Janis Joplin Concert History

Janis Joplin (born 19 January 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, United States, died 4 October 1970 in Los Angeles, California) was an American singer, songwriter, composer and painter. Originally the lead singer for the blues rock band Big Brother & The Holding Company, Joplin left the band in late 1968 for a solo career. She released two solo albums, I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! (1969) and Pearl (1971), the latter released after her death. During her solo career, she was backed by the Kozmic Blues Band and later, the Full Tilt Boogie Band.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 12, 1966
Hindustani Jazz Sextet / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Grateful Dead
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The Fillmore Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 09, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Red Dog Saloon Virginia City, Nevada, United States
Jul 08, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company Red Dog Saloon Virginia City, Nevada, United States
Jul 03, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / The Gladstones / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Monterey Fair Grounds Monterey, California, United States
Jul 02, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / The Gladstones / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Monterey Fair Grounds Monterey, California, United States
Jul 01, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Jaywalkers
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The Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 25, 1966
Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
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Jun 24, 1966
Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
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Jun 03, 1966 –
Jun 04, 1966
The Grass Roots / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Buddha From Muir Beach / Janis Joplin
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
May 28, 1966
Jefferson Airplane / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Flowers of Evil
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Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Santa Cruz, California, United States
May 21, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / The Charlatans / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Wildflower / The Carpetbaggers / The Rebirth / Billy Moses & The Blues Band / The Erector Set
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Muir Beach Resort Muir Beach, California, United States
May 19, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / A Moving Violation
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The Firehouse San Francisco, California, United States
May 07, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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St. Mary's College Moraga, California, United States
Apr 30, 1966
The Grass Roots / Sons of Adam / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 29, 1966
The Grass Roots / Sons of Adam / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 06, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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The Matrix San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 05, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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The Matrix San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 04, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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The Matrix San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 02, 1966
The Great Society / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Skins / The Exiles / Monte Waters
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Harmon Gymnasium, University Of California Berkeley, California, United States
Apr 01, 1966
The Great Society / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Skins / The Exiles / Monte Waters
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Harmon Gymnasium, University Of California Berkeley, California, United States

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Woodstock Music and Art Fair
Aug 15 - 18, 1969
 Bethel, New York, United States
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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company on May 12, 1968 [454-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
May 12, 1968
 Northridge, California, United States
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Janis Joplin / Southwind on Jun 12, 1970 [495-small]

Janis Joplin / Southwind
Jun 12, 1970
 San Jose, California, United States
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Janis Joplin / James Cotton Blues Band on Oct 25, 1970 [677-small]

Janis Joplin / James Cotton Blues Band
Oct 25, 1970
 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin / The Staple Singers / Ten Years After on Aug 2, 1968 [574-small]

Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin / The Staple Singers / Ten Years After
Aug 2 - 3, 1968
 New York, New York, United States
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Big Brother And The Holding Company / janis joplin / The Hello People / Nazz / Love Castle on Aug 17, 1968 [085-small]

Big Brother And The Holding Company / janis joplin / The Hello People / Nazz / Love Castle
Aug 17, 1968
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Big Brother And The Holding Company / janis joplin / The Hello People / Nazz / Love Castle on Aug 16, 1968 [087-small]

Big Brother And The Holding Company / janis joplin / The Hello People / Nazz / Love Castle
Aug 16, 1968
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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1969 49 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Janis Joplin had?

Janis Joplin has had 202 concerts.

What genre is Janis Joplin?

Janis Joplin is most often considered to be Rock, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Female Vocalists, Soul, Psychedelic Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Funk, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Disco, Quiet Storm, Classic Soul, Gospel, Rhythm And Blues, Post-Disco, Acoustic Blues, Rhythm & Blues, A Cappella, Acid Rock, and Philly Soul.

When was the last Janis Joplin concert?

The last Janis Joplin concert was on October 30, 2020 at Sacramento State in Sacramento, California, United States. The bands that performed were: janis joplin.

What setlist does Janis Joplin play live?

The songs that Janis Joplin performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 12, 1970 concert at Harvard Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts, United States:

  1. Tell Daddy
  2. Half Moon
  3. Mercedes Benz
  4. My Baby
  5. Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)
  6. Maybe
  7. Summertime
  8. That's Rock 'n' Roll

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