GWAR's 1989 Concert History

GWAR is a satirical thrash metal/punk band formed in 1985-1986 by a group of artists and musicians at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. The band is perhaps best known for their elaborate sci-fi/horror film inspired costumes, raunchy lyrics, and graphic stage performances, which can consist of scatology, sadomasochism, necrophilia, pedo-necrophilia, beastio-necrophilia, fire dancing, fake pagan rituals, mock executions/mutilations, and other controversial violent and political themes.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1989
GWAR City Gardens Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Dec 16, 1989
GWAR National Guard Armory Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Dec 12, 1989
GWAR 9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 18, 1989
GWAR Wally's Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 17, 1989
GWAR Studio 10 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Nov 11, 1989
GWAR The Bottleneck Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Nov 04, 1989
GWAR
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The Diamond Club Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 03, 1989
GWAR Barrymore's Music Hall Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nov 02, 1989
GWAR

New Music Montreal

Les Foufounes Électriques Montréal, Québec, Canada
Nov 01, 1989
GWAR Community Centre Ball Diamond Walkerton, Ontario, Canada
Oct 30, 1989
GWAR RAPP Arts Center New York, New York, United States
Oct 28, 1989
GWAR The Channel Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 27, 1989
GWAR City Gardens Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Oct 07, 1989
GWAR

Hell-O!

Metro Richmond, Virginia, United States
Sep 19, 1989
GWAR

Hell-O!

Covered Wagon Saloon San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 08, 1989
GWAR

Hell-O!

The Outhouse Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Sep 03, 1989
GWAR

Hell-O!

Iguanas Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Sep 02, 1989
GWAR

Hell-O!

Fender's Ballroom Long Beach, California, United States
Sep 01, 1989
GWAR

Hell-O!

Reseda Country Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 30, 1989
GWAR

Hell-O!

Omni Club Oakland, California, United States

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The Dead Jacksons / Sins of the Flesh / GWAR on Aug 27, 1989 [840-small]

The Dead Jacksons / Sins of the Flesh / GWAR
Aug 27, 1989
 Sacramento, California, United States
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The Dead Jacksons / Sins of the Flesh / GWAR on Aug 27, 1989 [850-small]

The Dead Jacksons / Sins of the Flesh / GWAR
Aug 27, 1989
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless on Aug 25, 1989 [770-small]

Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless
Aug 25 - 26, 1989
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless on Aug 25, 1989 [773-small]

Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless
Aug 25 - 26, 1989
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless on Aug 25, 1989 [774-small]

Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless
Aug 25 - 26, 1989
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless on Aug 25, 1989 [775-small]

Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless
Aug 25 - 26, 1989
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless on Aug 25, 1989 [776-small]

Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless
Aug 25 - 26, 1989
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless on Aug 25, 1989 [777-small]

Gwar / Dwarves / Tad / Dickless
Aug 25 - 26, 1989
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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GWAR on Jul 2, 1989 [863-small]

GWAR
Jul 2, 1989
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Steve 8066 Aug 06, 2022

Gwar also played The Leisure World @ Bridlington,UK on May 11th 1990 (i was there) (missing from the list)

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