Past Classic Blues Events

Time to Rock Festival 2023 Blind Guardian, Saxon, Alestorm, The Hooters, Dream Evil, Diamond Head, Molly Hatchet, Michael Schenker Group, The Toy Dolls, Masterplan, Smash Into Pieces, The Answer, Brothers of Metal, Hardline, Triptykon, Tygers of Pan Tang, Treat, Tungsten, Uli Jon Roth, Punk Rock Factory, The Dahmers, Ross the Boss, The Cruel Intentions, The Quill, Knogjärn, Mats Ronander, Saffire, Browsing Collection, Back Street Crawler, Teaze, Prins Svart, Steve ’n’ Seagulls

Fri, 07 Jul 2023

2019 Big Blues Bender Gov’t Mule, Popa Chubby, Larkin Poe, Tab Benoit, The Robert Cray Band, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Gary Hoey, Colin James, Mike Zito, Guitar Shorty, Ruthie Foster, Ida Mae, Joanna Connor, Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, Kirk Fletcher, Doug MacLeod, Albert Castiglia, Chris Cain, Monster Mike Welch, Damon Fowler, Ally Venable, Jimmy Hall, Eric Johanson, Dennis Jones, Ghost Town Blues Band, Red Young, Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band, Southern Hospitality

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in Paradise, Clark County, Nevada, United States
Thu, 05 Sep 2019

2016 Big Blues Bender Keb’ Mo’, Beth Hart, Delbert McClinton, Albert Cummings, Bobby Rush, Anthony Gomes, Kenny Neal, Matt Andersen, Moreland & Arbuckle, Bob Margolin, Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers, Mingo Fishtrap, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Bob Corritore, Jarekus Singleton, John Németh, Mitch Woods, JD & The Straight Shot, Jane Lee Hooker, The McCrary Sisters, Victor Wainwright, Brandon Santini, JW-Jones

Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States
Thu, 08 Sep 2016

2014 Big Blues Bender B.B. King, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Otis Taylor, Popa Chubby, The Record Company, Charlie Musselwhite, Tab Benoit, Coco Montoya, Buckwheat Zydeco, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Guitar Shorty, The Holmes Brothers, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Carolyn Wonderland, Candye Kane, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Mark Hummel, Trampled Under Foot, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers, Karen Lovely, Bob Corritore, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Anson Funderburgh, Lisa Mann, Ana Popović

Riviera Hotel & Casino in Winchester, Clark County, Nevada, United States
Thu, 25 Sep 2014

Cisco Systems Bluesfest 2009, Day 5 Estelle, Joe Cocker, Neko Case, Rachael Yamagata, Ani DiFranco, Girl Talk, Deer Tick, Land of Talk, John Vanderslice, Los Lonely Boys, The New Mastersounds, Leif Vollebekk, Chris Smither, Thunderheist, Jenn Grant, Hubert Sumlin, Steve Poltz, The Balconies, The Soul of John Black, Suzie Vinnick, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm

LeBreton Flats Park in LeBreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sun, 12 Jul 2009

Cisco Systems Bluesfest 2009, Day 4 Matisyahu, Loreena McKennitt, The Church, Deer Tick, Ornette Coleman, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, John Vanderslice, Cotton Jones, Jesse Cook, Jill Barber, Femi Kuti, Hey Rosetta!, Chris Smither, Philip Sayce, Hubert Sumlin, Louisiana Red, Doyle Bramhall, Drew Nelson, David Maxwell, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm

LeBreton Flats Park in LeBreton Flats, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sat, 11 Jul 2009

2008‐08‐18: Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA, USA Bruce Springsteen, The E Street Band, Robbin Thompson

Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia, United States
Mon, 18 Aug 2008

SXSW 2007, day 5: Antone’s The Tragically Hip, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, Terry Reid, Garland Jeffreys, Hubert Sumlin, Charlie Sexton, Pinetop Perkins

Antone’s in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
Sat, 17 Mar 2007

Kerrville Folk Festival 2005 Arlo Guthrie, Asleep at the Wheel, Reckless Kelly, Eliza Gilkyson, Tom Russell, Ruthie Foster, Darrell Scott, Jimmy LaFave, Willis Alan Ramsey, Ray Bonneville, Adam Carroll, Trout Fishing in America, Glenn Yarbrough, Terri Hendrix, Stephen Bruton, Sara Hickman, Peter Yarrow, Grey DeLisle, Austin Lounge Lizards, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Carla Ulbrich, Ann Rabson, Eric Schwartz, Vance Gilbert, Butch Hancock, David Jacobs-Strain, Jonathan Byrd, Johnny Irion, Robbin Thompson, Gail Davies, We're About 9, Dave Gunning, Bob Malone, Los Texmaniacs, Small Potatoes, Sloan Wainwright

Kennedy Outdoor Theater in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States
Thu, 26 May 2005

SXSW 2005, day 1: Austin Music Hall Daniel Johnston, John Cale, The Crickets, Nanci Griffith, Alejandro Escovedo, Pinetop Perkins

Austin Music Hall in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
Wed, 16 Mar 2005

SXSW 2005, day 1: Antone's Rodney Crowell, Pam Tillis, Hubert Sumlin, Sean Costello, Jon Randall, Jessi Alexander

Antone’s in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States
Wed, 16 Mar 2005

Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest 2003, day 9: Main Stage Pinetop Perkins, Bob Margolin, Curtis Salgado, Scott Holt, Joe Krown

Marion Dewar Plaza in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sat, 12 Jul 2003

2003‐03‐06: Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA, USA Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Hornsby, The E Street Band, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, Little Steven, Clarence Clemons, Robbin Thompson

Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia, United States
Thu, 06 Mar 2003 — 19:30

Guinness Fleadh Festival 1998: San Francisco Tracy Chapman, Wilco, Sinéad O’Connor, The Corrs, John Lee Hooker, Chumbawamba, Los Lobos, Billy Bragg, John Martyn, X, The Chieftains, Richard Thompson, Great Big Sea, Altan, Nanci Griffith, Hayden, The Young Dubliners, Alejandro Escovedo, Mary Black, Catie Curtis, Luka Bloom, The Devlins, Paul Brady, The Saw Doctors, Shane MacGowan and the Popes, Jeb Loy Nichols, Mary Coughlan, Rubyhorse, Dónal Lunny, The Bogmen

Spartan Stadium in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, United States
Sun, 28 Jun 1998

Guinness Fleadh Festival 1998: Chicago Tracy Chapman, Wilco, Sinéad O’Connor, The Corrs, John Lee Hooker, Squeeze, Los Lobos, Billy Bragg, John Martyn, X, The Chieftains, Richard Thompson, Dar Williams, Terry Callier, Great Big Sea, Capercaillie, Altan, Hayden, Mary Black, Luka Bloom, The Devlins, Paul Brady, The Saw Doctors, Black 47, Shane MacGowan and the Popes, Jeb Loy Nichols, Mary Coughlan, Rubyhorse, Frances Black, Dónal Lunny, The Bogmen, Mike Peters, The Drovers

Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Sat, 20 Jun 1998

The 1991 Induction Ceremony Bruce Springsteen, The Byrds, Don Henley, Chaka Khan, John Lee Hooker, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Bobby Brown, John Fogerty, Robert Cray, LaVern Baker, Phoebe Snow, Patty Smyth

Waldorf Astoria New York in Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
Wed, 16 Jan 1991

Bumbershoot 1990, day 3: Blues Stage Irma Thomas, Buckwheat Zydeco, Sam Myers, Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets, Isaac Scott

Seattle Center in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States
Sun, 02 Sep 1990

Bumbershoot 1990, day 1: Club X Albert King, Pato Banton

Seattle Center in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States
Fri, 31 Aug 1990

Bumbershoot 1990, day 1: Blues Stage Albert King, Richard Thompson, Ellen McIlwaine, The Paul deLay Band

Seattle Center in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States
Fri, 31 Aug 1990

1985‐01‐18: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC, USA Bruce Springsteen, The E Street Band, Gary “U.S.” Bonds, Robbin Thompson

Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Fri, 18 Jan 1985

Rock Herk 1983 Big Bill

Olmenhof in Herk-de-Stad, Limburg, Flanders, Belgium
Sat, 07 May 1983

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 13th show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sat, 26 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 12th show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Fri, 25 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 11th show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Thu, 24 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 10th show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wed, 23 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 9th show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tue, 22 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 8th show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mon, 21 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 7th show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sun, 20 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 6th show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sat, 19 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 5th show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Fri, 18 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 4th show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Thu, 17 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 3rd show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wed, 16 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 2nd show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Tue, 15 Sep 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon at Lytes, 1st show Jimmy Witherspoon

Lytes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mon, 14 Sep 1981

1981‐08‐06: The Bayou, Washington, DC, USA Bruce Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, Robbin Thompson

The Bayou in Washington, D.C., United States
Thu, 06 Aug 1981

Luther Allison à Royan Luther Allison

Esplanade du Stade in Royan, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Mon, 30 Jul 1979

Journey at Aragon Ballroom Journey, Albert King

Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
Sun, 09 Jul 1978

1974‐01‐30: Muther’s Music Emporium, Nashville, TN, USA Bruce Springsteen, Freddie King

Muther’s Music Emporium in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Wed, 30 Jan 1974 — 20:00

1974‐01‐29: Muther’s Music Emporium, Nashville, TN, USA Bruce Springsteen, Freddie King, The E Street Band

Muther’s Music Emporium in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Tue, 29 Jan 1974 — 20:00

Pescara Jazz 1973 Keith Jarrett, Memphis Slim, Earl Hines, The Horace Silver Quintet, Dexter Gordon Quartet

in Pescara, Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy
Sat, 14 Jul 1973

Montreux Jazz Festival 1973 Miles Davis, Carole King, Canned Heat, The Meters, Dexter Gordon, Albert King, Marlena Shaw, Donald Byrd, Freddie King, Bobby Hutcherson, Allen Toussaint, Teddy Wilson, Gene Ammons, Bobbi Humphrey, Professor Longhair, Memphis Slim, Little Milton, Chico Hamilton, Ronnie Foster, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Barney Kessel, Gato Barbieri, Sonny Terry, Alphonse Mouzon, Hampton Hawes, John Klemmer, Brownie McGhee, Mickey Baker, Willie Mabon, Hampton Hawes Trio, Gary Bartz NTU Troop, Nathan Davis, Bill Coleman, 渡辺貞夫, McCoy Tyner Quartet, Guy Lafitte, Stomu Yamash’ta’s Red Buddha Theatre

Fri, 29 Jun 1973

1973‐02‐22: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose, CA, USA Bruce Springsteen, Freddie King, Paul Butterfield’s Better Days

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, United States
Thu, 22 Feb 1973

Grand Funk Railroad at Madison Square Garden The Doobie Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, Freddie King

Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
Sat, 23 Dec 1972

1971‐01‐23: The Upstage, Asbury Park, NJ, USA Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen, Little Steven, Steel Mill, Robbin Thompson

The Upstage in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Sat, 23 Jan 1971

1970‐09‐11: Clearwater Swim Club, Atlantic Highlands, NJ, USA Bruce Springsteen, Little Steven, Steel Mill, Southside Johnny, Robbin Thompson

Clearwater Swim Club in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Fri, 11 Sep 1970

1970‐09‐06: Challenger Eastern Surfboards, Wanamassa, NJ, USA Bruce Springsteen, Little Steven, Steel Mill, Robbin Thompson

Challenger Eastern Surfboards in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Sun, 06 Sep 1970

1970‐08‐28: University of Richmond, Richmond, VA, USA Bruce Springsteen, Steel Mill, Robbin Thompson

University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, United States
Fri, 28 Aug 1970 — 20:30

1970‐08‐25: Challenger Eastern Surfboards, Wanamassa, NJ, USA Bruce Springsteen, Steel Mill, Robbin Thompson

Challenger Eastern Surfboards in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Tue, 25 Aug 1970

1970‐08‐14: Parking Deck on 7th and Marshall Street, Richmond, VA, USA Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen, Little Steven, Steel Mill, Robbin Thompson

Parking Deck on 7th and Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia, United States
Fri, 14 Aug 1970 — 22:30

Big Brother & the Holding Company at Fillmore West Santana, Chicago, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Albert King

Fillmore West in San Francisco, California, United States
Sat, 14 Sep 1968

Past Classic Blues Events

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