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
Jan 24, 1970
The Jefferson Airplane / Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage / Steve Miller Band / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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The Civic Auditorium Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Jan 23, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Country Joe & The Fish / Eric Mercury
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
Dec 31, 1968
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / It's A Beautiful Day / Santana
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 27, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Ace of Cups
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St. Elizabeth's High School Oakland, California, United States
Nov 10, 1968
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Linn County
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Fillmore West San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 09, 1968
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Linn County
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Fillmore West San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 08, 1968
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Linn County Fillmore West San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 07, 1968
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Linn County
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Fillmore West San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 02, 1968
Richie Havens / Quicksilver Messenger Service / The McCoys
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
Nov 01, 1968
Richie Havens / Quicksilver Messenger Service / The McCoys
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
Oct 25, 1968 –
Oct 26, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service / SRC
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Kinetic Playground Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 22, 1968
Grateful Dead / Buddy Miles Express / Taj Mahal / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Sons of Champlin / Mother Earth / The Youngbloods / Ace of Cups
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Del Mar Fairgrounds San Diego, California, United States
Sep 01, 1968
Steppenwolf / Quicksilver Messenger Service / H.P. Lovecraft / Buddy Miles Express / Three Dog Night / Sons of Champlin / Black Pearl / The Fraternity of Man / West
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Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Los Angeles, California, United States
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Aug 03, 1968 –
Aug 04, 1968
Newport Pop Festival 1968
Alice Cooper / The Animals / Steppenwolf / Grateful Dead / Canned Heat / Chambers Brothers / Paul Butterfield Blues Band / Blue Cheer / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Lee Michaels / Electric Flag / Jefferson Airplane / The Byrds / Charles Lloyd Quartet / Sonny and Cher / Country Joe & The Fish / James Cotton Blues Band / Things to Come / Tiny Tim / Frosty / illinois speed press Show all bands
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Orange County Fairgrounds Costa Mesa, California, United States
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Jun 15, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service / The Hallucinations Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 14, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service / The Hallucinations Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 13, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service / The Hallucinations
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Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 07, 1968 –
Jun 08, 1968
Electric Flag / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Steppenwolf
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
May 26, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Woody's Truck Stop
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Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 25, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Woody's Truck Stop
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Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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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