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.

Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 16, 2011
Leo Kottke James K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing Arts Center Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Mar 15, 2011
Leo Kottke McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Mar 12, 2011
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Variety Playhouse Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Mar 10, 2011
Leo Kottke Manship Theatre Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Mar 05, 2011
Leo Kottke The Egg Albany, New York, United States
Mar 04, 2011
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The Egg Albany, New York, United States
Mar 02, 2011
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City Winery New York, New York, United States
Mar 01, 2011
Leo Kottke
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City Winery New York, New York, United States
Feb 26, 2011
Leo Kottke Presentation Hall, Mayo Civic Center Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Feb 11, 2011
Leo Kottke The Colonial Theatre Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 29, 2011
Leo Kottke Anthology San Diego, California, United States
Jan 28, 2011
Proof / Leo Kottke Pepperdine University Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jan 28, 2011
Jan 27, 2011
Leo Kottke The Coach House Los Angeles, California, United States
Jan 22, 2011
Leo Kottke St. Croix Festival Theatre Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Jan 11, 2011
Leo Kottke Kauai Community College Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Jan 09, 2011
Leo Kottke Hawaii Theatre Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Jan 08, 2011
Leo Kottke Kahilu Theatre Kamuela, Hawaii, United States
Jan 06, 2011
Leo Kottke Maui Arts & Cultural Center Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Dec 10, 2010
Leo Kottke The Colonial Theatre Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 29, 2010
Leo Kottke Wurtele Thrust Stage, Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Leo Kottke / Tim Sparks & Gary Raynor on Dec 6, 2022 [947-small]

Leo Kottke / Tim Sparks & Gary Raynor
Dec 6, 2022
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Leo Kottke / Tim Sparks & Gary Raynor on Dec 6, 2022 [948-small]

Leo Kottke / Tim Sparks & Gary Raynor
Dec 6, 2022
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Leo Kottke / Tim Sparks & Gary Raynor on Dec 6, 2022 [949-small]

Leo Kottke / Tim Sparks & Gary Raynor
Dec 6, 2022
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Leo Kottke on Nov 5, 1976 [249-small]

Leo Kottke
Nov 5, 1976
 Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States
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The stage on 09/28/1975, Bush Stadium Rock Festival on Sep 28, 1975 [552-small]

The stage on 09/28/1975


Bush Stadium Rock Festival
Sep 28, 1975
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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The stage on 07/24/2009, Bush Stadium Rock Festival on Sep 28, 1975 [555-small]

The stage on 07/24/2009


Bush Stadium Rock Festival
Sep 28, 1975
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Backstage Pass, Bush Stadium Rock Festival on Sep 28, 1975 [556-small]

Backstage Pass


Bush Stadium Rock Festival
Sep 28, 1975
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Bubba Keith on stage 09/28/1975 (Lead singer for The James Gang) and Dale Peters (Bass Guitar), Bush Stadium Rock Festival on Sep 28, 1975 [558-small]

Bubba Keith on stage 09/28/1975 (Lead singer for The James Gang) and Dale Peters (Bass Guitar)


Bush Stadium Rock Festival
Sep 28, 1975
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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My ticket from the Festival on 09/28/1975, Bush Stadium Rock Festival on Sep 28, 1975 [559-small]

My ticket from the Festival on 09/28/1975


Bush Stadium Rock Festival
Sep 28, 1975
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Bush Stadium Rock Festival on Sep 28, 1975 [535-small]

Bush Stadium Rock Festival
Sep 28, 1975
 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Leo Kottke / Aztec Two Step on Dec 1, 1978 [041-small]

Leo Kottke / Aztec Two Step
Dec 1, 1978
 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Leo Kottke on Feb 29, 2024 [602-small]

Leo Kottke
Feb 29, 2024
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Country Rock
Acoustic
Roots Rock
Jam Band
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Progressive Bluegrass
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American Primitive
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2019 36 concerts
2018 28 concerts
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2016 34 concerts
2015 37 concerts
2014 38 concerts
2013 66 concerts
2012 74 concerts
2011 88 concerts
2010 73 concerts
2009 70 concerts
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Jfjton Oct 16, 2020

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


Hodgie Sr 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?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Leo Kottke had?

Leo Kottke has had 1,612 concerts.

What genre is Leo Kottke?

Leo Kottke is most often considered to be Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Country Rock, Acoustic, Roots Rock, Jam Band, Guitar, Progressive Bluegrass, Contemporary Folk, Fingerstyle, Acoustic Guitar, American Primitive, and American Primitivism.

When is the next Leo Kottke concert?

The next Leo Kottke concert is on April 14, 2024 at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, United States.

When was the last Leo Kottke concert?

The last Leo Kottke concert was on March 11, 2024 at Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa, United States.

What setlist does Leo Kottke play live?

The songs that Leo Kottke performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the December 03, 2023 concert at North Shore Ctr. For The Perf. Arts in Skokie, Illinois, United States:

  1. The Last Steam Engine Train
  2. From Pizza Towers to Defeat
  3. Julie's House
  4. Eight Miles High
  5. Everybody Lies
  6. Standing in My Shoes
  7. Mona Ray
  8. Rings

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