Colgate University
Colgate University is a private college in Hamilton, New York. A liberal arts college, it was founded in…
Keswick Theatre
The Keswick Theatre is a theater in the Keswick Village section of Glenside…
Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum Theatre is a music venue located in Boston…
Queens College
Queens College was established in 1937 and offers undergraduate degrees in over 70 majors…
McDonough Memorial Gymnasium @ Georgetown University
McDonough Memorial Gymnasium, sometimes referred to as…
Grant Park, Chicago. Home Of Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is an annual American four-day music festival held in Grant Park in…
Villanova University – Smallest Springsteen Show Ever
On January 16, 1973 Bruce Springsteen played an incredibly small show at Villanova University…
Ondine’s
The Ondine was a tiny club in Manhattan on Fifty-Ninth Street where…
9:30 Club
The 9:30 Club, originally named Nightclub 9:30 and also known simply as the 9:30, is a nightclub and concert…
First East Coast Concert For Jefferson Airplane
On January 8, 1967, Jefferson Airplane performed at Webster Hall. It was the first…
Toads Place
Toad’s Place is a concert venue and nightclub located in New Haven, CT
Colden Auditorium
Colden Auditorium is a 2,085-seat concert hall located on the campus of Queens College…
Providence Civic Center
Providence Civic Center, now known as the Amica Mutual Pavilion, is an indoor arena…
Unganos
Unganos was a New York City rock club opened by brothers Nick and Arnie Ungano in 1966 and …
Paradise Rock Club
The Paradise Rock Club (formerly known as the Paradise Theater) is a 933-capacity music venue in Boston…
The Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre is a historic theater located in the village of Port Chester…
Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel was the brainchild of Rich Lupo. The Boston native moved to Providence…
Count Basie Center for the Arts
The Count Basie Center for the Arts, originally Count Basie Theatre, is a landmarked…
Metropolitan Opera House Philadelphia
The Metropolitan Opera House which opened as the Philadelphia Opera House and is…
The Upstage Club
The Upstage Club was a music venue, coffeehouse and after hours club in Asbury Park…
Roosevelt Raceway
Roosevelt Raceway was a half-mile harness racing track in Westbury, Long Island…
The Ritz
The Ritz was founded in 1980 by Jerry Brandt in the historic Webster Hall ballroom…
Xfinity Center for the Performing Arts
The Xfinity Center for the Performing Arts is an outdoor amphitheater located in Mansfield…
Gillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The…
Fenway Park
Fenway Park is a ballpark in Boston, Massachusetts, close to Kenmore Square. Since 1912…
Tanglewood Music Center
The Tanglewood Music Center is the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer academy for…
St. James Theatre
Opened in 1927 as Erlanger’s Theatre, it is one of the final theaters established before…
The Bardavon 1869 Opera House
Throughout its long history, the Bardavon has often been a meeting place for important local and…
Back Bay Events Center
Acts appearing in 1964 included folk singer-songwriters Pete Seeger…
Fairfield University Gymnasium
Now known as Mahoney Arena which hosts the men’s and women’s basketball teams…
Richmond Arena
Opened in 1908, the Richmond Arena was a multipurpose indoor sports facility located in…
Le Moyne College
Le Moyne College is a private Jesuit college in New York. It was founded by the Society…
The Steel Pier
The Steel Pier is located on the boardwalk in North Beach Atlantic City, just steps from…
Garage Band Featuring Bruce Springsteen
The Castiles were a garage band that at one time featured Bruce Springsteen, and was formed by rhythm guitarist/vocalist George Theiss, with various lineups during its existence. They recorded two songs, and performed throughout New Jersey and...
Club 47
The club, now know as Club Passim was opened in 1958 when it was known as Club 47, based…
Yale Bowl Stadium
The Yale Bowl Stadium is a college football stadium located in New Haven, Connecticut, on the border of…
Where Jimi Hendrix First Met Bob Dylan – Kettle of Fish
“I don’t know if anyone has done my songs better,” Dylan once said specifically referring to “All Along the…
Hurrah Rock Disco
Opened in 1976 and closed in early 1981, Hurrah became known for being the place where…
The Bitter End West/Thee Club
he Bitter End West opened November 23, 1970, and closed 3 years later. The venue was formerly known as…
Ultra-Sonic Recording Studios Former Location In Hempstead, NY
Opened in 1962 and closed in December of 1992, Ultra-Sonic Recording Studios was a former recording studio…
The Trauma Club – Former Nightclub in Philadelphia, PA
The Trauma Club’s proprietor was Manny Rubin, who also ran The 2nd Fret on Sansom Street, considered…
Academy of Music In Philadelphia, PA
The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall…
Carnegie Chapter Hall Where Bob Dylan Had His First New York Concert
Besides Big Joe Williams performing here on March, 9, 1962, the only other significant Rock N Roll concert here was…
John Lennon’s Last Ever TV Appearance
John made his last ever TV appearance on April 18, 1975 when he appeared on ‘Salute To Sir Lew…
Ondine, Best Known For Hosting The Doors’ First New York Gigs
Ondine was considered one of the coolest mid-60’s East Side of New York discos. Ondine was an exclusive…
Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA Now known as Franklin Music Hall
The original venue was located at 22nd & Arch Streets and operated from 1968 to 1973…
The Harlem Cultural Festival, Also Known As Black Woodstock
Now Known s Marcus Garvey Park, Mount Morris Park is a 20 acre park on the border…
Final Cream US Concert From Their 1968 Farewell Tour
On their Farewell Tour, Cream performed two sold-out shows at the Rhode Island Auditorium on…
Club 57 At Irving Plaza
Over time, the club became a premier location for the punk and new wave scene…
Popcorn Pub – First Ever KISS Concert
On January 30, 1973, KISS performed at the Popcorn Club, which later became The…
Village Gate Nightclub in Greenwich Village
Throughout its many years, the Village Gate featured many top jazz and Rock N Roll…
Onondaga County War Memorial In Syracuse NY – Live Duane Allman With Derek and the Dominos
After recording Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, Derek and the Dominos headed back to America…
The Singer Bowl – The Doors Headline For The Who In 1968
The Singer Bowl hosted concerts over the years, including a 1968 concert headlined by The Doors with The Who as the opening act. Jimi Hendrix also performed there in August 1968.
The Who Play Union Catholic High School On Their First U.S. Tour
As this was their first North American tour, before they gained enormous fame at Woodstock, they played a lot of smaller venues such as this High School.
Levon Helm Studios – Home Of “The Midnight Ramble Sessions”
Levon was the host of The Midnight Ramble Sessions which was named for the traveling minstrel shows of his youth.
Beacon Theatre – The Allman Brothers Home Away From Home
Many great acts have graced the stage of the Beacon which is known for its superior acoustics, including the…
Long Island Arena – Part Of Frampton Comes Alive Was Recorded Here
Probably the most famous performance here was when Peter Frampton appeared in August 1975 and…
Radio City Music Hall , Hosted Some Of The Greatest Rock N Roll Acts Of All Time
Radio City Music Hall is located in Rockefeller Center. It was for a time the leading tourist destination in the city…
The Ed Sullivan Theater – Home To Many Famous Television Performances
On September 9, 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show…
Madison Square Garden – The Song Remains The Same Filmed Here
Billing itself as “The World’s Most Famous Arena” this has been home to many…
John F. Kennedy Stadium – “Live Aid” American Venue And “The Monsters of Rock Festival”
On 13 July 1985, the American version of Live Aid was held here to raise funds…
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC
Commonly referred to as the “Kennedy Center”, it is the busiest performing arts facility in the…
NBC Studios, New York – Home to Saturday Night Live
Broadcast from Studio 8H at NBC’s headquarters in the GE Building, Saturday…
Stanley Theatre In Pittsburgh, Home Of The Last Bob Marley Concert
The Stanley Theatre, now known as The Benedum Center for the Performing…
Garrick Theatre, A Former Concert Venue In New York
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention played here nightly nightly for 6 months in 1967. Their shows…
Former Location Of Music Club The Bottom Line In New York
The Bottom Line was a 400-seat club called which enjoyed a very long run…
Mudd Club – “This Ain’t No Mudd Club Or CBGBs”
The Mudd Club opened in 1978 and very quickly became a hot late night…
The Rathskeller aka “The Rat” – Former Location
Now the location of the Hotel Commonwealth, The Rathskeller (akaThe Rat) was a Kenmore Square live…
Boston Garden – Originally Known As “Boston Madison Square Garden”
The Garden opened on November 17, 1928 and was originally known as …
The Stone Pony – Bruce Springsteen Performs Regularly Here
The Stone Pony, opened its doors on Feb. 8, 1974 in a building which formerly…
Nipmuc Regional High School – Aerosmith First Concert In Front Of A Live Audience
On November 6, 1970 Aerosmith performed their first concert in front…
Tower Theater Concert Venue
On June 14, 1972, the first concert at the Tower was Dave Mason and…
Pocono International Raceway Concert 10
Now known as Pocono Raceway, it was home to the Concert 10 rock concert…
The Mercury Lounge
Since it opened in the early 90’s, many famous artists have played here including Radiohead…
The Electric Circus
From 1967 to September 1971 this funky location hosted many rock legends including The…
Club 82 – Legendary Drag Club Attracted Glam Rockers And Celebrities
This was a legendary drag club, during the 60’s and 70’s, this place became a popular hang …
8BC
Named for its location, this was one of the most critically acclaimed venues that sprung…
Cafe Au Go Go
Between February 1964 until it’s closing in October of 1969, Cafe Au Go Go was a happening…
Summit High School – First Velvet Underground Concert Location
The Velvet Underground made their performing debut here in 1965.
Washington Coliseum – Site Of The First Concert By The Beatles In The U.S.
On February 11, 1964, this was the site of the very first concert by The Beatles in the…
Newport Folk Festival
The Newport Folk Festival was founded in 1959 and continues on to this…
Civic Arena – Former Concert Venue In Pittsburgh
Also known as Mellon Arena, many large famous rock and pop acts have…
Atlantic City Race Track – Atlantic City Pop Festival
The Atlantic City Pop Festival took place at the Atlantic City Race Track on…
Harvard Stadium – Janis Joplin’s Last Concert Performance
Janis Joplin played the last concert of her life here with the Full Tilt Boogie…
Paul’s Mall – First Live Bob Marley Concert In The U.S.
Paul’s Mall had a relatively short life, but in their approximately 15 years of…
Hof Brau Hotel – First Performance Of “Rock Around The Clock”
On April 12, 1954 Bill Haley and the Comets first performed “(We’re Gonna)…
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