Irving Plaza
1978
The band’s first ever gig, in the lobby of Irving Plaza, 1978. They were booked to entertain patrons as they entered the venue for the “Rock ‘N Roll Vaudeville Show”.
Lyn’s thrilling job at this time was to change the beat at the start of each song by pushing the buttons on a primitive rhythm box called Mini-pops. Ramona designed and sewed the white satin and red felt banner on the back wall.
Max’s Kansas City
1979
Lyn and Nic now wish they had taken more shots of their performances. This is one of the only known photos of the band playing at Max’s Kansas City. Hard to say who’s on the drum kit, perhaps HARRY VIRDERCI, formerly of Ludacer.
The Ritz
1981
Three extremely iconic photos of OLIVER, NIC & LYN, from a series taken by fan and future collaborator FABRICE FRERE during a concert at the Ritz in NYC.
NIC NORTH on Fender bass at unidentified performance.
Unidentified Show, France
1981
Two images by photographer LAURENT BOLOGNINI, a beautiful shot of LYN BYRD on synthesizer and another of NIC & OLIVER NORTH at unidentified show in France, 1981. (View more of Bolognini’s work in the Gallery section.)
Paris
1981
Nic and Lyn backstage.
Rose Bon Bon
1981
Paris audience as photographed by Oliver from the stage, Rose Bon Bon club.
Le Pied
1981
On stage, Le Pied, Bagnol Sur Cigne, France.
Grand Odeon
1981
On stage, playing Pictures On A String at the Grand Odeon in Montpellier, France.
Ed Sullivan Theater
1982
On stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater at west 52nd street and Broadway in NYC, taping taping “Live Wire” for Nickelodeon TV. The theater is now known as the home of “Late Show with David Letterman.”
Peppermint Lounge
1982
The Comateens featured on the marquee at the Peppermint Lounge, NYC.
NY AREA
1982
LYN, NIC and OLIVER at unidentified show, possibly in the NY area.
Club L’Espace
1984
December 1984 Photo of LYN BYRD performing at the Comateens’ Club L’Espace concert in Paris, shot by a French fan.
Exo 7
1984
Comateens performing with guest vocalist ETIENNE DAHO and the brilliant drummer CHUCK SABO at Exo 7 in Rouen, France.
Paris
1990
Taping a television show in Paris, France to promote the West & Byrd release.
Mudd Club Reunion
2010
On the stage at the Delancy Lounge for the Mudd Club 30-year reunion.
Paris Philharmonie
2019
On stage with ETIENNE DAHO during rehearsal, and for an encore performance of his remix of Get Off My Case, in the grand salon.
