Dessa's 2017 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 had 22 concerts in 2017

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 15, 2017
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Cobra Lounge Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 14, 2017
Dessa / Monakr / James Gardin Blind Pig Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Nov 12, 2017
Dessa / Monakr
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Upstairs, The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 11, 2017
Dessa / Monakr National Sawdust New York, New York, United States
Nov 10, 2017
Dessa / Monakr Black Cat Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 09, 2017
Dessa / Monakr World Cafe Live - Upstairs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 08, 2017
Dessa / Monakr
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Joe's Pub New York, New York, United States
Oct 07, 2017
MPR 50th Anniversary Block Party
Dessa / Emily King / Jeremy Messersmith / Gaelynn Lea / Erik Koskinen / Alan Sparhawk / Chris Thile and the Prairie Home Companion House Band / VocalEssence
St. Peter St and 6th St Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Sep 17, 2017
Riot Fest 2017 (Day 3 of 3)
Dinosaur Jr. / Beach Slang / Best Coast / The Menzingers / Minus the Bear / Paramore / Say Anything / That Dog. / Built to Spill / Jawbreaker / Kitten Forever / The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / Pennywise / Real Friends / Cap'n Jazz / Hot Water Music / M.I.A. / The Orwells / Prophets of Rage / TV On the Radio / The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black / The Flatliners / GWAR / Culture Abuse / Mad Caddies / Downtown Boys / Dessa / Versus / Andrew W.K. / Engine 88 Show all bands
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Douglass Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 15, 2017
Strand of Oaks / Dessa / Fever Marlene

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Live on King Street Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Sep 15, 2017 –
Sep 17, 2017
Riot Fest 2017
Bad Brains / Buzzcocks / Danzig / Dead Cross / Death from Above / Gogol Bordello / Knuckle Puck / Mike D / The Lawrence Arms / Ministry / New Order / Nine Inch Nails / Peaches / Queens of the Stone Age / Vic Mensa / Wu-Tang Clan / X / Bayside / A Day To Remember / FIDLAR / Mayday Parade / New Found Glory / The Smith Street Band / The Story So Far / Taking Back Sunday / Skating Polly / GBH / M.I.A. / Dinosaur Jr. / The Flatliners / Paramore / Jawbreaker / Prophets of Rage / The Mighty Mighty Bosstones / The Menzingers / Fishbone / Dessa / State Champs / Best Coast / Grayscale / Four Year Strong / Seaway / The Regrettes / Say Anything / Real Friends / Action Bronson / Potty Mouth / Warm Brew / Kitten Forever / Hellzapoppin / Gazebos / Liars / Cockney Rejects / Alice Bag and the Sissy Bears / Dave Lombardo / TV On the Radio / Dirty Heads / Built to Spill / Pennywise / Death from Above 1979 / Minus the Bear / The Cribs / Nothing More / At the Drive‐In / Streetlight Manifesto / The Orwells / Andrew W.K. / Black Pistol Fire / Shabazz Palaces / CHON / Hot Water Music / Mad Caddies / GWAR / Saul Williams / Tobacco / The Hotelier / Cap'n Jazz / Beach Slang / Culture Abuse / Like Pacific / Sleep On It / HDBEENDOPE / RVIVR / Downtown Boys / Versus / INVSN / Alice Bag / The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black / Engine 88 / That Dog. / Slaves (UK) / Turnspit / La Armada / Radar State / Cold Beat / Gin Rummy / Lucky Chops / Upset Show all bands
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Douglass Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Sep 14, 2017
Dessa / Monakr / Aby Wolf and Eric Mayson

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Icehouse Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Sep 13, 2017
Dessa / Monakr / Aby Wolf / Eric Mayson Pizza Lucé Duluth Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Jul 16, 2017
Dessa Mayo Park Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Jun 24, 2017
Dessa Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
May 31, 2017
Dessa / Astronautalis Greene Space (Jerome L. Greene Performance Space) New York, New York, United States
May 24, 2017
Dessa / DJ Paper Tiger / Alexei Casselle Greene Space (Jerome L. Greene Performance Space) New York, New York, United States
May 17, 2017
Dessa / Aby Wolf Greene Space (Jerome L. Greene Performance Space) New York, New York, United States
May 11, 2017
Dessa / Jeremy Messersmith Greene Space (Jerome L. Greene Performance Space) New York, New York, United States
Apr 15, 2017
Dessa / Minnesota Orchestra
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Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apr 14, 2017
Dessa / Minnesota Orchestra
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Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Riot Fest 2017
Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2017
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2017
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2017
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2017
Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2017
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2017
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2017 (Day 3 of 3)
Sep 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2017
Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Strand of Oaks / Dessa / Fever Marlene on Sep 15, 2017 [567-small]

Strand of Oaks / Dessa / Fever Marlene
Sep 15, 2017
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Sep 15, 2017
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Strand of Oaks / Dessa / Fever Marlene
Sep 15, 2017
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Riot Fest 2017
Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Underground Hip-Hop
Female Vocalist
Hip Pop
Underground Rap
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  8. Camelot
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  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
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Concerts Per Year:

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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