Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Concert History

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (KDTU) is a jazz/funk/rock group from San Diego, California. Members include Denson, Chris Littlefield, Brian Jordan, Ron Johnson, David Veith, and John Staten. Former artists also include Zak Najor (drums), Andy Cleaves (trumpet), Eric Boulovar (drums), Craig Dawson (drums), and Alton 'Brooks' Parker (visualist).

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Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027)

4 Anniversaries for November 15th
Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 09, 2027 –
Jul 11, 2027
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Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

Grand Targhee Festival 2027

Grand Targhee Resort Amphitheater Alta, Wyoming, United States
Feb 10, 2027
Upcoming
Jam Cruise
Parliament-Funkadelic / Stephen Marley / moe. / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Lettuce / Daniel Donato / Pigeons Playing Ping Pong / Andy Frasco & The U.N. / Kitchen Dwellers / Dumpstaphunk / Dogs in a Pile / Midnight Generation / George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Lamp / Lespecial / Super Sonic Shorties / Karina Rykman / Pigeon / Dirtwire / Shadowgrass / Vincent Antone / Deadtronica / True Loves / Holly Bowling / Jammy Buffet (Tribute to Jimmy Buffet) / Sqwerv / DJ Brownie / Late Night Radio / The Sweet Lillies / Cimafunk / Everyone Orchestra Show all bands
MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia Miami, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 10, 2027
Feb 09, 2027
Upcoming
Jam Cruise
Parliament-Funkadelic / Stephen Marley / moe. / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Lettuce / Daniel Donato / Pigeons Playing Ping Pong / Andy Frasco & The U.N. / Kitchen Dwellers / Dumpstaphunk / Dogs in a Pile / Midnight Generation / George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Lamp / Lespecial / Super Sonic Shorties / Karina Rykman / Pigeon / Dirtwire / Shadowgrass / Vincent Antone / Deadtronica / True Loves / Holly Bowling / Jammy Buffet (Tribute to Jimmy Buffet) / Sqwerv / DJ Brownie / Late Night Radio / The Sweet Lillies / Cimafunk / Everyone Orchestra Show all bands
MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 09, 2027
Feb 08, 2027
Upcoming
Jam Cruise
Parliament-Funkadelic / Stephen Marley / moe. / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Lettuce / Daniel Donato / Pigeons Playing Ping Pong / Andy Frasco & The U.N. / Kitchen Dwellers / Dumpstaphunk / Dogs in a Pile / Midnight Generation / George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Lamp / Lespecial / Super Sonic Shorties / Karina Rykman / Pigeon / Dirtwire / Shadowgrass / Vincent Antone / Deadtronica / True Loves / Holly Bowling / Jammy Buffet (Tribute to Jimmy Buffet) / Sqwerv / DJ Brownie / Late Night Radio / The Sweet Lillies / Cimafunk / Everyone Orchestra Show all bands
MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 08, 2027
Feb 07, 2027
Upcoming
Jam Cruise
Parliament-Funkadelic / Stephen Marley / moe. / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Lettuce / Daniel Donato / Pigeons Playing Ping Pong / Andy Frasco & The U.N. / Kitchen Dwellers / Dumpstaphunk / Dogs in a Pile / Midnight Generation / George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Lamp / Lespecial / Super Sonic Shorties / Karina Rykman / Pigeon / Dirtwire / Shadowgrass / Vincent Antone / Deadtronica / True Loves / Holly Bowling / Jammy Buffet (Tribute to Jimmy Buffet) / Sqwerv / DJ Brownie / Late Night Radio / The Sweet Lillies / Cimafunk / Everyone Orchestra Show all bands
MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia Miami, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 07, 2027
Feb 06, 2027
Upcoming
Jam Cruise
Parliament-Funkadelic / Stephen Marley / moe. / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Lettuce / Daniel Donato / Pigeons Playing Ping Pong / Andy Frasco & The U.N. / Kitchen Dwellers / Dumpstaphunk / Dogs in a Pile / Midnight Generation / George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Lamp / Lespecial / Super Sonic Shorties / Karina Rykman / Pigeon / Dirtwire / Shadowgrass / Vincent Antone / Deadtronica / True Loves / Holly Bowling / Jammy Buffet (Tribute to Jimmy Buffet) / Sqwerv / DJ Brownie / Late Night Radio / The Sweet Lillies / Cimafunk / Everyone Orchestra Show all bands
MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 06, 2027
Feb 05, 2027
Upcoming
Jam Cruise
Parliament-Funkadelic / Stephen Marley / moe. / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Lettuce / Daniel Donato / Pigeons Playing Ping Pong / Andy Frasco & The U.N. / Kitchen Dwellers / Dumpstaphunk / Dogs in a Pile / Midnight Generation / George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Lamp / Lespecial / Super Sonic Shorties / Karina Rykman / Pigeon / Dirtwire / Shadowgrass / Vincent Antone / Deadtronica / True Loves / Holly Bowling / Jammy Buffet (Tribute to Jimmy Buffet) / Sqwerv / DJ Brownie / Late Night Radio / The Sweet Lillies / Cimafunk / Everyone Orchestra Show all bands
MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 05, 2027
Feb 04, 2027
Upcoming
Jam Cruise
Parliament-Funkadelic / Stephen Marley / moe. / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Lettuce / Daniel Donato / Pigeons Playing Ping Pong / Andy Frasco & The U.N. / Kitchen Dwellers / Dumpstaphunk / Dogs in a Pile / Midnight Generation / George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Lamp / Lespecial / Super Sonic Shorties / Karina Rykman / Pigeon / Dirtwire / Shadowgrass / Vincent Antone / Deadtronica / True Loves / Holly Bowling / Jammy Buffet (Tribute to Jimmy Buffet) / Sqwerv / DJ Brownie / Late Night Radio / The Sweet Lillies / Cimafunk / Everyone Orchestra Show all bands
MSC Cruises - MSC Poesia Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 04, 2027
Dec 31, 2026
Upcoming
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Commonwealth Room South Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Dec 30, 2026
Upcoming
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe The Paul JAS Center Aspen, Colorado, United States
Dec 29, 2026
Upcoming
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Sheridan Opera House Telluride, Colorado, United States
Sep 26, 2026
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

Indianapolis Jazz Fest 2026

Indy Art Center Opti Park Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Sep 25, 2026
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
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Woodlands Tavern Columbus, Ohio, United States
Sep 24, 2026
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Chop Shop Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 22, 2026
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Jennifer Hartswick / Natalie Cressman / Robert Randolph Brooklyn Bowl New York, New York, United States
Sep 06, 2026
Adirondack Independence Music Festival
Dogs in a Pile / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Pink Talking Fish / BALTHVS / Jimkata / Hunter Root / Hilltop
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Charles R. Wood Park Lake George, New York, United States
Sep 05, 2026
Dogs in a Pile / The Floozies / Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Pink Talking Fish / BALTHVS

Adirondack Independence Festival Day 3

  Setlists
Lake George, New York, United States
Sep 04, 2026
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe The Stone Church Brattleboro, Vermont, United States
Sep 03, 2026
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
Sep 02, 2026
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Sanctuary Maynard, Massachusetts, United States

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All Good Music Festival 2011
Jul 14 - 17, 2011
 Masontown, West Virginia, United States
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All Good Music Festival 2011
Jul 14 - 17, 2011
 Masontown, West Virginia, United States
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Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Karl Denson’s Sexy 69th Birthday Celebration , The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA, Dec. 27, 2025

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Jackie Greene / Anjelika Jelly Joseph
Dec 27, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Karl Denson’s Sexy 69th Birthday Celebration , The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA, Dec. 27, 2025

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe / Jackie Greene / Anjelika Jelly Joseph
Dec 27, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Dec 27, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Dec 27, 2025
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Dec 27, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
Oct 5, 2001
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Oct 5, 2001
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Apr 20, 2001
 San Francisco, California, United States
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2025
Apr 24 - May 4, 2025
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2025
Apr 24 - May 4, 2025
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Genres:

Jazz
Funk
Jam Band
Jazz-Funk
Pop Soul
Acid Jazz
Fusion
Saxophone
Modern Funk
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Latest Setlist (09/25/2026):

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  1. The Grunt / Mighty Mouse
  2. Crisco
  3. Apparently Nothin'
  4. Baby Love
  5. Kool Is Back
  6. Rabbit Hole
  7. The Bridge
  8. Dance Lessons
  9. Galaxy

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 8 concerts
2026 40 concerts
2025 53 concerts
2024 59 concerts
2023 70 concerts
2022 42 concerts
2021 20 concerts
2020 26 concerts
2019 88 concerts
2018 82 concerts
2017 56 concerts
2016 65 concerts
2015 81 concerts
2014 91 concerts
2013 73 concerts
2012 67 concerts
2011 81 concerts
2010 89 concerts
2009 60 concerts
2008 7 concerts
2007 5 concerts
2006 16 concerts
2005 118 concerts
2004 84 concerts
2003 131 concerts
2002 129 concerts
2001 169 concerts
2000 126 concerts
1999 56 concerts
1998 14 concerts
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