New Riders of the Purple Sage's 1970 Concert History

New Riders of the Purple Sage was an American country rock band. The group emerged from the psychedelic rock scene in San Francisco, California in 1969. The band's mainstays were David Nelson, John Dawson, and Jerry Garcia, and many future members of Grateful Dead rotated through.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage / Stoneground
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 28, 1970
New Riders of the Purple Sage / Grateful Dead
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Legion Stadium Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 27, 1970
New Riders of the Purple Sage / Grateful Dead
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Legion Stadium Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 26, 1970
New Riders of the Purple Sage / Grateful Dead
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Legion Stadium Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 23, 1970
New Riders of the Purple Sage / Grateful Dead
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 22, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
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Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Sacramento, California, United States
Dec 18, 1970 –
Dec 20, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage

Grateful Dead

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Capitol Theatre Port Chester, New York, United States
Dec 12, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
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Santa Rosa Fairgrounds Santa Rosa, California, United States
Nov 29, 1970
New Riders of the Purple Sage / Grateful Dead
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The Agora Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Nov 23, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage / Traffic
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Anderson Theatre New York, New York, United States
Nov 22, 1970
New Riders of the Purple Sage / Grateful Dead
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Middlesex County Community College Newark, New Jersey, United States
Nov 21, 1970
New Riders of the Purple Sage / Grateful Dead
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Sargent Gymnasium, Boston University Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 20, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
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The Palestra, University of Rochester Rochester, New York, United States
Nov 16, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage / Hot Tuna
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
Nov 14, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
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46th Street Rock Palace New York, New York, United States
Nov 13, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
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46th Street Rock Palace New York, New York, United States
Nov 12, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
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46th Street Rock Palace New York, New York, United States
Nov 11, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
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46th Street Rock Palace New York, New York, United States
Nov 10, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
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ACTION HOUSE Island Park, New York, United States
Nov 09, 1970
Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
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ACTION HOUSE Island Park, New York, United States

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The Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Jul 11, 1970 [554-small]

The Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Jul 11, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Jul 12, 1970 [556-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Jul 12, 1970
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Sep 17, 1970 [594-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Sep 17, 1970
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Sep 18, 1970 [595-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Sep 18, 1970
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Sep 19, 1970 [596-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Sep 19, 1970
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Sep 20, 1970 [597-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Sep 20, 1970
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Sep 17, 1970 [777-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Sep 17, 1970
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Sep 18, 1970 [779-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Sep 18, 1970
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Sep 19, 1970 [780-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Sep 19, 1970
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Sep 20, 1970 [781-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Sep 20, 1970
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Jul 9, 1970 [918-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Jul 9, 1970
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on May 15, 1970 [147-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
May 15, 1970
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Folk
Singer-Songwriter
Classic Rock
Folk Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Blues Rock
Country Rock
Psychedelic
Roots Rock
Southern Rock
Jam Band
Bluegrass
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2024 1 concert
2023 1 concert
2017 2 concerts
2016 36 concerts
2015 49 concerts
2014 51 concerts
2013 70 concerts
2012 75 concerts
2011 70 concerts
2010 71 concerts
2009 64 concerts
2008 82 concerts
2007 88 concerts
2006 78 concerts
2005 7 concerts
2001 1 concert
1997 1 concert
1994 1 concert
1993 3 concerts
1992 1 concert
1991 1 concert
1989 1 concert
1988 1 concert
1987 1 concert
1986 1 concert
1985 1 concert
1984 1 concert
1982 1 concert
1981 2 concerts
1979 5 concerts
1978 9 concerts
1977 13 concerts
1976 12 concerts
1975 20 concerts
1974 11 concerts
1973 30 concerts
1972 28 concerts
1971 78 concerts
1970 66 concerts
1969 8 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has New Riders of the Purple Sage had?

New Riders of the Purple Sage has had 1,042 concerts.

What genre is New Riders of the Purple Sage?

New Riders of the Purple Sage is most often considered to be Rock, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Country Rock, Psychedelic, Roots Rock, Southern Rock, Jam Band, Bluegrass, Jam, and Cosmic American.

When is the next New Riders of the Purple Sage concert?

The next New Riders of the Purple Sage concert is on June 16, 2024 at HopMonk Tavern in Novato, California, United States.

When was the last New Riders of the Purple Sage concert?

The last New Riders of the Purple Sage concert was on February 10, 2023 at HopMonk Tavern in Novato, California, United States. The bands that performed were: David Nelson Band / An Evening With / Lowell Levinger / New Riders of the Purple Sage / The Youngbloods.

What setlist does New Riders of the Purple Sage play live?

The songs that New Riders of the Purple Sage performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 18, 2016 concert at Fairfield Theatre StageOne in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States:

  1. Rainbow
  2. Fair Chance to Know
  3. Louisiana Lady
  4. Down for the Ride
  5. Sweet Lovin' One
  6. Gonna Take Back What's Mine
  7. Deep Elem Blues
  8. Friend of the Devil
  9. Big Railroad Blues
  10. Henry
  11. Maggie's Farm
  12. Higher
  13. Tangled Up in Blue
  14. I Don't Know You
  15. You Never Can Tell
  16. Cup Full of Rain
  17. Wookie Kids
  18. Dead Flowers

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