Janis Joplin's 1968 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
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
janis joplin
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Ridge Arena Braintree, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 10, 1968
Janis Joplin Westchester County Center White Plains, New York, United States
Nov 09, 1968
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Mandrake Memorial
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Woolsey Hall, Yale University New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Nov 08, 1968
Janis Joplin with Big Brother & the Holding Company / Sly & The Family Stone / White Wash
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Rocky Point Park Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
Nov 02, 1968
Big Brother & The Holding Company (Janice Joplin) / John Hammond
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Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 01, 1968
Big Brother & The Holding Company (Janice Joplin) / John Hammond
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Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 20, 1968
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Jeff Beck Group
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Alexandria Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 20, 1968
Oct 19, 1968
Vanilla Fudge / Big Brother & The Holding Company (w/ Janis Joplin) / Moby Grape / The Chambers Brothers / Buddy Guy/Junior Wells Blues Band

1st Quaker City Rock Festival

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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 18, 1968
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Recreation Hall, Pennsylvania State University State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 15, 1968
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Grande Ballroom Detroit, Michigan, United States
Oct 13, 1968
Janis Joplin / Big Brother and the Holding Company
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Cincinnati Music Hall Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Oct 05, 1968
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Jello's Gass Band
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Community Concourse San Diego, California, United States
Oct 04, 1968
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Blood Sweat and Tears
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Public Auditorium Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Sep 15, 1968
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Mothers Of Invention / Frank Zappa / The Byrds / Country Joe & The Fish / Joan Baez / Buddy Guy / Buffy St Marie
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Rose Bowl Pasadena, California, United States

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janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company on Nov 21, 1968 [048-small]

janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
Nov 21, 1968
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company on Nov 21, 1968 [051-small]

janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
Nov 21, 1968
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Blood Sweat and Tears on Oct 4, 1968 [767-small]

janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Blood Sweat and Tears
Oct 4, 1968
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Blood Sweat and Tears on Oct 4, 1968 [608-small]

janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Blood Sweat and Tears
Oct 4, 1968
 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company on Nov 23, 1968 [808-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
Nov 23, 1968
 Houston, Texas, United States
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janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Jeff Beck Group on Oct 20, 1968 [795-small]

janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Jeff Beck Group
Oct 20, 1968
 Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Mint Tattoo on Apr 19, 1968 [432-small]

Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Mint Tattoo
Apr 19, 1968
 Fresno, California, 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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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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