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 22)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 05, 2004
John Cowan / Green Mountain Grass Canopy Club Urbana, Illinois, United States
Oct 04, 2004
John Cowan Copper Dragon Brewing Company Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Apr 04, 2004
Dark Angel / John Cowan Boulder Theater Boulder, Colorado, United States
Dec 20, 2003
Xmas Jam 2003
Kevn Kinney / John Cowan / North Mississippi Allstars / Stained Souls / Sam Bush / Jeff Austin / Edwin McCain / Danny Louis / Tinsley Ellis / Audley Freed / Artimus Pyle / Funky Meters / Mike Barnes / Andy Hess / Paul Riddle / Dave Schools / Michael Kang / Gregg Allman / John Bell / Col. Bruce Hampton / Todd Nance / Keller Williams / Sonny Landreth / Warren Haynes Show all bands
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Asheville Civic Center Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Jun 20, 2003
Sam Bush / John Cowan / Railroad Earth / Allison Brown / Second Harvest Georgia Frontiere Pavilion Sedona, Arizona, United States
Nov 15, 2002
John Cowan Joe's Bar Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 02, 2002
John Cowan Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Oct 31, 2002
The Seldom Scene / John Cowan

The Seldom Scene / John Cowan at The Birchmere

The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Sep 22, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra (Tribute to Grateful Dead) / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater

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Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, New York, United States
Sep 21, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra (Tribute to Grateful Dead) / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at PNC Bank Arts Center

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PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, New Jersey, United States
Sep 20, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra (Tribute to Grateful Dead) / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at Leader Bank Pavilion

Leader Bank Pavilion Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 07, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra (Tribute to Grateful Dead) / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at Starlight Theatre

Starlight Theatre Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Aug 30, 2002 –
Sep 02, 2002
Bumbershoot 2002
Death Cab for Cutie / Modest Mouse / The Shins / Lifehouse / Wilco / Wyclef Jean / Everclear / Blonde Redhead / Lou Reed / Ani DiFranco / blackalicious / Nappy Roots / Jonny Lang / Sonic Youth / Concrete Blonde / Richard Thompson / Yonder Mountain String Band / Luna / Pedro The Lion / Dave Edmunds / the Gourds / Beachwood Sparks / Antibalas / Otis Taylor / Kristin Hersh / Gene / Ramsey Lewis Trio / Jonatha Brooke / Linton Kwesi Johnson / Michelle Shocked / The Saw Doctors / Zuco 103 / Sam Bush / Mekons / Stanley Jordan / Doug Benson / Tony Rice / Sarah Silverman / El Vez / John Wesley Harding / Coco Montoya / Zach Galifianakis / Buddy and Julie Miller / Dave Davies / Lifesavas / The Derailers / Donald Glaude / Jon Dee Graham / The Itals / Quixotic / Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks / 4th Avenue Jones / Toshi Reagon / Kevn Kinney / John Cowan / Arj Barker / Gypsy Caravan / Fred Armisen / Jenny Toomey / Jon Glaser / Jon Benjamin / Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings / Marc Ribot Trio / Muckafurgason / Tony Rice And Peter Rowan / Christy Mcwilson / Emma Donoghue / Isle Of Klezbos / Breyten Breytenbach / Joanne Kyger / Kevin Joyce / Slovin & Allen / Tony Camin / Eric Drysdale / sis Show all bands
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Seattle, Washington, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 30, 2002
Aug 24, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Yonder Mountain String Band / Peter Rowan / Tony Rice / John Cowan
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Marin Center Lagoon Park San Rafael, California, United States
Aug 18, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra (Tribute to Grateful Dead) / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at Time Warner Cable Amph. @ Tower City

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Time Warner Cable Amph. @ Tower City Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Aug 17, 2002
John Cowan Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 17, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra (Tribute to Grateful Dead) / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at The NorVa

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The Norva Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Jun 29, 2002
John Cowan

Weed Street Summerfest

North Avenue and Sheffield Avenue Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 08, 2001
John Cowan / Drew Emmitt / McCluskey Brothers Fox Theatre Boulder, Colorado, United States
Nov 07, 2001
John Cowan / Tony Furtado Gothic Theatre Englewood, Colorado, United States

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 Cumberland, Maryland, United States
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 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Genres:

Folk
Soul
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Bluegrass
Americana
Newgrass
Liszaj Radio
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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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2023 7 concerts
2022 1 concert
2021 1 concert
2020 3 concerts
2019 1 concert
2018 4 concerts
2017 16 concerts
2016 22 concerts
2015 9 concerts
2014 20 concerts
2013 20 concerts
2012 18 concerts
2011 12 concerts
2010 50 concerts
2009 75 concerts
2008 22 concerts
2007 58 concerts
2006 33 concerts
2005 22 concerts
2004 3 concerts
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2002 13 concerts
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2000 1 concert
1999 1 concert
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