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This document is clearly a work-in-progress. Jackson Browne's performing career from the mid 60s through to 1996 has never been documented in any great detail and there are a number of valid reasons for this.His tours in the early and mid 70s were low-key, often at comparatively obscure venues and rarely publicised other than at a local level; unlike many other major artists there was no concerted effort on the part of fans to record his shows and so the available recordings, audience or radio, are limited in the extreme.

These pages are an attempt to present a list all known performances together with set lists where available. Information comes from many sources and a proportion of it remains unconfirmed. Magazines that published itineraries together with newspaper ads and posters etc have been referenced but it is obvious that these are not always completely accurate. The earliest performances will probably never be chronicled completely and there are many gaps at the beginning. Anecdotal evidence has been incorporated but this can be misleading as memories fade and data is easily transposed. It is possible that some older set lists are incorrect as, on occasion, evidence conflicts. An attempt has been made to compile details of the musicians who accompanied Jackson but this is clearly complicated and help would be appreciated. It may be of interest to some readers to know which shows were solo and this information would be welcome. Although many of these dates remain unconfirmed specific unknown information is highlighted. 

If you have anything - ticket stub, review, radio broadcast, newspaper ad etc. - that verifies or disproves a date, or adds a new show please feel free to email petel99@tiscali.co.uk . Contributions will be credited.

Compiled by Pete Long © 2010. Special thanks to Joel Bernstein for his contributions and assistance.

In an attempt at standardisation I have adopted many of the conventions used by Simon Montgomery in his Joni Mitchell Chronology. Information regarding Jackson Browne's concerts from 1996 onwards may be found at Russ Paris's site here. which also contains details of earlier shows although there are no set lists available. Jackson's own website may be accessed here.

Date format is YYYY.MM.DD

Latest Update: August 7, 2011. 

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Pages here are grouped as follows for ease of access: 1965-1971, 1972 -1993 individually, 1994-1995 but you may access a specific year from this page by clicking on the navigation bar.

1965
The Paradox
Tustin, CA
Fall - dates unknown
Thursday guest nights with Steve Noonan.
1966.02   
The Paradox
Tustin, CA
date unknown
With the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - winning a talent contest.
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1966
The Golden Bear
Huntington Beach, CA
dates unknown
With the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band opening on different dates for the Sir Douglas Quintet and Lovin' Spoonful.
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1966.06.28 - 07.03
The Ice House
Glendale, CA
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band supporting Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band. Jackson's presence unconfirmed.
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1966
The Paradox
Tustin, CA
dates unknown
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1966
The Four Muses
San Clemente, CA
dates unknown
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1966.08
The Paradox
Tustin, CA
dates unknown
At one solo performance Dick Rosmini records Jackson's set.
1967.02
SUNY
Stony Brook, NY
Jackson reportedly played a low key show in a dorm lounge at SUNY together with Steve Noonan and Tim Buckley. While the SUNY Statesman newspaper sometimes advertised informal concerts it has no mention of this particular event. Greil Marcus noted elsewhere that the show was a couple of weeks after Jefferson Airplane had made its first East Coast appearances at SUNY which was on February 8, 1967. Tim Buckley certainly played there together with The Doors on September 23, 1967 while Steve Noonan with Soft White Underbelly appeared supporting Phil Ochs on October 21, 1967.
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1967.02
The Dom
New York City, NY
dates unknown
Accompanying Nico on guitar. Solo performances also during 5 or 6 (?) week period.
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1967.04.28&29
The Paradox
Tustin, CA
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1967
The Troubadour
Los Angeles, CA
dates unknown
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1967
The Ice House
Pasadena, CA
dates unknown
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1967
The Golden Bear
Huntington Beach, CA
dates unknown
1968.02.12
Rowan & Martin's Laugh In
Burbank, CA
broadcast date
With the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Promo film.
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1968.02.24
SUNY Gym
Stony Brook, NY
Opening for Judy Collins.Review
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1968.03.17
Pasadena Exhibition Hall
Pasadena, CA
St Paddy's Medicine Show with Clear Light, Iron Butterfly, Peanut Butter Conspiracy, Steppenwolf, Canned Heat, Penny Nichols, Gordon Alexander, Blues Berry Jam, Alexander's Rag Time Band, The Rockets, The Fields And The Peace Officers. Newspaper ad.
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1968
Lloyd Thaxton TV show
   
date unknown
As part of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; substituting for an absent member.
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1968.04.16-21
The Ash Grove
Los Angeles, CA
Opening for Hearts & Flowers. Poster.
1969.08.09
The Four Muses
San Clemente, CA

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1969.08.23
Rouge et Noir
Seal Beach, CA

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1969.08.29&30
The Four Muses
San Clemente, CA

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1969.09.16-21
The Troubadour
Santa Monica, CA
Opening for Linda Ronstadt. At some point in 1969, possibly earlier, Jackson met David Lindley for the first time. It was during this run at The Troubadour that they first played together when Lindley joined Jackson on stage for These Days. It is possible that Jimmy Fadden of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played harmonica with them also. Review.
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1969
The Golden Bear
Huntington Beach, CA
date unknown
Opening for Hamilton Camp and The True Brethren.
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1969
McCabe's Guitar Shop
Santa Monica, CA
date unknown
Opening for Bryndle at McCabe's first official concert.
1970.05.22  
Baxter Hall, Caltech
Pasadena, CA
Benefit for the Foothill Free Clinic with Kate Wallace, Symbia and Ancient Clay.
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1970.08
Jabberwocky Club, Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

date unknown
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1970.12.12&13
 
Dorothy Chandler Music Pavilion 
Los Angeles Music Center
Los Angeles, CA
 
Opening for Laura Nyro.
1970.12.18
San Diego Community Concourse
San Diego, CA 
Opening for Laura Nyro.
1970.12.19
Berkeley Community Theater 
Berkeley, CA 
Opening for Laura Nyro.
1970.12.22-24
Fillmore East 
New York City, NY 
Opening for Laura Nyro. Review.
1971.02.06
Royal Festival Hall 
London, England
Opening for Laura Nyro.
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1971.03.06
Duke Indoor Stadium, Duke University 
Durham, NC
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1971.03.27 two sets
Jabberwocky Club, Syracuse University 
Syracuse, NY
With Tom Jones on second guitar for some songs. Opening for Bonnie Raitt. Possibly played the previous night also. Two sets: Under The Falling Sky / World To Gain / Together Again / Mae Jean / Last Time I Was Home / Jesus In 3/4 Time / My Opening Farewell / From Silver Lake / Rock Me On The Water / Jamaica Say You Will / Together Again / Take It Underground / When You Lose Your Money / Our Lady Of The Well / These Days / Someday Morning / Shadow Dream Song / Song For Adam / Looking Into You
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1971.03.30-04.04
The Troubadour
Santa Monica, CA
Opening for Melanie.
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1971.11.11-14
The Main Point
Bryn Mawr, PA
Opening for Bonnie Raitt.
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1971.11.14
The Gene Shay Show WMMR 
Philadelphia, PA
Set: Song For Adam / My Opening Farewell / Take It Easy / Jamaica Say You Will. Interviewed between songs.
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1971.11.22
The Performing Arts Center
Milwaukee, WI
Also appearing were the Beach Boys and Yes.
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Information regarding shows from 1996 onwards may be found at Russ Paris's website here


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