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The Motels

The Motels

Berkeley, CA

The Motels photos and live music images from documented shows.

689 shows431 venues109 bands42 years
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Also played with
Rick Springfield
34 shared shows · 1985–2002 · 33 venues
e.g. Sep 7, 2002
Bow Wow Wow
13 shared shows · 2012–2026 · 12 venues
e.g. Jul 19, 2026
J. Geils Band
9 shared shows · 1982 · 4 venues
e.g. Sep 6, 1982
Smithereens7
Pop6
Katz5
Most played venues
Whisky a Go Go
27 shows · 1976–2026
e.g. Apr 4, 2026
Madame Wong's
25 shows · 1978–1980
e.g. May 22, 1980
Coach House
19 shows · 1994–2025
e.g. Aug 15, 2025
From the archive
1976shows per year · tap to filter2026
First documentedSep 30, 1976
Latest documentedAug 9, 2026
Busiest year1980 — 100 shows
Most played venueWhisky a Go Go — 27
Most frequent bandRick Springfield — 34

The Motels played 689 shows