Big John Bates's 2012 Concert History

Big John Bates came out of late 90's second-wave psychobilly and carved a reputation with an infamous live show. Touring throughout Europe, Canada and the American underground punk circuit from Washington to Florida they played up to 150 shows a year. John began his career in the late 1980's as the singer and co-founder of thrash metal legends Annihilator.

Mar 23, 2012
Murder By Death / Big John Bates

Murder By Death / Big John Bates at Call The Office

Call The Office London, Ontario, Canada
Mar 09, 2012 –
Mar 18, 2012
SXSW 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Big John Bates had?

Big John Bates has had 65 concerts.

What genre is Big John Bates?

Big John Bates is most often considered to be Canadian, Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Vancouver Punk, Gothabilly, Punkabilly, and Canadian Rockabilly.

When was the last Big John Bates concert?

The last Big John Bates concert was on May 16, 2024 at The Cobalt in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The bands that performed were: Agent Orange / Big John Bates.

What setlist does Big John Bates play live?

The songs that Big John Bates performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 10, 2012 concert at Ponyhof Club in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany:

  1. Amerkin
  2. Break the Ghost
  3. Wide Open Blues
  4. Taste the Barrel
  5. Black Soll Choir
  6. Dig Myself a Hole
  7. Scarecrow Close
  8. Battered Bones
  9. Circadian Rhythm
  10. Glossilalia
  11. Hellfire Remedy
  12. Engine Room
  13. Shotgun Shack
  14. All My Friends Are Dead
  15. Murky Water
  16. Poppa Spoonful
  17. Breaking the Law
  18. Fields on Fire
  19. Goo Goo Muck

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