Doc Watson's 2012 Concert History

Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923, Deep Gap, North Carolina – May 29, 2012, Winston-Salem, North Carolina) was a guitar player, banjo player, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music.

Date Concert Venue Location
May 19, 2012
Doc Watson Heritage Hall Theatre Mountain City, Tennessee, United States
Apr 29, 2012
MerleFest
"MerleFest" / Alison Krauss + Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas / Marty Stuart / Dougie Maclean / The Honeycutters / The Zephyr Lightning Bolts / The Wild Rumpus / Pete & Joan Wernick / Pete Wernick / ToneBlazers / Tut Taylor / Stoney Creek Boys / Steve and Ruth Smith / The Sigmon Stringers / Carol Rifkin / The Neighbors (NC) / The Nashville Bluegrass Band / Andy May / Bill Mathis / Local Boys / Jack Lawrence / The Kruger Brothers / Kickin Grass / Jubal's Kin / The Interactive Theater Of Jef / Sierra Hull / Wayne Henderson / Mitch Greenhill / Sarah and Christian Dugas / T Michael Coleman / Buffalo Barfield / Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys / Laura Boosinger / Roy Book Binder / Banknotes / Assembly of Dust / Alberti Flea Circus / Timmy Abell / Richard Watson / Doc Watson Show all bands
Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Apr 28, 2012
MerleFest
"MerleFest" / Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys / Dehlia Low / The Waybacks / Punch Brothers / Casey Driessen / John Hammond / Enter the Haggis / Donna the Buffalo / Pete Wernick / The Honeycutters / The Gibson Brothers / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Charles Welch / The Zephyr Lightning Bolts / The Greencards / Wylie & The Wild West / Jim Lauderdale / The Wild Rumpus / Tony Williamson / Pete & Joan Wernick / Viper's Dream / Happy Traum / ToneBlazers / Tut Taylor / Stoney Creek Boys / Snyder Family Band / Joe Smothers / Steve and Ruth Smith / The Sigmon Stringers / Scythian / Peter Rowan / Jonathan Scales Fourchestra / The Michael Roach Band / Carol Rifkin / The Neighbors (NC) / The Nashville Bluegrass Band / Misty River / Andy May / Bill Mathis / Claire Lynch / Local Boys / Jack Lawrence / The Kruger Brothers / Kickin Grass / Jubal's Kin / Johnson's Crossroad / Fruteland Jackson / Sierra Hull / The Interactive Theater Of Jef / David Holt / Bob Hill / Wayne Henderson / Stefan Grossman / Mitch Greenhill / Mary Flower / Sarah and Christian Dugas / T Michael Coleman / Sam Bush / Buffalo Barfield / Brooke and George Buckner / Laura Boosinger / Roy Book Binder / Assembly of Dust / Banknotes / Alberti Flea Circus / Timmy Abell / Richard Watson / Doc Watson Show all bands
  Setlists
Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Apr 27, 2012
MerleFest
"MerleFest" / Béla Fleck & the Flecktones / The Waybacks / Enter the Haggis / Donna the Buffalo / Casey Driessen / The Steel Wheels / Pete Wernick / John Hammond / The Honeycutters / The Greencards / The Deep Dark Woods / Jim Lauderdale / Los Lobos / The Zephyr Lightning Bolts / Wylie & The Wild West / Tony Williamson / The Wild Rumpus / Pete & Joan Wernick / Viper's Dream / Happy Traum / ToneBlazers / Tut Taylor / Steep Canyon Rangers / Snyder Family Band / Joe Smothers / Steve and Ruth Smith / The Sigmon Stringers / Scythian / Jonathan Scales Fourchestra / Peter Rowan / The Michael Roach Band / Carol Rifkin / The Neighbors (NC) / Misty River / Andy May / Claire Lynch / Lost Bayou Ramblers / Local Boys / Jack Lawrence / The Kruger Brothers / Kickin Grass / Jubal's Kin / Johnson's Crossroad / Phil & Gaye Johnson / Fruteland Jackson / The Interactive Theater Of Jef / David Holt / Bob Hill / Wayne Henderson / Stefan Grossman / Mary Flower / Sarah and Christian Dugas / T Michael Coleman / Sam Bush / Buffalo Barfield / Laura Boosinger / Roy Book Binder / Blind Boy Chocolate and the Milk Sheiks / Banknotes / Alberti Flea Circus / Timmy Abell / Richard Watson / Doc Watson / Patrick Simmons Jr. / Darrell Scott / John Cowan Show all bands
  Setlists
Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Mar 16, 2012
Doc Watson Private Function Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Jan 21, 2012
Doc Watson Newberry Opera House Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Jan 02, 2012
Doc Watson Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall San Antonio, Texas, United States
Folk
Singer-Songwriter
Country
Country Rock
Acoustic
Americana
Bluegrass
New Americana
Progressive Bluegrass
Old-Time
Traditional Country
Appalachian Folk
Traditional Folk
Traditional Bluegrass
American Folk Revival
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2023 1 concert
2012 7 concerts
2011 22 concerts
2010 24 concerts
2009 22 concerts
2008 28 concerts
2007 38 concerts
2006 36 concerts
2005 32 concerts
2004 11 concerts
2003 6 concerts
2002 11 concerts
2001 9 concerts
2000 5 concerts
1999 5 concerts
1998 3 concerts
1997 4 concerts
1996 1 concert
1995 1 concert
1994 1 concert
1993 2 concerts
1991 1 concert
1990 2 concerts
1988 3 concerts
1987 3 concerts
1986 1 concert
1985 3 concerts
1981 1 concert
1980 2 concerts
1976 1 concert
1975 1 concert
1973 1 concert
1972 1 concert
1970 1 concert
1967 4 concerts
1966 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Doc Watson had?

Doc Watson has had 296 concerts.

What genre is Doc Watson?

Doc Watson is most often considered to be Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Country, Country Rock, Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, New Americana, Progressive Bluegrass, Old-Time, Traditional Country, Appalachian Folk, Traditional Folk, Traditional Bluegrass, and American Folk Revival.

When was the last Doc Watson concert?

The last Doc Watson concert was on March 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California, United States.

What setlist does Doc Watson play live?

The songs that Doc Watson performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 02, 2011 concert at Kirby Theatre in Roxboro, North Carolina, United States:

  1. Way Downtown
  2. Soldier's Joy
  3. The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane
  4. New River Train
  5. Freight Train
  6. Roll On Buddy
  7. I Feel Like Cryin'
  8. Sitting on Top of the World
  9. Steel Guitar Blues
  10. The Train That Carried My Girl From Town
  11. Little Darlin' Pal of Mine
  12. Talk About Suffering
  13. Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)
  14. In the Pines
  15. Frankie and Johnny
  16. Milk Cow Blues
  17. Walk On
  18. I Am a Pilgrim
  19. Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms

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