Quicksilver Messenger Service's 1970 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
Sep 07, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service
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State Fair Music Hall Dallas, Texas, United States
Aug 09, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service Laurence Frost Amphitheater, Stanford University Stanford, California, United States
Aug 02, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Leon Russell / Bloodwyn Pig / Fritz
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Aztec Bowl, San Diego State University San Diego, California, United States
Jul 13, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service Civic Auditorium Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Jun 07, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service Diamond Head Crater Celebration Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Apr 11, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Sugar Creek / Roxy Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 10, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Sugar Creek / Roxy Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 09, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Sugar Creek / Roxy Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 05, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service
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Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York, United States
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Apr 04, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Van Morrison / Brinsley Schwarz
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
Apr 03, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Van Morrison / Brinsley Schwarz
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
Mar 21, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Ten Years After / Smith / Eric Mercury / Birthrite
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The Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
Feb 23, 1970
Jefferson Airplane / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Santana / It's A Beautiful Day / Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks
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Winterland Arena San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 21, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead / John Mayall / It's A Beautiful Day
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San Antonio Convention Center Arena San Antonio, Texas, United States
Feb 20, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead
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Panther Hall Dallas, Texas, United States
Feb 14, 1970
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Eric Burdon & WAR / Bo Diddley / Judy Collins Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Sacramento, California, United States
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

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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Leon Russell / Bloodwyn Pig / Fritz on Aug 2, 1970 [594-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Leon Russell / Bloodwyn Pig / Fritz
Aug 2, 1970
 San Diego, California, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Leon Russell / Bloodwyn Pig / Fritz on Aug 2, 1970 [619-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Leon Russell / Bloodwyn Pig / Fritz
Aug 2, 1970
 San Diego, California, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service on Apr 5, 1970 [306-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service
Apr 5, 1970
 Stony Brook, New York, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead on Feb 20, 1970 [466-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead
Feb 20, 1970
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead / John Mayall / It's A Beautiful Day on Feb 21, 1970 [571-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead / John Mayall / It's A Beautiful Day
Feb 21, 1970
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Quicksilver Messenger Service / Van Morrison / Brinsley Schwarz on Apr 3, 1970 [563-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 [564-small]

Quicksilver Messenger Service / Van Morrison / Brinsley Schwarz
Apr 4, 1970
 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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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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