In a review of rock venues, “the main dance floor at Sam’s is slowly changing from disco to pop-rock, while the side room, Seventh Street Entry, has declared itself new wave territory.” (Minneapolis Star, October 17, 1980)
November 5, 1980: Siouxsie and the Banshees, opened with the Solar Knights
November 9, 1980: The Hypsterz, with Wilma and the Wilburs and the Vendettas
November 13, 1980: Gamma, with Ronnie Montrose (CR)
November 16, 1980: L7-3, Video Show, Neglectors
November 30, 1980: Russ Morgan Orchestra Swing Dance
December 4, 1980: Jim Carroll – “New York poet-turned-rocker,” per Jon Bream
December 14, 1980: Angel City, from Australia