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
Dec 23, 1973
Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Eastwind Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Sep 16, 1973
Quicksilver Messenger Service / brownsville station / Blue Öyster Cult / Flo & Eddie / Flash
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The Grove Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Sep 13, 1973
REO Speedwagon / Quicksilver Messenger Service

Quicksilver Messenger Service/REO Speedwagon

Shrine Mosque Springfield, Missouri, United States
Jun 29, 1973
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Malo Schaefer Music Festival (Wollman Rink) New York, New York, United States
Jun 27, 1973
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Electric Light Orchestra / Whole Oats
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Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Jun 25, 1973
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Electric Light Orchestra / Stories
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
Apr 18, 1973
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Wishbone Ash / vinegar joe
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Convention Center Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Nov 24, 1972
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Boz Scaggs
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The Warehouse New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nov 03, 1972
Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 29, 1972
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Wishbone Ash Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 13, 1972
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Wishbone Ash / Boz Scaggs
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Academy Of Music New York, New York, United States
Aug 02, 1972
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Canned Heat / Dr. John / Wishbone Ash
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 23, 1972
The Doors / Dr. John / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Summerfest Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 02, 1972
Country Joe & The Fish / John Lee Hooker / Howlin' Wolf / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Spirit / Black Oak Arkansas / Cactus / Dr. John The Night Tripper / Edgar Winter / Ike & Tina Turner / New Riders of the Purple Sage Bosse Field Evansville, Indiana, United States
May 20, 1972
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Sacramento, California, United States
May 05, 1972
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Bull Angus / Thulcandra
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Sunshine In Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Feb 12, 1972
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Taj Mahal / Commander Cody / Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen

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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Jan 28, 1972
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Malo
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The Warehouse New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Dec 08, 1971
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Bloody Mary
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Painters Mill Music Fair Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
Jul 11, 1971
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Sugarloaf / Redbone / Damian (Bubble Puppy) El Paso County Coliseum El Paso, Texas, 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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