Quicksilver Messenger Service Concert History

Quicksilver Messenger Service is an American psychedelic rock band, formed in 1965 in San Francisco. Of all the bands that came out of the San Francisco area during the late 60s, Quicksilver Messenger Service typified the style, attitude and sound of that era. Dogged by early personnel changes, the original band in 1964 comprised of vocalist Dino Valenti, guitarist John Cipollina, David Freiberg on bass and vocals, Jim Murray on vocals and harmonica, and drummer Casey Sonoban.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 03, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / The Gladstones / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Monterey Fair Grounds Monterey, California, United States
Jul 02, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / The Gladstones / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company
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Monterey Fair Grounds Monterey, California, United States
Jul 01, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Jaywalkers
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The Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 25, 1966
Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 24, 1966
Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 11, 1966
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / New Tweedy Brothers
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 10, 1966
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / New Tweedy Brothers
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 04, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 03, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
May 21, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / The Charlatans / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Wildflower / The Carpetbaggers / The Rebirth / Billy Moses & The Blues Band / The Erector Set
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Muir Beach Resort Muir Beach, California, United States
May 07, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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St. Mary's College Moraga, California, United States
Apr 30, 1966
Jefferson Airplane / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Lightning Hopkins
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 29, 1966
Jefferson Airplane / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Lightning Hopkins
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The Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 05, 1966
Jefferson Airplane / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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The Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Mar 04, 1966
Jefferson Airplane / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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The Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 05, 1966
Jefferson Airplane / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Country Joe and the Fish / The Loading Zone
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The Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States

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Richie Havens / Quicksilver Messenger Service / The McCoys on Nov 2, 1968 [367-small]

Richie Havens / Quicksilver Messenger Service / The McCoys
Nov 2, 1968
 New York, New York, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Country Joe & The Fish / Eric Mercury on Jan 23, 1970 [434-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Country Joe & The Fish / Eric Mercury
Jan 23, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Country Joe & The Fish / Eric Mercury on Jan 24, 1970 [435-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Country Joe & The Fish / Eric Mercury
Jan 24, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Van Morrison / Brinsley Schwarz on Apr 3, 1970 [467-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Van Morrison / Brinsley Schwarz
Apr 3, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Van Morrison / Brinsley Schwarz on Apr 4, 1970 [468-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Van Morrison / Brinsley Schwarz
Apr 4, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Eric Burdon & WAR on Mar 5, 1971 [648-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Eric Burdon & WAR
Mar 5 - 6, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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Richie Havens / Quicksilver Messenger Service / The McCoys on Nov 1, 1968 [965-small]

Richie Havens / Quicksilver Messenger Service / The McCoys
Nov 1, 1968
 New York, New York, United States
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Richie Havens / Quicksilver Messenger Service / The McCoys on Nov 1, 1968 [966-small]

Richie Havens / Quicksilver Messenger Service / The McCoys
Nov 1, 1968
 New York, New York, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Eric Burdon & WAR on Mar 5, 1971 [802-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Eric Burdon & WAR
Mar 5 - 6, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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Savoy Brown / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Baby on Oct 17, 1975 [672-small]

Savoy Brown / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Baby
Oct 17, 1975
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Beattie5388 Jul 10, 2023

Did they or not play at the Agora in Columbus, Ohio?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Quicksilver Messenger Service had?

Quicksilver Messenger Service has had 195 concerts.

What genre is Quicksilver Messenger Service?

Quicksilver Messenger Service is most often considered to be Rock, United States, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Country Rock, Psychedelic, Roots Rock, Jam Band, Symphonic Rock, Classic Garage Rock, Acid Rock, and Freakbeat.

When was the last Quicksilver Messenger Service concert?

The last Quicksilver Messenger Service concert was on November 06, 2015 at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States. The bands that performed were: Jefferson Starship / Quicksilver Messenger Service.

What setlist does Quicksilver Messenger Service play live?

The songs that Quicksilver Messenger Service performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 06, 2015 concert at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States:

  1. Edward the Mad Shirt Grinder
  2. Gypsy Lights
  3. Fresh Air
  4. Pride of Man
  5. Storm Is Over
  6. Cod'ine
  7. Just Right
  8. Mona

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