Trouble Funk Concert History

Trouble Funk was an influential and successful Go-go band from Washington DC whose peak began in the late 1970's and ran through the late 1980's. They helped to popularize the Washington, D.C. dance floor friendly funk subgenre go-go, which incorporated heavy african drum rhythms, and celebratory stage concepts from forerunners like George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic and local rival Chuck Brown. Among their well-known songs are the 'go-go' anthems 'Hey Fellas', 'Pump Me Up', 'Let's Get Small', 'Drop The Bomb'.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 2022
Rare Essence / Trouble Funk The Howard Theatre Washington, D.C., United States
Oct 08, 2022
Trouble Funk

Snallygaster Beer Festival

Downtown DC Washington, D.C., United States
Oct 22, 2021
Trouble Funk The Loft @ City Winery Washington DC Washington, D.C., United States
Sep 05, 2021
Trouble Funk 9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
Jul 18, 2021
Big Tony Esposito / Trouble Funk Filene Center at Wolf Trap Vienna, Virginia, United States
Nov 15, 2019
Trouble Funk indigo at The O2 London, England, United Kingdom
Feb 17, 2019
Rare Essence / Trouble Funk / E.U. The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Dec 31, 2018
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Trouble Funk / George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
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The Anthem Washington, D.C., United States
Aug 25, 2018
Trouble Funk Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Aug 18, 2018
Trouble Funk / Michelle Blackwell

Chuck Brown Day 2018

Chuck Brown Park Washington, D.C., United States
Feb 11, 2018
Trouble Funk Rams Head On Stage Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Dec 31, 2017
Gogol Bordello / Thievery Corporation / Trouble Funk
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The Anthem Washington, D.C., United States
Oct 12, 2017
The Struts / Foo Fighters / Trouble Funk

Foo Fighters / The Struts / Trouble Funk

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The Anthem Washington, D.C., United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 12, 2017
Oct 06, 2017
Cal Jam
"Cal Jam" / Trouble Funk / Foo Fighters / Queens of the Stone Age / Cage The Elephant / Liam Gallagher / The Kills / Royal Blood / Japandroids / Wolf Alice / Bob Mould / Bully / Circa Waves / Babes in Toyland / Adia Victoria / Fireball Ministry / The Obsessed / Pinky Pinky / Starcrawler / White Reaper / The Struts Show all bands
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Glen Helen Amphitheater San Bernardino, California, United States
Aug 05, 2017
Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds / Bell Biv Devoe / SWV / De La Soul / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Guy / Common / En Vogue / Ro James / DJ Kool / Experience Unlimited / Tish Hyman / Moonchild / Wisdom Speeks / Jazmine Sullivan / Trouble Funk
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
Jul 02, 2016
Trouble Funk / Sugar Bear 9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
Dec 31, 2015
St. Paul and The Broken Bones / Trouble Funk 9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 31, 2015
Jul 04, 2015
Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Gary Clark Jr. / RDGLDGRN / Heart / DJ Z-Trip / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Trouble Funk / LL Cool J / Buddy Guy / Foo Fighters
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RFK Stadium Washington, D.C., United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 04, 2015
May 02, 2015
Lee Fields & The Expressions / Trouble Funk Rock and Roll Hotel Washington, D.C., United States
Oct 10, 2014
The Holmes Brothers / Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar / Trouble Funk / William Bell / Joaquin Diaz

Richmond Folk Festival

Brown's Island Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
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Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
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Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Added by Craig Mac


Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Added by Craig Mac


Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
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Roskilde Festival 1987
Jul 3 - 5, 1987
 Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
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UB40 / Trouble Funk on Oct 13, 1988 [241-small]

UB40 / Trouble Funk
Oct 13, 1988
 New York, New York, United States
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Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout! on Jul 4, 2015 [519-small]

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Uploaded by Adam Quinlan

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout! on Jul 4, 2015 [520-small]

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Uploaded by Adam Quinlan

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout! on Jul 4, 2015 [521-small]

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Uploaded by Adam Quinlan

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout! on Jul 4, 2015 [522-small]

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Uploaded by Adam Quinlan

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout! on Jul 4, 2015 [523-small]

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
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John Stabb of GI poses in front of show print, tags: Government Issue, Washington, D.C., United States, Gig Poster, Paragon II - Trouble Funk / Government Issue / Grand Mal on Feb 10, 1984 [017-small]

John Stabb of GI poses in front of show print


Trouble Funk / Government Issue / Grand Mal
Feb 10, 1984
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Uploaded by Lilmikesf

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout! on Jul 4, 2015 [861-small]

Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Blowout!
Jul 4, 2015
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Uploaded by Migueltimestwo

tags: Trouble Funk, Government Issue, Washington, D.C., United States, Gig Poster - Trouble Funk / Government Issue  on Jul 6, 1984 [213-small]


Trouble Funk / Government Issue
Jul 6, 1984
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Uploaded by Lilmikesf

Big Boys / Minor Threat / Trouble Funk on Sep 23, 1983 [003-small]

Big Boys / Minor Threat / Trouble Funk
Sep 23, 1983
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Uploaded by Lilmikesf

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Trouble Funk had?

Trouble Funk has had 37 concerts.

What genre is Trouble Funk?

Trouble Funk is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Funk, Dance, Electro, and Go-Go.

When was the last Trouble Funk concert?

The last Trouble Funk concert was on December 31, 2022 at The Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C., United States. The bands that performed were: Rare Essence / Trouble Funk.

What setlist does Trouble Funk play live?

The songs that Trouble Funk performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 04, 2015 concert at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., United States:

  1. Trouble Funk Express
  2. Start This Thing off Right
  3. Pump Me Up
  4. E Flat Boogie
  5. Hey Fellas
  6. Play That Funky Music
  7. Drop the Bomb
  8. Don't Touch That Stereo

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