Dessa Concert History

Born Margaret Wander, Dessa’s first release with Doomtree, False Hopes, introduced a unique sensibility to underground hip-hop: literary, bitter-sweet, and wry. She alternated between a clever, droll persona as an emcee and her earnest, unaffected delivery as a singer with a low, clear alto voice. Her a cappella arrangements delicate and expressive, full of sad, old world harmonies. False Hopes attracted a varied set of ferociously dedicated fans in the Midwest and beyond.

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Dessa Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027) (Page 6)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 21, 2022
Dessa / Open Mike Eagle
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First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 02, 2022
Dessa

Sound Health: Renew/Remix initiative

Concert Hall, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sep 04, 2022
Water Is Life Festival
Indigo Girls / Ani DiFranco / Allison Russell / Tia Wood / Low / Dessa / Joe Rainey Sr / Keith Secola / Annie Humphrey / David Huckfelt & The Unarmed Forces / Corey Medina / Gaelynn Lea / Thomas X
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Bayfront Festival Park Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Jul 16, 2022
Dessa / Nur-D / Trapper Schoepp / We Are the Willows

River Town Throw Down

Central Park Bandshell Red Wing, Minnesota, United States
Jul 13, 2022
Dessa Papa Charlie's Lutsen, Minnesota, United States
Jul 10, 2022
Dessa / 29:11 / Ricki Monique Icehouse Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jul 09, 2022
Dessa / Sims
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Forager Brewery Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Jul 08, 2022
Dessa Levitt at the Falls Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Apr 11, 2022
Dessa / Thomas Abban
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The Woman's Club of Minneapolis Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Mar 26, 2022
Dessa
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Oslo Hackney London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 25, 2022
Dessa The Caves Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Mar 24, 2022
Dessa Cottiers Theatre Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Feb 27, 2022
Dessa
Feb 26, 2022
Dessa / King Pari
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Moroccan Lounge Los Angeles, California, United States
Feb 25, 2022
Dessa / King Pari The Catalyst Atrium Santa Cruz, California, United States
Feb 24, 2022
Dessa The Independent San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 23, 2022
Dessa / Kayla Marque

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Bluebird Theater Denver, Colorado, United States
Feb 19, 2022
Dessa Neumos Seattle, Washington, United States
Feb 18, 2022
Dessa
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Aladdin Theater Portland, Oregon, United States
Feb 13, 2022
Dessa / Mayyadda First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Dessa / Monakr
Aug 30, 2019
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Sep 13, 2013
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Sep 15 - 17, 2017
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Underground Hip-Hop
Female Vocalist
Hip Pop
Underground Rap
Abstract Hip Hop
Minnesota
Minnesota Hip Hop
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Latest Setlist (07/04/2026):

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  1. Warsaw / Velodrome
  2. BAILE INoLVIDABLE
  3. Good Grief
  4. Dixon's Girl
  5. Skeleton Key / Fighting Fish
  6. Shrimp
  7. Camelot
  8. Rome / Call Off Your Ghost
  9. Long Wave
  10. Tough Call
  11. 5 Out of 6
  12. What If I’m Not Ready
  13. Hurricane Party
  14. I Already Like You
  15. Terry Gross
  16. Annabelle
  17. Decoy
  18. Sadie Hawkins
  19. Chopper
  20. Tell Me Again
  21. Fire Drills

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 1 concert
2026 18 concerts
2025 16 concerts
2024 27 concerts
2023 27 concerts
2022 31 concerts
2021 38 concerts
2020 10 concerts
2019 42 concerts
2018 77 concerts
2017 22 concerts
2016 20 concerts
2015 38 concerts
2014 37 concerts
2013 109 concerts
2012 16 concerts
2011 44 concerts
2010 72 concerts
2009 7 concerts
2008 12 concerts
2007 1 concert
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