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This page lists concerts which were notable for some reason, for example, an extra or unexpected encore track, different arrangements of songs, a significant mistake or equipment failure, etc. This list is not necessarily comprehensive.
This page lists concerts which were notable for some reason, for example, an extra or unexpected encore track, different arrangements of songs, a significant mistake or equipment failure, etc. This list is not necessarily comprehensive.


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==== [[1980-10-30 Bridgehouse, London, England, UK]] ====
==== [[1980-10-30 Bridgehouse, London, England, UK]] ====
* earliest circulating genuine recording of Depeche Mode
*earliest circulating genuine recording of [[Depeche Mode]]
==== [[1981-07-25 Zuiderpark, The Hague, The Netherlands]] ====
==== [[1981-07-25 Zuiderpark, The Hague, The Netherlands]] ====
*first concert outside the UK
*first concert outside the UK
==== [[1981-08-02 Jenkinsons, Brighton, England, UK]] ====
==== [[1981-08-02 Jenkinsons, Brighton, England, UK]] ====
*complete recording of the rarely played "metallic" intro which sounds similar to a slowed-down version of [[Shout]]
*complete recording of the rarely played "metallic" intro which sounds similar to a slowed-down version of '[[Shout]]'
*[[Boys Say Go!]] played twice
*[[Boys Say Go!]] played twice
==== [[1981-12-03 Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, England, UK]] ====
==== [[1981-12-03 Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, England, UK]] ====
*last concert with Vince Clarke in the line-up
*last concert with Vince Clarke in the line-up
==== [[1982-02-27 Bridgehouse, London, England, UK]] ====
==== [[1982-02-27 Bridgehouse, London, England, UK]] ====
*secret and very successful gig played under the alias "Modepeche" in order to support the Bridgehouse venue; despite the profitable concert, the venue closed later that year in 1982
*secret and very successful gig played under the alias "Modepeche" in order to support the Bridgehouse venue; despite the profitable concert, the venue closed later that year
==== [[1984-12-11 Sporthalle, Böblingen, Germany]] ====
==== [[1984-12-11 Sporthalle, Böblingen, Germany]] ====
*A tear gas bomb was thrown during [[See You]] and the concert was cut short.
*a tear gas bomb was thrown during '[[See You]]' and the concert was cut short
==== [[1985-04-12 Nakano Sun Plaza, Tokyo, Japan]] ====
==== [[1985-04-12 Nakano Sun Plaza, Tokyo, Japan]] ====
*[[It Doesn't Matter]] was performed acoustically with piano backing. It could be considered the first acoustic performance by Depeche Mode. You can listen to the entire track on that page.
*'[[It Doesn't Matter]]' was performed acoustically with piano backing. It could be considered the first acoustic performance by Depeche Mode. You can listen to the entire track on that page
==== [[1985-07-23 Volan Stadium, Budapest, Hungary]] ====
==== [[1985-07-23 Volan Stadium, Budapest, Hungary]] ====
*first show behind the iron curtain. After the last song, Happy Birthday was sung for Martin who turned 24 that day.
*first show behind the iron curtain. After the last song, Happy Birthday was sung for Martin who turned 24 that day
==== [[1986-03-31 New Conference Centre, Brighton, England, UK]] ====
==== [[1986-03-31 New Conference Centre, Brighton, England, UK]] ====
*one of two dates where [[Here Is The House]] was played as the full-album version; entire track is available to listen on the concert's page
*one of two dates where '[[Here Is The House]]' was played as the full-album version; entire track is available to listen on the concert's page
==== [[1988-03-07 Werner-Seelenbinder-Halle, East-Berlin, East-Germany]] ====
==== [[1988-03-07 Werner-Seelenbinder-Halle, East-Berlin, East-Germany]] ====
*first show on the Eastern side of the Berlin Wall. The black market went crazy with people offering things like mopeds for a ticket.
*first show on the Eastern side of the Berlin Wall. The black market went crazy with people offering things like mopeds for a ticket
==== [[1988-06-18 Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[1988-06-18 Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA, USA]] ====
*last show of the Music For The Masses Tour.
*last show of the Music For The Masses Tour
*it was released as the band's first live-album and the film '101'.
*it was released as the band's first live-album and the film '101'
==== [[1993-09-08 The Forum, Montreal, QC, Canada]] ====
==== [[1993-09-08 The Forum, Montreal, QC, Canada]] ====
*Dave lost his voice and Martin played a few more songs to end the show
*Dave lost his voice and Martin played a few more songs to end the show
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*Dave suffered from a heart attack near the end of the set and the concert was cut short
*Dave suffered from a heart attack near the end of the set and the concert was cut short
==== [[1994-04-04 Olympia, São Paulo, Brazil]] ====
==== [[1994-04-04 Olympia, São Paulo, Brazil]] ====
*first show with Daryl Bamonte, who replaced Andy Fletcher for the remaining dates of the tour
*first show with Daryl Bamonte, who replaced [[Andrew Fletcher]] for the remaining dates of the tour
==== [[1994-07-08 Deer Creek Music Centre, Indianapolis, IN, USA]] ====
==== [[1994-07-08 Deer Creek Music Centre, Indianapolis, IN, USA]] ====
*last show with Alan Wilder
*last show with Alan Wilder
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*the first of two "Ultra Parties"
*the first of two "Ultra Parties"
*Dave's first gig post drug OD
*Dave's first gig post drug OD
==== [[1998-12-02 Idaho Center, Boise, ID, USA]] ====
==== [[1998-12-02 Idaho Center, Boise, ID, USA]] ====
*soundcheck was in preparation for [[1998-12-12 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] and several songs had new acoustic arrangements; audience recording of that soundcheck is available
*soundcheck was in preparation for [[1998-12-12 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] and several songs had new acoustic arrangements; audience recording of that soundcheck is available
*debut of [[Behind The Wheel]] for [[:Category:1998 The Singles Tour|1998 The Singles Tour]]
*debut of '[[Behind The Wheel]]' for the [[:Category:1998 The Singles Tour|1998 Singles Tour]]
==== [[1998-12-12 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[1998-12-12 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
*acoustic arrangement for several songs
*acoustic arrangement for several songs
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Corgan Billy Corgan] of [http://www.smashingpumpkins.com/ The Smashing Pumpkins] joins for lead vocals and guitar during [[Never Let Me Down Again]]
*[[wikipedia:Billy Corgan|Billy Corgan]] of [[wikipedia:The Smashing Pumpkins|The Smashing Pumpkins]] joined for lead vocals and guitar during '[[Never Let Me Down Again]]'
==== [[2001-11-05 Maimarkthalle, Mannheim, Germany]] ====
==== [[2001-11-05 Maimarkthalle, Mannheim, Germany]] ====
*final show of the [[:Category:2001 Exciter Tour|2001 Exciter Tour]]
*final show of the [[:Category:2001 Exciter Tour|2001 Exciter Tour]]
*Martin sang [[World Full Of Nothing]] as an extra encore  
*Martin sang '[[World Full Of Nothing]]' as an extra encore.
==== [[2005-12-11 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[2005-12-11 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA, USA]] ====
*acoustic arrangement for several songs
*acoustic arrangement for several songs
*backing tape crash during [[I Feel You]]
*backing tape crash during '[[I Feel You]]'
*first live performance of [[Shake The Disease]] since the [[:Category:1990 World Violation Tour|1990 World Violation Tour]]
*first live performance of '[[Shake The Disease]]' since the [[:Category:1990 World Violation Tour|1990 World Violation Tour]]
==== [[2006-05-10 Starlight Amphitheater, Kansas City, MO, USA]] ====
==== [[2006-05-10 Starlight Amphitheater, Kansas City, MO, USA]] ====
*Dave didn't return to the stage after Martin's slot as he was suffering from an alleged stomach infection. Martin sang 4 more songs before the show was ended early.
*Dave didn't return to the stage after Martin's slot as he was suffering from an alleged stomach infection. Martin sang 4 more songs before the show was ended early
 
==== [[2009-07-24 Molson Amphitheater, Toronto, ON, Canada]] ====
==== [[2009-07-24 Molson Amphitheater, Toronto, ON, Canada]] ====
*first and only live-performance of [[Fragile Tension]]
*first and only live-performance of '[[Fragile Tension]]'
==== [[2010-02-17 Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK]] ====
==== [[2010-02-17 Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK]] ====
*Depeche Mode played a show for the 'Teenage Cancer Trust'
*Depeche Mode played a show for the 'Teenage Cancer Trust'
*some additional musicians played strings for a couple of songs
*some additional musicians played strings for a couple of songs
*Alan Wilder joined Martin Gore on stage to perform the song [[Somebody]]
*Alan Wilder joined Martin Gore on stage to perform the song '[[Somebody]]'
==== [[2013-04-26 The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[2013-04-26 The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
*first live performance of [[But Not Tonight]]
*first live performance of '[[But Not Tonight]]'
==== [[2017-10-12 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[2017-10-12 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[2017-10-14 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[2017-10-14 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[2017-10-16 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[2017-10-16 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[2017-10-18 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
==== [[2017-10-18 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA]] ====
*Depeche Mode play the Hollywood Bowl four nights in a single engagement, becoming the [https://web.archive.org/web/20190725143919/https://www.forbes.com/sites/russespinoza/2017/10/15/depeche-mode-going-where-no-band-has-gone-before-at-the-hollywood-bowl/ first act to do so] in the century-old venue's history.
*Depeche Mode play the Hollywood Bowl four nights in a single engagement, becoming the {{EL|https://web.archive.org/web/20190725143919/https://www.forbes.com/sites/russespinoza/2017/10/15/depeche-mode-going-where-no-band-has-gone-before-at-the-hollywood-bowl/ first act to do so}} in the century-old venue's history.

Revision as of 13:14, 13 February 2023

This page lists concerts which were notable for some reason, for example, an extra or unexpected encore track, different arrangements of songs, a significant mistake or equipment failure, etc. This list is not necessarily comprehensive.

Notable concerts

1980-10-30 Bridgehouse, London, England, UK

1981-07-25 Zuiderpark, The Hague, The Netherlands

  • first concert outside the UK

1981-08-02 Jenkinsons, Brighton, England, UK

  • complete recording of the rarely played "metallic" intro which sounds similar to a slowed-down version of 'Shout'
  • Boys Say Go! played twice

1981-12-03 Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, England, UK

  • last concert with Vince Clarke in the line-up

1982-02-27 Bridgehouse, London, England, UK

  • secret and very successful gig played under the alias "Modepeche" in order to support the Bridgehouse venue; despite the profitable concert, the venue closed later that year

1984-12-11 Sporthalle, Böblingen, Germany

  • a tear gas bomb was thrown during 'See You' and the concert was cut short

1985-04-12 Nakano Sun Plaza, Tokyo, Japan

  • 'It Doesn't Matter' was performed acoustically with piano backing. It could be considered the first acoustic performance by Depeche Mode. You can listen to the entire track on that page

1985-07-23 Volan Stadium, Budapest, Hungary

  • first show behind the iron curtain. After the last song, Happy Birthday was sung for Martin who turned 24 that day

1986-03-31 New Conference Centre, Brighton, England, UK

  • one of two dates where 'Here Is The House' was played as the full-album version; entire track is available to listen on the concert's page

1988-03-07 Werner-Seelenbinder-Halle, East-Berlin, East-Germany

  • first show on the Eastern side of the Berlin Wall. The black market went crazy with people offering things like mopeds for a ticket

1988-06-18 Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA, USA

  • last show of the Music For The Masses Tour
  • it was released as the band's first live-album and the film '101'

1993-09-08 The Forum, Montreal, QC, Canada

  • Dave lost his voice and Martin played a few more songs to end the show

1993-10-08 Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LA, USA

  • Dave suffered from a heart attack near the end of the set and the concert was cut short

1994-04-04 Olympia, São Paulo, Brazil

  • first show with Daryl Bamonte, who replaced Andrew Fletcher for the remaining dates of the tour

1994-07-08 Deer Creek Music Centre, Indianapolis, IN, USA

  • last show with Alan Wilder

1997-04-10 Adrenalin Village, London, England, UK

  • the first of two "Ultra Parties"
  • Dave's first gig post drug OD

1998-12-02 Idaho Center, Boise, ID, USA

1998-12-12 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, USA

2001-11-05 Maimarkthalle, Mannheim, Germany

2005-12-11 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA, USA

2006-05-10 Starlight Amphitheater, Kansas City, MO, USA

  • Dave didn't return to the stage after Martin's slot as he was suffering from an alleged stomach infection. Martin sang 4 more songs before the show was ended early

2009-07-24 Molson Amphitheater, Toronto, ON, Canada

2010-02-17 Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK

  • Depeche Mode played a show for the 'Teenage Cancer Trust'
  • some additional musicians played strings for a couple of songs
  • Alan Wilder joined Martin Gore on stage to perform the song 'Somebody'

2013-04-26 The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA, USA

2017-10-12 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA

2017-10-14 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA

2017-10-16 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA

2017-10-18 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA

  • Depeche Mode play the Hollywood Bowl four nights in a single engagement, becoming the first act to do so in the century-old venue's history.

Pages in category "Notable concerts"

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