Leela James Concert History

Leela James is a Los Angeles native and soul singer who cites James Brown, Roberta Flack, and Gladys Knight, among others, as influences. Her deep, rich and gritty vocals easily draw comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight.

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Leela James Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 18)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 18, 2014
Soulfest 2014 Sydney
Maxwell / D'Angelo / Anthony Hamilton / Angie Stone / Leela James / Common / Aloe Blacc / Mos Def and Musiq Soulchild
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Victoria Park Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sep 21, 2014
Las Vegas Jazz Festival
"Las Vegas Jazz Festival" / Anthony Hamilton / Ledisi / Brian Culbertson / WILL DOWNING / Leela James / ELAN TROTMAN / Jessy J. / Selina Albright
J.W. Marriott Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Sep 16, 2014
Leela James Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Aug 01, 2014
Fantasía / George Tandy Jr. / Leela James / Fantasia Barrino Chene Park Amphitheater Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jul 19, 2014
Leela James / Moonchild El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 09, 2014
Leela James The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Jul 04, 2014
Essence Music Festival
"Essence Music Festival" / Prince / Chic feat. Nile Rodgers / Estelle / Eve / Greta Prince / King 810 / Leela James / Naughty By Nature / stephanie mills / Janelle Monáe / Alice Smith / Kevin Ross
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Caesars Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jul 04, 2014 –
Jul 06, 2014
ESSENCE Festival 2014
Mary J. Blige / Erykah Badu / Lionel Richie / August Alsina / Jill Scott / 112 / Naughty By Nature / Charlie Wilson / Sevyn Streeter / Tank / Ledisi / Marsha Ambrosius / Raheem DeVaughn / Michelle Williams / Tamar Braxton / Robert Glasper Experiment / Elle Varner / Leela James / Tevin Campbell / Amel Larrieux / Doug E. Fresh / PJ Morton / Sebastian Mikael / Liv Warfield / Big Sam's Funky Nation / George Tandy Jr. / Farnell Newton / Kourtney Heart / The Original Pinettes Brass Band Show all bands
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Mercedes-Benz Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
May 25, 2014
San Diego Jazz Festival
"San Diego Jazz Festival" / Jill Scott / Anthony Hamilton / boney james / Leela James / norman brown / Jonathan Butler
La Costa Resort Carlsbad, California, United States
May 04, 2014
Ledisi / Robert Glasper Experiment / Leela James Pier Six Pavilion Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Mar 09, 2014
Arizona Jazz Festival
"Arizona Jazz Festival" / The Isley Brothers / Gladys Knight / "Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour" / Dave Koz / Mindi Abair / Richard Elliot / gerald albright / Alex bugnon / Jonathan Butler / norman brown / Leela James / Michelle Williams
Arizona Grand Resort Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Feb 15, 2014
Anthony Hamilton / Leela James

Anthony Hamilton / Leela James at The Louisville Palace Theatre

The Louisville Palace Theatre Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Nov 20, 2013
Leela James Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Nov 14, 2013
Leela James The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Aug 16, 2013 –
Aug 17, 2013
Jackson Rhythm and Blues Festival 2013
Dr. John / mint condition / Leela James / Laura Izibor / Bettye LaVette / Tab Benoit / Dorothy Moore / Ruthie Foster / Urban Mystic / Denise LaSalle / Bobby Rush / Jesse Dee / Trampled Under Foot / Pat Brown / Barbara Carr / Eden Brent / Jeff Floyd / John Németh / Nikki Hill / Kenny Brown / Dr. John & the Nite Trippers / Lacee / Mud Morganfield / Zac Harmon / Grady Champion / Shane Dwight / Jackson Rhythm / Vasti Jackson / The Jarekus Singleton Band / Reba Russell / Mark Muleman Massey / Dexter Allen / Vickie Baker / D'Mar & Gill / Alex Wilson Band / Memphis Icebreakers / Ben Payton Show all bands
Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Aug 04, 2013
Leela James / Con Funk Shun / Amikaeyla / John Murry / Monica Pasqual

Art & Soul Oakland

Downtown Oakland Oakland, California, United States
Jul 27, 2013
"Cincinnati Music Festival" / R. Kelly / Kem / Fantasia / Morris Day & The Time / Leela James

Cincinnati Music Festival

Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jul 26, 2013 –
Jul 27, 2013
Macy's Music Festival 2013
R. Kelly / Jill Scott / Fantasía / Charlie Wilson / Kem / Bootsy Collins / Leela James / TGT / Morris Day & The Time
Paul Brown Stadium Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jul 06, 2013
Essence Music Festival
"Essence Music Festival" / New Edition / Charlie Wilson / Trey Songz / Keyshia Cole / Solange / Faith Evans / Bridget Kelly / Big Daddy Kane / F.Stokes / PJ Morton / Jody Watley / Leela James / Avery*Sunshine
Caesars Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jul 04, 2013 –
Jul 07, 2013
Essence Music Festival 2013
Beyoncé / Trey Songz / LL Cool J / Keyshia Cole / Maxwell / Brandy / Jill Scott / Blackstreet / Solange / Faith Evans / Charlie Wilson / New Edition / Tamia / mint condition / Big Daddy Kane / Leela James / Donnie McClurkin / Jody Watley / Anthony David / Les Nubians / Bridget Kelly / Tramaine Hawkins / F. Stokes / Mia Borders / Kourtney Heart / Bishop Lester Love / Dr. Steve Perry Show all bands
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Mercedes-Benz Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jun 28, 2013
Kem / Leela James / Gladys Knight the O'jays

Hampton Jazz Festival 2013

Hampton Coliseum Hampton, Virginia, United States

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026 (Weekend 2 of 2)
Apr 30 - May 3, 2026
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Apr 30 - May 3, 2026
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Rock Werchter 2006
Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2006
 Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
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Rock Werchter 2006
Jun 29 - Jul 2, 2006
 Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
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Oct 18, 2014
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026 (Weekend 2 of 2) on Apr 30, 2026 [774-small]

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026 (Weekend 2 of 2)
Apr 30 - May 3, 2026
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Leela James on Apr 3, 2006 [849-small]

Leela James
Apr 3, 2006
 Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
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Leela James / B.B. King on Jul 3, 2006 [201-small]

Leela James / B.B. King
Jul 3, 2006
 Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland
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Genres:

Soul
Female Vocalists
R&B
Funk
Contemporary R&B
Neo Soul
Urban Contemporary
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Latest Setlist (01/16/2026):

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  1. Long Time Coming
  2. Satisfied
  3. Say That
  4. You're the One
  5. Good Time
  6. Soul Food
  7. Music
  8. Rain
  9. Simply Beautiful
  10. Fall for You
  11. Complicated
  12. Killing Me Softly With His Song
  13. Right On Time
  14. Honest

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 33 concerts
2025 27 concerts
2024 43 concerts
2023 23 concerts
2022 21 concerts
2021 10 concerts
2020 6 concerts
2019 33 concerts
2018 16 concerts
2017 57 concerts
2016 7 concerts
2015 59 concerts
2014 15 concerts
2013 18 concerts
2012 12 concerts
2011 5 concerts
2010 33 concerts
2009 12 concerts
2008 11 concerts
2007 11 concerts
2006 23 concerts
2005 15 concerts
2004 1 concert
2003 1 concert
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