James Cotton's 1997 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
Aug 29, 1997 –
Sep 01, 1997
Bumbershoot 1997
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Bumbershoot 1997 Seattle, Washington, United States
Show Duplicates for Aug 29, 1997
May 29, 1997 –
May 30, 1997
James Cotton / Larry McCray / Dr John House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Blues
Electric Blues
Rhythm And Blues
Traditional Blues
Acoustic Blues
Chicago Blues
Harmonica Blues
Harmonica
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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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