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
Apr 21, 1969
Janis Joplin and the Kozmic Blues Band / Yes
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 29, 1969
janis joplin / Steve Miller Band
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San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
Mar 28, 1969
janis joplin / MC5 / Lee Michaels
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Swing Auditorium San Bernardino, California, United States
Mar 23, 1969
janis joplin / savoy brown / AUM
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Fillmore West San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 20, 1969 –
Mar 22, 1969
janis joplin / savoy brown / AUM
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Winterland Arena San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 15, 1969
janis joplin / James Cotton Blues Band
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Events Building, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 15, 1969
Feb 28, 1969
Janis Joplin
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Carmichael Auditorium Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Feb 12, 1969
janis joplin / Grateful Dead
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
Feb 11, 1969
janis joplin / Grateful Dead
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
Feb 08, 1969
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Paul Butterfield Blues Band
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Franklin Pierce College Rindge, New Hampshire, United States
Feb 07, 1969
janis joplin / James Gang / Sacred Mushroom
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Cincinnati Music Hall Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jan 31, 1969
janis joplin / Spirit / Rhinoceros
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Baltimore Civic Center Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Nov 24, 1968
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Dallas Memorial Auditorium Dallas, Texas, United States
Nov 23, 1968
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Music Hall Houston, Texas, United States
Nov 21, 1968
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Theater For Performing Arts San Antonio, Texas, United States
Nov 16, 1968
janis joplin / big brother& the holding company / Richie Havens / John Hammond Jr
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Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York, United States
Nov 15, 1968
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Hunter College Auditorium New York, New York, United States
Nov 12, 1968
janis joplin
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The Stanley Theatre Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Nov 11, 1968
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Ridge Arena Braintree, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 10, 1968
Janis Joplin Westchester County Center White Plains, New York, 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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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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