Dessa Concert History

Born Margaret Wander, Dessa’s first release with Doomtree, False Hopes, introduced a unique sensibility to underground hip-hop: literary, bitter-sweet, and wry. She alternated between a clever, droll persona as an emcee and her earnest, unaffected delivery as a singer with a low, clear alto voice. Her a cappella arrangements delicate and expressive, full of sad, old world harmonies. False Hopes attracted a varied set of ferociously dedicated fans in the Midwest and beyond.

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Dessa Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027) (Page 14)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 14, 2018
Dessa Futurum Prague, Czechia
Apr 13, 2018
Dessa Hopkirk Bar Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Apr 12, 2018
Dessa Kabinet MÚZ Brno, South Moravian, Czechia
Apr 11, 2018
Dessa Musik & Frieden Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Apr 10, 2018
Dessa Nochtwache Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Apr 09, 2018
Dessa Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Apr 07, 2018
"Live From Here" / Chris Thile / Dessa / Shakey Graves

Live From Here

State Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Apr 06, 2018
Dessa / Monakr / Dwynell Roland

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First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apr 04, 2018
Dessa / Monakr Rochester Art Center Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Apr 03, 2018
"Mission Creek Festival" / Dessa / Monakr

Mission Creek Festival

Various Venues Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Apr 01, 2018
Dessa / Monakr El Club Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mar 31, 2018
Dessa / Monakr Subterranean Chicago, Illinois, United States
Mar 30, 2018
Dessa / Monakr
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Majestic Theatre Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 29, 2018
Dessa / Monakr Cavalier Theatre And Lounge La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 17, 2018
SXSW
A Place To Bury Strangers / Spirit of the Room / Skinny Lister / Talos / Mary Ocher / Jade Bird / Fabrizio Cammarata / Gang of Youths / Frank Turner / Nilüfer Yanya / Trishes / Dessa / RVG / Calan Mai / Thunder Dreamer / Didirri / Dan Bettridge / G Flip / Honduras / Lola Marsh / Cape Francis / Will Varley / Larkin Poe / Lola Marsh / Harry Pane Show all bands
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Various Locations Austin, Texas, United States
Mar 16, 2018
SXSW
"SXSW" / Belako / Patterns / Stella Donnelly / Gang of Youths / Gordi / Lauren Ruth Ward / Dessa
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Blackheart Bar Austin, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 16, 2018
Mar 05, 2018
Dessa / Monakr Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 New York, New York, United States
Mar 04, 2018
Dessa / Monakr
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Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 New York, New York, United States
Feb 26, 2018
Dessa / MONAKR
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Dakota Jazz Club Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Feb 25, 2018
Dessa The UBS Forum Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Dessa / Monakr
Aug 30, 2019
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa on Jun 14, 2026 [581-small]

Dessa
Jun 14, 2026
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Riot Fest & Carnival 2013 (Day 1 of 3) on Sep 13, 2013 [699-small]

Riot Fest & Carnival 2013 (Day 1 of 3)
Sep 13, 2013
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Dessa / Outcalls on Mar 22, 2026 [821-small]

Dessa / Outcalls
Mar 22, 2026
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Underground Hip-Hop
Female Vocalist
Hip Pop
Underground Rap
Abstract Hip Hop
Minnesota
Minnesota Hip Hop
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Latest Setlist (04/16/2026):

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  1. Warsaw / Velodrome
  2. Skeleton Key
  3. Fighting Fish
  4. Hurricane Party
  5. Rome
  6. Call Off Your Ghost
  7. What If I’m Not Ready
  8. Camelot
  9. Sadie Hawkins
  10. I Already Like You
  11. Shrimp
  12. Terry Gross
  13. Blush
  14. Annabelle
  15. Decoy
  16. Chopper
  17. Tough Call
  18. Jumprope
  19. Dixon's Girl
  20. Fire Drills
  21. Tell Me Again

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 1 concert
2026 16 concerts
2025 15 concerts
2024 27 concerts
2023 27 concerts
2022 31 concerts
2021 38 concerts
2020 10 concerts
2019 42 concerts
2018 77 concerts
2017 22 concerts
2016 20 concerts
2015 38 concerts
2014 37 concerts
2013 109 concerts
2012 16 concerts
2011 43 concerts
2010 71 concerts
2009 7 concerts
2008 12 concerts
2007 1 concert
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