Hot Rize Concert History

Hot Rize is approaching its 30th year in the bluegrass history book. After not performing for three years following the death of original member, flat-picking extraordinaire Charles Sawtelle, the band regrouped in 2002 with Bryan Sutton added on guitar. Hot Rize has done five years of shows with its current lineup and has been delivering its high-energy, soulful, and unique sound to fans old and new. Though many years from its full-time touring period of 1978-1990...

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 20, 2012
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
"Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival" / Del McCoury Band / Bearfoot / The Hillbenders / Noam Pikelny & Friends / Punch Brothers / Hot Rize / Della Mae
  Setlists
Walsh Farm Oak Hill, New York, United States
Oct 09, 2011
Hot Rize Meymandi Concert Hall Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Oct 08, 2011
Hot Rize Variety Playhouse Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Oct 06, 2011
Hot Rize The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Oct 04, 2011
Hot Rize Sellersville Theater 1894 Sellersville, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 01, 2011
Hot Rize McGlohon Theater Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Sep 30, 2011
"Three Sisters Music Festival" / Dismembered Tennesseans / Laurie Lewis / Solas / Hot Rize

Three Sisters Music Festival

Ross Landing Park Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Jul 30, 2011
RockyGrass
"RockyGrass" / Steve Martin / Steep Canyon Rangers / Hot Rize / Psychograss / Sarah Jarosz / The Kruger Brothers / Mike Marshall / Caterina Lichtenberg / Della Mae
  Setlists
Planet Bluegrass Ranch Lyons, Colorado, United States
Jul 29, 2011 –
Jul 31, 2011
Rockygrass Festival
Bryan Sutton & The String Set / Shawn Camp Band / Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band / The David Grisman Bluegrass Experience / The Del McCoury Band / The Kruger Brothers / Sarah Jarosz / Psychograss / Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers / Hot Rize / Tim O'Brien Party of 7 / Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers / Open Road Special Reunion / Joy Kills Sorrow / Pete & Ann Sibley / Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg / Della Mae / Milk Drive / Henhouse Prowlers / Brother Mule Show all bands
  Setlists
Planet Bluegrass Ranch Lyons, Colorado, United States
Nov 07, 2010
"Mountain Stage Radio Show" / Peter Case / Stan Ridgway / Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers / Hot Rize

Mountain Stage Radio Show

Creative Arts Center Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Nov 06, 2010
Hot Rize The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Nov 05, 2010
Hot Rize McGlohon Theater Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Nov 04, 2010
Hot Rize B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Oct 31, 2010
Hot Rize / Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers Boulder Theater Boulder, Colorado, United States
Oct 30, 2010
Hot Rize / Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers Aladdin Theater Portland, Oregon, United States
Oct 28, 2010
Hot Rize Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse Berkeley, California, United States
Aug 29, 2010
"Tonder Festival" / Chris Smither / Hot Rize

Tonder Festival

Tønder Festival Grounds Tonder, Denmark
Aug 28, 2010
"Tonder Festival" / Chris Smither / Hot Rize

Tonder Festival

Tønder Festival Grounds Tonder, Denmark
Aug 27, 2010
"Tonder Festival" / Chris Smither / Hot Rize

Tonder Festival

Tønder Festival Grounds Tonder, Denmark
Jun 19, 2010
Tony Rice / Hot Rize City Park Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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Doc Watson / Seldom Scene / Hot Rize on Jul 10, 1988 [343-small]

Doc Watson / Seldom Scene / Hot Rize
Jul 10, 1988
 Vienna, Virginia, United States
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Delfest 2014 on May 22, 2014 [409-small]

Delfest 2014
May 22 - 25, 2014
 Cumberland, Maryland, United States
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Delfest 2014 on May 22, 2014 [410-small]

Delfest 2014
May 22 - 25, 2014
 Cumberland, Maryland, United States
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Delfest 2014 on May 22, 2014 [411-small]

Delfest 2014
May 22 - 25, 2014
 Cumberland, Maryland, United States
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Hot Rize / Red Knuckles And The Trailblazers on Apr 29, 1988 [183-small]

Hot Rize / Red Knuckles And The Trailblazers
Apr 29, 1988
 Clarendon, Vermont, United States
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2022 2 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2019 3 concerts
2018 19 concerts
2017 17 concerts
2016 5 concerts
2015 47 concerts
2014 31 concerts
2013 8 concerts
2012 7 concerts
2011 8 concerts
2010 15 concerts
2009 2 concerts
2008 4 concerts
2007 1 concert
2006 3 concerts
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2003 2 concerts
1998 2 concerts
1997 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Hot Rize had?

Hot Rize has had 184 concerts.

What genre is Hot Rize?

Hot Rize is most often considered to be Folk, Country, Americana, Bluegrass, Progressive Bluegrass, Banjo, Old-Time, Appalachian Folk, and Neo-Traditional Bluegrass.

When was the last Hot Rize concert?

The last Hot Rize concert was on July 31, 2022 at Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, Colorado, United States. The bands that performed were: "RockyGrass" / Hot Rize / Earls Of Leicester / Uncle Earl / Peter Rowan / Béla Fleck / Mike Marshall / Edgar Meyer / We banjo 3 / Jake Blount / Tatiana Hargreaves.

What setlist does Hot Rize play live?

The songs that Hot Rize performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 04, 2019 concert at Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado, United States:

  1. High on a Mountain

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