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 23, 1967
Howlin' Wolf / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin / Harbinger Complex
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 22, 1967
Howlin' Wolf / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin / Harbinger Complex
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 21, 1967
Howlin' Wolf / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Janis Joplin / Harbinger Complex
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 09, 1967
Grateful Dead / Country Joe & The Fish / Quicksilver Messenger Service / sopwith camel / Big Brother And The Holding Company / janis joplin
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I.L.W.U. Dispatch Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 08, 1967
janis joplin / Big Brother and the Holding Co / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Sparrow / The Charlatans
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Mt Tamalpais Outdoot Theatre Marin County, California, United States
Mar 12, 1967
Country Joe & The Fish / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Steve Miller Band / janis joplin
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 06, 1967
Quicksilver Messenger Service / janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Blue Cheer
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Freeborn Hall, University of California, Davis Davis, California, United States
Mar 04, 1967
janis joplin / Big Brother and the Holding Co / Steve Miller Band
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Steniger Auditorium, UCSF Mediclal Center San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 17, 1967 –
Feb 18, 1967
janis joplin / Big Brother and the Holding Co / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Oxford Circle
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 14, 1967
janis joplin / Big Brother and the Holding Co / Moby Grape / Jack & The Ripper
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The Ark Sausalito, California, United States
Feb 03, 1967
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Blue Cheer
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California Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Jan 29, 1967
Grateful Dead / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Moby Grape / janis joplin
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Jan 13, 1967
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Moby Grape / Morning Glory
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Santa Venetia Armory San Rafael, California, United States
Dec 17, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Congress Of Wonders / The Loving Impulse / Great San Francisco Earthquake Dancers
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 16, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Congress Of Wonders / The Loving Impulse / Great San Francisco Earthquake Dancers
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 10, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 09, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Oxford Circle / Lee Michaels
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 27, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Country Joe and the Fish
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 26, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Country Joe and the Fish Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 24, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Friendly Stranger
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California Hall San Francisco, 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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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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