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.

Dessa Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2024) (Page 5)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 31, 2019
Emerge
"Emerge" / Alec With Pen / Anita Tijoux / Andrew Bird / Bedouine / Big Freedia / Bishop Briggs / Cherry Glazerr / Culture Abuse / David Hogg / Dessa / Doja Cat / Hobo Johnson / J.I.D. / Jonathan And Paula Williams / Jose Antonio Vargas / Junglepussy / Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith / Ladies of LCD Soundsystem / Laura Jane Grace / Le1f / Leikeli47 / Marian Hill / Nahko (Solo) / Patrisse Cullors / Swsh / Talib Kweli / Tank and the Bangas / Tasha / Tayla Parx / Yoke Lore Show all bands
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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
May 26, 2019
Soundset 2019
Lil Wayne / Lil Uzi Vert / SZA / Doja Cat / Trippie Redd / dmx / Tech N9ne / Atmosphere / Run the Jewels / Bas / Buddy / Royce da 5'9" / Black Star / Tierra Whack / Cut Chemist / Taylor Bennett / Dessa / Beast Coast / Prof / deM atlaS / ______ / Just Blaze / ______ / Dua Saleh / ______ / student 1 / DJ Abilities / The Last Word / Cashinova / Epic Beard Men / DJ Spinderella / Taylor J / DJ Keezy / Lisa Vazquez / ______ / ______ / ______ / B.A.G. (Blimes x Gab) / DJ PRESYCE / Mickey Breeze / Kevin Beacham / Lil Nas X / DaBaby Show all bands
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Minnesota State Fairgrounds Falcon Heights, Minnesota, United States
Show Duplicates for May 26, 2019
May 25, 2019
Boston Calling 2019 Day 2
Tame Impala / Anderson .Paak / Denzel Curry / Clairo / Princess Nokia / ODESZA / Hozier / Big Red Machine / King Princess / Mitski / Lil Nas X (Surprise Guest) / Snakehips / Betty Who / Superorganism / Shame / Pile / White Reaper / Dessa / Sidney Gish Show all bands
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Harvard Athletic Complex Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
May 24, 2019 –
May 26, 2019
BottleRock Napa Valley 2019
Imagine Dragons / Mumford & Sons / OneRepublic / Pharrell Williams / Santana / Logic / Neil Young / Neon Trees / Cypress Hill / Skylar Grey / Lord Huron / The Dandy Warhols / Citizen Cope / Gary Clark Jr. / Juanes / Big Boi / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Flogging Molly / Sylvan Esso / Too $hort / AJR / Elle King / Marian Hill / Bishop Briggs / Paul Oakenfold / Tash Sultana / The Crystal Method / Against Me! / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Sir Sly / Jenny Lewis / Madison Beer / White Panda / Alec Benjamin / Gang of Youths / Lovelytheband / Midland / Shannon / Houses / Ocean Alley / Anderson East / Elley Duhe / Shannon and The Clams / Yoke Lore / Vintage Trouble / Dessa / Flora Cash / Magic City Hippies / Pink Sweat$ / SHAED / The Regrettes / Slothrust / The Soul Rebels / The Dip / Wilderado / HalfNoise / Harry Hudson / THE TESKEY BROTHERS / The Blue Stones / Jared & The Mill / Turkuaz / Liz Cooper & The Stampede / The Dustbowl Revival / John Craigie / Moonalice / Con Brio / The War and Treaty / Valley Queen / the Promise of the Real / Just Loud / Welles / Bottlerock Napa Valley / A-live / We banjo 3 / Shannon Shaw / Chevy Metal / Sweet Crude / Royal Jelly Jive / The Clams / Jeff Goldblum / Rebecca Jade and the Cold Fact / Gangs of Youths / Silverado Pickups / Jack West / Napa Valley Youth Symphony / Jes Frances / Forgotten Dreamers Show all bands
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Napa Valley Expo Napa, California, United States
Show Duplicates for May 24, 2019
May 12, 2019
Dessa Omeara London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 07, 2019
Dessa / Monakr
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Boot & Saddle Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 06, 2019
Jessie's Girl / Dessa / Monakr
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Le Poisson Rouge New York, New York, United States
Apr 04, 2019
Dessa / Monakr Black Cat Washington, D.C., United States
Mar 28, 2019
Dessa / Orchestra Hall

Dessa Live Concert Recording

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Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Mar 26, 2019
Dessa / Minnesota Orchestra

Dessa with Minnesota Orchestra

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Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Mar 04, 2019
Dessa / UPSAHL / Cape Francis

Dessa

Bardot Los Angeles, California, United States
Feb 21, 2019
Dessa Old Town School Of Folk Music Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 06, 2018
Dessa / Minnesota Orchestra Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 05, 2018
Dessa / Minnesota Orchestra Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Sep 07, 2018
Doomtree Forest
Doomtree / Night Stone / Shredders / Dessa / Four Fists / Sims / Air Credits / ICETEP / Cecil Otter / Mike Mictlan / Longshot / Cloquet / Sick Trim / Lazerbeak / Paper Tiger
Familia HQ Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 07, 2018
Jul 22, 2018
"The Phillips Backyard Weekender" / The Revolution / Kelis / Hollie Cook / Dessa

The Phillips Backyard Weekender

Phillips Brewery Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Jul 21, 2018
The Phillips Backyard Weekender
"The Phillips Backyard Weekender" / Reggie Watts / !!! (Chk Chk Chk) / Dessa / Federale / Slim Sandy / Louise Burns
Phillips Brewery Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Jul 01, 2018
Dessa
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A&R Music Bar Columbus, Ohio, United States
Jun 29, 2018
Dessa
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Warsaw New York, New York, United States
Jun 28, 2018
Dessa The Sinclair Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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Riot Fest 2013
Sep 14, 2013
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2013
Sep 14, 2013
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
  Added by Driver 8

Riot Fest 2017
Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
  Added by Mike Daly

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Dessa / Open Mike Eagle on Oct 24, 2022 [486-small]

Dessa / Open Mike Eagle
Oct 24, 2022
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa / Monakr on Apr 27, 2018 [167-small]

Dessa / Monakr
Apr 27, 2018
 Seattle, Washington, United States
  Uploaded by Leland Caldwell

Thievery Corporation / Dessa on Dec 4, 2021 [168-small]

Thievery Corporation / Dessa
Dec 4, 2021
 Seattle, Washington, United States
  Uploaded by Leland Caldwell

Dessa on Apr 1, 2023 [038-small]

Dessa
Apr 1, 2023
 Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
  Uploaded by Keira Roth

Dessa on Apr 1, 2023 [039-small]

Dessa
Apr 1, 2023
 Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
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Dessa on Apr 1, 2023 [041-small]

Dessa
Apr 1, 2023
 Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
  Uploaded by Keira Roth

Dessa on Apr 6, 2023 [778-small]

Dessa
Apr 6, 2023
 Mankato, Minnesota, United States
  Uploaded by Dsted

Dessa / Tiny Deaths on Oct 7, 2023 [484-small]

Dessa / Tiny Deaths
Oct 7, 2023
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Leland Caldwell

Riot Fest 2013 on Sep 13, 2013 [498-small]

Riot Fest 2013
Sep 13 - 15, 2013
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
  Uploaded by Josh5180

Dessa / Lady Midnight on Nov 19, 2023 [608-small]

Dessa / Lady Midnight
Nov 19, 2023
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
  Uploaded by Ethan Hill42

Riot Fest 2013 on Sep 13, 2013 [625-small]

Riot Fest 2013
Sep 13 - 15, 2013
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
  Uploaded by Rick W

Riot Fest 2013 on Sep 13, 2013 [626-small]

Riot Fest 2013
Sep 13 - 15, 2013
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
  Uploaded by Rick W

Genres:

Hip Hop
Underground Hip-Hop
Hip Pop
Female Vocalist
Underground Rap
Abstract Hip Hop
Minnesota
Minnesota Hip Hop
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Latest Setlist (11/16/2023):

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  1. Dixon's Girl
  2. Decoy
  3. Warsaw / Velodrome
  4. Rome
  5. Call Off Your Ghost
  6. What If I’m Not Ready
  7. Good Grief
  8. Dear Marie
  9. Skeleton Key
  10. Fighting Fish
  11. Tits on the Moon
  12. Blush
  13. Crash
  14. Chop Suey!
  15. Twelve to One
  16. I Already Like You
  17. Chopper
  18. Tell Me Again
  19. Shrimp
  20. Terry Gross
  21. How to Stage Dive
  22. Rothko
  23. Fire Drills
  24. Hurricane Party
  25. 5 Out of 6

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Concerts Per Year:

2024 8 concerts
2023 16 concerts
2022 16 concerts
2021 22 concerts
2020 5 concerts
2019 25 concerts
2018 48 concerts
2017 12 concerts
2016 17 concerts
2015 12 concerts
2014 28 concerts
2013 99 concerts
2012 11 concerts
2011 30 concerts
2010 46 concerts
2009 2 concerts
2008 10 concerts

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Dessa had?

Dessa has had 407 concerts.

What genre is Dessa?

Dessa is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Underground Hip-Hop, Hip Pop, Female Vocalist, Underground Rap, Abstract Hip Hop, Minnesota, and Minnesota Hip Hop.

When is the next Dessa concert?

The next Dessa concert is on May 18, 2024 at YES in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

When was the last Dessa concert?

The last Dessa concert was on February 03, 2024 at The Blue Room in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

What setlist does Dessa play live?

The songs that Dessa performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 16, 2023 concert at First Avenue and 7th St Entry - Mainroom in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States:

  1. Dixon's Girl
  2. Decoy
  3. Warsaw / Velodrome
  4. Rome
  5. Call Off Your Ghost
  6. What If I’m Not Ready
  7. Good Grief
  8. Dear Marie
  9. Skeleton Key
  10. Fighting Fish
  11. Tits on the Moon
  12. Blush
  13. Crash
  14. Chop Suey!
  15. Twelve to One
  16. I Already Like You
  17. Chopper
  18. Tell Me Again
  19. Shrimp
  20. Terry Gross
  21. How to Stage Dive
  22. Rothko
  23. Fire Drills
  24. Hurricane Party
  25. 5 Out of 6

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