SOJA Concert History

Lead singers Jacob Hemphill (vocals, guitar) and Bob Jefferson (bass) met in first grade in Virginia, shortly after Jacob had returned from living in Africa with his family. The two instantly became best friends, and in middle school found a common love for hip hop and rock music. Throughout middle and high school, they met Patrick O’Shea (keyboards), Ryan Berty (drums), and Ken Brownell (percussion) – who would later form SOJA. During this period, reggae music was becoming an addiction for the budding musicians.

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SOJA Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 41)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 01, 2013
SOJA / Rootz Underground / The Lions Knitting Factory Concert House Boise, Idaho, United States
Apr 30, 2013
SOJA / Rootz Underground / The Lions Showbox SoDo Seattle, Washington, United States
Apr 28, 2013
SOJA / Rootz Underground / The Lions McDonald Theatre Eugene, Oregon, United States
Apr 27, 2013
SOJA / Rootz Underground / The Lions The Warfield Theatre San Francisco, California, United States
Apr 26, 2013
SOJA / Rootz Underground / The Lions The Novo Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 25, 2013
SOJA House of Blues San Diego San Diego, California, United States
Apr 24, 2013
SOJA / Los Rakas House of Blues San Diego San Diego, California, United States
Apr 21, 2013
SOJA / Atmosphere Kilohana Plantation Kauai, Hawaii, United States
Apr 20, 2013
SOJA / Atmosphere Kakaako Waterfront Park Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Apr 19, 2013
SOJA / Atmosphere Maui Arts & Cultural Center Kahului, Hawaii, United States
Apr 12, 2013
SOJA

Mazik Festival

Centre Culturel Tjibaou Nouméa, New Caledonia
Apr 09, 2013
SOJA The Powerstation Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Apr 06, 2013
SOJA Prince Bandroom Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Apr 05, 2013
SOJA Metro Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apr 04, 2013
SOJA Coolangatta Hotel Coolangatta, South Australia, Australia
Apr 03, 2013
SOJA The Zoo Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Apr 01, 2013
Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / Paul Simon / Wilco / Rufus Wainwright / Xavier Rudd / Bonnie Raitt / Zac Brown Band / Melbourne Ska Orchestra / Fat Freddy's Drop / The Lumineers / The Bamboos / Royal Southern Brotherhood / JD McPherson / Bettye LaVette / SOJA / Grey Ghost / Mark Seymour / Kitty, Daisy & Lewis / Current Swell / Newton Faulkner / Tony Joe White / King Cannons / Ben Caplan / Busby Marou / The Beards / Hat Fitz / Chris Smither / Matt Andersen / Mason Rack / The McMenamins Show all bands
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Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 31, 2013
Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)
The Cat Empire / Fat Freddy's Drop / Roger Hodgson / Xavier Rudd / Allen Toussaint / Jon Anderson / Tony Joe White / Karise Eden / Bettye LaVette / The Lumineers / Current Swell / Melbourne Ska Orchestra / SOJA / The Bamboos / JD McPherson / Sweet Honey In the Rock / Saskwatch / Luka Bloom / Royal Southern Brotherhood / King Cannons / Damien Dempsey / Ben Caplan / Mason Rack / Chris Smither / Matt Andersen / "RocKwiz" Show all bands
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Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 30, 2013
SOJA

Byron Bay Bluesfest

Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm Byron Bay, Australia
Mar 29, 2013
Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / Santana / Steve Miller Band / Jimmy Cliff / Manu Chao / The Blind Boys of Alabama / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Joan Armatrading / Rodriguez / Ben Harper / The Robert Cray Band / Fred Wesley / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Glen Hansard / Taj Mahal / Shuggie Otis / SOJA / Wanda Jackson / Playing for Change / The Snowdroppers / Tav Falco’s Panther Burns / Michael Kiwanuka / Ruthie Foster / The Beards / The Break / Jake Shimabukuro / Seth Lakeman / William Elliott Whitmore / Shawn Colvin / "RocKwiz" / Ben Caplan Show all bands
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Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia

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Maquinaria Festival
Nov 13, 2011
 Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
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All Good Music Festival 2011
Jul 14 - 17, 2011
 Masontown, West Virginia, United States
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All Good Music Festival 2011
Jul 14 - 17, 2011
 Masontown, West Virginia, United States
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Reggae Rise Up Florida Festival 2026
Mar 12 - 15, 2026
 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
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SOJA @ Merriweather Post Pavilion 8/13/11, At Merriweather Post Pavilion / O.A.R. / Virginia Coalition / SOJA on Aug 13, 2011 [907-small]

SOJA @ Merriweather Post Pavilion 8/13/11

At Merriweather Post Pavilion / O.A.R. / Virginia Coalition / SOJA
Aug 13, 2011
 Columbia, Maryland, United States
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SOJA @ Merriweather Post Pavilion 8/13/11

At Merriweather Post Pavilion / O.A.R. / Virginia Coalition / SOJA
Aug 13, 2011
 Columbia, Maryland, United States
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Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival (Day 2 of 3) on Nov 19, 2022 [495-small]

Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival (Day 2 of 3)
Nov 19, 2022
 San Diego, California, United States
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All Good Music Festival 2011
Jul 14 - 17, 2011
 Masontown, West Virginia, United States
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All Good Music Festival 2011
Jul 14 - 17, 2011
 Masontown, West Virginia, United States
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All Good Music Festival 2011
Jul 14 - 17, 2011
 Masontown, West Virginia, United States
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All Good Music Festival 2011
Jul 14 - 17, 2011
 Masontown, West Virginia, United States
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Jul 14 - 17, 2011
 Masontown, West Virginia, United States
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Genres:

Reggae
Dub
Trip Hop
Roots Reggae
Reggae Rock
East Coast Reggae
Raggamuffin
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Latest Setlist (08/16/2026):

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  1. Intro / Not Done Yet
  2. She Still Loves Me
  3. Rest of My Life
  4. Highway
  5. Everything Changes
  6. Beacon of light
  7. Nothing Lasts Forever
  8. I Don't Wanna Wait
  9. Time Won't Wait
  10. Sorry
  11. Mentality / Outro

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 14 concerts
2025 16 concerts
2024 51 concerts
2023 49 concerts
2022 44 concerts
2021 4 concerts
2020 4 concerts
2019 68 concerts
2018 90 concerts
2017 62 concerts
2016 96 concerts
2015 128 concerts
2014 99 concerts
2013 99 concerts
2012 128 concerts
2011 120 concerts
2010 122 concerts
2009 90 concerts
2008 51 concerts
2007 21 concerts
2006 18 concerts
2005 11 concerts
2004 5 concerts
2003 5 concerts
2002 2 concerts
2001 4 concerts
2000 2 concerts
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