The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Concert History

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is an American garage rock band, which was formed in New York in 1990. Singer Jon Spencer was previously the leader of the noise punk band Pussy Galore before hooking up with Judah Bauer (guitar) and Russell Simins (drums) to form the Blues Explosion, a band that was part of the 1990s alternative rock boom. This bass-less combo had their breakthrough in 1993 with the album "Extra Width" on Crypt Records. In 1994 "Orange", a more accessible album followed along with a growing base of fans.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 27, 2015
Rock Dans Tous Ses Etats
"Rock Dans Tous Ses Etats" / The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / Metz / St. Paul and The Broken Bones / H-Burns / Random Recipe / Joy Wellboy
Rock Dans Tous Festival Grounds Évreux, France
Jun 26, 2015
Garorock Festival
"Garorock Festival" / Alo Wala / SOJA / Die Antwoord / Tale of Us / A$AP Rocky / Christine and the Queens / Infected Mushroom / The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / Findlay / Bo Ningen
  Setlists
Parc des expositions Marmande, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Jun 20, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 123 Pleasant St. Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Jun 19, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion The Woodward Theater Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jun 18, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / Daddy Long Legs

Freedom Tower Tour

  Setlists
Old Rock House St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Jun 17, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Rose Music Hall Columbia, Missouri, United States
Jun 16, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion recordBar Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jun 15, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion The Waiting Room Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Jun 14, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / Daddy Long Legs (NYC) Turf Club Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 14, 2015
Jun 13, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion High Noon Saloon Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 12, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / White Lung / St. Vincent / Wire
  Setlists
Thalia Hall Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 11, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion HopCat Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jun 10, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
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Lee's Palace Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 09, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / We Are Hex Théâtre Fairmount Montréal, Québec, Canada
Jun 08, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Higher Ground South Burlington, Vermont, United States
May 29, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Bearsville Theater Woodstock, New York, United States
May 28, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens / DJ Small Change Bowery Ballroom New York, New York, United States
Show Duplicates for May 28, 2015
May 27, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion The Abbey Bar Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
May 23, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion The Casbah San Diego, California, United States
May 22, 2015
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion The Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Leeds Festival (and Reading Festival) 2002 (Complete Line Up from flyer - not all bands were at both festivals)
Aug 23 - 25, 2002
 Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Leeds Fest, 2002


Leeds Festival (and Reading Festival) 2002 (Complete Line Up from flyer - not all bands were at both festivals)
Aug 23 - 25, 2002
 Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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The inevitable battle of bottle vs balloon, Leeds Fest, 2002


Leeds Festival (and Reading Festival) 2002 (Complete Line Up from flyer - not all bands were at both festivals)
Aug 23 - 25, 2002
 Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Murph and Lou Barlow - Dinosaur Jr. - Golden Plains 2013


Golden Plains Festival
Mar 9 - 11, 2013
 Meredith, Victoria, Australia
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J.Mascis - Dinosaur Jr. - Golden Plains 2013


Golden Plains Festival
Mar 9 - 11, 2013
 Meredith, Victoria, Australia
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Kim Scott - The Mark of Cain - Golden Plains 2013


Golden Plains Festival
Mar 9 - 11, 2013
 Meredith, Victoria, Australia
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John Scott - The Mark of Cain - Golden Plains 2013


Golden Plains Festival
Mar 9 - 11, 2013
 Meredith, Victoria, Australia
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John Scott - The Mark of Cain - Golden Plains 2013


Golden Plains Festival
Mar 9 - 11, 2013
 Meredith, Victoria, Australia
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Steve McDonald - Redd Kross - Golden Plains 2013


Golden Plains Festival
Mar 9 - 11, 2013
 Meredith, Victoria, Australia
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Matador at 21
Oct 1 - 3, 2010
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Melvins / The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion on Aug 3, 2018 [097-small]

Melvins / The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Aug 3, 2018
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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2013 58 concerts
2012 41 concerts
2011 28 concerts
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2008 3 concerts
2005 11 concerts
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2002 21 concerts
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Christian D Oct 01, 2023

Anybody know the date of the JSBE and RL Burnside show at Young Ave Deli in Memhis - Mid 90s?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion had?

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion has had 435 concerts.

What genre is The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion?

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is most often considered to be Rock, Indie Rock, United States, Alternative Rock, Alternative, Blues, Blues Rock, Garage Rock, Punk Blues, Cosmic American, and Psychedelic Folk Rock.

When was the last The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion concert?

The last The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion concert was on December 14, 2019 at Casa Franciscana in Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico.

What setlist does The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion play live?

The songs that The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 05, 2015 concert at Le Rocher De Palmer in Cenon, France:

  1. Soul Typecast
  2. Tales of Old New York: The Rock Box
  3. Wax Dummy
  4. White Jesus
  5. Very Rare
  6. Down and Out
  7. What Love Is
  8. Afro
  9. Bellevue Baby
  10. Train #2
  11. Money Rock'n'Roll
  12. She's on It
  13. Jack, the Ripper
  14. Born Bad
  15. Black Mold
  16. Dial Up Doll
  17. Betty vs. The NYPD
  18. Crossroad Hop
  19. Do the Get Down
  20. Brenda
  21. Funeral
  22. Down In The Beast
  23. The Ballad of Joe Buck
  24. High Gear
  25. Get Your Pants Off

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