13 Sep 1980 - Tier 3, New York City (w/ ESG)
"We also played some gigs in New York, Chicago, Boston and Canada. The first gig we played in New York was (on 13 Sep 1980) at Tier 3 - a small venue with a brand new New York band, ESG supporting.
"Tony hired a loft in Tribeca which was just one big open plan room with windows overlooking the Hudson river. This was before lofts took off and Tribeca was one of the cheapest places for property in NYC and cheaper than staying in hotel for six weeks. Tony bought six mattresses, six, pillows, six sheets, a plant, and we had a home for six weeks. We put the sleeping equipment into storage and came back the following year and that time we stayed in the loft below Robert De Niro. We were told off for playing basketball in the loft by his partner when in fact we were playing football. That's how big the lofts were!"
- Martin Moscrop, interview with Drowned in Sound
See also: article on Tier 3 via Stupefaction First of two dates at Tier 3, NYC. Need more details.
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