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There are currently more than 6,500 Indiana concerts listed in chronological order beginning in 1955. The listing may never include every event, however with your input as we continuously update, we will achieve a comprehensive list of Indiana's major concerts and events .
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Nazareth
Riot / Vic Vergeat
Promoter: Sunshine Promotions
Courtesy of Steve Sybesma
Nazareth, Riot and Vic Vergeat, Market Square Arena November 22, 1981 (according to Setlist.fm). Nazareth wasn’t the real reason we attended this show, but rather New York’s Riot. Riot fans know. The classic lineup of Guy Speranza, Mark Reale, Rick Ventura, Kip Lemming and Sandy Slavin. My brother Joe and I attended courtesy of the hookup of one Danny Wayne, working at the great WRTB in Vincennes. I can’t remember if anyone else went with us. By hookup I mean hanging with the Riot boys after their set backstage. I managed to get a few pics back there. Great bunch of guys, and great conversation with Speranza, who would eventually succumb to pancreatic cancer. Their song Swords and Tequila was gaining traction on rock radio and at least one band covered it, ACTOR from the Vincennes area. The album Fire Down Under is a hard rock staple and a must-hear. Vic Vergeat, who opened the show had just released his debut album and was touring in support of it. We enjoyed that album as well as his set. – Bill Howard
This was the Fool Circle tour. I had not seen them since Close Enough tour in 77. The setlist for this show was a great mix of classic Naz.
You are correct though Riot was absolutely fantastic that night. I have never seen them since and I have never forgot it. I continued to
follow them and considered myself lucky to have seen them in Indy. And yes Vic Vergeat was touring his first release and enjoyable as
well.