Gigography 1978

Jan
(exact date unknown) Bradford University: John Peel Roadshow 
Feb
4 Moreton-In-Marsh, Glos (relocated to nearby Winchcombe): John Peel Roadshow 
11 Birmingham University: John Peel Roadshow 
Mar
18 Kent University: John Peel Roadshow 
Apr
5 Rochester Castle, Stoke Newington, London: Skids 
12 unknown venue, St Ives, Cambridgeshire: John Peel Roadshow 
May
10 Speakeasy, London: Snivelling ShitsSounds column, 1978-05-27, republished in The Olivetti Chronicles (p. 226-9). The gig took place on the same evening Liverpool won the 1978 European Cup Final at Wembley. A photo of Peel looking the worse for wear and introducing the band was published in the following week's Sounds and is also reproduced in Olivetti Chronicles.
15 "Pinkpop", Burgemeester Damen sportpark, Geleen, Holland: Partner, Mothers Finest, Robert Gordon & Link Wray, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers, Graham Parker & The Rumour, Journey, Thin Lizzy 
June
(exact date unknown) Dingwalls, Camden Lock, London: George Thorogood & The DestroyersSounds column, 1978-06-24, republished in The Olivetti Chronicles (p. 341-4). Peel introduced the band, after an earlier wine-tasting session with John Walters.
July
1 Cardiff (Pentwyn). National Eisteddfod Pavilion: Budgie, Racing Cars, Tony Etoria, Sassafras, Neil Lockwood. 
8 Derby. Unknown venue. John Peel Roadshow. 
11 London (unknown venue): Etta James 
Aug
18 Marquee: Hot Water, Ramrods 
25-27 Reading Festival: Lineup included Sham 69, Pirates, Ultravox, The Jam, 
Lindisfarne, Spirit, Motors, Status Quo, Tom Robinson Band, Chelsea, Foreigner, Patti Smith 
Sept
2 Liverpool University, Mountford Hall, Liverpool: John Peel Roadshow, The Moderates
30 Sheffield Polytechnic: All-night event, working with local radio DJSee Sounds column, 1978-10-07 p.16 
Oct
14 Preston Polytechnic: John Peel Roadshow, The Mekons Late 1978 Roadshows with The Mekons are listed in Peel's Sounds column, 1978-10-07 p.16 
18 Newcastle University: John Peel Roadshow, The Mekons
Nov
1 London, Venue (opening night): Graham Parker 
4 Dundee University, John Peel Roadshow, The Mekons
12 Marquee, London: Undertones, Rezillos 
23 or 24 Venue, London: Magazine 
25 Huddersfield Polytechnic, John Peel Roadshow, The Mekons
Dec
9 Youth Centre, Winchcombe, Glos.: John Peel Roadshow, The Mekons
16 Cambridge Tech.: John Peel Roadshow, The Mekons
== References ==
Category:Gigography
Category:1978