Concerts I Have Seen

An explanation

I know this isn’t a complete list but it is as close I have ever come to compiling it. I still have the majority of the ticket stubs but I know that there are some missing.

This was compiled for this post on my blog which is called My Thermos

1980

Bob Seger Aug 18, 1980 Poplar Creek

List

Rolling Stones Nov 25, 1981 Rosemont Horizon

1982

Journey May 21, 1982 Rosemont Horizon
Billy Joel Nov 4, 1982 Rosemont Horizon

1983

Billy Squier / Def Leppard Apr 1, 1983 UIC Pavilion
Jackson Browne Aug 28, 1983 Poplar Creek

1984

Yes Mar 8, 1984 Rosemont Horizon
Billy Joel Mar 31, 1984 Rosemont Horizon
Roger Waters Jul 26, 1984 Rosemont Horizon
Elton John Sep 11, 1984 Rosemont Horizon
Jethro Tull Nov 4, 1984 UIC Pavilion
Lou Reed Nov 17, 1984 Holiday Star Theatre

1985

Eric Clapton Jul 5, 1985 Poplar Creek
Robert Plant Jul 10, 1985 Rosemont Horizon
Dire Straits Aug 3, 1985 Poplar Creek
Bruce Springsteen Aug 9, 1985 Soldier Field

1986

John Cougar Mellencamp Feb 6, 1986 Rosemont Horizon
ZZ Top Feb 26, 1986 Rosemont Horizon
Rush w/ Marillion Mar 21, 1986 Rosemont Horizon
Joe Jackson Jun 15, 1986 Poplar Creek
Bob Dylan w/ Tom Petty Jun 29, 1986 Poplar Creek
The Monkees Aug 7, 1986 Poplar Creek
Elton John Aug 23, 1986 Poplar Creek
Genesis Oct 9, 1986 Rosemont Horizon
Emerson, Lake & Powell Oct 19, 1986 Rosemont Horizon
Billy Joel Oct 31, 1986 Rosemont Horizon
Peter Gabriel Nov 15, 1986 U of I Assembly Hall

1987

Johnny & The Leisure Suits Apr 18, 1987 UIC Pavilion
Eric Clapton Apr 19, 1987 Rosemont Horizon
The Kinks Jun 14, 1987 Poplar Creek
Beach Boys Sep 3, 1987 Poplar Creek
Roger Waters Sep 9, 1987 Poplar Creek
Pink Floyd Sep 26, 1987 Rosemont Horizon
Roger Waters Nov 14, 1987 Arie Crown Theater
Yes Nov 25, 1987 Rosemont Horizon

1988

Robert Plant May 29, 1988 Poplar Creek
John Cougar Mellencamp Jun 11, 1988 Poplar Creek
Jethro Tull Jun 12, 1988 Poplar Creek
Bob Dylan Jul 14, 1988 Poplar Creek

1989

The Who Aug 13, 1989 Folsom Field
Elton John Aug 22, 1989 Fiddler’s Green
Paul McCartney Dec 3, 1998 Rosemont Horizon
Paul McCartney Dec 4, 1998 Rosemont Horizon
Jackson Browne Jul 5, 1989 Poplar Creek
The Who July 29, 1989 Alpine Valley

1990

Little Feat / John Hiatt Aug 4, 1990 Poplar Creek
Paul McCartney Jul 29, 1990 Soldier Field
Billy Joel Apr 21, 1990 McNichols Arena
The Radiators Nov 14, 1990 Lory Student Center Theatre

1991

Yes May 9, 1991 McNichols Arena
Jackson Browne Jul 20, 1991 Fiddler’s Green
Tom Petty Aug 29, 1991 Fiddler’s Green

1993

Lyle Lovett Jul 3, 1993 Chicago Theatre
John Mellencamp Jul 28 1993 World Music Theatre
Allman Brothers Band Jun 25, 1993 World Music Theatre

1994

Elvis Costello May 28, 1994 World Music Theatre

1995

Chicago Aug 19, 1995 World Music Theatre

1996

The Who Nov 1, 1996 United Center

1997

John Mellencamp Jun 26, 1997 World Music Theatre
Counting Crows / Wallflowers Jul 5, 1997 World Music Theatre
Further Festival Jul 19, 1997 World Music Theatre
The Who Jul 20, 1997 World Music Theatre
The Allman Brothers Band Aug 16, 1997 World Music Theatre

1998

The Allman Brothers Band Aug 8, 1998 World Music Theatre
Farm Aid Oct 3, 1998 World Music Theatre
Eric Clapton Apr 10, 1998 United Center

1999

Brian Wilson Mar 10, 1999 Rosemont Theatre
The Allman Brothers Band Jun 18, 1999 World Music Theatre
REM Aug 20, 1999 World Music Theatre
Koko Taylor Nov 26, 1999 House of Blues

2000

Gov’t Mule Apr 15, 2000 The Vic
The Who Jun 25, 2000 World Music Theatre
Fleetwood Mac Jun 27, 1990 World Music Theatre
The Allman Brothers Band Jul 3, 2000 Red Rocks
Roger Water Jul 8, 2000 World Music Theatre
Brian Wilson – Pet Sounds Jul 22, 2000 Chicago Theatre
The Allman Brothers Band Aug 26, 2000 World Music Theatre
John Fogerty Sep 1, 2000 World Music Theatre
Neil Young / The Pretenders Sep 2, 2000 World Music Theatre
Phil Lesh And Friends Oct 19, 2000 Riviera
B.B. King / John Hiatt Dec 31, 2000 Great Hall Union Station

2001

The Allman Brothers Band Mar 19, 2001 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 20, 2001 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 22, 2001 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 23, 2001 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Aug, 7 2001 Chicago Theatre
The Allman Brothers Band Aug 8, 2001 Chicago Theatre
Phil Lesh And Friends Nov 8, 2001 UIC Pavilion
Gov’t Mule Sept 29, 2001 The Vic

2002

The Allman Brothers Band Mar 16, 2002 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 18, 2002 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 19, 2002 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 21, 2002 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 22, 2002 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 23, 2002 Beacon Theater
Paul McCartney Apr 10, 2002 United Center
Gov’t Mule Apr 19, 2002 Riviera
Allman Brothers Band Jun 19, 2002 Chicago Theatre
Allman Brothers Band Jun 20, 2002 Chicago Theatre
Allman Brothers Band Jun 22, 2002 Chicago Theatre
Robert Randolph June 28, 2002 House of Blues
Rush July 20, 2002 Tweeter Center
John Mayer w/ Robert Randolph Nov 16, 2002 UIC Pavilion
Gov’t Mule Dec 30, 2002 Beacon Theater
Gov’t Mule Dec 31, 2002 Beacon Theater

2003

Joe Jackson Band – Mar 30, 2003 The Vic
Lonnie Brooks Apr 19, 2003 Frankie’s Blue Room
The Allman Brothers Band Jul 29, 2003 Chicago Theatre
The Allman Brothers Band Jul 30, 2003 Chicago Theatre
Gov’t Mule Oct 25, 2003 The Vic
Lyle Lovett – Oct 29, 2003 Chicago Theatre
Gov’t Mule Dec 31, 2003 Beacon Theater
Gov’t Mule Dec 30, 2003 Beacon Theater
Gov’t Mule Dec 29, 2003 Beacon Theater

2004

Deep Purple / Thin Lizzy Feb 24, 2004 Chicago Theatre
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 22, 2004 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 23, 2004 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 25, 2004 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 26, 2004 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Sep 1, 2004 Rosemont Theatre
Gov’t Mule Sep 13, 2004 Roseland Ballroom (Album Release Party)
Gov’t Mule Oct 22, 2004 Riviera
Gov’t Mule Dec 30, 2004 Beacon Theater
Gov’t Mule Dec 31, 2004 Beacon Theater

2005

Lyle Lovett / John Hiatt Feb 11, 2005 Chicago Theatre
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 14, 2005 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 15, 2005 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 17, 2005 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 18, 2005 Beacon Theater
Joe Jackson / Todd Rundgren May 14, 2005 Cadillac Palace
Gov’t Mule June 16, 2005 Skyline Stage @ Navy Pier
Gov’t Mule June 15, 2005 Skyline Stage @ Navy Pier
The Allman Brothers Band Aug 13, 2005 Rosemont Theatre
Paul McCartney Oct 19, 2005 United Center

2006

The Allman Brothers Band Mar 24, 2006 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 23, 2006 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 20, 2006 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Mar 21, 2006 Beacon Theater
The Allman Brothers Band Sep 1, 2006 Red Rocks
Gov’t Mule Sep 2, 2006 Red Rocks
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Sept 8, 2006 Ravinia
Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush Oct 12, 2006 House of Blues
Gov’t Mule Dec 9, 2006 Riviera

2007

Lyle Lovett / k.d. Lang Jun 30, 2007 Ravinia
The Allman Brothers Band Aug 29, 2007 Rosemont Theatre
Gov’t Mule Oct 26, 2007 Riviera Theatre

2008

Lyle Lovett July 12, 2008 Ravinia
Gov’t Mule July 14, 2008 Skyline Stage
Gov’t Mule Nov 12, 2008 The Venue