This was the very first Nine Inch Nails tour. They were an opening act for Skinny Puppy in the fall of 1988. After the Skinny Puppy support ended, they had a one-off date at Duquesne University and a one-off date for a TVT showcase at the Phantasy after NIN signed with TVT Records. These dates were part of the Pretty Hate Machine Tour series.
Line-Up
- Ron Musarra: Drums
- Trent Reznor: Vocals, guitar
- Chris Vrenna: Keyboard, programming
Stage Setup
As these shows were opening sets and the shows were put together on short notice, the stage setup was very basic.
Typical setlist
Also a cover of Soft Cell's "Sex Dwarf" was performed a few times.
Tour Dates
| Date/Location | Venue |
|---|---|
| 1988/10/27 Pittsburgh, PA | Graffiti |
| 1988/10/28 Richmond, VA | unknown |
| 1988/10/30 Washington, DC | 9:30 Club |
| 1988/10/31 New York, NY | Irving Plaza |
| 1988/11/01 Philadelphia, PA | Chestnut Cabaret |
| 1988/11/02 Trenton, NJ | City Gardens |
| Date/Location | Venue |
|---|---|
| 1988/11/11 Pittsburgh, PA | Union Ballroom, Duquesne University (MDA Dance Marathon) |
| 1989/??/?? Cleveland, OH | Phantasy Nite Club |