Skeleton Key Concert History

Seemingly powered by pistons, gears, and rusty watch springs, Skeleton Key is a clanky but productive machine. Using ancient microphones, primitive guitars, and found objects, the band heaves with a unique rhythmic undertow yet has a knack for winsome, haunting melody. Their music "strips down, toughens up, picks up some debris, and gets an extra dose of rhythm" according to Jon Pareles of the The New York Times. Skeleton Key creates music both exotic and familiar, elegant yet crass, cerebral yet visceral.

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 10, 2006
Skeleton Key Caledonia Lounge Athens, Georgia, United States
Feb 09, 2006
Skeleton Key / The Giraffes The Earl Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Feb 08, 2006
Skeleton Key / The Giraffes / Kolyma Kings Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Feb 07, 2006
Skeleton Key Black Cat Washington, D.C., United States
Feb 05, 2006
Skeleton Key / The Giraffes Knitting Factory Brooklyn New York, New York, United States
Aug 20, 2005
Skeleton Key The Satellite Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 19, 2005
Scout Niblett / Skeleton Key The Casbah San Diego, California, United States
Aug 16, 2005
Skeleton Key / Roaring Lions / Degenerate Art Ensemble Dante's Portland, Oregon, United States
Aug 15, 2005
Skeleton Key / Pleaseeasaur / Degenerate Art Ensemble El Corazon Seattle, Washington, United States
Aug 11, 2005
Skeleton Key Larimer Lounge Denver, Colorado, United States
Aug 06, 2005
Skeleton Key The Abbey Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 02, 2005
Skeleton Key Black Cat Washington, D.C., United States
Feb 16, 2005
Skeleton Key Ottobar Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Oct 29, 2004
Rasputina / Skeleton Key Mr. Smalls Theatre Millvale, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 28, 2004
Rasputina / Skeleton Key
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Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 23, 2004
Skeleton Key / Auditorium / Super Power Abuse The Orpheum Tampa, Florida, United States
Feb 18, 2004
Alien Ant Farm / Skeleton Key / Tripside 2513 Deep Ellum Dallas, Texas, United States
Feb 12, 2004
Alien Ant Farm / Skeleton Key / Wagner The Marquee Tempe, Arizona, United States
Feb 10, 2004
Alien Ant Farm / Skeleton Key / Wagner Troubadour West Hollywood, California, United States
Feb 05, 2004
Alien Ant Farm / Skeleton Key The Boardwalk Orangevale, California, United States

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The Jesus Lizard / Skeleton Key / 6 finger satellite on Apr 13, 1996 [336-small]

The Jesus Lizard / Skeleton Key / 6 finger satellite
Apr 13, 1996
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Lollapalooza 1997 North America Tour on Aug 12, 1997 [018-small]

Lollapalooza 1997 North America Tour
Aug 12, 1997
 George, Washington, United States
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Lollapalooza 1997 North America Tour on Aug 12, 1997 [019-small]

Lollapalooza 1997 North America Tour
Aug 12, 1997
 George, Washington, United States
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Melvins / Tomahawk / Skeleton Key on May 12, 2003 [345-small]

Melvins / Tomahawk / Skeleton Key
May 12, 2003
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Firewater / Skeleton Key / David James Motorcycle on Sep 8, 2001 [687-small]

Firewater / Skeleton Key / David James Motorcycle
Sep 8, 2001
 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Firewater / Skeleton Key / Mighty Tiny on Sep 14, 2012 [070-small]

Firewater / Skeleton Key / Mighty Tiny
Sep 14, 2012
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Indie
Alternative Rock
Experimental
Avant-Rock

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2012 2 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2009 3 concerts
2008 2 concerts
2007 27 concerts
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2005 8 concerts
2004 7 concerts
2003 9 concerts
2002 2 concerts
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1998 1 concert
1997 16 concerts
1996 6 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Skeleton Key had?

Skeleton Key has had 120 concerts.

What genre is Skeleton Key?

Skeleton Key is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Alternative Rock, Experimental, and Avant-Rock.

When was the last Skeleton Key concert?

The last Skeleton Key concert was on October 24, 2014 at Music Hall of Williamsburg in New York, New York, United States. The bands that performed were: Alkaline Trio / Skeleton Key.

What setlist does Skeleton Key play live?

The songs that Skeleton Key performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 15, 2013 concert at Knitting Factory Brooklyn in New York, New York, United States:

  1. Gravity Is the Enemy
  2. Museum Glass
  3. Little Monster
  4. Fear of Stalling
  5. Iron Fist Alchemist
  6. Dear Reader
  7. Big Teeth
  8. Machine Screw
  9. Every Hero
  10. Roses
  11. Wide Open
  12. Roost in Peace

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