Mississippi John Hurt Concert History

John Smith Hurt, better known as Mississippi John Hurt (July 3, 1893 or March 8, 1892 - November 2, 1966) was an American country blues singer and guitarist.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 22, 1965 –
Jul 25, 1965
Newport Folk Festival 1965
Bob Dylan / Joan Baez / Gordon Lightfoot / Pete Seeger / Chambers Brothers / Josh White / Lightnin' Hopkins / Rev. Gary Davis / ian and sylvia / new lost city ramblers / Peter, Paul & Mary / Jean Ritchie / Mississippi John Hurt / Son House / Arthur Smith / Maybelle Carter / Theodore Bikel / Oscar Brand / Memphis Slim And Willie Dixon / Mark Spoelstra / Ronnie gilbert / Jim Kweskin & the Jug Band / Hamilton Camp / Cousin Emmy / Kathy And Carol / Horton Barker / Mance Lipscomb / Len Chandler / Fannie Lou Hamer / Sam and Kirk McGee / Moving Star Hall Singers / Paul Butterfield Band / John Koerner / Norman Kennedy / Pat Sky / Bernice Reagon / Cajun Band / Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman / Jean Ritche / Eric Van Schmidt / Lily Bros. & Tex Logan Show all bands
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Folk
United States
Blues
Acoustic
Traditional Blues
Acoustic Blues
Appalachian Folk
Country Blues
Traditional Folk
American Folk Revival
Delta Blues
Piedmont Blues
Classic Blues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Mississippi John Hurt had?

Mississippi John Hurt has had 1 concert.

What genre is Mississippi John Hurt?

Mississippi John Hurt is most often considered to be Folk, United States, Blues, Acoustic, Traditional Blues, Acoustic Blues, Appalachian Folk, Country Blues, Traditional Folk, American Folk Revival, Delta Blues, Piedmont Blues, and Classic Blues.

When was the last Mississippi John Hurt concert?

The last Mississippi John Hurt concert was on July 22, 1965 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The bands that performed were: Bob Dylan / Joan Baez / Gordon Lightfoot / Pete Seeger / Chambers Brothers / Josh White / Lightnin' Hopkins / Rev. Gary Davis / ian and sylvia / new lost city ramblers / Peter, Paul & Mary / Jean Ritchie / Mississippi John Hurt / Son House / Arthur Smith / Maybelle Carter / Theodore Bikel / Oscar Brand / Memphis Slim And Willie Dixon / Mark Spoelstra / Ronnie gilbert / Jim Kweskin & the Jug Band / Hamilton Camp / Cousin Emmy / Kathy And Carol / Horton Barker / Mance Lipscomb / Len Chandler / Fannie Lou Hamer / Sam and Kirk McGee / Moving Star Hall Singers / Paul Butterfield Band / John Koerner / Norman Kennedy / Pat Sky / Bernice Reagon / Cajun Band / Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman / Jean Ritche / Eric Van Schmidt / Lily Bros. & Tex Logan.

What setlist does Mississippi John Hurt play live?

The songs that Mississippi John Hurt performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 22, 1965 concert in Providence, Rhode Island, United States:

  1. Hop Joint
  2. Trouble, I've Had It All My Days
  3. Spike Driver Blues
  4. Candy Man

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