Poco 1986 Concerts

Steve Chapman returns to replace Grantham, who leaves Poco when they fail to secure a recording deal. Without songwriting royalties to rely on, Grantham has to seek a steady gig. Poco again keeps a low profile, taking on the occasional gig. Sundrud often takes jobs playing with other acts on the bill, especially Nicolette Larson.

DATEVENUELOCATIONALSO PERFORMINGNOTES
January 14, 1986B.J.’s Honky Tonk Little Rock, AR Two shows at 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.
January 18, 1986Westport PlayhouseSt. Louis, MOBrian ClarkeBoth shows at 7:30 & 10:00 p.m. were sell-outs with 1,900+ in attendance for a gross of $22,925.
January 20, 1986Uptown Theater Kansas City, MO One show at 8:00 p.m.
New review added
January 24, 1986SackettsRadford, VA One show at 9:30 p.m.
New ad added to site.
January 25, 1986The Iroquois ClubRoanoke, VA This show was canceled and rescheduled for February.
February 18, 1986The Iroquois ClubRoanoke, VA One show at 8:00 p.m.
Rescheduled from January
  New ad posted.
February 19, 1986The LongbranchRaleigh, NC New show added!
February 21, 1986Harlow’sStone Mountain, GA   New press added
February 22, 1986Kidnapper’sCharlotte, NC  Show was cancelled due to illness to two members. Replaced by the Federal Brothers.
New press added
May 6, 1986Unknown venue, Ft Lauderdale, FL Fan recollection
May 17, 1986Kidnapper’sCharlotte, NC  Rescheduled show from February. One show at 9:30 p.m. This show was also postponed.
June 4, 1986Club Manhattan Spring Valley, NY One show at 10:00 p.m.
Mike Walsh provided the correct date and city.
June 6, 1986Club BeneSayreville, NJ Two shows at 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.
New concert ad and press added
June 7, 1986Stone Balloon Newark, DLNik Everett GroupOne show at 9:00 p.m.
New press added
June 13, 1986Park WestChicago, ILNicolette LarsonBy this time, Jack Sundrud is playing in Nicolette Larson’s band, as well as Poco.
New press added
June 14, 1986Performing Arts CenterGreen Bay, WINicolette Larson This show was canceled and replaced with the show in Bloomington.
June 14, 1986Carlton Celebrity Theatre Bloomington, MNNicolette LarsonOne show at 8:00 p.m.
New press added
June 15, 1986Peabody’s DownUnder Cleveland, OHNicolette Larson 
June 27, 1986Kidnapper’sCharlotte, NC Rescheduled from February
One show at 9:30 p.m.
New press added
June 28, 1986Rockers Music EmporiumStone Mountain, GARoger WilsonOne show at 10:00 p.m.
July 3, 1986Spirit Festival, Liberty Memorial Kansas City, MOJohnny Rivers, Dave MasonOne show at 7:00 p.m.
New press added
July 4, 1986Main Stage, Point State ParkPittsburgh, PAPure Prairie League, The Gashouse Band, AbileneEntertainment began at 12:30 p.m.
New concert ad and press added
July 16, 1986Biscayne BayCoconut Grove, FL One show at 10:00 p.m.
July 17, 1986Summer’s Ft. Lauderdale, FL  
July 21, 1986Cheek to Cheek Lounge, Villa Nova Restaurant Winter Park, FL Two shows at 8:00 & 10:30 p.m.
New press added
July 22, 1986Birchmere ClubAlexandria, VADave Allen 
July 23, 1986Biscayne BayCoconut Grove, FLOne show at 10:00 p.m.
July 26, 1986Bandstand, Deering Oaks Family FestivalPortland, ME One show at 8:00 p.m.
New press added
July 30, 1986Peabody Hotel Orlando, FL  
August 2, 1986Rockefeller’sHouston, TX Two shows at 8:00 & 11:00 p.m.
A new ad added to the site.
August 3, 1986Tipitina’s New Orleans, LA One show at 9:30 p.m.
New press added
August 4, 1986Nightown Ft. Walton Beach, FL One show at 8:00 p.m.
August 7, 1986The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA One show at 8:00 p.m.
August 8-10, 1986Mahala Amphitheatre, San Diego Wild Animal Park Escondido, CANicolette LarsonOne show each night at 7:30 p.m.
August 9, 1986Ghost Town in the Sky Maggie Valley, NC  Likely canceled
August 16, 1986Chestnut CabaretPhiladelphia, PARick DankoOne show at 9:00 p.m.
An audience tape of this show exists. Jim Mullin informs us that Grantham may have returned for this show.
New concert ad and press added
August 17, 1986Warwick Music TheatreProvidence, RINicolette Larson One show at 8:00 p.m.
Show was canceled due to low ticket sales.
New concert ad and press added
August 19, 1986Club Casino Hampton Beach, NHNicolette Larson  New concert ad
August 21, 1986South Shore Music Circus Cohasset, MANicolette LarsonOne show at 8:00 p.m.
Sundrud and Chapman play in Larson’s band as well.
August 22, 1986
Flood ZoneRichmond, VANicolette LarsonTwo shows at 8:00 & 11:30 p.m. Sundrud and Chapman play in Larson’s band as well.
New concert ad, press and review added
August 23, 1986

Willow Glen ParkSinking Springs, PAMolly Hatchet, Johnny Van Zant, Pretty PoisonOne show at noon.
New concert ads
September 19, 1986
E.J. Thomas Hall, University of AkronAkron, OHNicolette LarsonPostponed
September 27, 1986Kono HawaiiSanta Ana, CA
September 28, 1986
 
Oktoberfest von Arizona, Thomas MallPhoenix, AZ
One show at 6:30 p.m.
New press added
September 30, 1986  The Coach HouseSan Juan Capistrano, CAOne show at 8:00 p.m.
October 4, 1986Westport PlayhouseSt. Louis, MOBrian ClarkeOne show at 7:30 p.m.
October 10, 1986

E.J. Thomas Hall, University of AkronAkron, OHNicolette LarsonOne show at 8:00 p.m.
Rescheduled date. 2,000 in attendance. Sundrud and Chapman do double duty in Larson’s band.
October 11, 1986
 
Jackson StationHodges, SCOne show at 8:00 p.m.
New concert ad
October 17-18, 1986Lone Star CafeNew York City, NYDavid KeysOne show at 9:30 p.m.
New press added
October 19, 1986
My Father’s PlaceRoslyn, Long Island, NYNew press added
This venue had been closed for two years.

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