The Orchids Concert History

One of the most prolific bands on Bristol, England's legendary indie pop label Sarah Records, the Orchids were also one of the label's most press-shy outfits. Formed in 1986 in Penilee, Scotland, a suburb of Glasgow, the Orchids took their initial inspiration from some of the city's better-known acts of the time, particularly Lloyd Cole and the Commotions (singer James Hackett sounded more than a little like Cole and was often unfairly derided in the U.

The Orchids Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 21, 2022
The Orchids

at 229

229 London, England, United Kingdom
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Apr 24, 2022
The Catenary Wires / Jetstream Pony / The Orchids / St Christopher / Secret Shine

Skep Wax All Dayer

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The Amersham Arms New Cross, England, United Kingdom
Feb 14, 2020
The Orchids

THE ORCHIDS + ST. CHRISTOPHER + JETSTREAM PONY

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100 Club London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 21, 2018
The Orchids / Peaness / Cocoanut Groove

Paris Popfest 2018

Le Hasard Ludique Paris, Île-de-France, France
Nov 10, 2017 –
Nov 13, 2017
Shiiine On Weekender 2017
Happy Mondays / Starsailor / Embrace / Fun Lovin' Criminals / Levellers / The Wedding Present / The Farm / The Wonder Stuff / Dreadzone / Dub Pistols / A Guy Called Gerald / The Icicle Works / pop will eat itself / A Certain Ratio / Peter Hook & The Light / Freak Power / Cut La Roc / Hurricane #1 / The Woodentops / CUD / BMX Bandits / The Real People / The Orchids / Jim Bob / The Clone Roses / Wolfgang Flür / Deja Vega / Dave Rowntree / Psyence / My Drug Hell / Smaller / Theatre Royal / The Wendys / Fay Hallam / Ian Prowse & Amsterdam / The Train Set / Independent Country / Time for Action / The Verve Experience / The G-O-D (UK) / The Levellers / Alias Kid Show all bands
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Butlin's - Minehead Minehead, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 28, 2017 –
Jul 30, 2017
Indietracks 2017
Frankie Cosmos / The Wedding Present / Cate Le Bon / The Wave Pictures / Crywank / Joanna Gruesome / Shopping / Martha / Lucky Soul / Skinny Girl Diet / The Orchids / Kid Canaveral / The Tuts / Monkey Swallows The Universe / Milky Wimpshake / Grace Petrie / The Just Joans / Cola Jet Set / Cowtown / Evripidis And His Tragedies / Peaness / Pillow Queens / MJ Hibbett & The Validators / Chorusgirl / Teencanteen / The Understudies / Personal Best / Model Village / Luby Sparks / The Hayman Kupa Band / The Pooches / Suggested Friends / Lilith Ai / Enderby's Room / Charmpit / David Leach / The Perfect English Weather / Garden Centre / Schande / Cult Party / Milk Crimes / Me Rex / Crumbs (UK) / Baby Arms / Th'sheridans / Maybe Don't / Rainbow Reservoir / Stephanie Goodman Show all bands
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Midland Railway Centre Ripley, England, United Kingdom
May 26, 2013
Primavera Sound
"Primavera Sound" / Allah-Las / Come / Deerhunter / Julie Doiron / Merchandise / Sr. Chinarro / The 2 Bears / The Haxan Cloak / The Orchids
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Parc del Fòrum Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Mar 01, 2013 –
Mar 03, 2013
London Popfest 2013
Martha / Burning Hearts / Standard Fare / The Tuts / The Orchids / September Girls / This Many Boyfriends / Milky Wimpshake / The Garlands / Hong Kong In The 60s / Speedmarket Avenue / Young Romance / Big Wave / English Singles / Bitchtape
London Popfest 2013 London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 23, 2010 –
Jul 25, 2010
Indietracks 2010
Foxes / The Pains of Being Pure at Heart / Slow Club / White Town / The Primitives / Veronica Falls / Allo Darlin' / Standard Fare / Ballboy / The Orchids / This Many Boyfriends / Tender Trap / Shrag / The Smittens / The Pooh Sticks / Cineplexx / The Loves / Secret Shine / Betty and The Werewolves / The Just Joans / Internet Forever / Cowtown / Cavalcade / Antarctica Takes It! / Everybody Was In The French Resistance... Now! / MJ Hibbett & The Validators / Linda Guilala / Boy Genius (UK) / The Blanche Hudson Weekend / The Cannanes / The Felt Tips / The Parallelograms / Sarandon / Stars in Coma / The Middle Ones / Callas / David Tattersall / Hillary and the Democrats / Stars of Aviation / Be Like Pablo / The Specific Heats / Mexican Kids at Home / The Sunny Street / Urbantramper / La La Love You / Printed Circuit / The Hillfields / The Give It Ups / Red Shoe Diaries / Onward Chariots / Jam on Bread / Springfactory / Paisley & Charlie / Socialist Leisure Party / The Millipedes / Yokoko / Micktravis / Winston Echo / Lime Chalks Show all bands
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Ripley, England, United Kingdom
Jun 14, 2008
The Ladybug Transistor / The Orchids / My Teenage Stride / The Pains of Being Pure at Heart / Mahogany Music Hall of Williamsburg New York, New York, United States
Jun 12, 2008 –
Jun 15, 2008
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart / Mahogany / The Orchids / My Teenage Stride

NYC Popfest 2008

NYC Popfest 2008 New York, New York, United States
Jul 28, 2007 –
Jul 29, 2007
Indietracks 2007
The Lovely Eggs / The School / Cats On Fire / Darren Hayman / The Indelicates / The Orchids / Bearsuit / Pocketbooks / Darren Hayman & The Secondary Modern / The Loves / The Victorian English Gentlemens Club / Rose McDowall / Horowitz / MJ Hibbett & The Validators / Wake the President / The Jerks / The Bobby McGee's / The Felt Tips / The Electric Pop Group / A Smile and a Ribbon / The Parallelograms / Wintergreen / Das Wanderlust / The Hermit Crabs / Their Hearts Were Full of Spring / Stars of Aviation / The Gresham Flyers / Arthur And Martha / Pete Green / Strange Idols / The Chemistry Experiment / Persil / THE CUT OUTS / Santa Dog / Chiara L's / Friends of the Bride / Countryside / stephenhero / Roy Moller / Robert Church And The Holy Community / The San Marinos / Darren Haymen / la famille Catastrophe / College Pinks Show all bands
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Indietracks 2007 Butterley, UK
Jun 03, 2007
of Montreal / Apostle of Hustle / Malajube / The Orchids / Erol Alkan / APSE / Southern Arts Society
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Sala Apolo Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Oct 21, 1993
The Orchids The Blue Blanket Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 10, 1992
The Orchids Old Ironsides Sacramento, California, United States
Aug 22, 1992
Heavenly / The Orchids / Brighter
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The Venue London, England, United Kingdom
May 26, 1991
The Wake / The Orchids / The Sweetest Ache
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Camden Underworld London, England, United Kingdom
May 25, 1991
Brighter / The Orchids The Jericho Tavern Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Jan 27, 1991
The Orchids / Heavenly / Even As We Speak / Foaming Beauties Manchester University Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Oct 19, 1990
BMX Bandits / The Orchids / The Wake Esquires Bedford, England, United Kingdom

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Shiiine On Weekender 2017
Nov 10 - 13, 2017
 Minehead, England, United Kingdom
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Shiiine On Weekender 2017
Nov 10 - 13, 2017
 Minehead, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Matt Hookway

Shiiine On Weekender 2017
Nov 10 - 13, 2017
 Minehead, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Matt Hookway

Shiiine On Weekender 2017
Nov 10 - 13, 2017
 Minehead, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Matt Hookway

Shiiine On Weekender 2017
Nov 10 - 13, 2017
 Minehead, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Matt Hookway

Shiiine On Weekender 2017
Nov 10 - 13, 2017
 Minehead, England, United Kingdom
  Added by Matt Hookway

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Heavenly / The Orchids / Brighter on Aug 22, 1992 [873-small]

Heavenly / The Orchids / Brighter
Aug 22, 1992
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Indie
Indie Pop
Scottish
Garage Psych
Twee
C86
Twee Pop
Tape Club
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Latest Setlist (04/24/2022):

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  1. Apologies
  2. Didn't We Love You
  3. Lovechild
  4. I Never Thought I Was Clever
  5. Another Saturday Night
  6. A Way to You
  7. It's Only Obvious
  8. This Boy is a Mess
  9. Long Drawn Sunday Night
  10. Echos (Have Hope)
  11. Bemused Confused and Bedraggled
  12. Something for the Longing
  13. I've Got To Wake Up To Tell You My Dreams
  14. Caveman

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Concerts Per Year:

2022 2 concerts
2020 1 concert
2018 1 concert
2017 2 concerts
2013 2 concerts
2010 1 concert
2008 2 concerts
2007 2 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 2 concerts
1991 3 concerts
1990 1 concert

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has The Orchids had?

The Orchids has had 20 concerts.

What genre is The Orchids?

The Orchids is most often considered to be Indie, Indie Pop, Scottish, Garage Psych, Twee, C86, Twee Pop, and Tape Club.

When was the last The Orchids concert?

The last The Orchids concert was on October 21, 2022 at 229 in London, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does The Orchids play live?

The songs that The Orchids performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 24, 2022 concert at The Amersham Arms in New Cross, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Apologies
  2. Didn't We Love You
  3. Lovechild
  4. I Never Thought I Was Clever
  5. Another Saturday Night
  6. A Way to You
  7. It's Only Obvious
  8. This Boy is a Mess
  9. Long Drawn Sunday Night
  10. Echos (Have Hope)
  11. Bemused Confused and Bedraggled
  12. Something for the Longing
  13. I've Got To Wake Up To Tell You My Dreams
  14. Caveman

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