Willy Porter Concert History

Willy Porter is a contemporary American folk musician from Wisconsin. His career as a published singer began in 1990 with his album, The Trees Have Soul, although his popularity began in 1994 with his album Dog Eared Dream, which had the successful single Angry Words, and led to his touring as an opening act for artists including Tori Amos and The Cranberries. Recently, Porter opened for Jethro Tull, where he formed a friendship with Tull's guitarist, Martin Barre.

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Willy Porter Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 51)

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 19, 2005
"Rocky Mountain Folks Festival" / Steve Earle / Patty Griffin / Willy Porter / Allison Moorer

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival

Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Lyons, Colorado, United States
Aug 13, 2005
Willy Porter Swallow Hill Music Association Denver, Colorado, United States
Aug 08, 2005
"Wisconsin State Fair" / Steven Curtis Chapman / Willy Porter

Wisconsin State Fair

Wisconsin State Fair Park West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 07, 2005
Willy Porter Lake County Folk Festival Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States
Jul 30, 2005
Todd Snider / Willy Porter

Todd Snider / Willy Porter at Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater

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Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States
Jul 29, 2005
"Hoxeyville Music Festival" / Kelly Joe Phelps / Willy Porter

Hoxeyville Music Festival

Coyote Crossing Resort Cadillac, Michigan, United States
Jul 17, 2005
Willy Porter Lyon D'or Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jul 16, 2005
Willy Porter Hugh's Room Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 15, 2005
Kid Rock / Willy Porter Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jul 14, 2005
RBC Bluesfest
"RBC Bluesfest" / Bebel Gilberto / Rodney Crowell / The Dears / Rufus Wainwright / Willy Porter / India.Arie
Downtown Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jul 13, 2005
RBC Bluesfest
"RBC Bluesfest" / "Big Summer Classic" / The String Cheese Incident / Keller Williams / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Umphrey's McGee / Xavier Rudd / Havana Ensemble / Willy Porter / Garrett Mason / RJD2 / John Mayall / Dutch Mason
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Downtown Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Jul 10, 2005
Winnipeg Folk Festival
"Winnipeg Folk Festival" / Al Simmons / the Gourds / Connie Kaldor / Xavier Rudd / catie curtis / Rheostatics / The Beautiful Girls / Steve Forbert / Feist / Jesse DeNatale / Jackie Greene / Lila Downs / Daniel Lanois / Emmylou Harris / The Be Good Tanyas / Buddy Miller / The Weakerthans / Campbell Brothers / The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players / Willy Porter / Wayne "The Train" Hancock Show all bands
Birds Hill Park Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Jul 09, 2005
Winnipeg Folk Festival
"Winnipeg Folk Festival" / Rheostatics / Campbell Brothers / Wayne "The Train" Hancock / Willy Porter / Al Simmons / Lila Downs / Connie Kaldor / The Beautiful Girls / the Gourds / catie curtis / The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players / Jesse DeNatale / Steve Forbert / Jackie Greene / The Be Good Tanyas / The Weakerthans / Martha Wainwright / Ramblin' Jack Elliott / Kaki King / King Wilkie / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Nicolai Dunger / Camper Van Beethoven / The Handsome Family / Teada / David Lowery Show all bands
Birds Hill Park Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Jul 08, 2005
Winnipeg Folk Festival
"Winnipeg Folk Festival" / The Beautiful Girls / David Lowery / Al Simmons / Kaki King / The Handsome Family / The Weakerthans / Connie Kaldor / Willy Porter / Nicolai Dunger / The Be Good Tanyas / Camper Van Beethoven / Rheostatics / Teada / Martha Wainwright / Jesse DeNatale / Jackie Greene / Dr. John / Bill Frisell Show all bands
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Birds Hill Park Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Jul 02, 2005
Willy Porter Repertory Theatre Ferndale, California, United States
Jun 30, 2005
Summerfest (Milwaukee)
"Summerfest" (Milwaukee) / Morris Day & The Time / Indigenous / LeAnn Rimes / John Fogerty / The Neville Brothers / Deep Purple / The Doobie Brothers / Lovehammers / Particle / Garrison Starr / Willy Porter / Chevelle
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Henry Maier Festival Park Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 29, 2005
Willy Porter FitzGerald's Berwyn, Illinois, United States
Jun 11, 2005
Willy Porter The Grey Eagle Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Jun 10, 2005
Willy Porter / Ashley Chambliss Evening Muse Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Jun 09, 2005
Willy Porter Smith's Olde Bar Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Willy Porter / Candie Johnson
Sep 4, 2019
 Horsham, England, United Kingdom
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Willy Porter / Candie Johnson
Sep 4, 2019
 Horsham, England, United Kingdom
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Jethro Tull / Willy Porter on Nov 21, 2001 [566-small]

Jethro Tull / Willy Porter
Nov 21, 2001
 Derby, England, United Kingdom
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Willy Porter on Apr 1, 1996 [445-small]

Willy Porter
Apr 1, 1996
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Tori Amos / Willy Porter on Mar 12, 1996 [400-small]

Tori Amos / Willy Porter
Mar 12, 1996
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Tori Amos / Willy Porter on May 17, 1996 [665-small]

Tori Amos / Willy Porter
May 17, 1996
 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
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Summerfest 2023 (Day 3 of 3, Weekend 1 of 3) on Jun 24, 2023 [376-small]

Summerfest 2023 (Day 3 of 3, Weekend 1 of 3)
Jun 24, 2023
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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Tori Amos / Willy Porter
Mar 15, 1996
 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
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Jeff Beck / Willy Porter on Feb 19, 2001 [005-small]

Jeff Beck / Willy Porter
Feb 19, 2001
 Santa Rosa, California, United States
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Willy Porter / Carmen Nickerson on Oct 28, 2017 [478-small]

Willy Porter / Carmen Nickerson
Oct 28, 2017
 Spring Lake, Michigan, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Folk
Folk Rock
Acoustic
Alt-Country
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Latest Setlist (04/10/2026):

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  1. Change Your Mind
  2. A Dog and a Leash
  3. Moonbeam
  4. Empathy
  5. The Same Love
  6. Improv Tune
  7. What's Going On
  8. Jesus on the Grille

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 13 concerts
2025 20 concerts
2024 16 concerts
2023 21 concerts
2022 20 concerts
2021 5 concerts
2020 18 concerts
2019 24 concerts
2018 31 concerts
2017 34 concerts
2016 21 concerts
2015 60 concerts
2014 64 concerts
2013 61 concerts
2012 82 concerts
2011 75 concerts
2010 52 concerts
2009 80 concerts
2008 75 concerts
2007 101 concerts
2006 89 concerts
2005 88 concerts
2004 24 concerts
2003 28 concerts
2002 25 concerts
2001 30 concerts
2000 8 concerts
1999 7 concerts
1998 5 concerts
1997 4 concerts
1996 27 concerts
1995 11 concerts
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