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Nu Shooz
Pop band from Portland, OR · formed 1979
- Shows on record
- 29
- Rooms played
- 26
- Cities
- 24
- Releases
- 21
- Last show
- Nov 2, 2019Prudential Center
About
Nu Shooz is a band from Portland, OR, formed in 1979, tagged classic pop and rock, r&b, Freestyle by its sources. Shows on record run from 2013 to 2019, across 26 rooms in 24 cities.
- Nu Shooz formed in 1979 — MusicBrainz
- Nu Shooz is based in Portland — MusicBrainz
- Nu Shooz disbanded in 1992 — MusicBrainz
- Valerie Day: lead vocals — MusicBrainz
- Danny Schauffler: member — MusicBrainz
- John Smith: member — MusicBrainz
- Rick Waritz: member — MusicBrainz
- Nu Shooz has 14 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1982–2019 — MusicBrainz
- Nu Shooz is from Portland, Oregon , U.S. — Wikipedia
- Nu Shooz has 2 members: John Smith, Valerie Day — Wikipedia
- Nu Shooz plays Freestyle — Wikipedia
- Nu Shooz plays R&B — Wikipedia
- Nu Shooz plays new wave — Wikipedia
- Nu Shooz plays pop — Wikipedia
- Nu Shooz plays soul — Wikipedia
- Nu Shooz has 216882 listeners on Last.fm — Nu Shooz on Last.fm
- Nu Shooz has released 10 recordings between 1988 and 2017 — Nu Shooz on Discogs
- Nu Shooz has 2 followers on Genius — Nu Shooz on Genius
- Twitter/X handle (per Genius): @NuShoozMusic — Nu Shooz on Genius
- Country (per TheAudioDB): Portland, Oregon — Nu Shooz on TheAudioDB
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
29 on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20131 show
- 20141 show
- 20151 show
- 20165 shows
- 20174 shows
- 201812 shows
- 20195 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2019 | Prudential Center · NewarkSupportwith Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Expose, +6 | Support | Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Expose, +6 |
| Jul 27, 2019 | Honda Center · AnaheimSupportwith Stevie B, Expose, The Original Cover Girls, +6 | Support | Stevie B, Expose, The Original Cover Girls, +6 |
| Jun 22, 2019 | Illusions Theater, Alamodome · San AntonioSupportwith Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, George Lamond, +6 | Support | Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, George Lamond, +6 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | Addition Financial Arena · OrlandoSupportwith Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Expose, +5 | Support | Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Expose, +5 |
| Apr 26, 2019 | The Orleans Arena · Las VegasSupportwith Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Expose, +6 | Support | Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Expose, +6 |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Valley View Casino Center · San DiegoHeadlinerwith Trinere, Lisa Lisa, George Lamond, +4 | Headliner | Trinere, Lisa Lisa, George Lamond, +4 |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Place Bell · LavalSupportwith Animotion, A Flock of Seagulls, Men Without Hats, +3 | Support | Animotion, A Flock of Seagulls, Men Without Hats, +3 |
| Sep 15, 2018 | Benchmark International Arena · TampaHeadlinerwith Expose, Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, +5 | Headliner | Expose, Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, +5 |
| Sep 8, 2018 | Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) · Las VegasSupportwith Dramarama, The Romantics, A Flock of Seagulls, +16 | Support | Dramarama, The Romantics, A Flock of Seagulls, +16 |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie · Grand PrairieSupportwith A Flock of Seagulls, Missing Persons, Wang Chung, +7 | Support | A Flock of Seagulls, Missing Persons, Wang Chung, +7 |
| Aug 23, 2018 | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park · Cedar ParkHeadlinerwith Naked Eyes, Animotion, A Flock of Seagulls, +3 | Headliner | Naked Eyes, Animotion, A Flock of Seagulls, +3 |
| Aug 5, 2018 | Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park · AtlantaSupportwith Animotion, Naked Eyes, A Flock of Seagulls, +2 | Support | Animotion, Naked Eyes, A Flock of Seagulls, +2 |
| Aug 4, 2018 | Tilles Center Concert Hall · BrookvilleSupportwith A Flock of Seagulls, Naked Eyes, Animotion, +1 | Support | A Flock of Seagulls, Naked Eyes, Animotion, +1 |
| Aug 3, 2018 | Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk · Coney IslandSupportwith Wang Chung, Animotion, Naked Eyes, +3 | Support | Wang Chung, Animotion, Naked Eyes, +3 |
| Jul 28, 2018 | Chene Park Amphitheater · DetroitHeadlinerwith Animotion, Naked Eyes, Wang Chung, +3 | Headliner | Animotion, Naked Eyes, Wang Chung, +3 |
| Jun 16, 2018 | Honda Center · AnaheimSupportwith Sweet Sensation, Tag Team, Debbie Deb, +9 | Support | Sweet Sensation, Tag Team, Debbie Deb, +9 |
| Mar 10, 2018 | Watsco Center · Coral GablesSupportwith Expose, Lisa Lisa, Connie, +6 | Support | Expose, Lisa Lisa, Connie, +6 |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Breathless Resort & Spa · Punta CanaSupportwith The Smithereens, The Motels, Stacey Q, +1 | Support | The Smithereens, The Motels, Stacey Q, +1 |
| Nov 12, 2017 | Breathless Resort & Spa · Punta CanaSupportwith The Motels, Animotion, Stacey Q, +1 | Support | The Motels, Animotion, Stacey Q, +1 |
| Aug 26, 2017 | SAP Center at San Jose · San JoseSupportwith Boy George, A Flock of Seagulls, The Romantics, +3 | Support | Boy George, A Flock of Seagulls, The Romantics, +3 |
| Feb 4, 2017 | Historic Everett Theatre · EverettSupportwith Animotion | Support | Animotion |
| Sep 10, 2016 | The Beach, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino · Las VegasSupportwith A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew, +2 | Support | A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew, +2 |
| Sep 3, 2016 | Mountain Winery · SaratogaHeadlinerwith A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew, +3 | Headliner | A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew, +3 |
| Sep 2, 2016 | SOMO Village Event Center · Rohnert ParkSupportwith A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew, +3 | Support | A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew, +3 |
| Aug 27, 2016 | Sandy Amphitheater · SandySupportwith A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew, +2 | Support | A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Cutting Crew, +2 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Mizner Park Amphitheater · Boca RatonSupportwith Debbie Gibson, A Flock of Seagulls, Information Society, +2 | Support | Debbie Gibson, A Flock of Seagulls, Information Society, +2 |
| Aug 1, 2015 | Xfinity Mobile Arena · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Taylor Dayne, +5 | Support | Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Taylor Dayne, +5 |
| Sep 6, 2014 | Stage 305 Secada's at Magic City Casino · MiamiHeadlinerwith Tko | Headliner | Tko |
| Jun 29, 2013 | SAP Center at San Jose · San JoseSupportwith Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Expose, +9 | Support | Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, Expose, +9 |
Where they play
26 rooms in 24 citiesRooms played most
- Breathless Resort & Spa · Punta Cana2 shows
- Honda Center · Anaheim2 shows
- SAP Center at San Jose · San Jose2 shows
- Addition Financial Arena · Orlando1 show
- Benchmark International Arena · Tampa1 show
Cities played
- Las Vegas3 shows
- Anaheim2 shows
- Punta Cana2 shows
- San Jose2 shows
- Atlanta1 show
and 19 other cities
Releases
21 releases, 1982–2019I Can’t Wait: Collected
2019 · Compilation
Real Thing (Eric Kupper Remix)
2017
Bagtown
2016 · Album
Anytime
2015
Kung Pao Kitchen
2012 · Album
Tha’s Right
2010 · Ep
Then And Now
2007
I Can't Wait: Unplugged
2006 · Single
Pandora's Box
2006
Time Will Tell
1992 · Single
I Can't Wait / Point Of No Return
1991
Point Of No Return / Body Mechanic
1989
Are You Lookin’ for Somebody Nu
1988 · Single
Should I Say Yes?
1988 · Single
Told U So
1988 · Album
Ship Of Fools / Are You Lookin' For Somebody Nu / Staying Together
1988
Don't Let Me Be The One
1986 · Single
Point of No Return
1986 · Single
Poolside
1986 · Album
I Can’t Wait
1985 · Single
Can’t Turn It Off
1982 · Album
Lineup
- Valerie Day · lead vocals
- Danny Schauffler
- John Smith
- Rick Waritz
Airplay
- KEXP airplay: 32 plays, 2018-02-10–2026-09-18 — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Prometheus Brown) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Audioasis' (Kennady Quille) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (Troy Nelson) — KEXP
- Played on KEXP show 'Early' (Eva Walker) — KEXP
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Wikipedia | Artist facts |
| Nu Shooz on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Nu Shooz on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Nu Shooz on Genius | Artist facts |
| Nu Shooz on TheAudioDB | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| TheAudioDB | Photos, Logo |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.