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Stubborn Puppet : Live Performances and Personnel

Information on the band active from 1980 through the 1990s in Seattle and Philadelphia.

Copyright © 2002-2024 
by Carl Bennett.
All Rights Reserved.

Carl Bennett compiled this personnel and gig listing for all Stubborn Puppet performances from 1980 through early 1984, when he left the band. A few additional dates have been added.

* = live recording.

Formation personnel [summer] 1980:
Lyle Holdahl: bass and keyboards; Nancy Kaye: vocals; Greg Zimmerman: lead guitar; Don Milgate: drums.

 

Personnel August 1980: Lyle Holdahl: bass and keyboards; Nancy Kaye: vocals; Greg Zimmerman: lead guitar; Tom Dickens: drums.

7 December 1980: Friar Tuck’s: Renton WA

 

Personnel December 1980:
Omit Greg Zimmerman.

 

Personnel February 1981:
Lyle Holdahl: bass and keyboards; Nancy Kaye: vocals; Tom Dickens: drums; Kevin Hay: lead guitar.

26-27 April 1981: The Gorilla Room: 610 Second Avenue, Seattle WA
14 May 1981: The Gorilla Room: 610 Second Avenue, Seattle WA
17 May 1981: Dez’s 400: 400 Mercer Street, Seattle WA
19-20 May 1981: The Gorilla Room: 610 Second Avenue, Seattle WA
23 May 1981: Showbox Theatre: 1426 First Avenue, Seattle WA [Add Carl Bennett: bass.]
   — File photos: Dave Crowther.
4 June 1981: Sea-Tac Marriott Hotel: 3201 South 176th Street SeaTac WA
7-8 June 1981: The Shire: 2306 California Avenue SW, Seattle WA
23-25 June 1981: The Shire: 2306 California Avenue SW, Seattle WA

 

Personnel June 1981:
Lyle Holdahl: keyboards and rhythm guitar; Nancy Kaye: vocals; Tom Dickens: drums; Kevin Hay: lead guitar; Carl Bennett: bass.

3-6 July 1981: The Shire: 2306 California Avenue SW, Seattle WA *
7 July 1981: Somewhere Else: Bellevue WA
17-18 July 1981: The Shire: 2306 California Avenue SW, Seattle WA
19 July 1981: Private Party, West Seattle: Seattle WA
   — Super 8 film: Dave Crowther.
22 July 1981: Towne Crier: Redmond WA
27 July 1981: The Kettle: Puyallup WA
6 August 1981: White Center FOE Hall: 10452 15th Avenue SW, Seattle WA
9 August 1981: The Kettle: Puyallup WA
10-11 August 1981: Towne Crier: Redmond WA
22 August 1981: Whidbey Naval Air Base, The Norwester: Whidbey Island WA
   — File photos: Dave Crowther.
30 August 1981: Dez’s 400: 400 Mercer Street, Seattle WA *
25-26 September 1981: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA
30 September-1 October 1981: Dez’s 400: 400 Mercer Street, Seattle WA
2-3 October 1981: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA
7-8 October 1981: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA
10 October 1981: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA
14-15 October 1981: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA
17 October 1981: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA
21-22 October 1981: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA
24 October 1981: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA *
30 October 1981: Seattle University: Seattle WA
31 October 1981: University Tower Hotel: Seattle WA
   — File photos: Dave Crowther.
2 November 1981: The Ad-Lib: 23803 104th Avenue SE, Kent WA
7 November 1981: Mercer Island High School, Mushroon Hall: Mercer Island WA
10 November 1981: University of Washington, Haggett Hall: Seattle WA
12-14 November 1981: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA
20-21 November 1981: The Up & Up: 1234 State Street, Bellingham WA
12 December 1981: The Main Place: 10245 Main Street, Bellevue WA [High School Prom]
13-14 December 1981: Broncho Billy’s: Federal Way WA
16 December 1981: Brothers Restaurant: Kenmore WA
20 December 1981: Baby O’s: 122 Cherry Street, Seattle, WA [Toys for Tots Benefit].
28 December 1981: Baby O’s: 122 Cherry Street, Seattle WA
30 December 1981: Baby O’s: 122 Cherry Street, Seattle WA
6-9 January 1982: Somewhere Else: Bellevue WA
21-22 January 1982: The Rocking Horse: Bellevue WA
23 January 1982: Hibble & Hyde’s: Pioneer Square, Seattle WA
24-25 January 1982: Broncho Billy’s: Federal Way WA
28-30 January 1982: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA
5-6 February 1982: Central Tavern: 207 First Avenue South, Seattle WA
12 February 1982: Seattle Center, Alki Room: Seattle WA
19 February 1982: University of Washington, Psi Upsilon Fraternity: 1818 NE 47th Street, Seattle WA
26 February 1982: University of Washington, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity: 4554 19th Avenue NE, Seattle WA
27 February 1982: University of Washington, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity: 2120 NE 47th Street, Seattle WA
1-2 March 1982: The Buffalo Tavern: Seattle WA *
   — Super 8 film: Dave Crowther.
4-6 March 1982: Whidbey Naval Air Base, The Norwester: Whidbey Island WA
9-10 March 1982: The Slammer Tavern: Auburn WA *
11-13 March 1982: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA
17-20 March 1982: Popeye’s: 2410 West Harrison, Olympia WA
23 March 1982: The Rainbow Tavern: 722 NE 45th Street, Seattle WA
28 March 1982: Popeye’s: 2410 West Harrison, Olympia WA
4-6 April 1982: Broncho Billy’s: Federal Way WA
9-10 April 1982: Rat City Rock at the Epicure Restaurant: 9801 16th Avenue SW, Seattle WA
13-14 April 1982: Mr Bill’s: Seattle WA
21-24 April 1982: Popeye’s: 2410 West Harrison, Olympia WA *
14 May 1982: University of Washington, Kappa Sigma Fraternity: Seattle WA
21 May 1982: Mercerwood Shore Club: 4150 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island WA [Sigma Nu Party]
28 May 1982: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA [Poster]

 

Personnel May 1982:
Omit Kevin Hay.

 

Personnel June 1982:
Lyle Holdahl: keyboards and rhythm guitar; Nancy Kaye: vocals; Tom Dickens: drums; Carl Bennett: bass; Bruce Pritchard: lead guitar.

10 July 1982: Dragon Palace: Seattle WA *

 

Personnel July 1982:
Lyle Holdahl: keyboards and rhythm guitar; Nancy Kaye: vocals; Tom Dickens: drums; Carl Bennett: bass; Kevin Hay: temporary lead guitar.

14 August 1982: Iris Hill Private Party: Kent WA
2 September 1982: Baby O’s: 122 Cherry Street, Seattle WA

 

Personnel September 1982:
Omit Nancy Kaye, Tom Dickens, Kevin Hay.

 

Personnel September 1982:
Lyle Holdahl: guitar, keyboards and vocals; Carl Bennett: bass; John Reagan: drums.

 

Personnel October 1982:
Lyle Holdahl: guitar, keyboards and vocals; Carl Bennett: bass; John Reagan: drums; Jim Kroop: guitar.

 

Personnel November 1982:
Omit Jim Kroop.

 

Personnel January 1983:
Lyle Holdahl: guitar, keyboards and vocals; Carl Bennett: bass; John Reagan: drums; Richard LaPore: keyboards; Greg Shirley: lead guitar.

8 March 1983: Astor Park: Seattle WA
5 April 1983: Astor Park: Seattle WA
7 May 1983: University of Washington, Psi Upsilon Fraternity: 1818 NE 47th Street, Seattle WA
23-25 June 1983: G-Note Tavern: Seattle WA
26 June 1983: Roundup Tavern, Rear Balcony: 85th & Greenwood, Seattle WA
   [2nd Annual Greenwood Rock ’n’ Roll Show].
10 July 1983: The Hall of Fame: Seattle WA
20-21 July 1983: The Hall of Fame: Seattle WA *
30 August 1983: Gatsby’s: 12700 Bellevue-Redmond Road, Bellevue WA
31 August-1 September 1983: The Hall of Fame: Seattle WA
18 October 1983: Astor Park: Seattle WA
26-27 October 1983: The Hall of Fame: Seattle WA
29 October 1983: Redmond High School: Redmond WA
27 January 1984: University of Washington, Theta Chi Fraternity: Seattle WA

 

Personnel February 1984:
Omit Carl Bennett and John Reagan.

 

Personnel February 1984:
Lyle Holdahl: guitar, keyboards and vocals; Richard LaPore: keyboards; Greg Shirley: lead guitar; David Salwitz: bass; Pete Bodin: drums.

3-4 August 1984: Top of the Court: 152? Elliott Avenue North, Seattle WA
15 August 1984: Club Broadway: Seattle WA
25 August 1984: Seattle University, Student Union Building, Tabard Inn, Seattle WA
31 August-1 September 1984: Gatsby’s: 12700 Bellevue-Redmond Road, Bellevue WA

 

[ large personnel and gig gap here ]

 

Personnel [June] 1987:
Lyle Holdahl: guitar, keyboards and vocals; David Salwitz: bass; Dave Crowther: drums; Kevin Hay: keyboards.

10 June 1987: The Hall of Fame: Seattle WA