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 30)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 16, 2010
Dessa Red 7 Austin, Texas, United States
Nov 08, 2010
Doomtree / P.O.S. / Dessa / Sadistik Neumos Seattle, Washington, United States
Nov 06, 2010
Dessa / Sims / Mike Mictlan / Doomtree Kilby Court Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Oct 28, 2010
P.O.S / Kanser / Big Zach / Dessa / Cadence Hip Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 01, 2010
Lazerbeak @ Fine Line
Lazerbeak / Doomtree / Mike Mictlan / Dessa / Sims / P.O.S / The Plastic Constellations / DJ Paper Tiger
Fine Line Music Cafe Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Sep 10, 2010
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Mears Park Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Sep 03, 2010
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Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fairgrounds Falcon Heights, Minnesota, United States
Aug 23, 2010
Mos Def / Dessa Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Aug 21, 2010
Dessa Nomad World Pub - Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Aug 19, 2010
Dessa Nuttys North Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Aug 15, 2010
Dessa / Matthew Santos / Dumate / F. Stokes / Ant High Noon Saloon Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 14, 2010
Lookbook / Brother Ali / Red Pens / Dessa / Caroline Smith & The Good Night Sleeps

Pizza Luce Block Party

Pizza Lucé Uptown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 14, 2010
Jul 31, 2010
Dessa Bryant-Lake Bowl Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jul 30, 2010
Dessa Jefferson Pub And Grill Winona, Minnesota, United States
Jul 01, 2010
Dessa Bell Stage Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jun 06, 2010
Free Energy / Dessa / Strangelove / The Von Bondies

Grand Old Day

Dixies On Grand Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
May 30, 2010
Soundset 2010
Wiz Khalifa / Atmosphere / Yelawolf / Brother Ali / Souls of Mischief / Del the Funky Homosapien / People Under the Stairs / Murs / Method Man & Redman / Hieroglyphics / Busdriver / P.O.S / Cage / Dessa / Fashawn / Eyedea & Abilities / Pep Love / Cecil Otter / Freeway & Jake One / Toki Wright / Grieves & Budo Show all bands
Canterbury Park Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
May 22, 2010
Dessa / No Bird Sing

Dessa @ Varsity Theater

Varsity Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
May 07, 2010
Dessa / Cadence Hip Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apr 16, 2010
Dessa / Cecil Otter / Paper Tiger Earlham College Richmond, Indiana, 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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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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 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Underground Hip-Hop
Female Vocalist
Hip Pop
Underground Rap
Abstract Hip Hop
Minnesota
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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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