Blur

Blur are an English indie/alternative rock band, best known for their hit single "Song 2" (1997) and their media fight against Oasis in the mid-nineties. 
Blur was one of the central groups of the Britpop era in the 90's and stated as one of the musically versatile and successful British independent groups of the last 20 years. The resistant line up of Blur is Damon Albarn (vocals,guitar), Graham Coxon (guitar), Alex James (bass) and Dave Rowntree (drums).
==Weezer connections==
*The Rentals toured with Blur in Europe and in the USA in 1996.
*Damon Albarn appeared on The Rental's Seven More Minutes in 1999. 
*Weezer played a medley of "Photograph" and Blur's "Song 2" live on tour in 2005.
*Graham Coxon played on 2019 record Old LP.
==Gallery==
SharpCoxon.jpg|Matt Sharp and Graham Coxon
==Selected live chronology==
===1995 The Rentals tour===
Tour	Date 	Country	City 	Venue 	Concert 	Other band(s) 	Bootleg(s)	Source(s)
 	January 26 	 	Seattle, WA 	Moe's 	The Rentals concert: 01/26/1996 	The Rentals 	 	Kitsap Sun January 25, 1996. Page 25. Listing reads: "MOE’S MO’ROC'N CAFE 925 E Pike Seattle 2063242406: Blur & The Rentals Sat"
 	January 27 	 	Portland, OR 	La Luna 	The Rentals concert: 01/27/1996 	The Rentals 	 	Corvallis Gazette-Times January 26, 1996. Page 37. "Out of town" section. Listing reads: "La Luna... Blur. The Rentals, Jan 27. $11 advance..."
 	January 29 	 	San Francisco, CA 	The Fillmore 	The Rentals concert: 01/29/1996 	The Rentals 	 	:File:Poster The Rentals 01-29-1996.jpg show poster
 	January 30 	 	Los Angeles, CA 	The Wiltern 	The Rentals concert: 01/30/1996 (a)	The Rentals 	 	The Los Angeles Times January 29, 1996. Page 59. Article reads: "The Rentals (who perform Tuesday with Blur at the Wiltern Theater, and will give a free half-hour set at Tower Records on Sunset Boulevard at 11 p.m. that same night)"
 	February 1 	 	Denver, CO 	Mercury Cafe 	The Rentals concert: 02/01/1996 	The Rentals 	 	Youtube.com "Blur - Live at Denver Mercury Cafe, 1st February 1996" uploaded by "Blur Archive Project" on November 9, 2020.Sunday Telegram interview with Matt Sharp - February 11, 1996 Article reads: ""U.S. audiences are too used to hearing just two guitars, bass and drums," said Sharp in a recent interview from Denver, where The Rentals were on tour with Blur..."
 	February 3 	 	Dallas, TX 	Trees 	The Rentals concert: 02/03/1996 	The Rentals 	 	Youtube.com "Blur - Live at Dallas Trees, February 3rd 1996 (Part 1 of 2)" uploaded by "Blur Archive Project" on March 15, 2020. Accessed 10/20/2022. Comments read: Richard White (1 year ago): 'I was at that gig, freezing night in Dallas.' nick smith (10 months ago) 'Yes .. me also .. the Rentals were great as well' Fan/amateur source.
 	February 4 	 	Austin, TX 	Liberty Lunch 	The Rentals concert: 02/04/1996 	The Rentals 	 	Austin American-Statesman January 25, 1996. Page 99. Calendar reads "Blur/The Rentals February 4 Liberty Lunch"
 	February 7 	 	St. Louis, MO 	Galaxy 	The Rentals concert: 02/07/1996 	The Rentals 	 	St. Louis Post-Dispatch interview with Matt Sharp - February 2, 1996. St. Louis Post-Dispatch February 2, 1996. "Return of the Moog." Sculley, Alan.
 	February 10	 	New York, NY 	Roseland Ballroom 	The Rentals concert: 02/10/1996 	The Rentals 	 	The Record interview with Matt Sharp - February 9, 1996 :File:Ticket The Rentals 02-10-1996.jpg Ticket stub
 	February 24	 	Lisbon, Portugal 	Coliseu dos Recreios	The Rentals concert: 02/24/1996 	The Rentals 	 	Dallas Observer interview with Matt Sharp - April 1, 1999 Article reads: "And then, a few months later, we're in Portugal opening up for Blur, and we're playing in front of a bunch of people on the other side of the world, and you're going, 'How the hell did we get here? What happened to the past couple of months?'" :File:Ticket The Rentals 02-24-1996.jpg ticket stub (does not mention The Rentals)
 	February 26	 	Madrid, Spain 	La Riviera 	The Rentals concert: 02/26/1996 	The Rentals 	 	El Pais February 24, 1996. By. Fernando Iñiguez. "El grupo Blur defiende en Madrid su cetro de reyes del nuevo pop" ("Blur defends their reign as the new kings of pop"). Article reads: "Blur y The Rentals actúan el día 26 en La Riviera (paseo bajo de la Virgen del Puerto, s/n. Metro Puerta del Ángel), a las 20.45 horas. 2.500 pesetas." (Blur and the Rentals perform on February 26 at the Riviera...) Concert review
 	February 27	 	Valencia, Spain 	Arena Auditorium 	The Rentals concert: 02/27/1996 	The Rentals 	 	vblurpage.com. Veikko's Blur Page, "Blur live at Arena Auditorium, 1996". Lists The Rentals as opening acts.
 	February 28	 	Barcelona, Spain 	Zeleste 	The Rentals concert: 02/28/1996 	The Rentals 	 	RateYourMusic "list" posted by user "Icegirl2". Listing reads: "Barcelona 28/02/96 Sala Zeleste (actual Razzmatazz) (teloneros de Blur)"
 	March 1 	 	Ramonville-Saint-Agne, France	Le Bikini 	The Rentals concert: 03/01/1996 	The Rentals 	 	LeBikini.com (venue official website) show listing.
 	March 2 	 	Grenoble, France 	Le Summum 	The Rentals concert: 03/02/1996 	The Rentals 	 	vblurpage.com. Veikko's Blur Page, "Gigography - 1996". "March 1996" section reads: "2 Mar Summum (support from The Rentals) Grenoble, France
 	March 4 	 	Nantes, France 	Escall 	The Rentals concert: 03/04/1996 	The Rentals 	 	vblurpage.com. Veikko's Blur Page, "Blur live at L'Escall, 1996" lists The Rentals as openers.
 	March 5 	 	Paris, France 	Olympia 	The Rentals concert: 03/05/1996 	The Rentals, The Apples	 	vblurpage.com. Veikko's Blur Page, "Blur live at Olympia, 1996" lists The Rentals as openers. :File:Ticket The Rentals - 03-05-1996.jpg Ticket stub (doesn't mention The Rentals)
 	March 7 	 	Geneva, Switzerland 	Palladium 	The Rentals concert: 03/07/1996 	The Rentals 	 	24 Heures March 9, 1996. Page 39 of newspaper, page 43 of digital archive. "Au Palladium de Geneve, Blur prend un bain de foule adolescente" (Translation: At the Palladium in Geneva, Blur takes a bath in the teenage crowd"). Article reads (translated): "Finally, a word on the rentals which opened the evening with mischief and fun".:File:Citation The Rentals concert 03-07-1996.png:File:Citation The Rentals concert 03-07-1996 2.png
 	March 8 	 	Zurich, Switzerland 	Volkshaus 	The Rentals concert: 03/08/1996 	The Rentals 	 	:File:Citation The Rentals concert 03-08-1996.png Screenshot of page 293 of Einheimische Musik in den Schweizer Radioprogrammen - Fakten und Einschätzungen aus den Redaktionen (Local music in Swiss radio programs - Facts and assessments from the editors). This was a study commissioned by the Swiss Music Council, a public entity dedicated to "all efforts to create a positive climate for music in Switzerland." The study was written by Frank Hänecke. This show is referenced because it was broadcast live on "DRS 3 radio," a Swiss radio station, according to a Blur fansite.
 	March 10 	 	Vienna, Austria 	Bank Austria Halle 	The Rentals concert: 03/10/1996 	The Rentals 	 	vblurpage.com. Veikko's Blur Page, "Blur live at Bank Austria Halle, 1996" lists The Rentals as openers.
 	March 12 	 	Milan, Italy 	Palalido 	The Rentals concert: 03/12/1996 	The Rentals 	 	l'Unità March 12, 1996. Page 24 in scan, page 43 in PDF archive. "l'Blur Fanno di tutto un pop". By Diego Perugini. Article (translated) reads: "Here they are the new favorites of English pop. Blur arrives tonight at the Palalido (9pm; supporter The Rentals)" :File:Citation The Rentals concert 03-12-1996.png Screenshot of article.
 	March 13 	 	Nonantola, Italy 	Vox Club 	The Rentals concert: 03/13/1996 	The Rentals 	 	vblurpage.com. Veikko's Blur Page, "Blur live at Vox Club, 1996" lists The Rentals as openers.
 	March 14 	 	Florence, Italy 	Teatro Tenda 	The Rentals concert: 03/14/1996 	The Rentals 	 	vblurpage.com. Veikko's Blur Page, "Blur live at Teatro Tenda, 1996" lists The Rentals as openers.
 	March 16 	 	Nuremberg, Germany 	Forum 	The Rentals concert: 03/16/1996 	The Rentals 	 	Fan account of the show, translated from German: "The Rentals as the opening act were great, I fell in love with the band right away. The singer (who is an ex-member of Weezer) performed in an FC Barcelona jersey, which was really unusual at the time."
 	March 17 	 	Frankfurt, Germany 	Vobi 	The Rentals concert: 03/17/1996 	The Rentals 	 	vblurpage.com. Veikko's Blur Page, "Blur live at Vobi, 1996" lists The Rentals as openers.
 	March 18 	 	Hanover, Germany 	Capitol 	The Rentals concert: 03/18/1996 	The Rentals 	 	vblurpage.com. Veikko's Blur Page, "Gigography - 1996". "March 1996" section reads:"18 Mar Capitol (support from The Rentals) Hannover, Germany"
 	March 19 	 	Bonn, Germany 	Biskuithalle 	The Rentals concert: 03/19/1996 	The Rentals 	 	vblurpage.com. Veikko's Blur Page, "Blur live at Teatro Tenda, 1996" lists The Rentals as openers.
 	March 20 	 	Dienze, Belgium 	Brielpoort 	The Rentals concert: 03/20/1996 	The Rentals 	 	Overlee.000space.com. Archive of a Rentals fan site. "Live shows" listing reads: "1996/03/20 Live in Deinze, Belgium The Rentals Live at Brielpoort (Blur Support)"
 	March 22 	 	Amsterdam, The Netherlands 	Paradiso 	The Rentals concert: 03/22/1996 	The Rentals 	 	:File:Citation The Rentals concert 03-22-1996.png Screenshot of FRET Magazine, March 1996 issue. Full issue scan here. Page 13 of scan, page 25 of original issue. Listing reads: "Vrijdag 22 Maart... Amsterdam... Blur + the Rentals Paradiso" (Translation: Friday, March 22) Wayback Machine archive of MattSharp.net. Page reads: "So Soon recorded live in Amsterdam. The last show on the , the last concert with Cherielynn Westrich... Friends Of P. Live from Amsterdam, Last Show"
===1996 That Dog tour===
Tour	Date 	Country	City 	Venue 	Concert 	Other band(s)	Bootleg(s)	Source(s)
 	June 10	 	Philadelphia, PA 	Electric Factory 	That Dog concert: 06/10/1997	That Dog 	 	newspapers.com archive of The Philadelphia Inquirer from Friday, June 6, 1997, page 156. "And then there's..." listing reads: "Concert Halls ELECTRIC FACTORY 421 N 7th St (between Callowhill & Spring Garden Sts); 215-568-3222. Blur With That Dog. $16. 8 p.m. Tue." Author unknown.Weezine Omnibus Page 359 - Page begins with a letter from the band, followed by touring dates spanning 3/22/96 - 4/10/96, all listed as “with Foo Fighters & The Amps”
 	June 11	 	Washington, D.C. 	Capitol Ballroom 	That Dog concert: 06/11/1997	That Dog 	 	newspapers.com archive of The Baltimore Sun from Thursday, June 5, 1997, page 65. Listing reads "Capitol Ballroom, 1015 Hair St., Washington. 410-481-SEAT... June 11: Blur." Author unknown.Ticket stub, sourced from VBlurPage fan site.[http://www.oocities.org/sunsetstrip/stage/8830/concert.html Fan accounts from the show, sourced from VBlurPage fan site
 	June 14	 	Irvine, CA 	Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre (5th Annual KROQ Weenie Roast & Luau)	That Dog concert: 06/14/1997	That Dog 	 	newspapers.com archive of The Los Angeles Times Saturday, June 14, 1997, page 177. Page has content about the line-up but doesn't mention That Dog.
Schizo-archives (an amateur/personal live show chronology website) that lists That Dog.
Schizo-archives website photo of ticket
Schizo-archives picture of the festival schedule
No single verified source that has That Dog on the line up.
 	June 15	 	San Diego, CA 	Canes 	That Dog concert: 06/15/1997	That Dog 	 	newspapers.com archive of the North County Times from Friday, June 6, 1997, page 75. Listing reads: "BLUR, THAT DOG When: 8 pm. June 15 Where: Cane's, San Diego"
 	June 17	 	Portland, OR 	La Luna 	That Dog concert: 06/17/1997	That Dog 	 	newspapers.com archive of Corvallis Gazette-Times from Friday, June 13, 1997, page 36. Listing reads: "LA LUNA. 215 S.E. Ninth. ... June 15. $10 advance. Blur, That Dog..." Author unknown.
 	June 18	 	Seattle, WA 	DV8 	That Dog concert: 06/18/1997	That Dog 	 	Seatle Times archive of "Energized British Band Was A Blur At Dv8," June 19, 1997, by Patrick Macdonald.
 	June 19	 	Vancouver, B.C., Canada	The Rage 	That Dog concert: 06/19/1997	That Dog 	 	newspapers.com archive of The Vancouver Sun from Thursday, June 19, 1997, page 27. Author unknown. Listing reads: "Watch Damon Albarn and company uncork it live at the Rage, Plaza of Nations (750 Pacific Blvd.) Guests, That Dog. Tickets are $29.75 plus service charges through TicketMaster, 280-4444"
 	June 22	 	Denver, CO 	Ogden 	That Dog concert: 06/22/1997	That Dog 	 	Westword article entitled "Feedback" by Michael Roberts, from June 19, 1997. Article reads: "On Sunday, June 22, that dog explains its approach to capitalization at the Ogden Theatre while opening for Blur"
 	June 24	 	Milwaukee, WI 	The Rave 	That Dog concert: 06/24/1997	That Dog 	 	newspaperarchive.com archive of Janesville Gazette Newspaper from Jun 19 1997, Page 27. Listing reads: "blur with that dog tuesday june 24, the rave 2401 w. Wisconsin ave Milwaukee. Author unknown.
 	June 25	 	Minneapolis, MN 	First Avenue 	That Dog concert: 06/25/1997	That Dog 	 	newspapers.com archive of Star Tribune from Wednesday, June 25, 1997, page 42. Touring with Blur is That Dog, an appealing twisted pop band from Los Angeles featuring two daughters (Petra and Rachel Haden) of renowned jazz bassist Charlie Haden and the daughter (Anna Waronker) of longtime Warner Bros. Records executive Lenny Waronker. When: 7 p.m. today. Where: First Avenue, 701 1st Av. N., Minneapolis. Tickets: $17" Author unknown.
 	June 26	 	Chicago, IL, USA 	Riviera Theatre 	That Dog concert: 06/26/1997	That Dog 	 	newspapers.com archive of The Daily Herald from Friday, June 6, 1997, page 260. Listing reads: "Blur, Riviera, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago: rock, with That Dog. 7:30 p.m. June 26. $17,50." Author unknown.
 	June 27	 	Pontiac, MI 	Clutch Cargo's 	That Dog concert: 06/27/1997	That Dog 	 	newspapers.com archive of Detroit Free Press from Friday, June 27, 1997, page 38. "Britain's Blur finds its star is on the rise here" by Fred Shuster. Article reads: "Blur with That Dog 8 tonight Clutch Cargo's, 65 E. Huron, Pontiac $15 Ticketmaster or 1-810-333-2362."Show poster, sourced from VBlurPage fan site
 	June 29	 	Atlanta, GA 	Roxy 	That Dog concert: 06/29/1997	That Dog 	 	newspapers.com archive of The Atlanta Constitution from June 27, 1997, page 89. Article entitled "That Dog's bark delivered with bite" by Steve Dollar. Article reads: ""It started with a friend as a joke," says the 24-year-old frontwoman for That Dog, the Los Angeles-based quartet that is breaking commercially with its third album, "Retreat From the Sun" (Geffen), and opens Sunday for Blur at the Roxy."
==References==
:Expandable section due to quantity of sources
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