Sugar Blue Concert History

James Whiting, a.k.a. Sugar Blue is a harp player of the Baby Boom generation. Born in New York City in 1950, he got started on harmonica in his teens. By the time he was twenty he had recording credits with Brownie McGhee, Victoria Spivey, and Roosevelt Sykes.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 08, 2012
Sugar Blue the Rhythm Room Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Apr 17, 2012
Tower Of Power / Sugar Blue B.B. King Blues Club & Grill New York, New York, United States
Apr 15, 2012
Sugar Blue Big Easy Portland, Maine, United States
Apr 12, 2012
Sugar Blue / Bad Influence Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Feb 17, 2012
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / Sugar Blue Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jan 25, 2012
Sugar Blue Dimitriou's Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington, United States
Jan 24, 2012
Sugar Blue Dimitriou's Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington, United States
Jan 20, 2012
Sugar Blue Anthology San Diego, California, United States
Jan 19, 2012
Sugar Blue the Rhythm Room Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jun 24, 2011
Sugar Blue Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 17, 2011
"Crossroads Blues Festival" / Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials / Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers / Sugar Blue / Brody Buster

Crossroads Blues Festival

Crossroads-KC Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jun 11, 2011
Sugar Blue Pisgah Brewing Company Black Mountain, North Carolina, United States
Jan 16, 2011
MARK HUMMEL / Rod Piazza / Sugar Blue / billy branch / Carlos del Junco Yoshi's Oakland Oakland, California, United States
Jan 15, 2011
MARK HUMMEL / Rod Piazza / Sugar Blue / billy branch / Carlos del Junco Yoshi's Oakland Oakland, California, United States
Jan 14, 2011
MARK HUMMEL / Rod Piazza / Sugar Blue / billy branch / Carlos del Junco Yoshi's Oakland Oakland, California, United States
Jan 12, 2011
MARK HUMMEL / Rod Piazza / Sugar Blue Belly Up Solana Beach, California, United States
Jan 10, 2011
Sugar Blue Dimitriou's Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington, United States
Oct 22, 2010
Morry Sochat And The Special 20s / Sugar Blue Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 23, 2010
Sugar Blue State Theatre New Jersey New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Jul 10, 2010
Hondarribia Blues Festival
"Hondarribia Blues Festival" / Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin / Hubert Sumlin / Pinetop perkins / Sugar Blue / Willie "Big Eyes" Smith / Bob Stroger / The Perfect Age Of Rock 'n' Roll Blues Band
Hondarribia Blues Festival Grounds Hondarribia, Spain

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Day 3/20th July, Open Air Blues Festival 5th Edition 2023 on Jul 18, 2023 [090-small]

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Open Air Blues Festival 5th Edition 2023
Jul 18 - 23, 2023
 Brezoi, Romania
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Day 2/19th July, Open Air Blues Festival 5th Edition 2023 on Jul 18, 2023 [091-small]

Day 2/19th July


Open Air Blues Festival 5th Edition 2023
Jul 18 - 23, 2023
 Brezoi, Romania
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Day 1/ 18th July, Open Air Blues Festival 5th Edition 2023 on Jul 18, 2023 [092-small]

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Open Air Blues Festival 5th Edition 2023
Jul 18 - 23, 2023
 Brezoi, Romania
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Day 5/22nd July, Open Air Blues Festival 5th Edition 2023 on Jul 18, 2023 [093-small]

Day 5/22nd July


Open Air Blues Festival 5th Edition 2023
Jul 18 - 23, 2023
 Brezoi, Romania
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Day 4/21st July, Open Air Blues Festival 5th Edition 2023 on Jul 18, 2023 [094-small]

Day 4/21st July


Open Air Blues Festival 5th Edition 2023
Jul 18 - 23, 2023
 Brezoi, Romania
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Band Lineups, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean on Jan 17, 2016 [313-small]

Band Lineups


Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean
Jan 17 - 24, 2016
 Fort. Lauderdale, Florida, United States to Tortola BVI, St. Croix USVI and Bahamas (Half Moon Cay) returning Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Toronzo Cannon, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean on Jan 17, 2016 [684-small]

Toronzo Cannon


Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean
Jan 17 - 24, 2016
 Fort. Lauderdale, Florida, United States to Tortola BVI, St. Croix USVI and Bahamas (Half Moon Cay) returning Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Ronnie Baker Brooks, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean on Jan 17, 2016 [685-small]

Ronnie Baker Brooks


Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean
Jan 17 - 24, 2016
 Fort. Lauderdale, Florida, United States to Tortola BVI, St. Croix USVI and Bahamas (Half Moon Cay) returning Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Kennt Wayne Shepherd, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean on Jan 17, 2016 [686-small]

Kennt Wayne Shepherd


Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean
Jan 17 - 24, 2016
 Fort. Lauderdale, Florida, United States to Tortola BVI, St. Croix USVI and Bahamas (Half Moon Cay) returning Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Elvin Bishop, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean on Jan 17, 2016 [687-small]

Elvin Bishop


Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean
Jan 17 - 24, 2016
 Fort. Lauderdale, Florida, United States to Tortola BVI, St. Croix USVI and Bahamas (Half Moon Cay) returning Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Ronnie Baker Brooks, Tommy Castro, Elvin Bishop, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean on Jan 17, 2016 [688-small]

Ronnie Baker Brooks, Tommy Castro, Elvin Bishop


Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean
Jan 17 - 24, 2016
 Fort. Lauderdale, Florida, United States to Tortola BVI, St. Croix USVI and Bahamas (Half Moon Cay) returning Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Ruthie Foster, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean on Jan 17, 2016 [690-small]

Ruthie Foster


Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26 Eastern Caribbean
Jan 17 - 24, 2016
 Fort. Lauderdale, Florida, United States to Tortola BVI, St. Croix USVI and Bahamas (Half Moon Cay) returning Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Sugar Blue had?

Sugar Blue has had 140 concerts.

What genre is Sugar Blue?

Sugar Blue is most often considered to be Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Electric Blues, Chicago Blues, Harmonica Blues, and Harmonica.

When was the last Sugar Blue concert?

The last Sugar Blue concert was on August 25, 2023 at Blues to Bop in Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland. The bands that performed were: Shemekia Copeland / King Solomon Hicks / Keith Johnson & the Big Muddy Band / Sugar Blue.

What setlist does Sugar Blue play live?

The songs that Sugar Blue performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the June 09, 2018 concert at Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois, United States:

  1. Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights)
  2. Can't Hold Out Much Longer
  3. Key to the Highway

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