Misty In Roots Concert History

Roots reggae band formed 1975 in Southall, London, as a backing group to the singer Nicky Thomas. By 1978 Misty In Roots had their own orthodox roots sound with rastafarian lyrics, and started touring as a solo group. They were also a major force in the Rock Against Racism movement. Their first album Live at the Counter Eurovision 79 was recorded live in Belgium. Known songs are 'Ghetto Of The City', 'Mankind', 'Judas Iskariot', 'Follow Fashion', 'Poor And Needy'. 'Dance Hall Babylon', 'Own Them Control Them'. 'Festa'.

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Misty In Roots Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 13, 2019
Mark Chadwick / Misty In Roots / Spooky Mens Chorale / Saving Grace / Naomi Bedford & Paul Simmonds

Rhythmtree Festival 2019 Saturday

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Three Gates Farm Shalfleet, Isle of Wight
Jun 16, 2019
Misty In Roots Band on the Wall Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Jun 14, 2019
Misty In Roots The Cluny Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Apr 21, 2019
Misty In Roots

The London Int'l Ska Festival - Misty In Roots 2019

O2 Academy Islington London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 26, 2018
Jimmy Cliff / The Viceroys / Anthony B / Misty In Roots / Julian Marley / Alpha Blondy Parc Arthur Rimbaud Bagnols Sur Ceze, France
Jul 22, 2018
Billy Bragg / Misty In Roots / Crazy Arm / Ian Prowse / Husky Tones / Brewer's Daughter

Tolpuddle Martyr's Festival 2018

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Tolpuddle Festival Site Tolpuddle, Dorset, United Kingdom
Jun 08, 2018
Misty In Roots Norwich Arts Centre Norwich, England, United Kingdom
May 13, 2018
Misty In Roots La Belle Angèle Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 12, 2018
Misty In Roots Drygate Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 11, 2018
Misty In Roots
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The Cluny Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Nov 10, 2017
Misty In Roots Concorde 2 Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Sep 30, 2017
Misty In Roots Chinnerys Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Aug 05, 2017
Rebellion Festival
"Rebellion Festival" / Neville Staple / Angelic Upstarts / U.K. Subs / Anti-Nowhere League / 999 / Los Fastidios / Hands Off Gretel / Misty In Roots / The Ruts D.C. / Talisman / Steve Ignorant With Paranoid Visions / Citizen Fish / Radical Dance Faction / The Drones / Department S / The Proles / The Crack / Stalag 13 / ANGER FLARES / Spirit Bomb / Fang / Louise Distras / Glen Matlock / Church of Confidence / Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs / Tiger Sex / Informal Society Show all bands
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Winter Gardens Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
Apr 13, 2017
Misty In Roots Islington Assembly Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 26, 2016
Metis / Misty In Roots The Garage (London) London, England, United Kingdom
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Sep 02, 2016 –
Sep 04, 2016
Maui Waui Festival 2016
Bentley Rhythm Ace / Misty In Roots / The Vagaband / Joshua Burnell / Murphy's Lore / DJ Sacha Dieu / Max Pashm / Clan Dextine / Tallulah Goodtimes / DJ Chris Tofu / Freestylers / Transylvania / BudZillus / The Bloodshake Chorus / Johnny Kowalski & the Sexy Weirdos / Feral Mouth / Lewis Floyd Henry / Dirty Old Folkers / The Mojokings / The Jenova Collective / Strictly Commercial / Barbarella's Bang Bang / DJ El Gadze / Echo town / Headspace / Monkey Spanner / Swing Caravan / Lounge Cat Ideals / scare the normals / The Gin Bowlers / The Rin Tins / Fishclaw / Mobius Loop Show all bands
Peak Hill Farm Theberton, England, United Kingdom
Jun 04, 2016
Misty In Roots Wedgewood Rooms Southsea, England, United Kingdom
May 14, 2016
Misty In Roots Chinnery's Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Apr 02, 2016
Misty In Roots Concorde 2 Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Feb 13, 2016
6 Music Festival
"6 Music Festival" / Saul Williams / Suede / Daughter / Róisín Murphy / Field Music / Steve Mason / C Duncan / Underworld / Ezra Furman / White Denim / Misty In Roots / Roni Size / Dennis Bovell & Dub Band / Blanck Mass / Gwenno / Rat Boy / Bob Mould / Mystery Jets / Hinds / The Allergies / Craig Charles / Julio Bashmore / Tricky / Julian Cope Show all bands
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Various Venues Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Jun 21 - 23, 1985
 Pilton, England, United Kingdom
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 Pilton, England, United Kingdom
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 Pilton, England, United Kingdom
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 Pilton, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Reggae
Dub
Roots Reggae
Rocksteady
Roots
John Peel
UK Reggae
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Latest Setlist (04/04/2026):

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  1. Wise and Foolish
  2. No Love
  3. True Rasta Man
  4. Africa
  5. Jah See Jah Know
  6. On the Road Again
  7. West Livity
  8. Cover Up
  9. Ghetto of the City
  10. Slavery Days
  11. See Them-a-come

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 2 concerts
2025 9 concerts
2024 2 concerts
2022 6 concerts
2019 5 concerts
2018 6 concerts
2017 4 concerts
2016 6 concerts
2015 4 concerts
2014 3 concerts
2013 10 concerts
2011 10 concerts
2010 3 concerts
2008 2 concerts
2007 2 concerts
2006 1 concert
2005 2 concerts
2004 3 concerts
2003 1 concert
2002 2 concerts
2001 5 concerts
2000 1 concert
1999 2 concerts
1997 3 concerts
1995 3 concerts
1994 4 concerts
1992 3 concerts
1991 4 concerts
1990 2 concerts
1989 5 concerts
1988 2 concerts
1987 6 concerts
1986 3 concerts
1985 8 concerts
1984 6 concerts
1983 6 concerts
1982 9 concerts
1981 7 concerts
1980 2 concerts
1979 13 concerts
1978 4 concerts
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