John Cowan Concert History

John Cowan joined the New Grass Revival in 1974 initially to fill the bassist slot. After it was discovered that he could also sing, he was increasingly tasked with a significant share of the lead vocal duties alongside group founder Sam Bush. Cowan remained with the band until its dissolution in 1990, at which point he embarked on a solo career and worked as a session man, most often appearing as a backing vocalist on hundreds of country and Americana genre records.

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John Cowan Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 14)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 08, 2009
John Cowan Monterey Live Monterey, California, United States
Jun 06, 2009
Lukas Rossi / John Cowan / Purple Melon / Neon Trees / Shark Speed
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The Mint Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 04, 2009
John Cowan the Rhythm Room Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jun 02, 2009
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John Cowan at The Bridge @ Santa Fe Brewing Co

The Bridge, Santa Fe Brewing Company Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
May 30, 2009
Slaid Cleaves / Mando Saenz / John Cowan Granada Theater Dallas, Texas, United States
May 29, 2009
John Cowan / Pinebox Serenade / Boxcar Bandits The Boiler Room Denton, Texas, United States
May 27, 2009
John Cowan Sam's Burger Joint Music Hall San Antonio, Texas, United States
May 26, 2009
John Cowan McGonigel's Mucky Duck Houston, Texas, United States
May 23, 2009
John Cowan Acoustic Cafe Hayden, Alabama, United States
May 22, 2009
John Cowan Strutting Duck Auburn, Alabama, United States
May 17, 2009
John Cowan Eddie's Attic Decatur, Georgia, United States
May 16, 2009
John Cowan Randy Wood Guitars Bloomingdale, Georgia, United States
May 15, 2009
John Cowan Sylvia Theater York, South Carolina, United States
May 10, 2009
John Cowan Canal Public House Dayton, Ohio, United States
May 09, 2009
John Cowan The Kent Stage Kent, Ohio, United States
May 08, 2009
John Cowan Purple Fiddle Thomas, West Virginia, United States
May 07, 2009
John Cowan Summit City Lounge Whitesburg, Kentucky, United States
Apr 25, 2009
MerleFest
"MerleFest" / Doc Watson / Susana and Timmy Abell / Buffalo Barfield / Richard Watson / Bearfoot / Angel Band / Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet / Banknotes / Broken Wire / Rory Block / Clack Mountain Stringband / T Michael Coleman / Blue Highway / The Dixie Bee-Liners / Roy Book Binder / Bob Bovee / Farewell Drifters / Gail Heil / Full Throttle Bluegrass Band / John Cowan / Rayna and Dan Gellert / Gravy Boys / Pat Donohue / Great Big Sea / The Greencards / David Bromberg / Mitch Greenhill / George Hamilton IV / Robert Dotson / Benton Flippen / David Holt / Sierra Hull / Loretta Freeman / The Interactive Theater Of Jef / Lindsay Rice / Phil Jamison / The Kruger Brothers / Jack Lawrence / Local Boys / Lovell Sisters / Doug Macleod / Emmylou Harris / The Nashville Bluegrass Band / Violet Hensley / The Neighbors (NC) / New North Carolina Ramblers / Willette Hinton / Out on the Ocean / Jimmy "Duck" Holmes / Missy Raines / Martha Scanlan / Scythian / Anne & Pete Sibley / Spring Creek Bluegrass Band / Mark Lippard / Tut Taylor / Jeff Little / Happy Traum / Pete & Joan Wernick / Tony Williamson / Andy May / The Zephyr Lightning Bolts / Tift Merritt / Ollabelle / Patrick Sweany / Polecat Creek / Joe Smothers / Sam Bush / The SteelDrivers / Rodney Sutton / Joe Thompson / The Waybacks / Jim Lauderdale / The Belleville Outfit Show all bands
Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Apr 23, 2009
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John Cowan at Kirk Avenue Music

The Spot on Kirk Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Mar 28, 2009
Southern Exposure Music & Heritage Festival
Stetson Kennedy / The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band / John Cowan / David Dondero / Charlie Louvin / Willie Green / Dale Crider
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Alpine Groves Park Switzerland, Florida, United States
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MerleFest 2010 on Apr 29, 2010 [761-small]

MerleFest 2010
Apr 29 - May 2, 2010
 Wilkesboro, NC
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MerleFest 2010 on Apr 29, 2010 [760-small]

MerleFest 2010
Apr 29 - May 2, 2010
 Wilkesboro, NC
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3rd Annual DelFest 2010 on May 27, 2010 [920-small]

3rd Annual DelFest 2010
May 27 - 30, 2010
 Cumberland, Maryland, United States
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15 years of the Nashville Sessions on Sep 15, 2014 [331-small]

15 years of the Nashville Sessions
Sep 15, 2014
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Sep 15, 2014
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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15 years of the Nashville Sessions
Sep 15, 2014
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Genres:

Folk
Soul
Country
Bluegrass
Americana
Newgrass
Liszaj Radio
Contemporary Bluegrass
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Latest Setlist (04/07/2026):

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  1. Jerusalem Ridge
  2. Tomorrow Morning
  3. The Partner Nobody Chose
  4. Strangest Dreams
  5. Witchita Way
  6. Four Days of Rain
  7. Can't You Hear Me Callin'
  8. Wheel Hoss / Roanoke
  9. Take Me to the Alley
  10. Remember Well
  11. Nine Pound Hammer
  12. Come Together
  13. Tight Rope
  14. Columbus Stockade Blues
  15. The Temperance Reel
  16. A Good Woman's Love

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2010 50 concerts
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2007 58 concerts
2006 33 concerts
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2002 13 concerts
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2000 1 concert
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