Billy Bragg's 1987 Concert History

Billy Bragg (Stephen William Bragg, Barking, Essex, England, 20 December, 1957) is an English singer, songwriter and left-wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, and his lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes.

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 08, 1987
Newport Folk Festival
Arlo Guthrie / Joan Baez / Judy Collins / Bonnie Raitt / Tom Paxton / Johnny Copeland / Billy Bragg / Allison Krauss Union Station / Maria Muldaur / John Sebastian / Patty Larkin
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Fort Adams State Park Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Aug 07, 1987
10,000 Maniacs/Billy Bragg/Living Colour

Benefit for Nicaragua clinic

The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Jun 19, 1987 –
Jun 21, 1987
Glastonbury Festival 1987
michelle shocked / Communards / Gaye Bykers On Acid / Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians / World Party / The Chesterfields / Andy Shepherd Quartet / Trouble Funk / Felt / Ben E. King / The Men They Couldn't Hang / Rodney Allen / The Proclaimers / Tommy Chase Quartet / Richard Thompson Band / Taj Mahal / Courtney Pine / The Blue Aeroplanes / Oysterband / Paul Brady / The Weather Prophets / Brilliant Corners / The Jazz Defektors / The Mighty Lemondrops / Misty In Roots / Phranc / Elvis Costello & the Attractions / Van Morrison / New Order / Elvis Costello / Los Lobos / Billy Bragg / Julian Cope / The Robert Cray Band / The Triffids / The Woodentops / Hüsker Dü / Stump / Jenny Eclair / The Frank Chickens / That Petrol Emotion / The Chills / The Wedding Present / The Real Sounds of Africa / Doctor & The Medics / Head / pop will eat itself Show all bands
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Worthy Farm Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
Mar 22, 1987
Billy Bragg
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University of Melbourne Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Rock
Folk
Alternative Rock
Singer-Songwriter
British
Folk Rock
UK
English
Roots Rock
Permanent Wave
Alternative Country
Folk Punk
Anti-Folk
Political
UK Americana
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2024 9 concerts
2023 50 concerts
2022 33 concerts
2021 19 concerts
2020 2 concerts
2019 56 concerts
2018 15 concerts
2017 60 concerts
2016 31 concerts
2015 15 concerts
2014 19 concerts
2013 92 concerts
2012 44 concerts
2011 29 concerts
2010 42 concerts
2009 18 concerts
2008 76 concerts
2007 18 concerts
2006 50 concerts
2005 4 concerts
2004 7 concerts
2003 14 concerts
2002 23 concerts
2001 5 concerts
2000 9 concerts
1999 6 concerts
1998 9 concerts
1997 8 concerts
1996 20 concerts
1995 5 concerts
1994 2 concerts
1993 4 concerts
1992 8 concerts
1991 18 concerts
1990 12 concerts
1989 5 concerts
1988 16 concerts
1987 4 concerts
1986 17 concerts
1985 13 concerts
1984 21 concerts
1983 3 concerts
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Black Reacher Dec 04, 2023

Billy Bragg also did a 4-5 night rooftop stint at the Danceteria in New York in '84 or '85. Not listed here. I went most nights. I think it was the night Alien Sex Fiend was downstairs doing their thing. I always liked him. His politics. And his hopefulness. Then and now.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Billy Bragg had?

Billy Bragg has had 911 concerts.

What genre is Billy Bragg?

Billy Bragg is most often considered to be Rock, Folk, Alternative Rock, Singer-Songwriter, British, Folk Rock, UK, English, Roots Rock, Permanent Wave, Alternative Country, Folk Punk, Anti-Folk, Political, and UK Americana.

When is the next Billy Bragg concert?

The next Billy Bragg concert is on May 09, 2024 at Islington Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was the last Billy Bragg concert?

The last Billy Bragg concert was on April 20, 2024 at Resident Music in Brighton, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: Billy Bragg / Currls / Hutch.

What setlist does Billy Bragg play live?

The songs that Billy Bragg performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 16, 2024 concert at Somverville Theatre in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States:

  1. Accident Waiting to Happen
  2. Sulk
  3. Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key
  4. I Was Born
  5. Birds And Ships
  6. Freedom Doesn't Come for Free
  7. Rich Men Earning North of a Million
  8. If I Should Fall From Grace With God
  9. Sexuality
  10. The Buck Doesn't Stop Here No More
  11. Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards
  12. A New England

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