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
May 30, 2014
James Cotton / Jay Geils The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center Plymouth, New Hampshire, United States
May 19, 2014
James Cotton MIM Music Theater Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Apr 23, 2014
James Cotton The Basement Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apr 21, 2014
Buddy Guy / Charlie Musselwhite / James Cotton / James Cotton Blues Band
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Palais Theatre St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
Apr 20, 2014
Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / Erykah Badu / Passenger / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Iron & Wine / Morcheeba / War / Gov't Mule / Bitty With Sly And Robbie Taxi Gang / Nahko and Medicine for the People / Jimmie Vaughan / Booker T. Jones / Kasey Chambers / James Cotton / Chali 2na / CW Stoneking / KT Tunstall / The Devon Allman Band / Ozomatli / The Beards / Robben Ford / The Cambodian Space Project / Matthew Curry / Valerie June / The Magic Band / Candye Kane / Nikki Hill / saidah baba talibah / Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience / "RocKwiz" Show all bands
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Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 15, 2014
Elvin Bishop / James Cotton / Ruthie Foster Laxson Auditorium Chico, California, United States
Mar 14, 2014
Elvin Bishop / James Cotton / Ruthie Foster Mainstage Folsom, California, United States
Mar 13, 2014
Elvin Bishop / James Cotton / Paul Thorn Cascade Theatre Redding, California, United States
Mar 02, 2014
Elvin Bishop / James Cotton / Paul Thorn Fred Kavli Theatre Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Feb 27, 2014
James Cotton Cal Poly St. Univ. San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Feb 22, 2014
"Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival" / Johnny Winter / Samantha Fish / Parker Millsap / James Cotton / The David Mayfield Parade

Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival

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Various Venues Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 19, 2013
"Beaumont Blues Festival" (TX) / James Cotton

Beaumont Blues Festival (TX)

Beaumont Blues Festival Grounds Beaumont, Texas, United States
Oct 18, 2013
"Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival" / James Cotton / the iguanas

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

Lafayette Square Park New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Oct 12, 2013
King Biscuit Blues Festival
"King Biscuit Blues Festival" / Gregg Allman / Bobby Rush / Joe Louis Walker / James Cotton / Blind Mississippi Morris / Jaimoe's Jasssz Band / Larry McCray / Bill Perry Trio / The Peterson Brothers / Dr. Feelgood Potts / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Charlotte Taylor / Don McMinn / Ben Wiley Payton / Earnest "Guitar" Roy / Andy Coats Show all bands
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King Biscuit Blues Festival Grounds Helena, Arkansas, United States
Oct 08, 2013 –
Oct 12, 2013
KING BISCUIT FESTIVAL 2013
The Robert Cray Band / Gregg Allman / James Cotton / Paul Thorn / Marcia Ball / Bobby Rush / Cedell Davis / Tyrannosaurus Chicken
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Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, United States
Oct 01, 2013
James Cotton The Hamilton Live Washington, D.C., United States
Sep 30, 2013
James Cotton
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City Winery NYC New York, New York, United States
Sep 07, 2013
James Cotton SPACE Evanston, Illinois, United States
Sep 06, 2013
James Cotton Theatre Of Living Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 24, 2013
"Simply Jazz & Blues Festival" / Roomful of Blues / James Cotton

Simply Jazz & Blues Festival

Sandstone Drift Recreational Area Sandstone, West Virginia, 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 39 concerts
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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 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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