James Cotton Concert History

James Henry Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who has performed and recorded with many of the great blues artists of his time and with his own band. He played drums early in his career but is famous for his harmonica playing. Cotton began his professional career playing the blues harp in Howlin' Wolf's band in the early 1950s. He made his first recordings in Memphis for Sun Records, under the direction of Sam Phillips.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 22, 2015
James Cotton Symply Fargone Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 20, 2015
Roomful of Blues / James Cotton Laconia High School Laconia, New Hampshire, United States
Sep 26, 2015
San Diego Blues Festival
"San Diego Blues Festival" / James Cotton / Marcia Ball / The Paladins / John Mooney / Chris James & Patrick Rynn / Henry Gray / Tomcat Courtney
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Bayside Performance Park San Diego, California, United States
Sep 25, 2015
James Cotton MIM Music Theater Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Sep 24, 2015
James Cotton The Coach House Concert Hall San Juan Capistrano, California, United States
Sep 19, 2015
James Cotton Buffalo Rose Golden, Colorado, United States
Aug 08, 2015
Dutch Mason Blues Festival
"Dutch Mason Blues Festival" / Bonnie Raitt / James Cotton / Shirley Jackson & Her Good Rockin' Daddies / Jimmy D. Lane / Christine Campbell / Matt Minglewood / Myles Goodwyn / Rick Vito
Dartmouth Sportsplex Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 24, 2015
James Cotton
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Bicentennial Park Columbus, Ohio, United States
Jul 22, 2015
James Cotton Dakota Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jul 05, 2015
James Cotton Jazz Standard New York, New York, United States
Jul 04, 2015
James Cotton Jazz Standard New York, New York, United States
Jul 03, 2015
James Cotton Jazz Standard New York, New York, United States
Jun 27, 2015
"Festival International De Jazz De Montreal" / John Mayall / James Cotton / Harry Manx

Festival International De Jazz De Montreal

Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Jun 13, 2015
James Cotton Stanhope House Stanhope, New Jersey, United States
Jun 12, 2015
James Cotton Building 24 Live Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 07, 2015
James Cotton The Saco River Theater Bar Mills, Maine, United States
Jun 06, 2015
James Cotton / Jeff Pitchell Stafford Palace Theater Stafford Springs, Connecticut, United States
May 02, 2015
"Blues Hall Of Fame Tour" / Charlie Musselwhite / James Cotton / John Hammond

Blues Hall Of Fame Tour

Manchester Craftsmen's Guild Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
May 01, 2015
"Blues Hall Of Fame Tour" / Charlie Musselwhite / James Cotton / John Hammond

Blues Hall Of Fame Tour

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, D.C., United States
Apr 27, 2015
"Blues Hall Of Fame Tour" / Charlie Musselwhite / James Cotton / John Hammond

Blues Hall Of Fame Tour

The Tralf Music Hall Buffalo, New York, United States

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James Cotton / Pinetop Perkins / Derek Trucks / Chris Anderson on Sep 5, 1993 [124-small]

James Cotton / Pinetop Perkins / Derek Trucks / Chris Anderson
Sep 5, 1993
 Sarasota, Florida, United States
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Tampa Bay Blues Festival on Mar 27, 1998 [135-small]

Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Mar 27, 1998
 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
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Tab Benoit / John Mayall / James Cotton on Sep 18, 1998 [447-small]

Tab Benoit / John Mayall / James Cotton
Sep 18, 1998
 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
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Texas International Pop Festival 1969 on Aug 30, 1969 [781-small]

Texas International Pop Festival 1969
Aug 30 - Sep 1, 1969
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Texas International Pop Festival 1969 on Aug 30, 1969 [472-small]

Texas International Pop Festival 1969
Aug 30 - Sep 1, 1969
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Grateful Dead / Lothar And The Hand People / James Cotton on Nov 18, 1966 [762-small]

Grateful Dead / Lothar And The Hand People / James Cotton
Nov 18, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Lothar And The Hand People / James Cotton on Nov 19, 1966 [763-small]

Grateful Dead / Lothar And The Hand People / James Cotton
Nov 19, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Lothar And The Hand People / quicksilver / James Cotton on Nov 20, 1966 [764-small]

Grateful Dead / Lothar And The Hand People / quicksilver / James Cotton
Nov 20, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Cream / James Cotton / Mint Tattoo on Mar 15, 1968 [313-small]

Cream / James Cotton / Mint Tattoo
Mar 15, 1968
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Cream / James Cotton / Mint Tattoo on Mar 16, 1968 [421-small]

Cream / James Cotton / Mint Tattoo
Mar 16, 1968
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Johnny Winter / Muddy Waters / James Cotton on Feb 25, 1977 [657-small]

Johnny Winter / Muddy Waters / James Cotton
Feb 25, 1977
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Johnny Winter / James Cotton on Apr 4, 1975 [092-small]

Johnny Winter / James Cotton
Apr 4, 1975
 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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2015 37 concerts
2014 34 concerts
2013 54 concerts
2012 44 concerts
2011 46 concerts
2010 55 concerts
2009 32 concerts
2008 60 concerts
2007 63 concerts
2006 60 concerts
2005 38 concerts
2003 1 concert
2002 2 concerts
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2000 4 concerts
1999 2 concerts
1998 3 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1995 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has James Cotton had?

James Cotton has had 565 concerts.

What genre is James Cotton?

James Cotton is most often considered to be Blues, Electric Blues, Rhythm And Blues, Traditional Blues, Acoustic Blues, Chicago Blues, Harmonica Blues, and Harmonica.

When was the last James Cotton concert?

The last James Cotton concert was on November 22, 2015 at Symply Fargone in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

What setlist does James Cotton play live?

The songs that James Cotton performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 20, 2015 concert at Brock University in Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada:

  1. Tell Me Mama
  2. Sail On
  3. Mississippi Mud
  4. Got My Mo-Jo Working (But It Just Won't Work on You)

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