Poco 1991

Poco now exists only as a trio. Sundrud leaves to form Great Plains. Poco stays together for only a handful of live dates and decide to do them as an acoustic trio, so Grantham’s services are not required. These are dates that were apparently promised by their management for the previous year. When the opportunity arises to play some shows in Japan, Poco chooses to take drummer Gary Mallabar with them instead of Grantham.

DATEVENUELOCATIONALSO PERFORMINGNOTES
May 13, 1991Civic AuditoriumPortland, ORBruce Hornsby & The Range (Headliner)One show at 8:00 p.m.
May 26, 1991Mayfair 1991, Union Terrace Park Allentown, PADebbie Gibson, The Rembrandts, John Eddie, Henry Lee Summer, Rebel Pebbles, Michael DamienThis was an acoustic performance with only Messina, Meisner & Young performing as Poco. Jim Mullin provided the Cedar Beach venue name. Mark Santore tells us it is actually Union Terrace. According to the Allentown Morning Call, it’s the Union Terrace Park!
(UD), 1991Unknown venue, Paris, France This is a possible show
July 26, 1991Orchard Hall Bunkamura, JapanBernie LeadonOne show at 6:30 p.m.
Leadon sits in with Poco for encore. Gary Mallabar plays drums on these Japan dates instead of Grantham. An audience tape exists of this show.
July 28, 1991Lake Yamanaka Sport Garden, JapanBernie LeadonLeadon sits in with Poco for encore. Show starts at 5:30 p.m.. An audience tape exists of this show.
July 30, 1991Kosei Nenkin Kaikan, JapanBernie LeadonShow at 6:30 p.m. Leadon sits in with Poco for their encore.