14/12/1980 Toad’s Place, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

These were U2’s first dates in the U.S.A. & Canada. The concert at the Penny Arcade was canceled. This was due to the extra dates that were added to Leg 1 supporting the Talking Heads. U2 were flying across the Atlantic on that date. Due too two extra shows in France being added to the first leg of the tour.

14/12/1980 Toad’s Place, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

U2 play Toad's place for the first time. They will return for a second show on the Boy tour. Plus one final time on the October tour
U2 listing for Toad’s Place

Attendance; approx 12
Support for; Barooga
Admission; unknown
Set; unknown

There are reports that state the show finished due to the poor sound. Also there is a heavy snow storm that night.

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