Booker T and the MGs Concert History

Booker T. & the M.G.'s are an instrumental soul band that was influential in shaping the sound of Southern Soul and Memphis Soul. In the 1960s, as the house band of Stax Records, they played on hundreds of recordings by artists such as Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla and Rufus Thomas and Johnnie Taylor. They also released instrumental records under their own name, such as the 1962 hit single "Green Onions".[1] As originators of the unique Stax sound, the group was one of the most prolific, respected, and imitated of their era.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jan 25, 2018
Booker T and the MGs / Warren Haynes / Paul Janeway / The Dap Kings / Marcus King

Celebrating Otis Redding

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The Apollo Theater New York, New York, United States
Apr 12, 2013
Crossroads Festival Clapton/ Eric Clapton/ The Allman Brothers/ Philip Sayce/ John Mayer/ Albert Collins
Eric Clapton / Allman Brothers Band / Kurt Rosenwinkel / Robert Cray / John Mayer / Keith Urban / Sonny Landreth / Doyle Bramhall II / Gary Clark Jr. / Buddy Guy / Keb' Mo' / albert collins / Philip Sayce / Booker T and the MGs / BB King / Earl Klugh
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Aug 09, 2007 –
Aug 12, 2007
Bayfront Blues Festival
Bernard Allison / Big John Dickerson and Blue Chamber / Big Walter Smith & the Groove Merchants / Blues Caravan featuring Deborah Coleman and Roxanne Potvin / Booker T and the MGs / Cadillac Kolstad / Cephas & Wiggins / Charlie Parr / Chris Cain / David Gogo / Davina and The Vagabonds / Eric Lindell / Eric Sommer / Feona Boyes and The Fortune Tellers / Hamilton Loomis / Ian Parker / Irma Thomas / James Hunter / Janiva Magness / Joe & Vicki Price / Johnny Rawls / Kenny Neal & Billy Branch / Kevin Bowe / Lamont Cranston / Mel Sando / Mick Sterling And The Stud Brothers / Mighty Lester / Mojo Buford featuring Rockin' Daddy and The Rough Cuts / Papa John Kolstad / Paul Metsa & Sonny Earl / Paul Sprawl / Smokin' Joe Kubek / Sons of Faith / Summit Stunt Pilots / Tom Hunter / Tommy Castro Show all bands
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Bayfront Festival Park Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Aug 25, 2001 –
Aug 27, 2001
Bishopstock 2001
Van Morrison / Nina Simone / Delta Blues Cartel / Gary Moore / Otis Rush / Clarence Gatemouth Brown / Sue Foley / Ben Andrews / Peter Green and the Splinter Group / Lynden David Hall / Mighty Mo Rodgers / Amor / Ana Popovic / GB Leighton / Michael Messer / Courtney Pine / Booker T and the MGs / Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues band / Ruthie Foster Show all bands
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Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Sep 19, 1970
Creedence Clearwater Revival / Booker T and the MGs / Wilbert Harrison / The One Man Band
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Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 14, 1970
Albert King / Booker T and the Mgs Petrillo Music Shell, Grant Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jazz
Soul
Blues
Funk
R&B
Americana
Classic Soul
Southern Soul
Easy Listening
Instrumental Rock
Traditional Blues
Instrumental Funk
Rhythm & Blues
Soul Jazz
Psychedelic Soul
Memphis Soul
Instrumental Soul
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Booker T and the MGs had?

Booker T and the MGs has had 6 concerts.

What genre is Booker T and the MGs?

Booker T and the MGs is most often considered to be Jazz, Soul, Blues, Funk, R&B, Americana, Classic Soul, Southern Soul, Easy Listening, Instrumental Rock, Traditional Blues, Instrumental Funk, Rhythm & Blues, Soul Jazz, Psychedelic Soul, Memphis Soul, and Instrumental Soul.

When was the last Booker T and the MGs concert?

The last Booker T and the MGs concert was on January 25, 2018 at The Apollo Theater in New York, New York, United States. The bands that performed were: Booker T and the MGs / Warren Haynes / Paul Janeway / The Dap Kings / Marcus King.

What setlist does Booker T and the MGs play live?

The songs that Booker T and the MGs performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 12, 2013 concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, United States:

  1. Time Is Tight
  2. Hip Hug-Her
  3. Sleep Walk
  4. Born Under a Bad Sign
  5. Green Onions

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