Sun Ra Concert History

Sun Ra (1914 – 1993) was an innovative jazz composer, bandleader, piano and synthesiser player, who came to be known as much for his Cosmic Afro-futurist Philosophy as for his phenomenal musical compositions and performances.

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 02, 1983
Sun Ra

1983 Tour

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Danceteria New York, New York, United States
Jan 28, 1983
Sun Ra Saint Andrew’s Hall Detroit, Michigan, United States
Oct 20, 1982
Sun Ra

1982 Tour

Berkeley Square Berkeley, California, United States
Aug 04, 1982
Sun Ra

1982 Tour

Vilar De Mouros Caminha, Portugal
Jul 31, 1982 –
Aug 08, 1982
Vilar De Mouros Festival 1982
U2 / Echo & The Bunnymen / The Stranglers / Sun Ra / Sun Ra Arkestra / Carlos Paredes / Herois Do Mar / Old and New Dreams / Johnny Copeland / Don Cherry / Ja Fumega / Roxigenio
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Vilar De Mouros Festival 1982 Vilar de Mouros, Portugal
Jul 29, 1982
Sun Ra Arkestra / Sun Ra
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RNCM Theatre Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Jul 28, 1982
Sun Ra Arkestra / Sun Ra The Venue London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 27, 1982
Sun Ra Arkestra / Sun Ra
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The Venue London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 20, 1982
Sun Ra

1982 Tour

Casino de Paris Paris, Île-de-France, France
Jul 17, 1982
Sun Ra

North Sea Jazz

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Congresgebouw The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
Nov 13, 1981
Sun Ra

1981 Tour

Rainbow Tavern Seattle, Washington, United States
Sep 06, 1981
Beaver Harris, Don Pullen & 360 Degree Music Experience / Sun Ra / Lonnie Liston Smith / Amiri Baraka with Steve McCall & David Murray

5th Annual Artpark Jazz Festival Day 3

Artpark Amphitheater Lewiston, New York, United States
Sep 02, 1981
Sun Ra

1981 Tour

  Setlists
Grant Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 19, 1981
Sun Ra Battery Park New York, New York, United States
May 02, 1981
Sun Ra

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 12, 1981
Sun Ra Dooley's East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Apr 04, 1981
Sun Ra
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Old Waldorf San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 31, 1980
Sun Ra

1980 Tour

New Colony Theater Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Oct 11, 1980
Sun Ra

1980 Tour

  Setlists
Old Waldorf San Francisco, California, United States
Jan 24, 1980
Sun Ra The Bottom Line New York, New York, United States

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Sun Ra Arkestra / Sun Ra on Oct 15, 1983 [405-small]

Sun Ra Arkestra / Sun Ra
Oct 15, 1983
 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Sun Ra Arkestra / Sun Ra on Oct 15, 1983 [402-small]

Sun Ra Arkestra / Sun Ra
Oct 15, 1983
 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Sun Ra Arkestra / Sun Ra on Oct 15, 1983 [401-small]

Sun Ra Arkestra / Sun Ra
Oct 15, 1983
 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Ten Years After / Country Weather / Sun Ra on Nov 14, 1968 [476-small]

Ten Years After / Country Weather / Sun Ra
Nov 14, 1968
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Led Zeppelin / Sun Ra / Golden Earring on May 16, 1969 [767-small]

Led Zeppelin / Sun Ra / Golden Earring
May 16, 1969
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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