Late 80s · 1985–1989

1985

72 live shows · 8 heard by the Curator · 8 with journal notes · avg CS 21.7 · +1 studio session

Quality Arc · Curator Score across the year

1985-04-07 · CS 201985-04-08 · CS 231985-06-24 · CS 591985-10-26 · CS 311985-11-01 · CS 451985-11-10 · CS 171985-11-22 · CS 111985-12-30 · CS 19Standout tier · CS 40–5940+Notable tier · CS 25–3925+Solid tier · CS 0–240
JanAprJulOctDec

Each point = one show, height = Curator Score. Filled dots mark shows the Curator has heard.

The year at a glance

73 known shows across 7 tour legs, with an average Curator Score of 21.7 — below the all-Atlas average.

The peak was Jun 24 at River Bend Music Center (Cincinnati) (CS 58.7).

The Curator heard 8 of these 73 shows, journaling on 8.

Setlist snapshot · 71 shows

Opener
Hell in a Bucket10% of shows
Set 2 opener
Scarlet Begonias15% of shows
Closer
Sugar Magnolia27% of shows
Encore
Day Job23% of shows

Most played

Throwing Stones 32%Hell in a Bucket 30%Truckin’ 30%Looks Like Rain 30%Sugar Magnolia 28%Playing in the Band 28%

Curator Score

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Feb 18 – Feb 20 · 3 shows

  1. 02-18Oakland, CA · Henry J, Kaiser Convention Center11
  2. 02-19Oakland, CA · Henry J, Kaiser Convention Center23
  3. 02-20Oakland, CA · Henry J, Kaiser Convention Center31

Spring '85 — 20th anniversary

Mar 9 – Apr 28 · 23 shows

  1. 03-09Berkeley, CA · Berkeley Community Theater14
  2. 03-10Berkeley, CA · Berkeley Community Theater21
  3. 03-12Berkeley, CA · Berkeley Community Theater15
  4. 03-13Berkeley, CA · Berkeley Community Theater24
  5. 03-21Hampton, VA · Hampton Roads Coliseum15
  6. 03-22Hampton, VA · Hampton Roads Coliseum10
  7. 03-24Springfield, MA · Springfield Civic Center12
  8. 03-25Springfield, MA · Springfield Civic Center17
  9. 03-27Uniondale, NY · Nassau Coliseum17
  10. 03-28Uniondale, NY · Nassau Coliseum17
  11. 03-29Uniondale, NY · Nassau Coliseum34
  12. 03-31Portland, ME · Cumberland County Civic Center20
  13. 04-01Portland, ME · Cumberland County Civic Center14
  14. 04-03Providence, RI · Providence Civic Center27
  15. 04-04Providence, RI · Providence Civic Center17
  16. 04-06Philadelphia, PA · The Spectrum21
  17. 04-07Philadelphia, PA · The Spectrum20◆
  18. 04-08Philadelphia, PA · The Spectrum23◆
  19. 04-13Laguna Hills, CA · Irvine Meadows Amphitheater28
  20. 04-14Laguna Hills, CA · Irvine Meadows Amphitheater18
  21. 04-21San Rafael, CA · Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium11
  22. 04-27Palo Alto, CA · Frost Amphitheater (Stanford U)45
  23. 04-28Palo Alto, CA · Frost Amphitheater (Stanford U)49

Jun 14 – Jul 14 · 14 shows

  1. 06-14Berkeley, CA · Greek Theater (U of California)21
  2. 06-15Berkeley, CA · Greek Theater (U of California)22
  3. 06-16Berkeley, CA · Greek Theater (U of California)24
  4. 06-21East Troy, WI · Alpine Valley Music Theater25
  5. 06-22East Troy, WI · Alpine Valley Music Theater20
  6. 06-24Cincinnati, OH · River Bend Music Center59◆
  7. 06-25Cuyahoga Falls, OH · Blossom Music Center34
  8. 06-27Saratoga Springs, NY · Saratoga Performing Arts Center20
  9. 06-28Hershey, PA · Hershey Park Stadium17
  10. 06-30Columbia, MD · Merriweather Post Pavilion21
  11. 07-01Columbia, MD · Merriweather Post Pavilion23
  12. 07-02Pittsburgh, PA · Pittsburgh Civic Arena14
  13. 07-13Ventura, CA · Ventura County Fairgrounds18
  14. 07-14Ventura, CA · Ventura County Fairgrounds18

Aug 24 – Sep 15 · 12 shows

  1. 08-24Donner's Summit, CA · Boreal Ridge Ski Resort24
  2. 08-30Houston, TX · Southern Star Amphitheater27
  3. 08-31Austin, TX · Manor Downs27
  4. 09-02Oklahoma City, OK · Zoo Amphitheater22
  5. 09-03Kansas City, MO · Starlight Theater27
  6. 09-05Morrison, CO · Red Rocks Amphitheater29
  7. 09-06Morrison, CO · Red Rocks Amphitheater8
  8. 09-07Morrison, CO · Red Rocks Amphitheater28
  9. 09-10Oakland, CA · Henry J, Kaiser Convention Center11
  10. 09-11Oakland, CA · Henry J, Kaiser Convention Center23
  11. 09-12Oakland, CA · Henry J, Kaiser Convention Center14
  12. 09-15Chula Vista, CA · Devore Field (Southwestern U)20

Oct 25 – Nov 22 · 18 shows

  1. 10-25Hollywood, FL · The Sportatorium8
  2. 10-26Tampa, FL · Sun Dome31◆
  3. 10-28Atlanta, GA · Fox Theater21
  4. 10-29Atlanta, GA · Fox Theater20
  5. 10-31Columbia, SC · Carolina Coliseum (U of South Carolina)19
  6. 11-01Richmond, VA · Richmond Coliseum45◆
  7. 11-02Richmond, VA · Richmond Coliseum18
  8. 11-04Worcester, MA · The Centrum13
  9. 11-05Worcester, MA · The Centrum24
  10. 11-07Rochester, NY · War Memorial Auditorium16
  11. 11-08Rochester, NY · War Memorial Auditorium21
  12. 11-10East Rutherford, NJ · Brendan Byrne Arena17◆
  13. 11-11East Rutherford, NJ · Brendan Byrne Arena20
  14. 11-16Long Beach, CA · Long Beach Arena32
  15. 11-17Long Beach, CA · Long Beach Arena15
  16. 11-20Oakland, CA · Henry J, Kaiser Convention Center23
  17. 11-21Oakland, CA · Henry J, Kaiser Convention Center25
  18. 11-22Oakland, CA · Henry J, Kaiser Convention Center11◆

Dec 30 – Dec 31 · 2 shows

  1. 12-30Oakland, CA · Oakland Coliseum19◆
  2. 12-31Oakland, CA · Oakland Coliseum15

Off-Stage

Studio Sessions · 1

Recording sessions, rehearsals, and TV-studio dates from 1985. Not counted as live shows above.