Jan Akkerman's 1997 Concert History

Jan Akkerman (born Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 24 December 1946) is a Dutch guitar virtuoso. In 1973 Akkerman was voted 'Best Guitarist in the World' by the readers of the British music magazine, Melody Maker. Akkerman is best known for his work with Amsterdam-based symphonic rock band Focus, with organ/flute player, Thijs van Leer, as its frontman.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 15, 1997
Jan Akkerman

Wirral International Guitar Festival

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New Brighton Floral Pavilion Theatre New Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 14, 1997
Jan Akkerman

Wirral International Guitar festival Candlelit Concert

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Birkenhead Priory Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom
Jul 11, 1997 –
Jul 13, 1997
North Sea Jazz Festival 1997
Earth, Wind & Fire / herb alpert / Ahmad Jamal / larry carlton / Gato Barbieri / Buckshot LeFonque / Nicholas Payton / Irakere / Adriana Evans / Steve Turre / Carmen Lundy / Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80 / Monday Michuru / Jimmie Vaughan / Spearhead / Ronnie Earl / Monster Mike Welch / Billy Preston / 'LEGENDS '97' Miller/ Clapton / Sanborn / Sample/ Gadd / Jesse van Ruller Quartet / The Robert Cray Band / Whitehouse with Borstlap and Honing / R.L. Burnside / Rahsaan Patterson / Steve Winwood / lee ritenour / Chick Corea & Gary Burton / Ray Charles / Total Touch / Miriam Makeba / Patti Austin / Jimmie Vaughn / Maceo Parker / The Zawinul Syndicate / Taj Mahal / Jan Akkerman / Youssou N'Dour Show all bands
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North Sea Jazz Festival 1997 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

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Jan Akkerman on Nov 14, 1997 [837-small]

Jan Akkerman
Nov 14, 1997
 Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom
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Jan Akkerman on Nov 15, 1997 [643-small]

Jan Akkerman
Nov 15, 1997
 New Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Jan Akkerman had?

Jan Akkerman has had 43 concerts.

What genre is Jan Akkerman?

Jan Akkerman is most often considered to be Rock, Jazz, Blues, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Guitar, Symphonic Rock, Jazz Rock, Nederpop, Guitar Virtuoso, and Dutch Blues.

When was the last Jan Akkerman concert?

The last Jan Akkerman concert was on December 10, 2023 at Patronaat in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands. The bands that performed were: Jan Akkerman / Joep Pelt.

What setlist does Jan Akkerman play live?

The songs that Jan Akkerman performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 23, 2023 concert at Cosmopolite in Oslo, Oslo, Norway:

  1. You Do Something to Me
  2. Spiritual Privacy
  3. Love Train
  4. Big Sur
  5. Streetwalker
  6. Crackers
  7. Tommy's Anniversary
  8. Answers? Questions! Questions? Answers!
  9. Focus II
  10. Anonymous
  11. Sylvia
  12. Hocus Pocus
  13. Pieton
  14. Tranquilizer

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