1978 - The "New Drummer"
After Laurie Driver left he Band, they needed a new Drummer as fast as possible. So John Towe got into the Band to play a few gigs till they find a permanent new Drummer. John Towe came Back in 1979 to play at the last few Shows. The Adverts played there first Gigs outside the UK/Irland
Tourdates 1978 February till April
| Date | Country | City | Venue | Support | Setlist | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.03.1978 | UK | Northhampton | Cricket Ground | No | John Towe's last Gig, exact Date is Unknown | |
| 12.03.1978 | Belgium | Brussels | Vieux Saint-Job | No | ||
| 10.03.1978 | Netherlands | Amsterdam | Paradiso | Yes | ||
| 04.03.1978 | UK | Glasgow | Queen Margaret Union | No | ||
| 28.02.1978 | UK | Bristol | Lucamo | No | ||
| 26.02.1978 | UK | Croydon | Greyhound | Yes | ||
| 25.02.1978 | UK | London | N.E. Polytechnic | No | ||
| 24.02.1978 | UK | Cambridge | Corn Exchange | No | ||
| 21.02.1978 | UK | Birmingham | Barbarellas | No | ||
| 20.02.1978 | UK | Birkenhead | Hamilton | No | ||
| 19.02.1978 | UK | Redcar | Coatham Bown | Dick Envy | No | |
| 18.02.1978 | UK | Manchester | University | No | ||
| 16.02.1978 | UK | Lancester | University | No | ||
| 16.02.1978 | UK | Coventry | Locamo | No | ||
| 12.02.1978 | UK | London | The Roundhouse | Yes | Release on "Red Sea - Ultimate Edition" | |
| 11.02.1978 | UK | Colchester | University of Essex | No | ||
| 10.02.1978 | UK | Brighton | New Regent | No | ||
| 09.02.1978 | UK | Derby | Kings Hall | No | ||
| 07.02.1978 | UK | London | Grey Old Whistle Test | Yes | ||
| 01.02.1978 | UK | Yorkshire TV | Calendar | Yes | New Church on TV |