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
Feb 05, 2013
"Blues At The Crossroads" / The Fabulous Thunderbirds Feat. Kim Wilson / Jody Williams / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / James Cotton / Tinsley Ellis

Blues At The Crossroads

The Northern Lights Theater Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Feb 04, 2013
"Blues At The Crossroads" / The Fabulous Thunderbirds Feat. Kim Wilson / Jody Williams / James Cotton / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Tinsley Ellis

Blues At The Crossroads

Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Feb 02, 2013
"Blues At The Crossroads" / The Fabulous Thunderbirds Feat. Kim Wilson / Jody Williams / James Cotton / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Tinsley Ellis

Blues At The Crossroads

UIS Performing Arts Center Springfield, Illinois, United States
Feb 01, 2013
"Blues At The Crossroads" / The Fabulous Thunderbirds Feat. Kim Wilson / Jody Williams / James Cotton / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Tinsley Ellis

Blues At The Crossroads

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Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jan 31, 2013
"Blues At The Crossroads" / The Fabulous Thunderbirds Feat. Kim Wilson / Jody Williams / James Cotton / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Tinsley Ellis

Blues At The Crossroads

Tivoli Theatre Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Nov 14, 2012
James Cotton / Toni Lynn Washington The Tralf Music Hall Buffalo, New York, United States
Oct 22, 2012
James Cotton Stockton Performing Arts Center Galloway, New Jersey, United States
Oct 06, 2012
King Biscuit Blues Festival
"King Biscuit Blues Festival" / James Cotton / Samantha Fish / Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater / Bonnie Raitt / Randall Bramblett / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Ann Rabson
King Biscuit Blues Festival Grounds Helena, Arkansas, United States
Sep 29, 2012
James Cotton Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Sep 28, 2012
James Cotton Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Sep 22, 2012
James Cotton Stanhope House Stanhope, New Jersey, United States
Sep 21, 2012
James Cotton Shalin Liu Performance Center Rockport, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 08, 2012
"Niagara Falls Blues Festival" / The Nighthawks / James Cotton

Niagara Falls Blues Festival

Downtown Niagara Falls Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Sep 03, 2012
James Cotton The Addition (Formerly Yoshi's SF) San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 02, 2012
"Blues By The Bay" (Eureka, CA) / David Jacobs-Strain / James Cotton / Eric Bibb / Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole / Dirk Powell

Blues By The Bay (Eureka, CA)

Halvorsen Park Eureka, California, United States
Aug 31, 2012
James Cotton Napa Valley Opera House Napa, California, United States
Aug 24, 2012
"Narcao Blues Festival" / James Cotton

Narcao Blues Festival

Narcao Blues Festival Grounds Sardinia, Italy
Aug 11, 2012
"Dutch Mason Blues Festival" / Jimmy D. Lane / Delbert McClinton / John Oates / James Cotton

Dutch Mason Blues Festival

Truro Raceway Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 28, 2012
Fargo Blues Festival
"Fargo Blues Festival" / Trampled Under Foot / James Cotton / Bernard Allison Group / Eddie Shaw & The Wolfgang / Lightnin' Malcolm / Levee
Newman Outdoor Field Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Jul 26, 2012
James Cotton Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 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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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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