Dressy Bessy's 2005 Concert History

Dressy Bessy is an indie rock band from Denver, Colorado, associated with the Elephant Six Collective. Guitarist John Hill also plays with the Apples in Stereo. Lead vocalist/guitarist Tammy Ealom formed the band with drummer Darren Albert and guitarist turned bassist Rob Greene in 1996. The name was taken from a popular Playskool doll of the 1970s. Hill joined around the time they started recording. They released two singles and an EP in 1997-98 and licensed songs to some compilation albums.

Sep 21, 2005
Dressy Bessy The Firehouse North Manchester, Indiana, United States
Sep 20, 2005
Dressy Bessy Bar Lexington Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Sep 19, 2005
Dressy Bessy Club Cafe Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 17, 2005
Dressy Bessy Mercury Lounge New York, New York, United States
Sep 16, 2005
Dressy Bessy IOTA Club & Cafe Arlington, Virginia, United States
Sep 15, 2005
Dressy Bessy Alchemize Bar Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Sep 14, 2005 –
Sep 17, 2005
CMJ Music Marathon 2005
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New York, New York, United States
Sep 13, 2005
Swords / Dressy Bessy / Talkdemonic Schubas Tavern Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 31, 2005
Dressy Bessy Larimer Lounge Denver, Colorado, United States
Jul 27, 2005
Dressy Bessy Jackpot Music Hall Lawrence, Kansas, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Dressy Bessy had?

Dressy Bessy has had 243 concerts.

What genre is Dressy Bessy?

Dressy Bessy is most often considered to be Indie, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Female Vocalists, Power Pop, Alternative Pop, Riot Grrrl, Twee Pop, Twee, Tape Club, and Elephant 6.

When is the next Dressy Bessy concert?

The next Dressy Bessy concert is on February 01, 2025 at Hi-Dive in Denver, Colorado, United States. The bands performing are: Dressy Bessy / The Milk Blossoms.

When was the last Dressy Bessy concert?

The last Dressy Bessy concert was on May 14, 2022 at Globe Hall in Denver, Colorado, United States. The bands that performed were: Southern Culture On The Skids / Dressy Bessy.

What setlist does Dressy Bessy play live?

The songs that Dressy Bessy performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 28, 2019 concert at Alphaville in New York, New York, United States:

  1. Stay True
  2. Tiny Lil Robots
  3. This May Hurt (A Little)
  4. 57 Disco
  5. Get Along (Diamond Ring)
  6. Mon Chéri
  7. Freedoms
  8. Fearless
  9. Side 2
  10. Just Like Henry
  11. I've Fallen in Love
  12. It's Not That Hard
  13. Girl, You Shout!
  14. Lady Liberty
  15. Better Luck
  16. What Do I Get?
  17. The Real McCoy
  18. Flower Jargon

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