Smokestack Lightnin' Concert History

Smokstack Lightnin' was considered one of the hottest bands in L.A. during the mid-1960's. Discovered by famed producer Bones Howe (Association, Fifth Dimension), the band was signed and first released recordings on the White Whale label. Later, the group was signed by Bell Records where the band's album was released. Although several cuts from the album reached Top 10 status in numerous radio markets across the U.S., the group unfortunately was not able to achieve Top 10 nationally...

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 08, 2016
"Sjock Festival" / The Mavericks / Sturgill Simpson / The Rob Ryan Roadshow / Smokestack Lightnin'

Sjock Festival

Sjock Festival Grounds Gierle, Flanders, Belgium
Jun 18, 2016
Sugaray Rayford / Danielle Nicole / MonkeyJunk / Austin Young / Smokestack Lightnin'

Flagstaff Blues & Brews Festival

Continental Driving Range Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
Jan 28, 2016
Smokestack Lightnin'

32 International Blues Challenge Quarter Finals

Jerry Lee Lewis’ Cafe Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Nov 24, 2014
Bela B. / Smokestack Lightnin' / Peta Devlin Zentrum für Aktion, Kultur und Kommunikation (ZAKK) Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Sep 04, 2014
Simple Minds / Smokestack Lightnin' / Peta Devlin / Bela B.
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Zeltfestival Ruhr Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
May 31, 2014
Bela B. / Smokestack Lightnin' / Peta Devlin
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Gloria Theater Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
May 30, 2014
Bela B. / Smokestack Lightnin' / Peta Devlin Gloria Theater Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
May 20, 2014
Bela B. / Smokestack Lightnin' / Peta Devlin / Bye Now!
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LKA Longhorn Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
May 09, 2014
Bela B. / Smokestack Lightnin' / Peta Devlin
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Heimathafen Neukölln Berlin, Berlin, Germany
May 07, 2014
Bela B. / Smokestack Lightnin' / Peta Devlin
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Moya Concerts & Dancehall Rostock, Germany
Nov 02, 2013
Smokestack Lightnin' Druckluft Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Jul 07, 2013
Sjock Festival
"Sjock Festival" / Dinosaur Jr. / Rival Sons / New Bomb Turks / los straitjackets / Swingin' Utters / Smokestack Lightnin' / The Rumblejetts / John Lewis Trio / Blackup
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Sjock Festival Grounds Gierle, Flanders, Belgium
Jun 16, 1968
Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin'
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Jun 15, 1968
Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin'
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Jun 14, 1968
Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin'
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Jun 13, 1968
Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin'
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
May 05, 1968
Buffalo Springfield / Country Joe & The Fish / Canned Heat / The Hook / Smokestack Lightnin'
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Long Beach Sports Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Mar 26, 1967
Love-In
The Turtles / Iron Butterfly / Peanut Butter Conspiracy / Clear Light / Grateful Dead / Steve Miller Blues Band / The Daily Flash / The Factory / Flamin' Groovies / The Nazz / The Rainy Daze / The Other Half / Smokestack Lightnin' / The Seventh Son / The New Generation / The King Verses / West Coast Branch / The Yerba Buena Blues Band / The Yellow Brick Road / Kim Fowley / The Firesign Theatre Show all bands
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Elysian Park Los Angeles, California, United States

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Buffalo Springfield / Country Joe & The Fish / Canned Heat / The Hook / Smokestack Lightnin' on May 5, 1968 [290-small]

Buffalo Springfield / Country Joe & The Fish / Canned Heat / The Hook / Smokestack Lightnin'
May 5, 1968
 Long Beach, California, United States
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Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin' on Jun 13, 1968 [426-small]

Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin'
Jun 13, 1968
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin' on Jun 14, 1968 [427-small]

Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin'
Jun 14, 1968
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin' on Jun 15, 1968 [428-small]

Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin'
Jun 15, 1968
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin' on Jun 16, 1968 [429-small]

Three Dog Night / Smokestack Lightnin'
Jun 16, 1968
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Love-In on Mar 26, 1967 [698-small]

Love-In
Mar 26, 1967
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Love-In on Mar 26, 1967 [699-small]

Love-In
Mar 26, 1967
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Country
Blues
Americana
Rockabilly
Traditional Blues
Acoustic Blues
Country Blues
Texas Blues
Delta Blues
German Rockabilly
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2016 3 concerts
2014 7 concerts
2013 2 concerts
1968 5 concerts
1967 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Smokestack Lightnin' had?

Smokestack Lightnin' has had 18 concerts.

What genre is Smokestack Lightnin'?

Smokestack Lightnin' is most often considered to be Country, Blues, Americana, Rockabilly, Traditional Blues, Acoustic Blues, Country Blues, Texas Blues, Delta Blues, and German Rockabilly.

When was the last Smokestack Lightnin' concert?

The last Smokestack Lightnin' concert was on July 08, 2016 at Sjock Festival Grounds in Gierle, Flanders, Belgium. The bands that performed were: "Sjock Festival" / The Mavericks / Sturgill Simpson / The Rob Ryan Roadshow / Smokestack Lightnin'.

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