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CBGB's 1988 Concert & Show History

New York

CBGB's show history: 338 shows · documented from 1977 to 2006 · 1 venue · 189 flyers.

Address

315 Bowery, New York, New York

Active

1977–2006

338

Shows

411

Artists

27

Years

189

Flyers

338 shows411 artists27 years189 flyers

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24 shows · 1983–1990

e.g. Apr 15, 1990

24 shows · 1982–2006

e.g. Oct 8, 2006

23 shows · 1981–2006

e.g. Jun 13, 2006

The Plasmatics18

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First documentedApr 18, 1977

Latest showOct 11, 2006

Busiest year1985 — 44 shows

Most bookedToken Entry — 24

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24 shows · 1983–1990

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24 shows · 1982–2006

e.g. Oct 8, 2006

23 shows · 1981–2006

e.g. Jun 13, 2006

The Plasmatics18

From the archive

First documentedApr 18, 1977

Latest showOct 11, 2006

Busiest year1985 — 44 shows

Most bookedToken Entry — 24

Explore CBGB's concert and show history from 1988, including documented performances and available flyers.

Browse concert history by year

All years 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1979 1978

JanuaryJan 1, 1988 • FridayFri

38 years ago

View event: 1988-01-01 at CBGB's

Prong at CBGB's in New York — January 1, 1988 event image

JanuaryJan 10, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-01-10 at CBGB's

Prong at CBGB's in New York — January 10, 1988 event image

JanuaryJan 24, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-01-24 at CBGB's

Sick Of It All, Krakdown, Raw Deal, and others at CBGB's in New York — January 24, 1988 concert flyer

Sick Of It All,

FebruaryFeb 7, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-02-07 at CBGB's

Die Kreuzen, 6 Finger Satellite, Smashing Orange at CBGB's in New York — February 7, 1988 event image

6 Finger Satellite,

Smashing Orange

MarchMar 4, 1988 • FridayFri

38 years ago

View event: 1988-03-04 at CBGB's

Die Kreuzen, Das Damen, Chain Gang, and others at CBGB's in New York — March 4, 1988 concert flyer

MarchMar 6, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-03-06 at CBGB's

Token Entry, Swiz, The Wrecking Crew, and others at CBGB's in New York — March 6, 1988 concert flyer

The Wrecking Crew,

MarchMar 13, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-03-13 at CBGB's

Prong at CBGB's in New York — March 13, 1988 event image

MarchMar 27, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-03-27 at CBGB's

Government Issue, Icemen at CBGB's in New York — March 27, 1988 concert flyer

Government Issue,

MarchMar 28, 1988 • MondayMon

38 years ago

View event: 1988-03-28 at CBGB's

Krakdown, Apology, Icemen, and others at CBGB's in New York — March 28, 1988 concert flyer

AprilApr 10, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-04-10 at CBGB's

Prong at CBGB's in New York — April 10, 1988 event image

AprilApr 17, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-04-17 at CBGB's

Underdog, Raw Deal, Absolution, and others at CBGB's in New York — April 17, 1988 concert flyer

MayMay 8, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-05-08 at CBGB's

Dag Nasty, McRad, American Standard, and others at CBGB's in New York — May 8, 1988 concert flyer

American Standard,

MayMay 21, 1988 • SaturdaySat

38 years ago

View event: 1988-05-21 at CBGB's

Prong at CBGB's in New York — May 21, 1988 event image

JuneJun 19, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-06-19 at CBGB's

Nausea, Half Life, Strange Flesh, and others at CBGB's in New York — June 19, 1988 concert flyer

JuneJun 23, 1988 • ThursdayThu

38 years ago

View event: 1988-06-23 at CBGB's

Sonic Youth, Lunachicks at CBGB's in New York — June 23, 1988 concert flyer

JuneJun 24, 1988 • FridayFri

38 years ago

View event: 1988-06-24 at CBGB's

Sonic Youth, B.A.L.L, Borbetomagus at CBGB's in New York — June 24, 1988 event image

JulyJul 17, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-07-17 at CBGB's

Ludichrist, D.B.C, Death at CBGB's in New York — July 17, 1988 concert flyer

JulyJul 19, 1988 • TuesdayTue

38 years ago

View event: 1988-07-19 at CBGB's

Run West Run, Das Damen, Soundgarden at CBGB's in New York — July 19, 1988 concert flyer

JulyJul 23, 1988 • SaturdaySat

38 years ago

View event: 1988-07-23 at CBGB's

Agent Orange, Reverb Mothers, Giant Metal Insects, and others at CBGB's in New York — July 23, 1988 concert flyer

Reverb Mothers,

Giant Metal Insects,

AugustAug 16, 1988 • TuesdayTue

38 years ago

View event: 1988-08-16 at CBGB's

Reagan Youth, Nevermore, Blitzspeer, and others at CBGB's in New York — August 16, 1988 concert flyer

AugustAug 21, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-08-21 at CBGB's

Agnostic Front, Maximum Penalty, The Wrecking Crew at CBGB's in New York — August 21, 1988 concert flyer

Agnostic Front,

Maximum Penalty,

The Wrecking Crew

AugustAug 28, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-08-28 at CBGB's

Agnostic Front at CBGB's in New York — August 28, 1988 concert flyer

SeptemberSep 18, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-09-18 at CBGB's

Bad Religion, L7, Bulima Banquet, and others at CBGB's in New York — September 18, 1988 concert flyer

Bulima Banquet,

SeptemberSep 25, 1988 • SundaySun

38 years ago

View event: 1988-09-25 at CBGB's

Sick Of It All, Absolution, Life's Blood, and others at CBGB's in New York — September 25, 1988 concert flyer

Sick Of It All,

OctoberOct 16, 1988 • SundaySun

almost 38 years ago

View event: 1988-10-16 at CBGB's

Prong at CBGB's in New York — October 16, 1988 event image

OctoberOct 23, 1988 • SundaySun

almost 38 years ago

View event: 1988-10-23 at CBGB's

Beyond, Maximum Penalty, Raw Deal, and others at CBGB's in New York — October 23, 1988 concert flyer

Maximum Penalty,

Agnostic Front,

Gorilla Biscuits

OctoberOct 29, 1988 • SaturdaySat

37 years ago

View event: 1988-10-29 at CBGB's

Prong, Dead Spot, Sick Of It All at CBGB's in New York — October 29, 1988 concert flyer

NovemberNov 20, 1988 • SundaySun

37 years ago

View event: 1988-11-20 at CBGB's

Government Issue, Icemen, Absolution at CBGB's in New York — November 20, 1988 concert flyer

Government Issue,

DecemberDec 3, 1988 • SaturdaySat

37 years ago

View event: 1988-12-03 at CBGB's

D.O.A., Hullabaloo at CBGB's in New York — December 3, 1988 concert flyer

DecemberDec 13, 1988 • TuesdayTue

37 years ago

View event: 1988-12-13 at CBGB's

Sonic Youth at CBGB's in New York — December 13, 1988 event image

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