Velvet Underground's 1968 Concert History

The Velvet Underground was a pioneering experimental rock band from New York City first active from 1965 to 1973. Its best-known lineup consisted of vocalist/guitarist Lou Reed, bassist/violist John Cale, guitarist Sterling Morrison and drummer Maureen Tucker. The band also collaborated with Nico for their debut album in 1967, under the supervision of producer and pop artist Andy Warhol.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 14, 1968
Velvet Underground / MC5
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Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 13, 1968
Velvet Underground / MC5 Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 12, 1968
Velvet Underground / MC5
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Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 17, 1968
Velvet Underground / COLD BLOOD
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Nov 16, 1968
Velvet Underground / COLD BLOOD
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Nov 15, 1968
Velvet Underground / COLD BLOOD
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Nov 14, 1968
Velvet Underground / COLD BLOOD
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Oct 23, 1968 –
Oct 27, 1968
Velvet Underground / Chicago
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Sep 28, 1968
Velvet Underground / Fire And Ice Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 27, 1968
Velvet Underground / Fire And Ice
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Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 12, 1968 –
Jul 13, 1968
Butterfield Blues Band / Sly and the Family Stone / velvet underground

Butterfield Blues Band and Sly and the Family Stone

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The Shrine Auditorium Expo Hall Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 14, 1968 –
Jun 15, 1968
Velvet Underground / Clover / Maya
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Hippodrome San Diego, California, United States
May 31, 1968
Velvet Underground
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Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 30, 1968
Velvet Underground
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Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 29, 1968
Velvet Underground
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Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 24, 1968
Chambers Brothers / velvet underground

Chambers Brothers

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The Shrine Auditorium Expo Hall Los Angeles, California, United States
May 18, 1968
Velvet Underground / The Hallucinations / Bo Grumpus Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 17, 1968
Velvet Underground / The Hallucinations / Bo Grumpus Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 16, 1968
Velvet Underground / The Hallucinations / Bo Grumpus Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 23, 1968
Velvet Underground / United States of America Boston Tea Party Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Velvet Underground / COLD BLOOD on Nov 16, 1968 [827-small]

Velvet Underground / COLD BLOOD
Nov 16, 1968
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Velvet Underground / COLD BLOOD on Nov 15, 1968 [828-small]

Velvet Underground / COLD BLOOD
Nov 15, 1968
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Velvet Underground / COLD BLOOD on Nov 14, 1968 [829-small]

Velvet Underground / COLD BLOOD
Nov 14, 1968
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Velvet Underground / Chicago on Oct 23, 1968 [528-small]

Velvet Underground / Chicago
Oct 23 - 27, 1968
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company on Mar 17, 1968 [524-small]

Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company
Mar 17, 1968
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company on Mar 16, 1968 [527-small]

Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company
Mar 16, 1968
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company on Mar 15, 1968 [528-small]

Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company
Mar 15, 1968
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company on Mar 15, 1968 [537-small]

Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company
Mar 15, 1968
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company on Mar 16, 1968 [538-small]

Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company
Mar 16, 1968
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company on Mar 17, 1968 [539-small]

Velvet Underground / Mandrake Memorial / Mary Jane Company
Mar 17, 1968
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Velvet Underground / Clover / Maya on Jun 14, 1968 [624-small]

Velvet Underground / Clover / Maya
Jun 14 - 15, 1968
 San Diego, California, United States
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Velvet Underground / Clover / Maya on Jun 14, 1968 [625-small]

Velvet Underground / Clover / Maya
Jun 14 - 15, 1968
 San Diego, California, United States
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Rock
United States
Alternative Rock
Alternative
Classic Rock
Folk Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Art Rock
Permanent Wave
Melancholia
Protopunk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Velvet Underground had?

Velvet Underground has had 61 concerts.

What genre is Velvet Underground?

Velvet Underground is most often considered to be Rock, United States, Alternative Rock, Alternative, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Art Rock, Permanent Wave, Melancholia, and Protopunk.

When was the last Velvet Underground concert?

The last Velvet Underground concert was on January 06, 1995 at Lounge Ax in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The bands that performed were: sabula ortiz / velvet underground.

What setlist does Velvet Underground play live?

The songs that Velvet Underground performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 01, 1993 concert at Darupvej in Denmark:

  1. We're Gonna Have a Real Good Time Together
  2. Sweet Jane
  3. Femme Fatale
  4. Venus in Furs
  5. Some Kinda Love
  6. All Tomorrow's Parties
  7. I'm Sticking With You
  8. Beginning to See the Light
  9. I Heard Her Call My Name
  10. After Hours
  11. Heroin
  12. White Light/White Heat
  13. Rock & Roll
  14. I Can't Stand It
  15. I'm Waiting for the Man
  16. Pale Blue Eyes

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