New Riders of the Purple Sage Concert History

New Riders of the Purple Sage was an American country rock band. The group emerged from the psychedelic rock scene in San Francisco, California in 1969. The band's mainstays were David Nelson, John Dawson, and Jerry Garcia, and many future members of Grateful Dead rotated through.

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Charlie Daniels Band / New Riders of the Purple Sage / Molly Hatchet on Feb 24, 1979 [461-small]

Charlie Daniels Band / New Riders of the Purple Sage / Molly Hatchet
Feb 24, 1979
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Oct 21, 1971 [145-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Oct 21, 1971
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Oct 22, 1971 [148-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Oct 22, 1971
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage / Ox on Mar 21, 1971 [312-small]

Grateful Dead / New Riders of the Purple Sage / Ox
Mar 21, 1971
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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New Riders of the Purple Sage / Peter Frampton / Commander Cody on Feb 9, 1975 [886-small]

New Riders of the Purple Sage / Peter Frampton / Commander Cody
Feb 9, 1975
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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New Riders of the Purple Sage / Bo Didley on Dec 20, 1991 [457-small]

New Riders of the Purple Sage / Bo Didley
Dec 20, 1991
 Golden, CO
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New Riders of the Purple Sage on Dec 7, 1975 [736-small]

New Riders of the Purple Sage
Dec 7, 1975
 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
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New Riders of the Purple Sage / Grateful Dead on Aug 6, 1971 [641-small]

New Riders of the Purple Sage / Grateful Dead
Aug 6, 1971
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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New Riders of the Purple Sage / Roger Mcguinn / Gene Clark on Nov 11, 1977 [681-small]

New Riders of the Purple Sage / Roger Mcguinn / Gene Clark
Nov 11, 1977
 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
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Bobby And The Midnites / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Nov 2, 1980 [797-small]

Bobby And The Midnites / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Nov 2, 1980
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Bobby And The Midnites / New Riders of the Purple Sage on Nov 2, 1980 [801-small]

Bobby And The Midnites / New Riders of the Purple Sage
Nov 2, 1980
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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New Riders of the Purple Sage on Jul 4, 1990 [944-small]

New Riders of the Purple Sage
Jul 4, 1990
 Mammoth Lakes, CA
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2024 1 concert
2023 1 concert
2017 2 concerts
2016 36 concerts
2015 49 concerts
2014 51 concerts
2013 70 concerts
2012 75 concerts
2011 70 concerts
2010 71 concerts
2009 64 concerts
2008 82 concerts
2007 88 concerts
2006 78 concerts
2005 7 concerts
2001 1 concert
1997 1 concert
1994 1 concert
1993 3 concerts
1992 1 concert
1991 2 concerts
1990 1 concert
1989 1 concert
1988 1 concert
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1979 6 concerts
1978 9 concerts
1977 15 concerts
1976 12 concerts
1975 23 concerts
1974 11 concerts
1973 30 concerts
1972 28 concerts
1971 77 concerts
1970 67 concerts
1969 8 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has New Riders of the Purple Sage had?

New Riders of the Purple Sage has had 1,051 concerts.

What genre is New Riders of the Purple Sage?

New Riders of the Purple Sage is most often considered to be Rock, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Country Rock, Psychedelic, Roots Rock, Jam Band, Southern Rock, Bluegrass, Jam, and Cosmic American.

When was the last New Riders of the Purple Sage concert?

The last New Riders of the Purple Sage concert was on June 16, 2024 at HopMonk Tavern in Novato, California, United States.

What setlist does New Riders of the Purple Sage play live?

The songs that New Riders of the Purple Sage performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 18, 2016 concert at Fairfield Theatre StageOne in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States:

  1. Rainbow
  2. Fair Chance to Know
  3. Louisiana Lady
  4. Down for the Ride
  5. Sweet Lovin' One
  6. Gonna Take Back What's Mine
  7. Deep Elem Blues
  8. Friend of the Devil
  9. Big Railroad Blues
  10. Henry
  11. Maggie's Farm
  12. Higher
  13. Tangled Up in Blue
  14. I Don't Know You
  15. You Never Can Tell
  16. Cup Full of Rain
  17. Wookie Kids
  18. Dead Flowers

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