J. Ivy Concert History

J. Ivy (born March 3, 1976 as James Ivy Richardson II) is an American performance poet, spoken word artist, recording artist, and author. He is a three-time HBO Def Poet and has earned a Grammy Award for his performance on Kanye West’s debut album The College Dropout. His full-length solo album, Here I Am, was released in late 2010 on his co-owned entertainment company Ivyous Entertainment.

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J. Ivy Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 18, 2026
J. Ivy Blue Note Jazz Club Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 31, 2025
J. Ivy

Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve

Chicago Riverwalk Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 30, 2025
The Black Radio Experience
Earth, Wind & Fire / DJ Jazzy Jeff / The Roots / Lupe Fiasco / Robert Glasper / Slum Village / The Soul Rebels / Warren G / Goapele / Willow / Little Brother / J. Ivy
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Meritage Resort And Spa Napa, California, United States
Jun 19, 2024
J. Ivy S.O.B.'s New York, New York, United States
Oct 06, 2023
Dave Chappelle - Live
Dave Chappelle / Marshall Brandon / Luenell Campbell / Hannibal Burress / Deon Cole / J. Ivy / Donnell Rawlings / Method Man
United Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 23, 2023
J. Ivy City Winery Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Apr 02, 2023
J. Ivy

at City Winery Chicago

City Winery Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Mar 28, 2023
J. Ivy / Tarrey Torae City Winery Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jan 15, 2023
The Last Poets / J. Ivy

The Last Poets at SOB's

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S.O.B.'s New York, New York, United States
Jun 10, 2022
J. Ivy Argyros Performing Arts Center Sun Valley, Idaho, United States
Mar 08, 2022
J. Ivy

Reel To Reel: jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

GRAMMY Museum Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 31, 2020
J. Ivy

Lolla

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Private Venue Unknown City, United States
Jul 28, 2017
Maurice Brown / J. Ivy / Chris Turner Martyrs' Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 03, 2013
J. Ivy Smith's Olde Bar Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Aug 30, 2012
Kiddo / Joyride / Jay Shepard / J. Ivy The Bitter End New York, New York, United States
Jul 25, 2012
J. Ivy Le Poisson Rouge New York, New York, United States
Nov 04, 2010
The Embassy Ensemble / J. Ivy Joe's Pub New York, New York, United States
Jan 28, 2010
Lupe Fiasco / DJ BONSU / J. Ivy The Shrine Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 02, 2009
PJ Morton / Jessie Boykins / J. Ivy Double Door Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 05, 2001
J. Ivy

Nashville River Stages

Riverfront Park Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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The Roots, Black Radio Experience, Meritage Resort, Napa, CA, Aug. 30, 2025

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Robert Glasper ft. Slum Village and Little Brother, Black Radio Experience, Meritage Resort, Napa, CA, Aug. 30, 2025

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Genres:

Hip Hop
Rap
R&B
Jazz-Funk
Spoken Word
Poetry
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Latest Setlist (01/15/2023):

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  1. I See You
  3. I Need To Write
  4. I Can't Go
  5. You Gon' Be Cool
  6. Off In Chicago
  7. Wings
  8. Brooklyn Rain
  10. ...Beauty of the Journey
  11. Running
  12. Never Let Me Down

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 1 concert
2025 2 concerts
2024 1 concert
2023 5 concerts
2022 2 concerts
2020 1 concert
2017 1 concert
2013 1 concert
2012 2 concerts
2010 2 concerts
2009 1 concert
2001 1 concert

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