The Growlers Concert History

The Growlers are an American band from Southern California. They began their career in the Orange County city of Dana Point, California in 2006. They are currently based in Costa Mesa. The band is currently composed of singer Brooks Nielsen, lead guitarist Matt Taylor and keyboard player/guitarist Kyle Straka. They have released seven albums, several EPs and a number of singles. The band's sound has been described as "a trademark style of music that somehow combines surf, pop, rock and beat" which has been labeled "Beach Goth".

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 18, 2009
The Growlers Mississippi Studios Portland, Oregon, United States
Oct 10, 2009
"New Noise Santa Barbara" / Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros / The Growlers / The Martyrs / Emile Millar

New Noise Santa Barbara

SOHO RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB Santa Barbara, California, United States
Oct 07, 2009
The Growlers The Coach House Concert Hall San Juan Capistrano, California, United States
Sep 11, 2009 –
Sep 13, 2009
Bestival 2009
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Robin Hill Country Park Isle of Wight, England
Jan 15, 2009
The Entrance Band / Indian Jewelry / The Growlers Troubadour West Hollywood, California, United States
Jan 09, 2009
The Living Suns / The Growlers / My Pet Saddle / Audacity / Fool's Gold House of Blues Anaheim Anaheim, California, United States
Nov 12, 2008
The Entrance Band / The Growlers The Satellite Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 09, 2008
Venus Infers / Picture Atlantic / Dynamite Walls / The Growlers The Viper Room West Hollywood, California, United States
Apr 07, 2008
The Growlers / Golden Animals / Imaad Wasif The Viper Room West Hollywood, California, United States
Sep 14, 2007
The Bravery / War Tapes / The Growlers The Wiltern Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 21, 2006
The Growlers / Sons and Lovers (CA) / Woolly Bandits

Sky Sunlight Saxon And The Seeds

Knitting Factory Hollywood - Main Stage Los Angeles, California, United States

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The Growlers
Nov 4, 2016
 Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
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The Growlers
Mar 2, 2017
 Carrboro, North Carolina, United States
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The Growlers / Delicate Steve
Oct 6, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Bestival 2009
Sep 11 - 13, 2009
 Isle of Wight, England
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Bestival 2009 on Sep 11, 2009 [303-small]

Bestival 2009
Sep 11 - 13, 2009
 Isle of Wight, England
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The Growlers on Mar 9, 2020 [398-small]

The Growlers
Mar 9, 2020
 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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The Growlers on Mar 9, 2020 [399-small]

The Growlers
Mar 9, 2020
 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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The Growlers
Mar 9, 2020
 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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Coachella 2012 (Weekend 2) on Apr 20, 2012 [605-small]

Coachella 2012 (Weekend 2)
Apr 20 - 22, 2012
 Indio, California, United States
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Coachella 2012 (Weekend 2) on Apr 20, 2012 [606-small]

Coachella 2012 (Weekend 2)
Apr 20 - 22, 2012
 Indio, California, United States
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Coachella 2012 (Weekend 2)
Apr 20 - 22, 2012
 Indio, California, United States
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The Growlers / Tagua Tagua on Jul 31, 2019 [661-small]

The Growlers / Tagua Tagua
Jul 31, 2019
 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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Ink-N-Iron Festival 2013 on Jun 7, 2013 [151-small]

Ink-N-Iron Festival 2013
Jun 7 - 9, 2013
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Ink-N-Iron Festival 2013
Jun 7 - 9, 2013
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Ink-N-Iron Festival 2013
Jun 7 - 9, 2013
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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FYF Festival 2012 on Sep 1, 2012 [163-small]

FYF Festival 2012
Sep 1 - 2, 2012
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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2020 19 concerts
2019 54 concerts
2018 33 concerts
2017 100 concerts
2016 57 concerts
2015 110 concerts
2014 99 concerts
2013 127 concerts
2012 120 concerts
2011 72 concerts
2010 112 concerts
2009 19 concerts
2008 3 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Growlers had?

The Growlers has had 930 concerts.

What genre is The Growlers?

The Growlers is most often considered to be Indie Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Psychedelic, Modern Rock, Garage Rock, Lo-Fi, Indie Garage Rock, Surf Rock, Garage Rock Revival, and Indie Surf.

When was the last The Growlers concert?

The last The Growlers concert was on April 20, 2024 at Buffalo Riverworks in Buffalo, New York, United States. The bands that performed were: Victor Wainwright / Tas Cru / Miller and The Other Sinners / Patti Parks / Tonemah / The Growlers / The Scott Celani Band / Jamie Holka.

What setlist does The Growlers play live?

The songs that The Growlers performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 12, 2020 concert at Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado, United States:

  1. Something Someone Jr.
  2. Try Hard Fool
  3. Night Ride
  4. Dope on a Rope
  5. Tune Out
  6. Love Test
  7. Pet Shop Eyes
  8. Someday
  9. One Million Lovers
  10. Foghorn Town
  11. Feelin' Good
  12. Drop Your Phone in the Sink
  13. Social Man
  14. Natural Affair
  15. Empty Bones
  16. Nosebleed Sun
  17. Badlands
  18. Sea Lion Goth Blues
  19. Decoy Face
  20. Pavement and the Boot
  21. Who Loves the Scum?
  22. Vacant Lot
  23. City Club
  24. Chinese Fountain
  25. Shadow Woman
  26. I'll Be Around
  27. Going Gets Tuff

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