Poco 1999

A short summer schedule of shows is booked but it is clear that there isn’t much of a push behind the band. As it turns out, a multitude of dates are canceled as Tim Smith exits the band in June.

DATEVENUELOCATIONALSO PERFORMINGNOTES
May 15Texas StationLas Vegas, NVOzark Mountain Daredevils 
June 24Hyatt RegencyIncline Village, CA Moved to 26th and subsequently cancelled
June 25Ontario Grape Harvest Festival Quasti Park, CABackstreetTim Smith announces he’s leaving Poco.
June 27Whitestone’s Books Livermore, CA This show was canceled
July 3Family Festival Mamuelle, AK This was George Lawrence’s first gig as Poco’s drummer. Lawrence had rehearsed with Jim Messina, who recommended him. Lawrence fills in for three dates before Rusty shuts the band down.
August 6Bromley Park Stage, Adams County Fairgrounds Brighton, CO This show was not advertised and poorly attended. Another concert at the fairgrounds featuring .38 Special, Pure Prairie League, and Amazing Rhythm Aces easily outdrew them.
August 7Black Oak Amphitheatre Lampe, MOFirefall, Little River BandOne show at 8:00 p.m.
After this show, Poco cancels the rest of their bookings for the year as management convinces Rusty to retool the band.
August 14, 1999Unknown venue France This show was canceled
August 25Friend of the Farmer Roslyn, LI, NY  This show was canceled when venue closed.
August 25Montomery’s Grill Roslyn, LI, NY This rescheduled show was canceled
August 26Stephen’s Talkhouse Amagansett, NY  This show was canceled
August 27Majestic Theatre North Tonawanda, NYAmericaThis show was canceled when America pulled out.
August 28JAXXSpringfield, VA  This show was canceled.