Skafish's 1980 Concert History

In February 1976, a tremendously innovative and pioneering artist began shaking things up in the Chicago club scene. Skafish (Jim Skafish) and his band hurled a never-before heard or seen sensibility at an unsuspecting public. Skafish's appearance alone--a huge hook nose, meaty 6 foot 3 frame, and the suggestion of breasts that was underscored and emphasized by degradingly gender-bending clothing, stunned audiences. The lyrics and music were equally overwhelming.

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The Police / UB40 / Squeeze / Skafish / Sector 27 on Jul 26, 1980 [468-small]

The Police / UB40 / Squeeze / Skafish / Sector 27
Jul 26, 1980
 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Steve Taylor

Ultravox / Skafish on Oct 17, 1980 [036-small]

Ultravox / Skafish
Oct 17, 1980
 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

Indie
Punk
United States
Post-Punk
New Wave
Zolo
Chicago Punk
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1980 12 concerts
1979 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Skafish had?

Skafish has had 13 concerts.

What genre is Skafish?

Skafish is most often considered to be Indie, Punk, United States, Post-Punk, New Wave, Zolo, and Chicago Punk.

When was the last Skafish concert?

The last Skafish concert was on October 17, 1980 at Emerald City in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States. The bands that performed were: Ultravox / Skafish.

What setlist does Skafish play live?

The songs that Skafish performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 28, 1980 concert at Arènes de Fréjus in Fréjus, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France:

  1. Sign of the Cross

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