Devo fans, mark your calendars! The iconic group has just announced an extension of their 2026 Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour, with the final show set to take place at the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino. This is a historic moment as it will mark Devo’s first performance in Connecticut in over 40 years, since their last show in the state at the Agora Ballroom in West Hartford on November 12, 1982.
Known for their visually and sonically influential presence in the music scene of the 1980s and beyond, Devo originally formed as an artistic collective in the early 1970s. The band’s unique concept of “de-evolution” took root following the Kent State Massacre in 1970, where they witnessed the National Guard opening fire on anti-war student protesters, leading them to take a more serious approach to their music as a form of protest.
While Devo’s debut album in 1978 solidified their punk and new wave identity, it was their rise to fame in 1980 with “Freedom of Choice” and the hit single “Whip It” that truly cemented their place in music history. Their distinctive yellow jumpsuits, robotic movements, and aggressive synths captured the essence of punk before punk and new wave before new wave.
Throughout the decades, Devo experienced highs and lows, with a hiatus in the ’90s before returning to the music scene with a renewed sense of purpose. Now, with their Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour, Devo continues to deliver their message against de-evolution and the importance of embracing change.
Don’t miss the chance to catch Devo live on their upcoming tour dates, including stops in Indianapolis, Akron, Windsor, Buffalo, Baltimore, and Atlantic City, before culminating in their highly anticipated performance at the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino. It’s a show that’s bound to be a memorable experience for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
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