Leo Kottke Concert History

Leo Kottke (born September 11, 1945) is an acoustic guitarist. He is known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies. He overcame a series of personal obstacles, including partial loss of hearing and a nearly career-ending bout with tendon damage in his right hand, to emerge as a widely recognized master of his instrument. He currently resides in the Minneapolis area with his family.

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Leo Kottke Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 09, 2027
Upcoming
Leo Kottke 229 London London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 06, 2027
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Leo Kottke 229 London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 04, 2027
Upcoming
Leo Kottke The Crossing Digbeth Digbeth, England, United Kingdom
Jan 22, 2027
Upcoming
Leo Kottke Variety Playhouse Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jan 20, 2027
Upcoming
Leo Kottke Charleston Music Hall Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Jan 16, 2027
Upcoming
Leo Kottke Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States
Jan 15, 2027
Upcoming
Leo Kottke Reilly Arts Center Ocala, Florida, United States
Jan 13, 2027
Upcoming
Leo Kottke Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, Florida, United States
Jan 10, 2027
Upcoming
Leo Kottke Amaturo Theater, Broward Center for the Performing Arts Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Jan 09, 2027
Upcoming
Leo Kottke Lyric Theatre Stuart, Florida, United States
Jun 08, 2026
Leo Kottke 229 London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 07, 2026
Leo Kottke 229 London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 04, 2026
Leo Kottke Old Woollen Leeds, England, United Kingdom
May 16, 2026
Leo Kottke The Kent Stage Kent, Ohio, United States
May 09, 2026
Leo Kottke The Castle Theatre Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Apr 25, 2026
Leo Kottke Groton Hill Music Center Groton, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 24, 2026
Leo Kottke Shalin Liu Performance Center Rockport, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 22, 2026
Leo Kottke Jane Pickens Film + Event Center Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Apr 17, 2026
Leo Kottke Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) Old Saybrook, Connecticut, United States
Apr 14, 2026
Leo Kottke Grand Opera House Wilmington, Delaware, United States

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The Band / Leo Kotke
Aug 17, 1996
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Pat Metheny / Leo Kottke / Jeff Lorber Fusion on Jul 24, 1982 [353-small]

Pat Metheny / Leo Kottke / Jeff Lorber Fusion
Jul 24, 1982
 Morrison, Colorado, United States
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Pat Metheny / Leo Kottke / Jeff Lorber Fusion on Jul 24, 1982 [352-small]

Pat Metheny / Leo Kottke / Jeff Lorber Fusion
Jul 24, 1982
 Morrison, Colorado, United States
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Leo Kottke on Jun 14, 2018 [015-small]

Leo Kottke
Jun 14, 2018
 Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Mar 7, 1972
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Mar 7, 1972
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Leo Kottke on Apr 29, 1982 [770-small]

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Apr 29, 1982
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Leo Kottke on Apr 19, 1980 [756-small]

Leo Kottke
Apr 19, 1980
 Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Leo Kottke / Jim Kweskin on Jun 23, 1971 [848-small]

Leo Kottke / Jim Kweskin
Jun 23, 1971
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Genres:

Folk
Singer-Songwriter
Country Rock
Jam Band
Roots Rock
Acoustic
Guitar
Contemporary Folk
Progressive Bluegrass
Fingerstyle
Acoustic Guitar
American Primitive
American Primitivism
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Latest Setlist (12/15/2025):

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  1. From Pizza Towers to Defeat
  2. Ojo
  3. Julie's House
  4. Pamela Brown
  5. The Banks Are Made of Marble
  6. Twice
  7. Standing in My Shoes
  8. Louise

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 10 concerts
2026 24 concerts
2025 65 concerts
2024 59 concerts
2023 70 concerts
2022 66 concerts
2021 20 concerts
2020 21 concerts
2019 40 concerts
2018 37 concerts
2017 47 concerts
2016 50 concerts
2015 42 concerts
2014 42 concerts
2013 66 concerts
2012 76 concerts
2011 88 concerts
2010 73 concerts
2009 70 concerts
2008 75 concerts
2007 80 concerts
2006 66 concerts
2005 102 concerts
2004 72 concerts
2003 100 concerts
2002 94 concerts
2001 99 concerts
2000 103 concerts
1999 107 concerts
1998 16 concerts
1997 15 concerts
1996 22 concerts
1995 22 concerts
1994 19 concerts
1993 16 concerts
1992 11 concerts
1991 11 concerts
1990 11 concerts
1989 23 concerts
1988 20 concerts
1987 9 concerts
1986 10 concerts
1985 8 concerts
1984 12 concerts
1983 12 concerts
1982 23 concerts
1981 30 concerts
1980 28 concerts
1979 28 concerts
1978 27 concerts
1977 36 concerts
1976 38 concerts
1975 43 concerts
1974 41 concerts
1973 63 concerts
1972 46 concerts
1971 32 concerts
1970 8 concerts
1969 1 concert
1968 1 concert
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Comments & Reviews:

Oct 30, 2025

@HodgieSr
I saw him there, too, was it the show when he was too drunk to play and rambled on about a wet dream he had?

Oct 16, 2020

Nice guy - got a chance to chat at his show in Ocala, FL

Dec 13, 2019

I know Leo Kottke played at Stetson University (I was a student there) between 1971-1974 but not showing on his concert list…How can I confirm?

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