Sam Bush Concert History

Sam Bush (born: 1952 in Bowling Green, Kentucky) is a virtuoso American bluegrass musician. Bush plays mandolin, fiddle and guitar as well as being an accomplished bluegrass vocalist. He was a founding member of the New Grass Revival and has been called a modern day Bill Monroe. Sam is one of the main attractions at the annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Telluride, Colorado. He is affectionately known as "The King of Telluride" for his perennial appearances there.

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Sam Bush Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 61)

Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 01, 2003
Sam Bush
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Port O Call Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Feb 21, 2003
Leftover Salmon / Sam Bush

Leftover Salmon / Sam Bush at Gothic Theatre

Gothic Theatre Englewood, Colorado, United States
Feb 19, 2003
Leftover Salmon / Sam Bush

Leftover Salmon / Sam Bush at Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre Boulder, Colorado, United States
Dec 07, 2002
Sam Bush The Orange Peel Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Nov 09, 2002
Sam Bush Carnegie Lecture Hall Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 19, 2002
Sam Bush The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Oct 18, 2002
Sam Bush
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Kuss Auditorium Springfield, Ohio, United States
Oct 12, 2002
Jerry Douglas / Sam Bush

Jerry Douglas / Sam Bush at Hart Theatre

Hart Theatre Albany, New York, United States
Oct 11, 2002
Sam Bush The Music Hall Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
Oct 03, 2002
Sam Bush / Runaway Planet Juanita's Cantina Ballroom Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Sep 27, 2002
Sam Bush Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Sep 22, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at Northwell Health At Jones Beach Theater

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Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, New York, United States
Sep 21, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at PNC Bank Arts Center

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PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, New Jersey, United States
Sep 20, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at Leader Bank Pavilion

Leader Bank Pavilion Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Sep 07, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra (Tribute to Grateful Dead) / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at Starlight Theatre

Starlight Theatre Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Aug 30, 2002 –
Sep 02, 2002
Bumbershoot 2002
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Seattle, Washington, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 30, 2002
Aug 25, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / Peter Rowan / Tony Rice The Mountain Winery Saratoga, California, United States
Aug 24, 2002
"Face Of America" / Sam Bush / Rebecca Lynn Howard / Rhythm & Shoes

Face Of America

Filene Center, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Vienna, Virginia, United States
Aug 21, 2002
Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band

Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band at Sedona Cultural Park

Sedona Cultural Park Sedona, Arizona, United States
Aug 18, 2002
David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra / Sam Bush / Yonder Mountain String Band / John Cowan

David Grisman Quintet / Dark Star Orchestra at Time Warner Cable Amph. @ Tower City

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Time Warner Cable Amph. @ Tower City Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman - Old and in the Way, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco, CA, Oct. 5, 2025

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025
Oct 3 - 5, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman - Old and in the Way, “Panama Red”, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco, CA, Oct. 5, 2025

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Oct 3 - 5, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman - Old and in the Way, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco, CA, Oct. 5, 2025

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Oct 3 - 5, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Courtney Barnett, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco, CA, Oct. 4, 2025

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Oct 3 - 5, 2025
 San Francisco, California, United States
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MerleFest 2026 on Apr 23, 2026 [766-small]

MerleFest 2026
Apr 23 - 26, 2026
 Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
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Apr 23 - 26, 2026
 Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
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Apr 23 - 26, 2026
 Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
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Sam Bush on May 30, 2026 [101-small]

Sam Bush
May 30, 2026
 Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Gathering Of The Vibes on Aug 3, 2008 [518-small]

Gathering Of The Vibes
Aug 3, 2008
 Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
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Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam 15 on Dec 20, 2003 [795-small]

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Dec 20, 2003
 Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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Zac Brown's Southern Ground Music & Food Festival (Charleston) on Apr 16, 2016 [454-small]

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Apr 16 - 17, 2016
 Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Genres:

Folk
Country
Bluegrass
Americana
Jam Band
Newgrass
Progressive Bluegrass
Old-Time
Jamgrass
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Latest Setlist (05/30/2026):

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  1. One More Love Song
  2. Down Along the Cove
  3. Unconditional Love
  4. Little King
  5. Steamboat Whistle Blues
  6. Born to Be With You
  7. Broadway
  8. I'm Gonna Ride
  9. One Love
  10. Circles Around Me
  11. The Mahavishnu Mountain Boys
  12. Howlin' at the Moon
  13. Ground Speed
  14. State of Grace
  15. When You Gonna Wake Up?

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 39 concerts
2025 54 concerts
2024 41 concerts
2023 54 concerts
2022 77 concerts
2021 72 concerts
2020 18 concerts
2019 40 concerts
2018 47 concerts
2017 38 concerts
2016 44 concerts
2015 38 concerts
2014 40 concerts
2013 57 concerts
2012 54 concerts
2011 54 concerts
2010 68 concerts
2009 45 concerts
2008 64 concerts
2007 77 concerts
2006 62 concerts
2005 70 concerts
2004 23 concerts
2003 24 concerts
2002 43 concerts
2001 20 concerts
2000 6 concerts
1999 8 concerts
1998 7 concerts
1997 7 concerts
1996 5 concerts
1995 2 concerts
1976 1 concert
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