James Chance & The Contortions Concert History

One of the original punk jazz groups of the New York No Wave scene, the Contortions were led by saxophonist James Chance, aka James White (birth name James Siegfried). The group formed in New York City in 1977 and ended along with the No Wave scene in 1979.

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15th Annual Seaport Music Festival on Sep 10, 2017 [706-small]

15th Annual Seaport Music Festival
Sep 10, 2017
 New York, New York, United States
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tags: James Chance & The Contortions, Stage Design, The Knockout - James Chance & The Contortions / Murder Murder / Naked Lights / Preening on Mar 22, 2017 [185-small]


James Chance & The Contortions / Murder Murder / Naked Lights / Preening
Mar 22, 2017
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Jazz
Experimental
Funk
Post-Punk
Experimental Rock
Dance-Punk
No Wave
Jazzcore
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2017 3 concerts
2016 4 concerts
2013 1 concert
2007 1 concert
2001 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has James Chance & The Contortions had?

James Chance & The Contortions has had 10 concerts.

What genre is James Chance & The Contortions?

James Chance & The Contortions is most often considered to be Jazz, Experimental, Funk, Post-Punk, Experimental Rock, Dance-Punk, No Wave, and Jazzcore.

When was the last James Chance & The Contortions concert?

The last James Chance & The Contortions concert was on September 10, 2017 at South Street Seaport in New York, New York, United States. The bands that performed were: Martin Rev / The Make-Up / James Chance & The Contortions / Wolfmanhattan Project / Death Valley Girls / Surfbort / Warm Drag / Nude party.

What setlist does James Chance & The Contortions play live?

The songs that James Chance & The Contortions performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 22, 2017 concert at The Knockout in San Francisco, California, United States:

  1. Design to Kill
  2. Home Is Where the Hatred Is
  3. The Splurge
  4. Disposable You
  5. The Flesh Is Weak
  6. I (Who Have Nothing)
  7. Melt Yourself Down
  8. That's Life
  9. Roving Eye
  10. Jaded
  11. Contort Yourself
  12. I Can't Stand Myself (When You Touch Me)

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