Quicksilver Messenger Service's 1966 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 28, 1966
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Governor's Hall, California State Fairgrounds Sacramento, California, United States
Dec 17, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Congress Of Wonders / The Loving Impulse / Great San Francisco Earthquake Dancers
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 16, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / The Congress Of Wonders / The Loving Impulse / Great San Francisco Earthquake Dancers
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Winterland San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 27, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Country Joe and the Fish
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 26, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Country Joe and the Fish Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 13, 1966
Grateful Dead / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Avalon Ballroom San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 31, 1966
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Mimi Farina
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California Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 15, 1966
Country Joe & The Fish / Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service Golden Gate Park San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 04, 1966
Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Country Joe & The Fish
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 20, 1966
The Young Rascals / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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The Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 19, 1966
The Young Rascals / Quicksilver Messenger Service
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The Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 07, 1966
Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service / sopwith camel / The Grass Roots / The PH Phactor Jug Band
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The Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
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

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Grateful Dead / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service on Nov 13, 1966 [876-small]

Grateful Dead / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
Nov 13, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service on Nov 13, 1966 [878-small]

Grateful Dead / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
Nov 13, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service on Nov 13, 1966 [901-small]

Grateful Dead / Janis Joplin / Big Brother And The Holding Company / Quicksilver Messenger Service
Nov 13, 1966
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service on Dec 28, 1966 [920-small]

Grateful Dead / Quicksilver Messenger Service
Dec 28, 1966
 Sacramento, California, 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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