billy branch Concert History

Billy Branch (born William Earl Branch in Great Lakes, IL, on 3 October 1951) is an American blues harmonica player and singer of Chicago blues. Branch is a three-time Grammy nominee, a retired two-term governor of the Chicago Grammy Chapter, an Emmy Award winner, and a winner of the Addy Award. In the 1970s, he formed Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues.

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billy branch Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 12)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 17, 2009
Hondarribia Blues Festival
"Hondarribia Blues Festival" / Billy Boy Arnold / billy branch / John Primer / Lurrie Bell / Felton Crews / Matthew Skoller / Johnny Iguana
Hondarribia Blues Festival Grounds Hondarribia, Spain
Jul 16, 2009
Piazza Blues Festival
"Piazza Blues Festival" / Billy Boy Arnold / billy branch / John Primer / Lurrie Bell / Felton Crews / Matthew Skoller / Johnny Iguana
TBA Bellinzona, Switzerland
Jul 15, 2009
Piazza Blues Festival
"Piazza Blues Festival" / Billy Boy Arnold / billy branch / John Primer / Lurrie Bell / Felton Crews / Matthew Skoller / Johnny Iguana
TBA Bellinzona, Switzerland
Jul 11, 2009
North Sea Jazz Festival (Rotterdam)
Joshua Redman / James Hunter / Maria Schneider Orchestra / Brad Mehldau / Lee Konitz / Charlie Haden / James Taylor / Ruthie Foster / Billy Boy Arnold / billy branch / John Primer / Lurrie Bell / Felton Crews / Matthew Skoller / Johnny Iguana / Allen Toussaint / Erykah Badu / Kurt Rosenwinkel / Tineke Postma / Terri Lyne Carrington / Geri Allen Show all bands
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Rotterdam Ahoy Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Jul 10, 2009
L'ame du Blues
"L'ame du Blues" / Billy Boy Arnold / billy branch / John Primer / Lurrie Bell / Felton Crews / Matthew Skoller / Johnny Iguana
L'ame du Blues Festival Grounds Lamanon, France
Jul 07, 2009
Strasbourg Jazz Festival
"Strasbourg Jazz Festival" / Billy Boy Arnold / billy branch / John Primer / Lurrie Bell / Felton Crews / Matthew Skoller / Johnny Iguana / Jean-Jacques Milteau
Palais De La Musique Strasbourg, Grand Est, France
Jul 05, 2009
Vache De Blues
"Vache De Blues" / Billy Boy Arnold / billy branch / John Primer / Lurrie Bell / Felton Crews / Matthew Skoller / Johnny Iguana
Vache De Blues Festival Grounds Audun-Le-Tiche, France
Jul 04, 2009
Gaildorf Blues Festival
"Gaildorf Blues Festival" / Coco Montoya / Billy Boy Arnold / billy branch / John Primer / Lurrie Bell / Felton Crews / Matthew Skoller / Johnny Iguana / Bernard Allison Group
Gaildorfer Blues Festival Grounds Gaildorf, Germany
Jul 03, 2009
Rudolstadt Festival
"Rudolstadt Festival" / Novalima / Billy Boy Arnold / billy branch / John Primer / Lurrie Bell / Felton Crews / Matthew Skoller / Johnny Iguana
Various Venues Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany
Jul 02, 2009
Imatra Big Band Festival
"Imatra Big Band Festival" / Billy Boy Arnold / billy branch / John Primer / Lurrie Bell / Felton Crews / Matthew Skoller / Johnny Iguana
Festival Grounds Imatra, Finland
Apr 09, 2009
The Derek Trucks Band / billy branch
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Park West Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jan 03, 2009
billy branch / Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues / Joanna Connor Kingston Mines Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jan 02, 2009
billy branch / Magic Slim & The Teardrops / Joanne Graham / Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues / Joanna Connor Kingston Mines Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 13, 2008
Charlie Love / The Silky Smooth Blues Band / Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues / Guitar Set at / billy branch / Lil' Dave Thompson Kingston Mines Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 31, 2008
Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues / Joanna Connor / billy branch Kingston Mines Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jan 20, 2008
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's / Rosie Ledet / Shemekia Copeland / Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience / billy branch / Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars / Tab Benoit / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / MARK HUMMEL / Roomful of Blues / Charlie Musselwhite / The Tommy Castro Band / Harper / Hubert Sumlin / Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers / Papa Mali / Ruthie Foster / Taj Mahal / The Smokin' Joe Kubek Band feat. Bnois King / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Michael Burks Show all bands
Holland America Line - MS Westerdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Jan 19, 2008
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's / Rosie Ledet / Shemekia Copeland / Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience / billy branch / Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars / Tab Benoit / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / MARK HUMMEL / Roomful of Blues / Charlie Musselwhite / The Tommy Castro Band / Harper / Hubert Sumlin / Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers / Papa Mali / Ruthie Foster / Taj Mahal / The Smokin' Joe Kubek Band feat. Bnois King / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Michael Burks Show all bands
Holland America Line - MS Westerdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Jan 18, 2008
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's / Rosie Ledet / Shemekia Copeland / Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience / billy branch / Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars / Tab Benoit / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / MARK HUMMEL / Roomful of Blues / Charlie Musselwhite / The Tommy Castro Band / Harper / Hubert Sumlin / Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers / Papa Mali / Ruthie Foster / Taj Mahal / The Smokin' Joe Kubek Band feat. Bnois King / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Michael Burks Show all bands
Holland America Line - MS Westerdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Jan 17, 2008
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's / Rosie Ledet / Shemekia Copeland / Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience / billy branch / Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars / Tab Benoit / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / MARK HUMMEL / Roomful of Blues / Charlie Musselwhite / The Tommy Castro Band / Harper / Hubert Sumlin / Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers / Papa Mali / Ruthie Foster / Taj Mahal / The Smokin' Joe Kubek Band feat. Bnois King / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Michael Burks Show all bands
Holland America Line - MS Westerdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Jan 16, 2008
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's / Rosie Ledet / Shemekia Copeland / Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience / billy branch / Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars / Tab Benoit / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / MARK HUMMEL / Roomful of Blues / Charlie Musselwhite / The Tommy Castro Band / Harper / Hubert Sumlin / Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers / Papa Mali / Ruthie Foster / Taj Mahal / The Smokin' Joe Kubek Band feat. Bnois King / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Michael Burks Show all bands
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Holland America Line - MS Westerdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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