David Lindley & El Rayo-X Concert History

In 1981, multi-instrumentalist David Lindley released his debut studio album "El Rayo-X." To support the album, Lindley created a band of the same name. The following year, David Lindley & El Rayo-X released a second album "Win This Record!" with the band's third and final studio album, "Very Greasy," dropping in 1988. This last album was the only one released by the band to chart on the US Billboard 200 chart, peaking at number 174. After disbanding, David Lindsey continued on, performing mostly as a session musician for country and rock artists, perhaps most notably like Jackson Browne, with whom Lindley worked extensively throughout his career, appearing on ten of his albums.

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 05, 2003
Tea Leaf Green / David Lindley / El Rayo-X The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 25, 1989
Jackson Browne / David Lindley & El Rayo-X

Jackson Browne

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Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
Aug 04, 1989
Jackson Browne / David Lindley / El Rayo-X Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Jul 09, 1989
Jackson Browne / David Lindley and El Rayo-x
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Azura Amphitheater Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Apr 15, 1989
David Lindley / El Rayo - X
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 12, 1988
David Lindley and El Rayo X Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, Colorado, United States
Aug 06, 1988
Reggae on the River 5
Judy Mowatt / Burning Spear & The Burning Band / Messenjah / David Lindley & El Rayo-X / 'Rankin' Scroo & Ginger with Crucial Youth / Graffiti / Phil 'n the Blanks
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French's Camp Piercy, California, United States
Jul 31, 1988
Grateful Dead / Los Lobos / David Lindley and EL RAYO EX
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Laguna Seca Rec Area Monterey, California, United States
Jul 30, 1988
Grateful Dead / Los Lobos / David Lindley and EL RAYO EX
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Laguna Seca Rec Area Monterey, California, United States
Jul 29, 1988
Grateful Dead / David Lindley and EL RAYO EX
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Laguna Seca Rec Area Monterey, California, United States
Apr 30, 1988
David Lindley & El Rayo-X The Catalyst Santa Cruz, California, United States
Apr 25, 1988
David Lindley & El Rayo-X Old Town Bar & Grill Eureka, California, United States
Nov 20, 1987
David Lindley & El Rayo-X Glenn Miller Ballroom, CU Campus Boulder, Colorado, United States
Aug 23, 1987
Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X

Mountain Aire Festival 2

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Calaveras County Fairgrounds Angels Camp, California, United States
Aug 22, 1987
Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X

Mountain Aire Festival 2

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Calaveras County Fairgrounds Angels Camp, California, United States
Aug 01, 1987
Reggae on the River 4
Marcia Griffiths / Chris Stanley with the Ark Angels / Big Youth / Mighty Diamonds / David Lindley and El Rayo X / Rod & The I-Deals / Las Malandras
French's Camp Piercy, California, United States
Apr 11, 1987
David Lindley & El Rayo-X The Catalyst Santa Cruz, California, United States
Apr 07, 1987
David Lindley & El Rayo-X Old Town Bar & Grill Eureka, California, United States
Nov 10, 1986
David Lindley & El Rayo-X Old Town Bar & Grill Eureka, California, United States
Nov 08, 1986
David Lindley & El Rayo-X / Little Women
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The Catalyst Santa Cruz, California, United States

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Joe Walsh / David Lindley and El Rayo X on Jun 21, 1981 [631-small]

Joe Walsh / David Lindley and El Rayo X
Jun 21, 1981
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X on Aug 22, 1987 [125-small]

Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X
Aug 22, 1987
 Angels Camp, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X on Aug 22, 1987 [312-small]

Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X
Aug 22, 1987
 Angels Camp, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X on Aug 22, 1987 [602-small]

Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X
Aug 22, 1987
 Angels Camp, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / David Lindley and EL RAYO EX on Jul 29, 1988 [861-small]

Grateful Dead / David Lindley and EL RAYO EX
Jul 29, 1988
 Monterey, California, United States
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David Lindley & El Rayo-X on Nov 11, 1982 [427-small]

David Lindley & El Rayo-X
Nov 11, 1982
 Rome, Latium, Italy
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Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X on Aug 22, 1987 [299-small]

Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X
Aug 22, 1987
 Angels Camp, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Los Lobos / David Lindley and EL RAYO EX on Jul 31, 1988 [149-small]

Grateful Dead / Los Lobos / David Lindley and EL RAYO EX
Jul 31, 1988
 Monterey, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X on Aug 22, 1987 [384-small]

Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X
Aug 22, 1987
 Angels Camp, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X on Aug 23, 1987 [620-small]

Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X
Aug 23, 1987
 Angels Camp, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X on Aug 23, 1987 [595-small]

Grateful Dead / Santana / David Lindley & El Rayo-X
Aug 23, 1987
 Angels Camp, California, United States
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David Lindley & El Rayo-X on Nov 9, 1982 [418-small]

David Lindley & El Rayo-X
Nov 9, 1982
 Rome, Latium, Italy
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Classic Rock
Blues Rock
Reggae
Slide Guitar

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1989 4 concerts
1988 7 concerts
1987 6 concerts
1986 3 concerts
1985 2 concerts
1982 3 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has David Lindley & El Rayo-X had?

David Lindley & El Rayo-X has had 29 concerts.

What genre is David Lindley & El Rayo-X?

David Lindley & El Rayo-X is most often considered to be Rock, Classic Rock, Blues Rock, Reggae, and Slide Guitar.

When was the last David Lindley & El Rayo-X concert?

The last David Lindley & El Rayo-X concert was on September 05, 2003 at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California, United States. The bands that performed were: Tea Leaf Green / David Lindley / El Rayo-X.

What setlist does David Lindley & El Rayo-X play live?

The songs that David Lindley & El Rayo-X performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 25, 1989 concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, United States:

  1. Hands Like a Man
  2. Texas Tango
  3. I Just Can't Work No Longer
  4. Let the Good Times Roll
  5. Mercury Blues

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