Switchblade Symphony Concert History

Switchblade Symphony was a San Francisco, CA, USA, darkwave band formed by composer Susan Wallace and vocalist Tina Root, in 1989. During its lifetime, the band had two live guitarists, first Robin Jacobs, then George Earth (ex-Red Elvises) and also two live drummers, first Eric Gebow (now with Blue Man Group), and then Scott van Shoick. Their début album was "Serpentine Gallery" (1995, Cleopatra) and their last original album was "The Three Calamities" (May 1999, Cleopatra).

Date Concert Venue Location
May 10, 1998
Gary Numan / Switchblade Symphony
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7th House Pontiac, Michigan, United States
May 03, 1998
Gary Numan / Switchblade Symphony

“The Exile” Tour

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The Middle East - Downstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 05, 1997
Switchblade Symphony / Rhea's Obsession / Black Ocean Drowning The Magic Stick Detroit, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 05, 1997
Nov 26, 1997
Switchblade Symphony The Bat Cave New York, New York, United States
Nov 21, 1997
Switchblade Symphony St Mary's Church Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 04, 1997
Spahn Ranch / Switchblade Symphony Atomic Café Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Oct 30, 1997
Switchblade Symphony Trocadero San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 09, 1997
Switchblade Symphony Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 28, 1997
Switchblade Symphony / Heavy Water Factory / Tapping the Vein / The Sisters of Mercy

Dark Harvest III

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Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 28, 1997
Jun 13, 1997
Switchblade Symphony / Sunshine Blind Aztlan Theater Denver, Colorado, United States

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Switchblade Symphony / The Last Dance on Apr 21, 1999 [657-small]

Switchblade Symphony / The Last Dance
Apr 21, 1999
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Switchblade Symphony on Oct 30, 1997 [585-small]

Switchblade Symphony
Oct 30, 1997
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Alternative Rock
Female Vocalists
Electropop
Industrial
Trip Hop
Industrial Metal
Gothic Rock
Industrial Rock
Gothic
Darkwave
Goth
Dark Wave
Steampunk
Dark Cabaret
Ethereal Wave
San Francisco
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2000 1 concert
1999 13 concerts
1998 8 concerts
1997 10 concerts
1996 2 concerts
1995 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Switchblade Symphony had?

Switchblade Symphony has had 35 concerts.

What genre is Switchblade Symphony?

Switchblade Symphony is most often considered to be Alternative Rock, Female Vocalists, Electropop, Industrial, Trip Hop, Industrial Metal, Gothic Rock, Industrial Rock, Gothic, Darkwave, Goth, Dark Wave, Steampunk, Dark Cabaret, Ethereal Wave, and San Francisco.

When was the last Switchblade Symphony concert?

The last Switchblade Symphony concert was on October 31, 2000 at Maritime Hall in San Francisco, California, United States. The bands that performed were: The Creatures / The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black / Switchblade Symphony.

What setlist does Switchblade Symphony play live?

The songs that Switchblade Symphony performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the June 28, 1997 concert at Electric Factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States:

  1. Gutter Glitter
  2. Wrecking Yard

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