Close Lobsters Concert History

Close Lobsters are a Scottish indie pop band. According to legend, the band's name was derived from their inability to decide between two prospective names: The Close and The Lobsters. First coming to prominence with the track "Firestation Towers" on the NME's famed C86 compilation, they signed to Fire Records and released their debut single "Going To Heaven To See If It Rains" in October 1986. After landing a support slot with The Jesus and Mary Chain on their tour...

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 29, 2020
Close Lobsters Nice N Sleazy Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jun 02, 2013
NYC Popfest
"NYC Popfest" / Startropics / Ski Lodge / My Teenage Stride / Orange Peels / Alpaca Sports / Secret History / French Films / The Wolfhounds / Close Lobsters
Littlefield New York, New York, United States
Nov 13, 1989
Close Lobsters / Camper Van Beethoven / Bob Mould

Bob Mould / Camper Van Beethoven

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First Avenue and 7th St Entry - Mainroom Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 23, 1989
Winter Hours / Close Lobsters Graffiti Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 19, 1988
The Wedding Present / Close Lobsters / The Flatmates
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O2 Forum Kentish Town London, England, United Kingdom
Feb 28, 1987
The Wedding Present / Close Lobsters / The Wild Flowers Clarendon Hotel Ballroom London, England, United Kingdom
Feb 25, 1987
The Wedding Present / Close Lobsters
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Majestic Ballroom Reading, England, United Kingdom
Jul 21, 1986
Shop Assistants / The Soup Dragons / Close Lobsters
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Institute of Contemporary Arts London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 29, 1986
The Wedding Present / Close Lobsters The Enterprise London, England, United Kingdom

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Shop Assistants / The Soup Dragons / Close Lobsters
Jul 21, 1986
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Close Lobsters / Camper Van Beethoven / Bob Mould on Nov 13, 1989 [842-small]

Close Lobsters / Camper Van Beethoven / Bob Mould
Nov 13, 1989
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Shop Assistants / The Soup Dragons / Close Lobsters on Jul 21, 1986 [610-small]

Shop Assistants / The Soup Dragons / Close Lobsters
Jul 21, 1986
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Shop Assistants / The Soup Dragons / Close Lobsters on Jul 21, 1986 [609-small]

Shop Assistants / The Soup Dragons / Close Lobsters
Jul 21, 1986
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Greg Fasolino

Shop Assistants / The Soup Dragons / Close Lobsters on Jul 21, 1986 [608-small]

Shop Assistants / The Soup Dragons / Close Lobsters
Jul 21, 1986
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Greg Fasolino

Shop Assistants / The Soup Dragons / Close Lobsters on Jul 21, 1986 [607-small]

Shop Assistants / The Soup Dragons / Close Lobsters
Jul 21, 1986
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Greg Fasolino

Indie
Indie Rock
Indie Pop
Post-Punk
Jangle Pop
Scottish
Garage Psych
C86
Tape Club
Scottish Indie
Scottish New Wave
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2020 1 concert
2013 1 concert
1989 2 concerts
1988 1 concert
1987 2 concerts
1986 2 concerts
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