The Persuasions Concert History

The Persuasions are an a cappella group that began singing together in Brooklyn, New York in the mid-1960s.

Feb 10, 2007
The Persuasions Richard Stockton College Pomona, New Jersey, United States
Feb 09, 2007
The Persuasions Center Stage @ Community Center Reston, Virginia, United States
Feb 07, 2007
The Persuasions Bentley College Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 22, 2006
The Persuasions The Regattabar Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 05, 2006
The Persuasions Castleton State College Castleton, Vermont, United States
Sep 21, 2006
The Persuasions Phillips Center For The Perf. Arts Gainesville, Florida, United States
Sep 20, 2006
The Persuasions Phillips Center For The Perf. Arts Gainesville, Florida, United States
Aug 12, 2006
Dion / The Persuasions

Dion at Hart Theatre @ The Egg

Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre Albany, New York, United States
Aug 06, 2006
The Persuasions Big Chill Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Aug 04, 2006 –
Aug 06, 2006
The Big Chill Festival 2006
Lily Allen / José González / The Proclaimers / Mr. Scruff / Jon Hopkins / Max Richter / Fink / Nouvelle Vague / Rodrigo y Gabriela / Sébastien Tellier / Jamie Lidell / Quantic / Seasick Steve / Amadou & Mariam / Martha Wainwright / Bent / Sparks / Lambchop / Coldcut / Aim / Plaid / Tunng / Scritti Politti / Vashti Bunyan / Boozoo Bajou / X-press 2 / Nathan Fake / Toy / Marconi Union / Switch / Psapp / Lawrence / Blue Man Group / Ben Westbeech / nizlopi / Ojos de Brujo / José Padilla / Mark Pritchard / DJ Format / Diesel / A Man Called Adam / Adem / Bellowhead / Eumir Deodato / John Metcalfe / Hanne Hukkelberg / A Hawk and a Hacksaw / Ursula Rucker / Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators / Flevans / The Persuasions / Francois K. / Kurt Wagner / Lenny Ibizarre / The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain / Martin Carthy / David Thomas Broughton / The Freelance Hellraiser / Chris Wood / Alucidnation / Tonto's Expanding Head Band / International Observer / Chilled by Nature / The Memory Band / Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid / Adrian Legg / Phil Asher / Kid Carpet / Shri / Nancy Wallace / Guilty Pleasures / Jonny Trunk / Another Fine Day / Brother Sun Sister Moon / Laura B / Pan Electric / Telefuzz / Eva Abraham / Laroca / UnaBombers / Glenn Tilbrook & The Fluffers / Andrew Cronshaw / George Chatzis / Dollboy / Raphael Marionneau / DF Tram / Pepe Braddock / Trout / Pathaan / The Bikini Beach Band / Ben Mynott / Tom Greenwood / The Shadow Orchestra / Nick Manasseh / Nightmares On Wax Soundsystem / Bussetti / Phantom Beats / Louise Rhodes / Woodcraft Folk / Daft Pink / Nick Luscombe / Marc Mac 4 Hero / Kelvin Brown / Tonto's Expanding Headband / Echasketch / Mozez the Beauty Room / Infant Joy / E.s.t. (US) / Different Drummer Sound System / Raphal Marionneau / Arrested Development Show all bands
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Eastnor, UK

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Buckwheat Zydeco / The Persuasions
Aug 11, 2000
 New York, New York, United States
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Buckwheat Zydeco / The Persuasions
Aug 11, 2000
 New York, New York, United States
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Mississippi River Festival SIU Edwardsville 1979 on Jun 5, 1979 [110-small]

Mississippi River Festival SIU Edwardsville 1979
Jun 5, 1979
 Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
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Mississippi River Festival SIU Edwardsville 1979 on Jun 5, 1979 [111-small]

Mississippi River Festival SIU Edwardsville 1979
Jun 5, 1979
 Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
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Mississippi River Festival SIU Edwardsville 1979 on Jun 5, 1979 [112-small]

Mississippi River Festival SIU Edwardsville 1979
Jun 5, 1979
 Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
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curtis mayfield / The Persuasions on Apr 8, 1973 [314-small]

curtis mayfield / The Persuasions
Apr 8, 1973
 Stony Brook, New York, United States
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curtis mayfield / The Persuasions on Apr 8, 1973 [315-small]

curtis mayfield / The Persuasions
Apr 8, 1973
 Stony Brook, New York, United States
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Van Morrison / The Persuasions on Nov 2, 1974 [015-small]

Van Morrison / The Persuasions
Nov 2, 1974
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Van Morrison / The Persuasions on Nov 2, 1974 [016-small]

Van Morrison / The Persuasions
Nov 2, 1974
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Joni Mitchell / The Persuasions  on Aug 3, 1979 [835-small]

Joni Mitchell / The Persuasions
Aug 3, 1979
 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Cheech & Chong / The Persuasions on Mar 23, 1974 [879-small]

Cheech & Chong / The Persuasions
Mar 23, 1974
 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
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Cheech & Chong / The Persuasions on Sep 4, 1972 [636-small]

Cheech & Chong / The Persuasions
Sep 4, 1972
 Devon, Pennsylvania, United States
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Van Morrison / The Persuasions on Oct 30, 1974 [389-small]

Van Morrison / The Persuasions
Oct 30, 1974
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Van Morrison / The Persuasions on Oct 30, 1974 [390-small]

Van Morrison / The Persuasions
Oct 30, 1974
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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2019 1 concert
2017 3 concerts
2014 3 concerts
2013 5 concerts
2012 19 concerts
2011 21 concerts
2010 8 concerts
2009 11 concerts
2008 8 concerts
2007 14 concerts
2006 9 concerts
2005 1 concert
2004 2 concerts
2003 1 concert
2002 3 concerts
2001 1 concert
2000 14 concerts
1995 1 concert
1985 1 concert
1982 1 concert
1981 1 concert
1979 4 concerts
1974 6 concerts
1973 4 concerts
1972 1 concert
1971 2 concerts
1970 2 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Persuasions had?

The Persuasions has had 147 concerts.

What genre is The Persuasions?

The Persuasions is most often considered to be Soul, Vocal, A Cappella, A Capella, and Acapella.

When was the last The Persuasions concert?

The last The Persuasions concert was on September 01, 2019 at Downtown Royal Oak in Royal Oak, Michigan, United States. The bands that performed were: "Arts, Beats & Eats" / The Spinners / Eddie Money / Rival Sons / Church Mice / Elle Casazza / Nina & the Buffalo Riders / The Persuasions / 1592.

What setlist does The Persuasions play live?

The songs that The Persuasions performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 21, 2017 concert at The Egg in Albany, New York, United States:

  1. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
  2. Still Ain't Got No Band
  3. Don't Let Me Down
  4. Don't Look Back
  5. Black Muddy River
  6. Blowin' in the Wind
  7. Forever Young
  8. There's a Train

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