Common's 2008 Concert History

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois), better known by his stage name Common (previously Common Sense), is a Grammy award winning rapper, author and actor known for lyrics that focus on love and spirituality. Signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, many people describe him as being a conscious hip hop artist who makes songs that send a message. He debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar? and maintained a significant underground following into the late 90s...

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 17, 2008
Common / N.E.R.D. Malkin Bowl Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 15, 2008
Common / N.E.R.D. / Chester French City National Grove of Anaheim Anaheim, California, United States
Sep 14, 2008
Common / N.E.R.D. / Chester French The Wiltern Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 13, 2008
Common Marquee Theatre Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Sep 11, 2008
Common Stubb's Bar-B-Q Austin, Texas, United States
Sep 10, 2008
Common / N.E.R.D. House of Blues Dallas, Texas, United States
Sep 09, 2008
Common / N.E.R.D. Verizon Wireless Theater Houston, Texas, United States
Sep 05, 2008
Common Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theater Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Aug 23, 2008
SoCo Music Experience
Common / The Black Keys / Kinky / Saul Williams / Grand Ole Party / MC Flow / Shark Attack / The Silent Comedy / Buddy Akai / The Burning of Rome / Lady Dottie & the Diamonds
Gallagher Square, Petco Park San Diego, California, United States
Aug 10, 2008
Common / N.E.R.D.
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Tabernacle Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jul 13, 2008
Ilosaarirock
"Ilosaarirock" / Mad Sin / Comeback Kid / Mogwai / Kauko Royhka / Stella (Finland) / Pepe Deluxe / Pyhimys / Smokesuit / Pelle Miljoona Unabomber / Vuokko Hovatta / Giant Rabat / Turisas / Kumikameli / Lauri Tahka ja Elonkerjuu / Kashmir / Ypo-Viis / Asa / Medeia / Fanfare Ciocarlia / Common / Decended / Nightwish / Mike Patton / Heptones / Vihrea Maa / Paprika Korps / Risto / YUP Show all bands
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Ilosaarirock Festival Grounds Joensuu, Finland
Jul 11, 2008
Openair Frauenfeld
"Openair Frauenfeld" / Cypress Hill / The Hives / Common / IAM / Stress / Culcha Candela / Sektion Kuchikaeschtli / Breitbild / Revolverheld / Chlyklass / Le Peuple de l'Herbe
Openair Festival Grounds Frauenfeld, Thurgau, Switzerland
Jul 09, 2008
Common Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Jul 06, 2008
R.E.M. / Editors / Akon / Common / The Stooges / The Pigeon Detectives / Gossip / Deep Dish / The Whip / The Courteeners / Sharam / Jeff Mills / Luciano / Dubfire / Paolo Mojo / Paul Woolford / Nic Fanciulli / 2020 Soundsystem / DJ Nano / Ralph La...
R.E.M. / Editors / Akon / Common / The Stooges / The Pigeon Detectives / Gossip / Deep Dish / The Whip / The Courteeners / Sharam / Jeff Mills / Luciano / Dubfire / Paolo Mojo / Paul Woolford / Nic Fanciulli / 2020 Soundsystem / DJ Nano / Ralph Lawson / Taito Tikaro / Dominique Costa / DJ Isis Show all bands
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Castelló d'Empúries Girona, Spain
Jul 05, 2008
Summerjam Festival
"Summerjam Festival" / Shaggy / Patrice / Alpha Blondy / Jah Cure / The Black Seeds / Irie Revoltes / Sebastian Sturm / Pow Pow Movement / Sentinel / Captain-C 20XX / Small Axe / Deebuzz / Common / Ky-Mani Marley / Pressure / Roy Paci & Aretuska / Miss Platnum Show all bands
Fuhlinger See Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Jul 04, 2008 –
Jul 06, 2008
Summerjam Festival 2008
Common / Shaggy / Collie Buddz / Stephen Marley / Mr. Vegas / Tarrus Riley / Busy Signal / Alborosie / Jah Cure / Luciano / Lady Saw / DUB INC / Cecile / Cocoa Tea / Queen Ifrica / Pressure
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Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
May 31, 2008
Ted Leo and The Pharmacists / Broken Social Scene / Third Eye Blind / Common / The Cool Kids / Flosstradamus / Will Butler
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Northwestern University Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 30, 2008
Common / Jack's Mannequin / Girl Talk Depaul Quad Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 26, 2008
Common / Dropkick Murphys / Tea Leaf Green

Tufts University Spring Fling 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 24, 2008
Common / Dropkick Murphys Roger Williams University Bristol, Rhode Island, United States
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Rap
Soul
Pop Rap
Neo Soul
Gangster Rap
Alternative Hip Hop
Hardcore Hip Hop
Conscious Hip Hop
Boom Bap
Chicago Rap
Jazz Rap
Political Hip Hop
Alternative Rap
Chipmunk Soul
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2024 2 concerts
2023 16 concerts
2022 6 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 11 concerts
2019 50 concerts
2018 21 concerts
2017 28 concerts
2016 22 concerts
2015 19 concerts
2014 44 concerts
2013 26 concerts
2012 24 concerts
2011 30 concerts
2010 26 concerts
2009 57 concerts
2008 50 concerts
2007 56 concerts
2006 36 concerts
2005 49 concerts
2004 8 concerts
2003 24 concerts
2002 8 concerts
2001 3 concerts
2000 23 concerts
1999 1 concert
1998 6 concerts
1994 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Common had?

Common has had 649 concerts.

What genre is Common?

Common is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, Soul, Pop Rap, Neo Soul, Gangster Rap, Alternative Hip Hop, Hardcore Hip Hop, Conscious Hip Hop, Boom Bap, Chicago Rap, Jazz Rap, Political Hip Hop, Alternative Rap, and Chipmunk Soul.

When is the next Common concert?

The next Common concert is on June 29, 2024 at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California, United States. The bands performing are: The Roots / Queen Latifah / Common / Digable Planets / Arrested Development / The Pharcyde / Black Sheep / Jungle Brothers.

When was the last Common concert?

The last Common concert was on March 15, 2024 at Xcite Center in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States.

What setlist does Common play live?

The songs that Common performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 12, 2023 concert at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, United States:

  1. I Used to Love H.E.R.
  2. The Light
  3. The Food

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