The Rat 1981 Concert & Show History

Gainesville, FL

The Rat show history: 88 shows · documented from 1969 to 2026 · 1 venue · 27 flyers.

Address

205 Fletcher Drive, Gainesville, Florida

Active

1969–present

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88 shows64 artists12 years27 flyers

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Most booked artists

Mudcrutch

9 shows · 1971–1973

e.g. Feb 9, 1973

Homer

5 shows · 1972

e.g. Jul 22, 1972

The Vulgar Boatmen

5 shows · 1981–1983

e.g. Oct 8, 1983

Doug Clark & The Hot Nuts5

Dion4

RGF3

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First documentedMay 23, 1969

Latest showOct 5, 2026

Busiest year1972 — 23 shows

Most bookedMudcrutch — 9

Year1981Clear all

6 shows match

Explore The Rat concert and show history from 1981, including documented performances and available flyers.

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March 6, 1981 • Friday

45 years ago

Dixie Desperados at The Rat in Gainesville, FL — March 6, 1981 concert flyer

May 1, 1981 • Friday

45 years ago

The Vulgar Boatmen at The Rat in Gainesville, FL — May 1, 1981 concert flyer

May 2, 1981 • Saturday

45 years ago

U2, The Invaders at The Rat in Gainesville, FL — May 2, 1981 concert flyer

July 31, 1981 • Friday

45 years ago

Savoy Brown at The Rat in Gainesville, FL — July 31, 1981 event image

November 20, 1981 • Friday

44 years ago

The Bazookas at The Rat in Gainesville, FL — November 20, 1981 concert flyer

November 21, 1981 • Saturday

44 years ago

The Bazookas at The Rat in Gainesville, FL — November 21, 1981 concert flyer

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