Too Much Joy Concert History

Too Much Joy were an alternative band which formed in Scarsdale, New York, United States in 1987. The band's original members were Tim Quirk (vocals), Jay Blumenfield (guitar, vocals), Sandy Smallens (bass, vocals) and Tommy Vinton (drums). Smallens departed on amicable terms in 1994; William Wittman provided bass and vocals after Smallens's retirement.

Past Too Much Joy Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 16, 2023
Too Much Joy / Jon Langford & Sally Timms
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Blue Island Beer Co. Blue Island, Illinois, United States
Sep 15, 2023
Too Much Joy Ace of Cups Columbus, Ohio, United States
Sep 13, 2023
Too Much Joy / Buko Buko
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Jammin' Java Vienna, Virginia, United States
Sep 12, 2023
Too Much Joy
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Mercury Lounge New York, New York, United States
Nov 01, 2022
Too Much Joy / Warthog
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The Middle East - Sonia Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 30, 2022
Too Much Joy / Yoshi Circuit
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Mercury Lounge New York, New York, United States
Oct 27, 2022
Too Much Joy
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Jammin' Java Vienna, Virginia, United States
Oct 04, 2010
Bonerama / Damian Kulash / Jenny Toomey / Franklin Bruno / Hank Shocklee / Jonny 5 of Flobots / Wonderlick / Too Much Joy / Rebecca Gates / Mariam Adam Black Cat Washington, D.C., United States
May 23, 1996
Too Much Joy / Jimmie’s Chicken Shack / Nada Surf The Baitshack Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Apr 20, 1996
22 Brides / Atticus Finch / God Lives Underwater / The Hunger / Lush / Modern English / the nixons / Poe / Toadies / Too Much Joy The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Woodlands, Texas, United States
Oct 09, 1993
Too Much Joy The Bayou Washington, D.C., United States
Mar 10, 1993
Too Much Joy / Overwhelming Colorfast Club Babyhead Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Jan 29, 1993
Too Much Joy The Bayou Washington, D.C., United States
Nov 13, 1992
The Mighty Lemon Drops / Too Much Joy / Material Issue Newport Music Hall Columbus, Ohio, United States
Oct 27, 1992
Material Issue / The Mighty Lemon Drops / Too Much Joy Industry Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Oct 22, 1992
Material Issue / The Mighty Lemon Drops / Too Much Joy Mississippi Nights St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Oct 21, 1992
Material Issue / The Mighty Lemon Drops / Too Much Joy
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The Vic Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 25, 1992
The Ocean Blue / Too Much Joy / Kitchen of Distinction

WDRE-Fest

City Town Hall New York, New York, United States
Sep 07, 1992
89XXXing Out the Summer
Verve Pipe / Too Much Joy / Material Issue / Goober & the Peas / Crossed Wire / Concrete Blonde / Brotherhood recipe
Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Jul 11, 1992
HFStival
The Catherine Wheel / The Charlatans / Manifesto / The Ocean Blue / The Soup Dragons / Graham Parker / They Might Be Giants / Too Much Joy / Violent Femmes / The Wolfgang Press /
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Prince George's Equestrian Center Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 11, 1992

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Royal Crescent Mob / Too Much Joy on Jun 15, 1991 [253-small]

Royal Crescent Mob / Too Much Joy
Jun 15, 1991
 Santa Cruz, California, United States
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Material Issue / The Mighty Lemon Drops / Too Much Joy on Oct 21, 1992 [195-small]

Material Issue / The Mighty Lemon Drops / Too Much Joy
Oct 21, 1992
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper / The Dick Nixons / Too Much Joy on May 31, 1989 [628-small]

Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper / The Dick Nixons / Too Much Joy
May 31, 1989
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Indie Rock
Alternative Rock
Power Pop
Jangle Pop

Latest Setlist (09/16/2023):

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  1. Magic
  2. Clowns
  3. William Holden Caulfield
  4. Normal Never Was
  5. My Past Lives
  6. Kicking (That Gone Fishing Song)
  7. Sort of Haunted House
  8. What Pricks We Were
  9. Thanksgiving in Reno
  10. Unbeautiful
  11. Long Haired Guys From England
  12. Half Life
  13. Blinding Light of Love
  14. King of Beers
  15. Gramatan
  16. Donna Everywhere
  17. Crush Story
  18. If I Was a Mekon
  19. Susquehanna Hat Company
  20. Seasons in the Sun
  21. That's a Lie
  22. Theme Song

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Concerts Per Year:

2023 4 concerts
2022 3 concerts
2010 1 concert
1996 2 concerts
1993 3 concerts
1992 7 concerts
1991 7 concerts
1990 1 concert
1989 1 concert

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Too Much Joy had?

Too Much Joy has had 29 concerts.

What genre is Too Much Joy?

Too Much Joy is most often considered to be Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Power Pop, and Jangle Pop.

When was the last Too Much Joy concert?

The last Too Much Joy concert was on September 16, 2023 at Blue Island Beer Co. in Blue Island, Illinois, United States. The bands that performed were: Too Much Joy / Jon Langford & Sally Timms.

What setlist does Too Much Joy play live?

The songs that Too Much Joy performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 16, 2023 concert at Blue Island Beer Co. in Blue Island, Illinois, United States:

  1. Magic
  2. Clowns
  3. William Holden Caulfield
  4. Normal Never Was
  5. My Past Lives
  6. Kicking (That Gone Fishing Song)
  7. Sort of Haunted House
  8. What Pricks We Were
  9. Thanksgiving in Reno
  10. Unbeautiful
  11. Long Haired Guys From England
  12. Half Life
  13. Blinding Light of Love
  14. King of Beers
  15. Gramatan
  16. Donna Everywhere
  17. Crush Story
  18. If I Was a Mekon
  19. Susquehanna Hat Company
  20. Seasons in the Sun
  21. That's a Lie
  22. Theme Song

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