Kermit Ruffins Concert History

Originally a founding member in the 1980's of New Orleans' popular Rebirth Brass Band, with whom he recorded seven lively albums and toured the world. Ruffins branched out on his own in the early 1990's with his own band, a more traditional New Orleans jazz combo, but has also performed with The Kermit Ruffins Big Band. His style is most reminiscent of great Nawlin's trumpeter Louis Armstrong, He regularly performs with his backing band called the Barbecue Swingers in local New Orleans clubs.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 20, 2023
Kermit Ruffins / Stanton Moore / Stanton Moore / Ivan Neville / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / Soul Rebels Brass Band / Cimafunk House of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jan 07, 2023
Kermit Ruffins / James Andrews / Glen David Andrews / Russell Batiste Tipitina's New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nov 23, 2022
Irma Thomas / Ivan Neville / Jon Cleary / Kermit Ruffins / James Andrews / Stanton Moore / Theresa Andersson Tipitina's New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Oct 15, 2022
Kermit Ruffins The Fillmore New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Mar 12, 2022
Kermit Ruffins City Winery Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Apr 17, 2021
Kermit Ruffins Howlin' Wolf Den New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Dec 31, 2020
Galactic / Samantha Fish / Dumpstaphunk / Anders Osborne / Rebirth Brass Band / ani difranco / George Porter Jr. / Kermit Ruffins / Big Sam Williams
Nov 14, 2020
Fats Domino / Willie Nelson / Widespread Panic / Wilco / Billy Strings / Jon Batiste / Dinosaur Jr. / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Manu Chao / Michael Franti & Spearhead / St. Paul and The Broken Bones / Funky Meters / Preservation Hall Jazz...
Fats Domino / Willie Nelson / Widespread Panic / Wilco / Billy Strings / Jon Batiste / Dinosaur Jr. / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Manu Chao / Michael Franti & Spearhead / St. Paul and The Broken Bones / Funky Meters / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / Galactic / Anjelika Jelly Joseph / Les Claypool's Frog Brigade / The Revivalists / Tank and the Bangas / Big Freedia / Rebirth Brass Band / Zigaboo Modeliste / Juvenile / Samantha Fish / Dumpstaphunk / George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Big Chief Monk Boudreaux / Donald Harrison / Anders Osborne / Ivan Neville / Cha Wa / John "Papa" Gros / Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Kermit Ruffins / Corey Henry / Roger Lewis / Leo Nocentelli / The Soul Rebels / Davell Crawford / Jon Cleary / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Naughty Professor / Art Neville / Taj Mahal / North Mississippi Allstars / DJ Soul Sister Show all bands
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Sep 21, 2019
Kermit Ruffins Sony Hall New York, New York, United States
Apr 12, 2019
Kermit Ruffins

French Quarter Festival

French Quarter New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Mar 30, 2019
Kermit Ruffins City Winery Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Mar 16, 2019
Kermit Ruffins The Blue Nile New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Sep 22, 2018
Voodoo Threauxdown
"Voodoo Threauxdown" / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / New Breed Brass Band / Galactic / Cyril Neville / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Kermit Ruffins
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Kit Carson Park Taos, New Mexico, United States
Sep 16, 2018
Voodoo Threauxdown
"Voodoo Threauxdown" / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / New Breed Brass Band / Galactic / Cyril Neville / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Kermit Ruffins
Harrah's Resort So. Cal. / The Events Center Valley Center, California, United States
Sep 15, 2018
Voodoo Threauxdown
"Voodoo Threauxdown" / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / New Breed Brass Band / Galactic / Cyril Neville / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Kermit Ruffins
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Greek Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 14, 2018
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Galactic / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / New Breed Brass Band / Cyril Neville / Kermit Ruffins / Walter "Wolfman" Washington
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Greek Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 14, 2018
Sep 12, 2018
Voodoo Threauxdown
"Voodoo Threauxdown" / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / New Breed Brass Band / Galactic / Cyril Neville / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Kermit Ruffins
Red Butte Garden Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Sep 09, 2018
Voodoo Threauxdown
"Voodoo Threauxdown" / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / New Breed Brass Band / Galactic / Cyril Neville / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Kermit Ruffins
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Woodland park zoo Seattle, Washington, United States
Sep 08, 2018
Voodoo Threauxdown
"Voodoo Threauxdown" / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / New Breed Brass Band / Galactic / Cyril Neville / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Kermit Ruffins
McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater Troutdale, Oregon, United States
Sep 07, 2018
Voodoo Threauxdown
"Voodoo Threauxdown" / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / New Breed Brass Band / Galactic / Cyril Neville / Walter "Wolfman" Washington / Kermit Ruffins
Britt Festival Pavilion Jacksonville, Oregon, United States

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Deluna Fest 2012
Sep 21 - 23, 2012
 Pensacola, Florida, United States
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Kermit Ruffins / Stooges Brass Band
Oct 18, 2013
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Voodoo Threauxdown
Sep 15, 2018
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Voodoo Threauxdown
Sep 15, 2018
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Deluna Fest 2012
Sep 21 - 23, 2012
 Pensacola, Florida, United States
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Deluna Fest 2012
Sep 21 - 23, 2012
 Pensacola, Florida, United States
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Deluna Fest 2012
Sep 21 - 23, 2012
 Pensacola, Florida, United States
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Deluna Fest 2012
Sep 21 - 23, 2012
 Pensacola, Florida, United States
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Deluna Fest 2012
Sep 21 - 23, 2012
 Pensacola, Florida, United States
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Deluna Fest 2012
Sep 21 - 23, 2012
 Pensacola, Florida, United States
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2005 Venue Map, Austin City Limits Music Festival 2005 on Sep 23, 2005 [712-small]

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Austin City Limits Music Festival 2005
Sep 23 - 25, 2005
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Austin City Limits Music Festival 2005
Sep 23 - 25, 2005
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Austin City Limits Music Festival 2005
Sep 23 - 25, 2005
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Austin City Limits Music Festival 2005
Sep 23 - 25, 2005
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Voodoo Music Experience 2006
Oct 28 - 29, 2006
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Voodoo Music Experience 2006
Oct 28 - 29, 2006
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Kermit Ruffins had?

Kermit Ruffins has had 127 concerts.

What genre is Kermit Ruffins?

Kermit Ruffins is most often considered to be Jazz, Rhythm And Blues, Brass Band, Jazz Trumpet, New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland, New Orleans, and Trumpet.

When was the last Kermit Ruffins concert?

The last Kermit Ruffins concert was on December 20, 2023 at House of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The bands that performed were: Kermit Ruffins / Stanton Moore / Stanton Moore / Ivan Neville / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / Soul Rebels Brass Band / Cimafunk.

What setlist does Kermit Ruffins play live?

The songs that Kermit Ruffins performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 07, 2017 concert at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States:

  1. What a Wonderful World
  2. On the Sunny Side of the Street

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