The Showbox
1424 First Ave
"When the Showbox first opened its doors, it was described as 'the palace of the Pacific' and 'an ultra-modern dine and dance rendezvous.' Its proprietor promised the cabaret would 'offer something entirely new in the way of popular entertainment.' In the 40 years since those accolades, the hall, at 1424 First Ave., has had a number of identities. At one time it was an 'easy credit' furniture store. For a short period, it became a '60s rock music club called 'The Happening.' As the 'Talmud Torah,' it was the site of well-attended bingo games. But since September [1979], the Showbox has once again been offering something 'new in the way of popular entertainment.' In some 35 shows in the past nine months. the art deco auditorium, where performers like Gypsy Rose Lee and Hilo Hattie ('The Hawaiian Sophie Tucker') once entertained, has presented some of the best, and strangest, of current rock 'n' roll." - George Arthur, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 6, 1980
The Modern Productions promotions team of Mike Vraney, Carlo Scandiuzzi, Terry Morgan and Jim Lightfoot, began booking the Showbox in September of 1979, and continued until December 1980, when Steve Pritchard and his Showbox Attractions company took the reins. In June 1981, Space Muffin Productions replaced Pritchard, and in September of that same year, Concerts West became the Showbox booking agency until April 1982, when Big Z Productions took over. This era of the Showbox ended in November 1983, but there was more to come...much more.
View 1982-83 Showbox shows
1978 Showbox Shows
December 1978
31 - Chinas Comidas, Jr. Cadillac, Sundance Rhythm Band
1979 Showbox Shows
December 1978
31 - Chinas Comidas, Jr. Cadillac, Sundance Rhythm Band
1979 Showbox Shows
February 1979
10 - Sundance Rhythm Band, Clayton & Lisa
September 1979 (Modern Productions begins booking Showbox)
8 - Magazine, Blackouts, Dr. Albert
29 - Rocket Benefit: The Dishrags, The Look, Macs Band, The Enemy
October 1979
6 - Pointed Sticks, Wipers, Female Hands
27 - Blackouts, Urge, Red Dress
November 1979
17 - Dead Kennedys, Pink Section, Young Scientist
September 1979 (Modern Productions begins booking Showbox)
8 - Magazine, Blackouts, Dr. Albert
29 - Rocket Benefit: The Dishrags, The Look, Macs Band, The Enemy
October 1979
6 - Pointed Sticks, Wipers, Female Hands
27 - Blackouts, Urge, Red Dress
November 1979
17 - Dead Kennedys, Pink Section, Young Scientist
22 - The Heaters, The Cowboys
24 - Iggy Pop, The Bags, Blackouts
December 1979
11 - The Motels, Live Wire
21 - The Sports, Blackouts, Macs Band
24 - Iggy Pop, The Bags, Blackouts
December 1979
11 - The Motels, Live Wire
21 - The Sports, Blackouts, Macs Band
I have a poster for the sept. 29th rocket benifit
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