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
May 24, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Woody's Truck Stop
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Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 19, 1968
Fair Befall / Albert King / Quicksilver Messenger Service

Albert King

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The Cheetah Venice, California, United States
May 17, 1968
Strawberry Alarm Clock / Quicksilver Messenger Service / sweetwater / Queer and Fantastical Stuff / Fair Befall

Blue Law Survival Benefit

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The Blue Law Torrance, California, United States
Apr 27, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Chariatans / It's A Beautiful Day Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 12, 1968
Electric Flag / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Charlie Musselwhite Blues Band

Electric Flag

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The Shrine Auditorium Expo Hall Los Angeles, California, United States
Mar 29, 1968 –
Mar 30, 1968
Traffic / Crumbs / Quicksilver Messenger Service

Traffic

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The Shrine Auditorium Expo Hall Los Angeles, California, United States
Feb 22, 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Charlatans / Congress Of Wonders / Mother Earth / Lee Michaels Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 04, 1968
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / The PH Phactor Jug Band
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Southern Oregon College Gym Ashland, Oregon, United States
Jan 27, 1968
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Eagles Auditorium Seattle, Washington, United States
Jan 26, 1968
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Eagles Auditorium Seattle, Washington, United States
Dec 31, 1967
Jefferson Airplane / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Freedom Highway
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 30, 1967
Chuck Berry / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 29, 1967
Chuck Berry / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 19, 1967
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Other Half

Quicksilver Messenger Service

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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 22, 1967
janis joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Convention Hall San Diego, California, United States
Jun 16, 1967 –
Jun 18, 1967
Monterey Pop Festival 1967
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Monterey County Fair & Event Center Monterey, California, United States
Jun 03, 1967
Big Brother and the Holding Co / Country Joe & The Fish / Quicksilver Messenger Service California Hall San Francisco, California, United States
May 19, 1967 –
May 21, 1967
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Country Joe and the Fish Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 15, 1967
Judy Collins / Big Brother / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Steve Miller Band / the Holding Company / Country Joe & The Fish Kezar Stadium San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 12, 1967
Jefferson Airplane / Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Andrew Staples / The Loading Zone
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The Fillmore 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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