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Big Mama Shakes
Band from Richmond, VA
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 37
- Cities
- 21
- Releases
- 2
- Last show
- Jun 21, 2018Hill Country Live
About
Big Mama Shakes is a band from Richmond, VA. Shows on record run from 2016 to 2018, across 37 rooms in 21 cities.
- Big Mama Shakes is based in Richmond — MusicBrainz
- Big Mama Shakes has 2 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2015–2016 — MusicBrainz
- Big Mama Shakes has 206 listeners on Last.fm — Big Mama Shakes on Last.fm
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 201618 shows
- 201734 shows
- 20188 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2018 | Hill Country Live · WashingtonHeadlinerwith The High Divers | Headliner | The High Divers |
| May 19, 2018 | ONCE Ballroom · SomervilleSupportwith Kingsley Flood, Glenn Yoder & The Western States, Andrea Gillis | Support | Kingsley Flood, Glenn Yoder & The Western States, Andrea Gillis |
| May 8, 2018 | The Broadberry · RichmondSupportwith Rival Sons, Welles | Support | Rival Sons, Welles |
| Apr 14, 2018 | Gypsy Sally's · WashingtonSupportwith Super Doppler | Support | Super Doppler |
| Mar 23, 2018 | The Camel · RichmondSupportwith These Wild Plains, Hayley Thompson King | Support | These Wild Plains, Hayley Thompson King |
| Jan 25, 2018 | The Windup Space · BaltimoreSupportwith June Star, The Linemen | Support | June Star, The Linemen |
| Jan 24, 2018 | Gypsy Sally's · WashingtonSupportwith The North Country | Support | The North Country |
| Jan 20, 2018 | The Broadberry · RichmondHeadlinerwith Minor Poet, Walkerton Brothers | Headliner | Minor Poet, Walkerton Brothers |
| Dec 22, 2017 | Virginia Beer Company · WilliamsburgHeadlinerwith Southern Belles, Super Doppler, My Funky Brethren, +1 | Headliner | Southern Belles, Super Doppler, My Funky Brethren, +1 |
| Dec 7, 2017 | The Camel · RichmondHeadlinerwith Night Idea, Dharma Bombs | Headliner | Night Idea, Dharma Bombs |
| Oct 21, 2017 | The Camel · RichmondHeadlinerwith These Wild Plains, Lord Nelson, Hayley Thompson King | Headliner | These Wild Plains, Lord Nelson, Hayley Thompson King |
| Oct 19, 2017 | The Golden Pony · HarrisonburgHeadlinerwith Lord Nelson, Seven Bends | Headliner | Lord Nelson, Seven Bends |
| Sep 23, 2017 | The Broadberry · RichmondSupportwith Robert Randolph & The Family Band | Support | Robert Randolph & The Family Band |
| Sep 8, 2017 | The Farm at Glen Haven · Clifton ForgeHeadlinerwith Chad Nickell and The Loose Change | Headliner | Chad Nickell and The Loose Change |
| Aug 19, 2017 | The Broadberry · RichmondHeadlinerwith Sid Kingsley, Tigerman Woah, Landon Elliott | Headliner | Sid Kingsley, Tigerman Woah, Landon Elliott |
| Aug 18, 2017 | The Whiskey Jar · CharlottesvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 17, 2017 | Doc Taylor's · Virginia BeachHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 29, 2017 | Wolf Hills Brewing Co. · AbingdonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 28, 2017 | Martin's Downtown · RoanokeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 22, 2017 | Rock & Roll Hotel · WashingtonSupportwith Aztec Sun, Bencoolen | Support | Aztec Sun, Bencoolen |
| Jul 15, 2017 | Congress Street Social Club · SavannahHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Toanochella 4 2017 · ToanoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 1, 2017 | Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern · Nags HeadHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern · Nags HeadHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 24, 2017 | Capital Ale House Music Hall · RichmondHeadlinerwith These Wild Plains, Walkerton Brothers | Headliner | These Wild Plains, Walkerton Brothers |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Shadefest 2017 · LeonardtownHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 10, 2017 | The Broadberry · RichmondSupportwith Southern Culture On The Skids, The Bopcats | Support | Southern Culture On The Skids, The Bopcats |
| Jun 9, 2017 | The Farm at Glen Haven · Clifton ForgeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 8, 2017 | The Barbary · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Avenoir, Kinyon Lanier | Support | Avenoir, Kinyon Lanier |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Jergels Rhythm Grille * · WarrendaleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 4, 2017 | Loretta's Last Call · BostonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 3, 2017 | The Loft · SomervilleHeadlinerwith Hayley Thompson King, Audrey Ryan | Headliner | Hayley Thompson King, Audrey Ryan |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Nick-a-nees · ProvidenceHeadlinerwith These Wild Plains | Headliner | These Wild Plains |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Gypsy Sally's · WashingtonSupportwith Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers | Support | Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers |
| May 28, 2017 | Grassroots BlueFest 2017 · CharlottesvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 12, 2017 | The Ante Room · CharlottesvilleHeadlinerwith Adar, Brittney Wagner | Headliner | Adar, Brittney Wagner |
| May 5, 2017 | Strange Matter · RichmondHeadlinerwith Aztec Sun, McKinley Dixon & Friends | Headliner | Aztec Sun, McKinley Dixon & Friends |
| Apr 14, 2017 | The Broadberry · RichmondSupportwith Rockn' to Lockn', The Atkinsons, Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos, +1 | Support | Rockn' to Lockn', The Atkinsons, Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos, +1 |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Savannah Stopover · SavannahHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Southern Café & Music Hall · CharlottesvilleSupportwith Major and the Monbacks | Support | Major and the Monbacks |
| Feb 20, 2017 | Strange Matter · RichmondSupportwith Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Dams of the West | Support | Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Dams of the West |
| Jan 28, 2017 | Garden Grove Brewing Company · RichmondHeadlinerwith Dharma Bombs | Headliner | Dharma Bombs |
| Dec 17, 2016 | Virginia Beer Company · WilliamsburgHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 1, 2016 | The Camel · RichmondHeadlinerwith Ladies Drink Free, Father Figure | Headliner | Ladies Drink Free, Father Figure |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Southern Café & Music Hall · CharlottesvilleSupportwith Lord Nelson, Gold Connections | Support | Lord Nelson, Gold Connections |
| Nov 25, 2016 | The National · RichmondSupportwith Peoples Blues of Richmond, No BS! Brass Band | Support | Peoples Blues of Richmond, No BS! Brass Band |
| Nov 18, 2016 | The Broadberry · RichmondHeadlinerwith Brighter The Moon, VENUS GUYTRAP, 808 | Headliner | Brighter The Moon, VENUS GUYTRAP, 808 |
| Nov 3, 2016 | The Camel · RichmondHeadlinerwith These Wild Plains, Colin & Caroline | Headliner | These Wild Plains, Colin & Caroline |
| Oct 29, 2016 | Bellytimber Tavern · RichmondHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 21, 2016 | The Tobacco Company · RichmondHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 7, 2016 | University of Mary Washington · FredericksburgHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 6, 2016 | The Camel · RichmondHeadlinerwith Gang of Thieves, Tuck (formerly Silent Psychic) | Headliner | Gang of Thieves, Tuck (formerly Silent Psychic) |
| Oct 2, 2016 | Party on the Avenues 2016 · RichmondHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 25, 2016 | Southern Café & Music Hall · CharlottesvilleSupportwith Wild Child | Support | Wild Child |
| Sep 9, 2016 | Gypsy Sally's · WashingtonSupportwith Ron Holloway Band, Old Soul Revival | Support | Ron Holloway Band, Old Soul Revival |
| Sep 1, 2016 | The Camel · RichmondHeadlinerwith Lord Nelson, Dharma Bombs | Headliner | Lord Nelson, Dharma Bombs |
| Aug 28, 2016 | Chesterfield Towne Center · RichmondHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 20, 2016 | The Broadberry · RichmondHeadlinerwith Clair Morgan, My Darling Fury, Dharma Bombs | Headliner | Clair Morgan, My Darling Fury, Dharma Bombs |
| Aug 4, 2016 | The Camel · RichmondHeadlinerwith Erin & the Wildfire, Used Car Salesmen | Headliner | Erin & the Wildfire, Used Car Salesmen |
| Aug 3, 2016 | Camp Jam · MiddleburgHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
37 rooms in 21 citiesRooms played most
- The Broadberry · Richmond8 shows
- The Camel · Richmond8 shows
- Gypsy Sally's · Washington4 shows
- Southern Café & Music Hall · Charlottesville3 shows
- Kelly's Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern · Nags Head2 shows
Cities played
- Richmond25 shows
- Charlottesville6 shows
- Washington6 shows
- Clifton Forge2 shows
- Nags Head2 shows
and 16 other cities
Live history
103 shows on record- Shows counted
- 103
- First on record
- May 2015
- Latest on record
- Jun 2018
Shows per year
- 201522
- 201639
- 201734
- 20188
Top rooms
- The Camel, Richmond · 19
- The Broadberry, Richmond · 10
- Gypsy Sally's, Washington · 4
- The National, Richmond · 4
- Southern Café & Music Hall, Charlottesville · 3
Top cities
- Richmond · 52
- Washington, DC · 8
- Charlottesville, VA · 6
- Baltimore, MD · 3
- Toano · 3
Often on the bill with: The North Country, These Wild Plains, Manatree, AZTEC SUN, Bencoolen, Black Masala, Erin & the Wildfire, Super Doppler
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
2 releases, 2015–2016If I Try
2016 · Ep
As She Does
2015 · Album
Lineup
No current lineup on record.
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Big Mama Shakes on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.