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 23)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 04, 2013 –
Sep 08, 2013
LAUNCH x Sacramento 2013
Imagine Dragons / Washed Out / Cults / St. Lucia / Girl Talk / Surfer Blood / Minus the Bear / Blonde Redhead / Penguin Prison / Geographer / Grieves / Van She / Wallpaper / Dredg / P.O.S / Dessa / Doomtree / The New Division / Gold Fields / Rocket from the Crypt / Tera Melos / Lemuria / NO / An Angle / Turquoise Jeep / Doombird / Survival Guide / Frank Jordan / Life In 24 Frames / DLRN / 8th Grader / Exquisite Corps / Mister Metaphor / The Bell Boys / Paper Pistols / DJ Shaun Slaughter Show all bands
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César Chávez Park Sacramento, California, United States
Sep 02, 2013
White River Arts & Music Festival
"White River Arts & Music Festival" / Michael Franti & Spearhead / G. Love & Special Sauce / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / 3rd Bass / J. Rabbit / The Coup / DJ Logic / Dessa / Said the Whale / Oreo Jones / Action Jackson / K.O. / Woodstove Flapjacks / Indiana Jones / Staying For The Weekend / James Wallace & The Naked Light / Left Lane Cruiser Show all bands
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Broad Ripple Park and Family Center Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Aug 11, 2013
Summer Set Music & Camping Festival
"Summer Set Music & Camping Festival" / STS9 / Common / Krewella / Diplo / Madeon / Flosstradamus / Dessa / Keys N Krates / Minnesota / Pert Near Sandstone / The 4onthefloor / Tritonal / Wick-it the Instigator / Big Cats / jon wayne and the pain / Mama Digdown's Brass Band / Zoogma Show all bands
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Somerset Amphitheater Somerset, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 10, 2013
Summer Set Music Fest 2013
Zedd / Diplo / Passion Pit / Common / SBTRKT / Krewella / STRFKR / Big Boi / Madeon / Flosstradamus / Wolfgang Gartner / Adventure Club / Girl Talk / Big Gigantic / Tritonal / Poliça / GRiZ / Zomboy / The Wailers / Keys N Krates / Tommy Trash / Morgan Page / blackalicious / Beats Antique / STS9 / Ryan Hemsworth / Phox / Alex Metric / Kill Paris / Figure / Greensky Bluegrass / Boombox / Dessa / Minnesota / Papadosio / Spencer & Hill / Doomtree / Wick-it the Instigator / The Werks / Conspirator / Mally / Orchard Lounge / Digital Tape Machine / Big Cats! / KidCutUp Show all bands
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Somerset Amphitheater Somerset, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 30, 2013
Mathias and the Pirates / Aby Wolf / Dessa The Firebird St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Jul 29, 2013
Dessa Jay Pritzker Pavilion Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 27, 2013
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recordBar Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jul 26, 2013
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Bluebird Theater Denver, Colorado, United States
Jul 25, 2013
Dessa Aggie Theatre Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Jul 23, 2013
Sims / Pat Maine / Dessa The Urban Lounge Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Jul 22, 2013
Dessa Neurolux Boise, Idaho, United States
Jul 21, 2013
Dessa / Sims Mississippi Studios Portland, Oregon, United States
Jul 20, 2013
Dessa The Crocodile Seattle, Washington, United States
Jul 19, 2013
Dessa The Shakedown Bellingham, Washington, United States
Jul 17, 2013
Dessa / Open Mike Eagle The Catalyst Santa Cruz, California, United States
Jul 16, 2013
Dessa Café du Nord San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 15, 2013
Dessa / Open Mike Eagle The Wayfarer Costa Mesa, California, United States
Jul 13, 2013
Dessa / Open Mike Eagle / Aby Wolf Troubadour West Hollywood, California, United States
Jul 12, 2013
Dessa / Open Mike Eagle The Casbah San Diego, California, United States
Jul 11, 2013
Dessa Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, Arizona, 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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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]

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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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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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