Rare Essence Concert History

Rare Essence, affectionately known by their fans as "THE WICKEDEST BAND ALIVE", grew from a relationship between four childhood friends: Quinten "Footz" Davidson, Andre "Whiteboy" Johnson, Michael "Funky Ned" Neal and John Jones. After school, the four young musicians would get together in each other's basements and play top forty hits from such influential bands like Parliament/Funkadelic, Cameo, and Confunkshun. Eventually the band adapted more players and conformed to the go-go sound that started in 1976.

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Rare Essence Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 03, 2026
Upcoming
Rare Essence / E.U. 9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jan 19, 2026
Rare Essence The Hamilton Live Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jan 18, 2026
Rare Essence / Black Alley

Rare Essence,Black Alley at The Hamilton Live

The Hamilton Live Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 10, 2025
Rare Essence The Howard Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sep 07, 2025
Rare Essence Ivy City SmokeHouse Tavern & Market Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jul 03, 2025
Experience Unlimited / Rare Essence

Experience Unlimited,Rare Essence at The Hamilton Live

The Hamilton Live Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Feb 16, 2025
Rare Essence / Black Alley The Hamilton Live Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jan 19, 2025
Rare Essence The Howard Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 10, 2024
Rare Essence The Howard Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jul 03, 2024
Rare Essence The Hamilton Live Washington, District of Columbia, United States
May 26, 2024
Rare Essence The Howard Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jan 15, 2024
Rare Essence / Black Alley The Hamilton Live Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jan 14, 2024
Rare Essence / Black Alley The Hamilton Live Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sep 03, 2023
Rare Essence / Northeast Groovers

Rare Essence , Northeast Groovers

The Howard Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jul 03, 2023
Rare Essence / EU Featuring Sugar Bear The Hamilton Live Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jun 11, 2023
Rare Essence / Black Passion MLK Jr. Memorial Library Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Jun 03, 2023
The Roots Picnic (PA)
Ms. Lauryn Hill / Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs / Lil Uzi Vert / Ari Lennox / Lucky Daye / Black Thought / City Girls / Syd / Eve / Maverick City Music / GloRilla / Busta Rhymes / DJ Drama / dvsn / Saucy Santana / The Isley Brothers / Kindred the Family Soul / Uncle Waffles / Roy Ayers / Mary Mary / Coco Jones / Rare Essence / Backyard Band / State Property / Beanie Sigel / Young Gunz / Peedi Crakk / Little Brother / Mike Phillips / Rocky / DJ Aktive / Dappa Show all bands
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TD Pavilion at the Highmark Mann Center for Performing Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 03, 2023 –
Jun 04, 2023
The Roots Picnic (PA)
"The Roots Picnic" (PA) / Ms. Lauryn Hill / Usher / Lil Uzi Vert / Ari Lennox / Lucky Daye / Black Thought / City Girls / Syd / Eve / Maverick City Music / GloRilla / Busta Rhymes / DJ Drama / dvsn / Saucy Santana / The Isley Brothers / Kindred the Family Soul / Uncle Waffles / Roy Ayers / Mary Mary / Coco Jones / Rare Essence / Backyard Band / State Property / Beanie Sigel / Young Gunz / Peedi Crakk / Little Brother / Yussef Dayes / Mike Phillips / Rocky / DJ Aktive / Dappa Show all bands
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The Mann Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 03, 2023
Feb 24, 2023
Rare Essence Rams Head Live! Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Jan 15, 2023
Rare Essence / Black Alley The Hamilton Live Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Dec 31, 2022
Rare Essence / Trouble Funk The Howard Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Jun 3 - 4, 2023
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Genres:

Funk
Post-Disco
Go-Go
Baltimore Club
DC

Latest Setlist (06/24/2018):

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  1. Mannish Boy
  2. Freaky Deak
  3. Umm Umm Good (Hollywood)
  4. One on One
  5. Holy Ghost
  6. Overnight Scenario
  7. Smoke solo
  8. Pieces of Me
  9. Kwick drum solo / Shorty Dud solo
  10. Rock This Party
  11. Where They At?
  12. Party Lights
  13. Jas Funk in the Pocket
  14. Lock It
  15. Get Busy / Move Something / Shake It Mama Shake It
  16. Do You Know What Time It Is?
  17. RAR EE SSEN CE
  18. Wickedest Band Alive
  19. I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 3 concerts
2025 5 concerts
2024 5 concerts
2023 6 concerts
2022 13 concerts
2021 5 concerts
2020 4 concerts
2019 7 concerts
2018 5 concerts
2017 10 concerts
2016 4 concerts
2015 4 concerts
2014 1 concert
2013 5 concerts
2010 1 concert
2006 1 concert
2004 1 concert
1995 1 concert
1991 1 concert
1988 1 concert
1987 1 concert
1985 1 concert
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