Freakwater Concert History

American alternative country band from Kentucky. In 1989, Catherine Irwin and Janet Bean founded the band, and they have been supported by several musicians since then, including members of Califone (2005 Thinking of You tour). Bassist David Wayne Gay is another long-time member of the band. They release their records on Chicago's Thrill Jockey label.

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Freakwater Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 12)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 20, 2002
Trans Am / Freakwater / Chicago Underground Trio La Boule Noire Paris, Île-de-France, France
Sep 18, 2002
Freakwater Sala Bikini Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Sep 11, 2002
Freakwater Hideout Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 07, 2002
Freakwater Bowery Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Jul 29, 2002
Freakwater Loring Park Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jun 15, 2002
Archer Pruitt and the National Trust / Freakwater Empty Bottle Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 11, 2002
Jim Lauderdale / Freakwater The Grey Eagle Music Hall Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Aug 18, 2001
Freakwater / Janet Bean / Sally Timms / Fast Product / Heather's Damage Empty Bottle Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 20, 2001
Howe Gelb / Freakwater Beachland Ballroom, Beachland Ballroom & Tavern Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Feb 24, 2001
Freakwater Headliners Music Hall Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Oct 20, 2000
Freakwater / Anna Fermin's Trigger Gospel Old Town School Of Folk Music Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 18, 2000
Freakwater / Ground Speed / lucky break / Texas Rubies / Country Melvins Hideout Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 01, 2000 –
Sep 04, 2000
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Seattle Center Seattle, Washington, United States
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Jul 30, 2000
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Guelph Lake Conservation Area Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Jul 29, 2000
Freakwater / Bob Egan / Linda McRae The Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 28, 2000
Freakwater / Kelly Hogan Schubas Tavern Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 15, 2000
Freakwater The Horseshoe Tavern Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 28, 2000
Freakwater / Tortoise / The Raymond Brake Lounge Ax Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 25, 2000
Calexico / Freakwater / Mariachi Luz de Luna
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Die Kantine Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Jan 17, 2006
 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Forecastle Festival 2013
Jul 12 - 14, 2013
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Forecastle Festival 2013
Jul 12 - 14, 2013
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Forecastle Festival 2013
Jul 12 - 14, 2013
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Jul 12 - 14, 2013
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Jul 12 - 14, 2013
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Genres:

Indie
Folk
Country
Female Vocalists
Americana
Alt-Country
Alternative Country
Southern Gothic
Gothic Country
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Latest Setlist (10/06/2016):

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  1. Cheap Watch
  2. What The People Want
  3. Bolshevik And Bollweevil
  4. The Asp And The Albatross
  5. Hero/Heroine
  6. Velveteen Matador
  7. Waitress Song
  8. Number One With A Bullet
  9. Binding Twine
  10. Falls Of Sleep
  11. Good for Nothing
  12. Forgettable Song
  13. Picture in My Mind
  14. Cloak of Frogs
  15. Take Me With You
  16. War Pigs

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 1 concert
2020 1 concert
2019 1 concert
2017 2 concerts
2016 64 concerts
2015 8 concerts
2014 1 concert
2013 17 concerts
2012 1 concert
2011 3 concerts
2009 1 concert
2008 12 concerts
2007 11 concerts
2006 19 concerts
2005 35 concerts
2004 7 concerts
2003 26 concerts
2002 17 concerts
2001 3 concerts
2000 14 concerts
1999 15 concerts
1998 19 concerts
1997 16 concerts
1996 7 concerts
1995 12 concerts
1994 6 concerts
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