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
Oct 18, 2014
John Hammond / Charlie Musselwhite / James Cotton The Foundation PACC Spindale, North Carolina, United States
Oct 17, 2014
John Hammond / Charlie Musselwhite / James Cotton Odell Williamson Auditorium Bolivia, North Carolina, United States
Oct 16, 2014
John Hammond / Charlie Musselwhite / James Cotton Carolina Theatre Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Oct 11, 2014
King Biscuit Blues Festival
"King Biscuit Blues Festival" / W.C. Clark / Sonny Rhodes / Eb Davis / Paul Rishell & Annie Raines / Scott Kirby / James Cotton / The Andy T Band Featuring Alabama Mike / Matt Schofield / Kenny 'Beedy Eyes' Smith / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Bob Stroger / Don McMinn / Catherine Russell Show all bands
King Biscuit Blues Festival Grounds Helena, Arkansas, United States
Aug 14, 2014
"Donnacona Au Rythme Du Blues" / James Cotton / Paul Deslauriers / Jim Zeller / South Breeze

Donnacona Au Rythme Du Blues

Au Rhythme Du Blues Festival Grounds Donnacona, Quebec, Canada
Aug 09, 2014
"Dutch Mason Blues Festival" / Gregg Rolie / James Cotton / Doyle Bramhall II

Dutch Mason Blues Festival

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Truro Raceway Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 25, 2014 –
Jul 27, 2014
XPoNential Music Festival (Camden, NJ) 2014
Beck / Band of Horses / Ingrid Michaelson / Ryan Adams / Rodrigo y Gabriela / Dawes / The Hold Steady / Jenny Lewis / Man Man / Old 97's / Bear's Den / Lake Street Dive / Lucius / Marian Hill / Houndmouth / Nicole Atkins / Jeremy Messersmith / The Districts / Caitlin Rose / Hurray for the Riff Raff / Diego García / Strand of Oaks / James Cotton / Marah / C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band / The Lawsuits / Viv and the Revival / Trigger Happy / J Roddy Walston / Our Griffins / Commonwealth Choir / Ginger Coyle / David Hause Show all bands
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BB&T Pavilion Camden, New Jersey, United States
Jul 06, 2014
James Cotton Jazz Standard New York, New York, United States
Jul 05, 2014
James Cotton Jazz Standard New York, New York, United States
Jul 04, 2014
James Cotton Jazz Standard New York, New York, United States
Jul 03, 2014
James Cotton Jazz Standard New York, New York, United States
Jul 02, 2014
James Cotton Jazz Standard New York, New York, United States
Jun 29, 2014
"Mystic Blues Festival" / James Cotton

Mystic Blues Festival

Mystic Shipyard Mystic, Connecticut, United States
Jun 28, 2014
James Cotton The Record Collector Store Bordentown, New Jersey, United States
Jun 17, 2014
"TD Canada Trust Winnipeg International Jazz Festival" / James Cotton

TD Canada Trust Winnipeg International Jazz Festival

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Manitoba Theatre Centre Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Jun 15, 2014
Playboy Jazz Festival
"Playboy Jazz Festival" / george Benson / Earl Klugh (solo) / Dave Holland / Kevin Eubanks / Craig Taborn / Eric Harland / Fantasia / Dr. Lonnie Smith / Jose James / Afro-Cuban All Stars / Jon Batiste / James Cotton / Big Jay Mcneely / Los Amigos Invisibles / Esperanza High School Band Show all bands
Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 13, 2014
"W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival" / James Cotton / Trampled Under Foot / The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band / Selwyn Birchwood / The Michael Gough Group

W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival

Audubon Mill Park Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Jun 11, 2014
James Cotton Dakota Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jun 10, 2014
James Cotton SPACE Evanston, Illinois, United States
May 31, 2014
James Cotton Larcom Performing Arts Theatre Beverly, Massachusetts, 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
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2005 39 concerts
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2002 2 concerts
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2000 4 concerts
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1998 3 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has James Cotton had?

James Cotton has had 566 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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