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.

John Cowan Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2024) (Page 4)

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 06, 2012
John Cowan The Grey Eagle Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Nov 03, 2012
John Cowan Attucks Theatre Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Oct 19, 2012
Tim O'Brien / Darrell Scott / John Cowan / Big Fat Gap

Tim O'Brien / Darrell Scott / John Cowan at Carolina Theatre

Carolina Theatre Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 19, 2012
Apr 27, 2012
MerleFest
"MerleFest" / Béla Fleck & the Flecktones / The Waybacks / Enter the Haggis / Donna the Buffalo / Casey Driessen / The Steel Wheels / Pete Wernick / John Hammond / The Honeycutters / The Greencards / The Deep Dark Woods / Jim Lauderdale / Los Lobos / The Zephyr Lightning Bolts / Wylie & The Wild West / Tony Williamson / The Wild Rumpus / Pete & Joan Wernick / Viper's Dream / Happy Traum / ToneBlazers / Tut Taylor / Steep Canyon Rangers / Snyder Family Band / Joe Smothers / Steve and Ruth Smith / The Sigmon Stringers / Scythian / Jonathan Scales Fourchestra / Peter Rowan / The Michael Roach Band / Carol Rifkin / The Neighbors (NC) / Misty River / Andy May / Claire Lynch / Lost Bayou Ramblers / Local Boys / Jack Lawrence / The Kruger Brothers / Kickin Grass / Jubal's Kin / Johnson's Crossroad / Phil & Gaye Johnson / Fruteland Jackson / The Interactive Theater Of Jef / David Holt / Bob Hill / Wayne Henderson / Stefan Grossman / Mary Flower / Sarah and Christian Dugas / T Michael Coleman / Sam Bush / Buffalo Barfield / Laura Boosinger / Roy Book Binder / Blind Boy Chocolate and the Milk Sheiks / Banknotes / Alberti Flea Circus / Timmy Abell / Richard Watson / Doc Watson / Patrick Simmons Jr. / Darrell Scott / John Cowan Show all bands
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Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Dec 15, 2011
John Cowan / Fitzmaurice Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Nov 20, 2011
John Cowan / Blue Roots (PA) Sellersville Theater 1894 Sellersville, Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 09, 2011
John Cowan Station Inn Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Dec 16, 2010
John Cowan The Grey Eagle Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Dec 02, 2010
John Cowan The Square Room Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Aug 20, 2010
"Newgrass Festival" / Farewell Drifters / Sierra Hull / John Cowan / Bearfoot

Newgrass Festival

Ballance Motox Oakland, Kentucky, United States
Jul 28, 2010
"Tennessee Shines" / Tim O'Brien / John Cowan / John Hartford String Band / John Hartford String Band

Tennessee Shines

Bijou Theatre Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Jul 16, 2010
"Master Musicians Festival" / Jypsi / John Cowan / Tony Rice / Peter Rowan / Ben Sollee

Master Musicians Festival

Somerset Community College Somerset, Kentucky, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 16, 2010
Jun 18, 2010
Telluride Bluegrass Festival
"Telluride Bluegrass Festival" / Leftover Salmon / Lyle lovett / Court Yard Hounds / Hot Rize / Peter Rowan / Cadillac Sky / John Cowan / Ben Sollee
Telluride Town Park Telluride, Colorado, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 18, 2010
Jun 06, 2010
John Cowan Cosmic Charlie's Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Jun 05, 2010
"Appalachian Uprising" / J.D. Crowe & The New South / John McEuen / John Cowan / Sam Bush

Appalachian Uprising

Eden Valley Farm Scottown, Ohio, United States
May 29, 2010 –
May 30, 2010
Delfest 2010
The Avett Brothers / Trampled by Turtles / Keller Williams / Railroad Earth / Gibson Brothers / Greensky Bluegrass / The Bridge / Cornmeal / Dailey & Vincent / Bearfoot / John Cowan / The Lee Boys / The Travelin' McCourys / Larry Keel & Natural Bridge Show all bands
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Allegany County Fairgrounds Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Show Duplicate for May 29, 2010
May 15, 2010
Steep Canyon Rangers / John Cowan Jomeokee Music Park Pinnacle, North Carolina, United States
May 02, 2010
"Gamble Rogers Folk Festival" / Greg Brown / janis ian / John Cowan / Farewell Drifters

Gamble Rogers Folk Festival

Downtown St. Augustine St. Augustine, Florida, United States
May 01, 2010
MerleFest
"MerleFest" / Elvis Costello / Steve Martin / John Hammond / Bearfoot / Harry Manx / Missy Raines / The Wilders / The Waybacks / Red Molly / Cadillac Sky / Great Big Sea / Doc Watson / Sam Bush / Steep Canyon Rangers / Richard Watson / Susana and Timmy Abell / Alberti Flea Circus / Banknotes / Roy Book Binder / Buffalo Barfield / T Michael Coleman / John Cowan / Dehlia Low / The Greencards / Mitch Greenhill / David Holt / Jeni & Billy / Corey Harris / The Kruger Brothers / Jack Lawrence / The Lee Boys / Jeff Little / The Travelin' McCourys / The Nashville Bluegrass Band / Nation Beat / Scythian / Shana Banana / Joe Smothers / Tut Taylor / Happy Traum / Pete & Joan Wernick / Shannon Whitworth / Buddy Greene / Wylie & The Wild West / The Neighbors (NC) / Ben Prestage / Anne & Pete Sibley / Lightnin' Wells / Tony Williamson / Brave Combo / Laura Boosinger / Robert Dotson / Benton Flippen / Gravy Boys / Phil Jamison / Local Boys / Jim Lauderdale / Thomas Maupin / Daniel Rothwell / New Southern Ramblers / Andy May / Pilot Mountain Bobcats / Rodney Sutton / Eric & Suzy Thompson / The Zephyr Lightning Bolts / The Tony Rice Unit / Larkin Poe / Pete Wernick / Phil Wiggins / Peter Rowan Show all bands
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Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Apr 30, 2010
MerleFest
"MerleFest" / John Hammond / Bearfoot / Harry Manx / Missy Raines / The Belleville Outfit / Sam Bush / The Waybacks / Little Feat / Donna the Buffalo / Dailey & Vincent / Brave Combo / Balsam Range / The Duhks / Doc Watson / Richard Watson / Susana and Timmy Abell / Alberti Flea Circus / Banknotes / Roy Book Binder / Buffalo Barfield / Cadillac Sky / T Michael Coleman / John Cowan / Dehlia Low / Eleanor Ellis / The Gibson Brothers / Great Big Sea / The Greencards / Corey Harris / David Holt / Jeni & Billy / The Kruger Brothers / Jack Lawrence / Jeff Little / Andy May / Nation Beat / Peter Rowan / Ben Prestage / Shana Banana / Anne & Pete Sibley / Joe Smothers / Steep Canyon Rangers / The SteelDrivers / Tut Taylor / Pete & Joan Wernick / Tony Williamson / The Neighbors (NC) / Tony Rice / Wylie & The Wild West / Laura Boosinger / Robert Dotson / Gravy Boys / Jim Lauderdale / Phil Jamison / Local Boys / Thomas Maupin / Daniel Rothwell / New Southern Ramblers / Rodney Sutton / Pilot Mountain Bobcats / Eric & Suzy Thompson / The Zephyr Lightning Bolts / The Tony Rice Unit / Larkin Poe / Phil Wiggins / Pete Wernick / Dierks Bentley / Joey + Rory Show all bands
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Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

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Genres:

Folk
Soul
Country
Americana

Concerts Per Year:

2024 8 concerts
2023 5 concerts
2022 1 concert
2021 1 concert
2020 2 concerts
2018 2 concerts
2017 12 concerts
2016 8 concerts
2015 5 concerts
2014 8 concerts
2013 8 concerts
2012 4 concerts
2011 3 concerts
2010 18 concerts
2009 35 concerts
2008 13 concerts
2007 26 concerts
2006 17 concerts
2005 11 concerts
2004 2 concerts
2003 2 concerts
2002 10 concerts
2001 6 concerts
2000 1 concert
1999 1 concert
1998 1 concert
1997 1 concert
1996 1 concert

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How many concerts has John Cowan had?

John Cowan has had 212 concerts.

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John Cowan is most often considered to be Folk, Soul, Country, and Americana.

When was the last John Cowan concert?

The last John Cowan concert was on March 24, 2024 at 3rd And Lindsley Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

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