Poco 1979 Concerts

The LEGEND-era of Poco hits the road with Cotton, Young, Steve Chapman, Charlie Harrison and Kim Bullard. The LEGEND album has been on the market for six months before Poco tours to promote it. This touring year finds Poco doing the club circuit early in the year and graduating to medium halls and festivals in the summer. Thanks to two hit records, Poco actually manages some headlining gigs – something they haven’t seen too much of since the early 70s.

DATEVENUELOCATIONALSO PERFORMINGNOTES
February 9-10Rick’s American CafeAspen, CO Warm-up gigs for the upcoming club tour to reintroduce Poco to its audience.
New press added
February 12-14The Blue Note Boulder, CO Mark HallmanTwo shows at 8:00 & 11:00 p.m. each night.
This club was run by George Grantham’s former wife, Jenny.
New ad, press and review added
March 7Thumper’s South Inver Grove Heights, MNDaisy Dillman 
March 9The Palms Milwaukee, WIBrian Balestrieri Band 
March 11Headliner’s Madison, WINight Owl Two shows at 6:30 & 10:00 p.m.
March 12The Venture Store St. Louis, MO No performance. This was an in-store promotional appearance.
March 13-14Mississippi Nights At Lacledes LandingSt. Louis, MO  
March 16Agora ClubColumbus, OHWheelsOne show at 9:00 p.m.
New press added
March 17Palladium Dallas, TX  A show in Texas was canceled at the last minute to play in Chicago.
March 17Park West Chicago, IL Show sells out and an additional show is added on the 19th.
March 19Park West Chicago, IL One show at 7:30 p.m.
Official tour itinerary lists this as a possible second date for the Park West. Bert Gangl supplies confirmation of this second date.
March 20Agora ClubPainesville, OHChris Michael BandMelanie hires the opening act as her backing band right after this show and sings a tune with them during their opening set.
New press added
March 23-24The Paradise Boston, MA Two shows each night.
Just informed that Poco canceled the evening show on the 24th due to illness.
March 26-27Cabaret Theatre Philadelphia, PADavid SayhShows reportedly canceled due to illness. May have been rescheduled on March 28.
March 30-31The Bottom Line New York City, NYGrove ScrivenerBoth shows were sellouts. Many Poconuts from the northeast in attendance, including Dennis Richards, Mark Gould, and Jon Rosenbaum.
April 2Capri BallroomAtlanta, GA  Two shows at 9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
April (UD)Weinberg Center for the Arts Fredrick, MD  This show was advanced booked and advertised as an upcoming show, but apparently no contract was signed, and the show was canceled.
April 11Crossroads Of The World Hollywood, CA No performance. This was a photo shoot with photographer Henry Diltz.
April 24-25Old Waldorf San Francisco, CACollins & LevineTwo shows at 9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
April 27-28The Roxy Los Angeles, CAKaty Moffat 
April 29Irvine Bowl Laguna Beach, CAKalapanaOne show at noon.
New press added
May 13Folsom Field, Colorado UniversityBoulder, COThe Doobie Brothers, Boston, Bob WelchOne show at noon.
New press and review added.
May 15Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK  One show at 8:00 p.m.
May 16Kiel Opera House St. Louis, MO One show at 8:00 p.m.
3,557 attend this performance.
May 17Old Lady Of Brady Tulsa, OKDon WhiteOne show at 8:00 p.m.
2,144 attend this performance.
May 19Memorial Stadium Charlotte, NCBoston, Atlanta Rhythm SectionBruce Ritchie provided information on this show. One show at 5:00 p.m.
May 21Chrysler HallNorfolk, VA SnuffOne show at 8:00 p.m.
From the Denny Jones archives. Added the venue and new review
May 22Huntington, WVA From the Denny Jones archives
May 23Memorial AuditoriumChattanooga, TN From the Denny Jones archives. One show at 7:30 p.m.
New press added
May 25Miami StadiumMiami, FLBoston, Doobie Bros., Granati BrothersOne show at 4:00 p.m.
Rusty Young walks off stage after only a couple songs after nearly being hit by an object thrown from the audience.
New press added
May 27Tangerine Bowl Orlando, FLBoston, Doobie Bros., AC/DCOne show at 4:00 p.m.
  New reviews confirm that Poco performed at this show.
May 31Tennessee TheaterNashville, TNRoger Voudouris One show at 8:30 p.m.
June 1Cotton Carnival, FairgroundsMemphis, TN This was a free show sponsored by a local radio station, WBHQ. Poco crew members infuriated the radio staff by ripping down a station banner, and the band played a lackluster show. One show at 8:30 p.m.
June 2Carter StadiumRaleigh, NCBoston, Van Halen, OutlawsPoco tailors their set to rock crowd and drops all ballads. One show at noon.
New review added
June 12Palace Theatre Cleveland, OHTycoon One show at 7:30 p.m.
New press added
June 13Capitol Centre Largo, MD Poco cancels this show.
June 15Mid-Hudson Civic Poughkeepsie, NYIan Hunter-Mick Ronson BandOne show at 8:00 p.m.
June 16Belmont ParkElmont, NYJay FergusonA fight broke out near the end of Poco’s set and 10 were arrested and several hired Pinkerton guards were injured.
June 17Giant Stadium East Rutherford, NJUtopia, Boston, The OutlawsOne show at noon.
Poco opens this show with a short 20-minute set.
New review added
June 19Memorial Hall, Fairgrounds York, PADavid HalletOne show at 8:00 p.m.
This show grossed $14,796 of a possible $24,375 with an attendance of 2,006.
New press added
June 20Auditorium TheaterRochester, NYFandangoOne show at 8:00 p.m.
This show grossed $19,178 of a possible $20,948.
New ad and press added
June 21Shea’s Concert TheatreBuffalo, NY Jay FergusonOne show at 8:00 p.m.
New review added
June 22Beeghley Center, Ohio State University Youngstown, OHSea LevelOne show at 8:00 p.m.
This show grossed $12,153 of a possible $39,000.
June 23County Fieldhouse Erie, PA Postponed until August 1.
June 23Paramount Theatre Wilkes-Barre, PA From the Denny Jones archives
One show at 8:30 p.m.
New ad and brief review added
June 24Palace Theatre Cincinnati, OHHenry Paul Band 
June 26Memorial Auditorium Columbus, GAStillwaterOne show at 8:00 p.m.
From the Denny Jones archives
New press added
June 28Birmingham Concert Hall Birmingham, ALJourneyThis show drew a sell-out crowd of 3,000.
New press, review and photo added.
June 29Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA One show at 8:00 p.m.
A show scheduled today for Columbus, Georgia was moved to June 26.
New ad added
July 1Texas Hall, University Of TexasArlington, TXSt. Elmo’s Fire
July 2Music HallHouston, TX St. Elmo’s FireOne show at 8:00 p.m.
Paul adds a radically altered arrangement of ‘A Right Along’ in tribute to Lowell George for the encore (Pat Marshall)
New press and review added. Also identified opening act.
July 7Snowmass Resort Music PavilionSnowmass, COTwo shows at 8:00 & 11:00 p.m.
A potential booking for the “Champagne Jam” in Atlanta was changed to the headlining show above on June 29.
August 1Warner TheaterErie, PA From the Denny Jones archives
New review corrects venue. Also press indicates the concert was filmed for possible promotional use.
August 3-4Wollman Rink, Central ParkNew York City, NYLivingston Taylor (cancel), England Dan and JF Coley (cancel) Dave MallettOne show each night at 6:30 p.m.
August 6Blossom Music CenterCuyahoga Falls, OHJimmy BuffettOne show at 8:00 p.m.
A sell-out show.
New reviews added
August 9Pinecrest Music Fair Shelton, CTRoy BuchananOne show at 7:00 p.m.
An excellent audience tape exists of this show.
August 10Robin Hood Dell West Philadelphia, PAJimmy Buffett One show at 8:00 p.m.
August 11Merriweather Post PavilionColumbia, MDPure Prairie LeagueOne show at 7:30 p.m.
A headlining show at the Robin Hood Dell West on this date was canceled in early July and Poco was added to the Jimmy Buffett show on August 10.
August 12Music InnLenox, MADavid Bromberg, Aztec Two StepOne show at 4:00 p.m.
4,316 attend this show
New ad, press, and reviews added.
August 14Calderone Concert TheatreHempstead, NY  One show at 8:00 p.m.
Just learned that this show was canceled a month prior.
New ads posted
August 15Garden State Arts Center Holmdel, NJSteve Forbert 
August 18Mississippi River Festival, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, ILJohn StewartOne show at 7:00 p.m.
This show was a late addition to the festival.
August 19Memorial Hall Kansas City, MOJohn Stewart, Michael Stanley BandOne show at 8:30 p.m.
From the Denny Jones archives
August 22Uihlein Hall, Performing Arts CenterMilwaukee, WIMichael Stanley BandOne show at 8:00 p.m.
2,000 people attend show
New ad and reviews added
August 25Red Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COThe Dirt BandOne show at 7:30 p.m.
Richie Furay performs the encore with Poco.
New press added
August 26Assembly Hall, The Salt PalaceSalt Lake City, UT One show at 7:00 p.m.
From the Denny Jones archives.
Added a concert review.
August 28Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CAThe Dirt Band One show at 8:00 p.m.
Added new review.
September 1Ventura County FairgroundsVentura, CAMaria Mulda uer, Sanford-Townsend BandOne show at 7:30 p.m.
Canceled due to low ticket sales.
New concert ad added
September 2Berkeley Community Theater Berkeley, CAThe Dirt BandBill Graham Presents records indicate this show was canceled.
September 5Irvine Bowl Laguna Beach, CA One show at 7:00 p.m.
Advertisements differ on the date of this show. The Denny Jones archives confirms the September date.
September 23Battery Park New York CityCrosby, Stills and Nash, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Carly Simon, James Taylor, John Hall, Jesse Colin Young, Bonnie Raitt, Stephen Bishop, RaydioOne show at 11:00 a.m.
A daytime rally to generate interest in the night’s show. Thanks to Corey Bearak for providing the information.
September 23No Nukes Concert, Madison Square GardenNew York City, NYCrosby, Stills and Nash, Raydio, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Carly Simon, James Taylor, John Hall, Jesse Colin Young, Bonnie Raitt, Stephen Bishop,One show at 7:30 p.m.
An audience tape of this show exists.
October 2Central Washington State FairgroundsYakima, WAOne show at 8:00 p.m.
October 20Ventura Seaside Arena, Ventura FairgroundsVentura, CACrosby, Stills and Nash, Jackson BrowneOne show at 7:30 p.m.
This was a benefit concert in memory of Philippe Cousteau. The show was memorable for fans as CSN reunited onstage. Poco’s equipment was used by all groups.
October 26

Activity Center, Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZGraham Nash, Dave MasonOne show at 8:30 p.m.
New ad and review added to site
December 29Don Kirchner’s Rock Concert airs in syndicationRather than an in-studio performance, Poco promo videos are shown.