Dessa Concert History

Born Margaret Wander, Dessa’s first release with Doomtree, False Hopes, introduced a unique sensibility to underground hip-hop: literary, bitter-sweet, and wry. She alternated between a clever, droll persona as an emcee and her earnest, unaffected delivery as a singer with a low, clear alto voice. Her a cappella arrangements delicate and expressive, full of sad, old world harmonies. False Hopes attracted a varied set of ferociously dedicated fans in the Midwest and beyond.

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Dessa Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027)

5 Anniversaries for September 26th
Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 06, 2027
Upcoming
Dessa The Sheldon Theatre Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
Mar 05, 2027
Upcoming
Dessa Atwood Music Hall Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 04, 2027
Upcoming
Dessa SPACE Evanston, Illinois, United States
Mar 02, 2027
Upcoming
Dessa Icehouse Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Feb 27, 2027
Upcoming
Dessa Icon Event Hall & Lounge Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Nov 07, 2026
Upcoming
Dessa Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland, Oregon, United States
Nov 05, 2026
Upcoming
Dessa Portland Art Museum Portland, Oregon, United States
Aug 01, 2026
Dessa MIM Music Theater Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jul 31, 2026
Dessa / Kayla Marque
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Levitt Pavilion Denver Denver, Colorado, United States
Jul 29, 2026
Dessa / Kayla Marque Fort Collins Armory Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Jul 26, 2026
Dessa The Historic Auditorium Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Jul 04, 2026
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Taste of Minnesota

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Main StageNicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jul 03, 2026 –
Jul 04, 2026
Taste Of Minnesota 2026
Brother Ali / Dessa / Bad Bad Hats / Dillinger Four / Gully Boys / Nur-D / Poliça / Sophia Eris / Anthony “Ant” Davis (Producer) / Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball Duo / Frankie Torres / Adam Bohanan / School Of Rock / New Primitives / Pullstring / Maygen and the Birdwatcher / Solana and the Sunsets Show all bands
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Taste Of Minnesota 2026 Minnesota, Minnesota, United States
Jun 21, 2026
Troy Laureta / Melissa Polinar / Dessa / Amber Sauer / Mario Jose / Carolina Rial / Rizza / Justin Klunk The Sun Rose West Hollywood, California, United States
Jun 14, 2026
Dessa
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Hewing Hotel - Rooftop Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
May 15, 2026
Dessa / DJ Shannon Blowtorch / Unknown

Earl-A-Whirl

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Earl Giles Restaurant & Distillery Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apr 22, 2026
Dessa Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apr 19, 2026
Dessa 331 Club Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Apr 18, 2026
Dessa The Plus Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States
Apr 16, 2026
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Dessa with Lady Midnight

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The Venue Mankato, Minnesota, United States

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Dessa / Monakr
Aug 30, 2019
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa / Aby Wolf / Christine Bradford on Nov 20, 2013 [892-small]

Dessa / Aby Wolf / Christine Bradford
Nov 20, 2013
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Dessa / Aby Wolf / Christine Bradford on Nov 20, 2013 [891-small]

Dessa / Aby Wolf / Christine Bradford
Nov 20, 2013
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Dessa / Aby Wolf / Christine Bradford
Nov 20, 2013
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Dessa / Aby Wolf / Christine Bradford
Nov 20, 2013
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Dessa / Aby Wolf / Christine Bradford
Nov 20, 2013
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Dessa / Aby Wolf / Christine Bradford
Nov 20, 2013
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Dessa / Aby Wolf / Christine Bradford
Nov 20, 2013
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Dessa / Sombear on Sep 20, 2013 [838-small]

Dessa / Sombear
Sep 20, 2013
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Underground Hip-Hop
Alternative Hip Hop
Female Vocalist
Conscious Hip Hop
Underground Rap
Hip Pop
Abstract Hip Hop
Minnesota
Minnesota Hip Hop
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Latest Setlist (07/04/2026):

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  1. Warsaw / Velodrome
  2. BAILE INoLVIDABLE
  3. Good Grief
  4. Dixon's Girl
  5. Skeleton Key / Fighting Fish
  6. Shrimp
  7. Camelot
  8. Rome / Call Off Your Ghost
  9. Long Wave
  10. Tough Call
  11. 5 Out of 6
  12. What If I’m Not Ready
  13. Hurricane Party
  14. I Already Like You
  15. Terry Gross
  16. Annabelle
  17. Decoy
  18. Sadie Hawkins
  19. Chopper
  20. Tell Me Again
  21. Fire Drills

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 5 concerts
2026 19 concerts
2025 16 concerts
2024 27 concerts
2023 27 concerts
2022 31 concerts
2021 38 concerts
2020 10 concerts
2019 42 concerts
2018 77 concerts
2017 22 concerts
2016 20 concerts
2015 38 concerts
2014 37 concerts
2013 109 concerts
2012 16 concerts
2011 44 concerts
2010 72 concerts
2009 7 concerts
2008 12 concerts
2007 1 concert
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