Lyres Concert History

Lyres are a Boston-area garage rock band led by Jeff Conolly, founded in 1979 following the breakup of DMZ. Their most popular songs included "Don't Give It Up Now," 'She Pays The Rent' and "Help You Ann". The original lineup of the band featured Conolly, Rick Coraccio (bass), Ricky Carmel (guitar), and Paul Murphy (drums).

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 20, 2008
Lyres / Traveling Circle The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 07, 2008
The Fleshtones / Lyres / The Prime Movers
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Brighton Music Hall Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 14, 2006
Lyres / Coffin Lids / Muck & The Mires / Toothless George The Abbey Lounge Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Aug 14, 2004
Little Steven's Underground Garage Festival
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Randall's Island Park New York, New York, United States
Feb 07, 2004
Lyres / The Real Kids
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The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 24, 1997 –
Oct 25, 1997
Cavestomp
Henchmen / The Broods / The Shadows Of The Knight / The Smithereens / The Fuzztones / The Cheapskates / The Swinging Neckbreakers / Lyres / The Mosquitoes / ? & The Mysterians / The Chesterfield Kings / The Nomads / The Secret Service / Henchmen / Insomniacs Show all bands
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Coney Island High New York, New York, United States
Jun 11, 1994
Lyres / Shovels The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 16, 1993
Gigolo Aunts / Lyres / The Barnies / Nevermore The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jan 23, 1993
Lyres / Naked Lunchbox The Middle East - Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 06, 1987
The Saints / Lyres
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The Cat Club New York, New York, United States
Dec 02, 1984
R.E.M. / The Lucy Show / Lyres
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 25, 1984
A Flock of Seagulls / Lyres / APB
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Metro Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 21, 1984 –
Sep 22, 1984
pandoras box festival 1984
Billy Bragg / Bronski Beat / The Fall / John Cale / New Model Army / Gene Loves Jezebel / The Icicle Works / Anne Clark / The Sound / Psychic TV / The Dream Syndicate / Matador / The Adventures / Shriekback / Pete Shelley / Scientists / The Gun Club / The Fleshtones / Flesh for Lulu / The Nomads / Lyres / Tom Verlaine / Working Week / Kukl / Chris Bailey / Opposition / Johnny Thunders / Me And The Heat / Richard Strange / The Anti Group / Belfegore / Kiem / T.a.g.c. / Palais Schaumburg / The Orson Family / Soft Verdict / C-cat Trance Show all bands
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Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

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A Flock of Seagulls / Lyres / APB on Oct 25, 1984 [267-small]

A Flock of Seagulls / Lyres / APB
Oct 25, 1984
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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A Flock of Seagulls / Lyres / APB on Oct 25, 1984 [278-small]

A Flock of Seagulls / Lyres / APB
Oct 25, 1984
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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A Flock of Seagulls / Lyres / APB on Oct 25, 1984 [279-small]

A Flock of Seagulls / Lyres / APB
Oct 25, 1984
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Lyres / The Real Kids on Feb 7, 2004 [097-small]

Lyres / The Real Kids
Feb 7, 2004
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Lyres had?

Lyres has had 33 concerts.

What genre is Lyres?

Lyres is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Power Pop, Classic Garage Rock, Garage, Pub Rock, Punk Blues, Boston Rock, Trash Rock, and Garage Revival.

When was the last Lyres concert?

The last Lyres concert was on October 02, 2021 at The Middle East - Upstairs in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The bands that performed were: Lyres / Classic Ruins / The Modifiers.

What setlist does Lyres play live?

The songs that Lyres performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the January 11, 2020 concert at The Middle East - Downstairs in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States:

  1. Don't Give It Up Now
  2. I Really Want You Right Now
  3. How Do You Know
  4. We Sell Soul
  5. Help You Ann
  6. Soapy

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