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Busdriver

Hip-hop band from Los Angeles, CA · formed 1978

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Shows on record
59
Rooms played
53
Cities
41
Releases
30
Last show
Sep 8, 2016Highways Performance Space

About

Busdriver is a band from Los Angeles, CA, formed in 1978, tagged experimental, hip hop, rap by its sources. Shows on record run from 2002 to 2016, across 53 rooms in 41 cities.

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

59 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 20021 show
  2. 20071 show
  3. 200918 shows
  4. 20116 shows
  5. 20131 show
  6. 201430 shows
  7. 20162 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Sep 8, 2016Highways Performance Space · Santa MonicaSupportwith clipping., Pedestrian Deposit
Apr 17, 2016O2 ABC 2 Glasgow · GlasgowHeadlinerwith Milo, Tuscan Whale
Nov 15, 2014The Echo · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Rituals of Mine, Milo
Nov 2, 2014Bunkhouse Saloon · Las VegasHeadlinerwith Milo
Oct 29, 2014The Demo · St LouisSupportwith clipping., Milo
Oct 28, 2014HI-FI · IndianapolisHeadlinerwith clipping., Milo, Kenny Segal
Oct 27, 20147th St. Entry · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith clipping., Milo, Kenny Segal
Oct 26, 2014Schubas Tavern · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Milo, clipping., Kenny Segal
Oct 25, 2014Thompson House · NewportHeadlinerwith Milo, Kenny Segal, clipping., +4
Oct 25, 2014Spectrum Center · LouisvilleHeadlinerwith Milo
Oct 24, 2014Beachland Ballroom · ClevelandHeadlinerwith clipping., Milo
Oct 22, 2014Pike Room at the Crofoot · PontiacHeadlinerwith clipping., Milo
Oct 20, 2014Showcase Lounge, Higher Ground · South BurlingtonHeadlinerwith clipping., Milo
Oct 19, 2014Church of Boston · BostonHeadlinerwith clipping., Milo, Boogie Boy Metal Mouth, +1
Oct 18, 2014Mercury Lounge · ManhattanHeadlinerwith Milo, clipping.
Oct 17, 2014Ortlieb's · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith clipping., Milo
Oct 16, 2014U Street Music Hall · WashingtonHeadlinerwith clipping., Milo, Kenny Segal
Oct 15, 2014Cat's Cradle Back Room · CarrboroHeadlinerwith Milo, clipping.
Oct 12, 2014Spanish Moon · Baton RougeSupportwith clipping., Milo
Oct 10, 2014Club Dada · DallasHeadlinerwith clipping., Milo, Kenny Segal
Oct 9, 2014Empire Automotive · AustinHeadlinerwith clipping., Milo, Kenny Segal
Oct 6, 2014Rhythm Room · PhoenixHeadlinerwith Milo, Kenny Segal, clipping.
Sep 27, 2014La Friche de la Belle de Mai · MarseilleSupportwith Étienne de Crécy, Alex Gopher, Tiga, +25
Jun 18, 2014The Airliner · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Milo, Obey City, Bionik
Mar 6, 2014Mercury Lounge · ManhattanHeadlinerwith Nocando Open Mike Eagle, Milo
Mar 1, 2014Northside Tavern · CincinnatiHeadlinerwith Open Mike Eagle, Nocando, Milo, +1
Feb 28, 2014Pyramid Scheme · Grand RapidsHeadlinerwith Nocando, Hellfyre Club, Nocando Open Mike Eagle, +1
Feb 26, 20147th St. Entry · MinneapolisSupportwith Hellfyre Club, Nocando, Open Mike Eagle, +2
Feb 24, 2014The Riot Room · Kansas CitySupportwith Hellfyre Club, Milo, Nocando, +3
Feb 21, 2014Marquis Theater · DenverSupportwith Hellfyre Club, Open Mike Eagle, Milo, +2
Feb 14, 2014Elbo Room · San FranciscoSupportwith Hellfyre Club, Milo, Open Mike Eagle, +1
Feb 11, 2014Slidebar Rock-n-Roll Kitchen · FullertonHeadlinerwith Milo, Open Mike Eagle, Nocando
Nov 22, 2013Triple Rock Social Club · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith Milo
Apr 23, 2011Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Islands, White Magic, Night Jewel
Mar 10, 2011Red 7 · AustinHeadlinerwith Dark Time Sunshine
Mar 6, 2011Larimer Lounge · DenverHeadlinerwith Dark Time Sunshine, Ceshi, Calm, +2
Mar 5, 2011Black Sheep · Colorado SpringsHeadlinerwith Dark Time Sunshine, Ceschi
Feb 25, 2011The Red Owl · TempeSupportwith Dark Time Sunshine, Bob Domestic, Tklb, +2
Feb 10, 2011Neumos · SeattleHeadlinerwith Dark Time Sunshine
Oct 1, 2009Club Red/Red Owl · MesaHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Sep 28, 2009Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar · San AntonioHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Sep 25, 2009The Cavern · DallasHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Sep 24, 2009Chelsea's Cafe - Old Location · Baton RougeHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Sep 21, 2009Local 506 · Chapel HillHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Sep 18, 2009The Talking Head Club · BaltimoreHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Sep 16, 2009Kung Fu Necktie · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Sep 15, 2009Santos Party House · New York (NYC)Headlinerwith Abstract Rude, New York Magazine
Sep 13, 2009Bar le Ritz PDB · MontrealHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Sep 10, 2009Circus · ColumbusHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Sep 9, 2009Northside Tavern · CincinnatiHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Sep 8, 2009The Empty Bottle · ChicagoSupportwith The Depreciation Guild, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Abstract Rude, +1
Sep 7, 2009Triple Rock Social Club · MinneapolisSupportwith Open Mike Eagle, Abstract Rude
Sep 5, 2009Bluebird Theater · DenverHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude, Open Mike Eagle, Foe, +1
Sep 3, 2009Neurolux · BoiseHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude, Open Mike Eagle
Aug 31, 2009Nightlight · BellinghamHeadlinerwith Abstract Rude
Jul 13, 2009Slim's · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Wolves In the Throne Room, Minsk, Ninth Moon Black
Jun 8, 2009Mercury Lounge · ManhattanHeadlinerwith Marissa Nadler, Deastro, Meat Puppets, +13
Aug 25, 2007The Echo · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Deerhunter, No Age, Boom Bip, +40
Jul 31, 2002Dakota · Santa MonicaSupportwith Daedelus, Sach, Omid, +1

Where they play

53 rooms in 41 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Los Angeles (LA)4 shows
  • Minneapolis4 shows
  • Denver3 shows
  • Manhattan3 shows
  • Austin2 shows

and 36 other cities

Releases

30 releases, 1999–2023

  • Made in Love

    2023 · Album

  • Electricity Is on Our Side

    2018 · Album

  • the Imperfect Cinema - single

    2018

  • Thumbs

    2015 · Album

  • Vidal Folder

    2015 · Ep

  • Skipping On The Sea

    2015

  • Daytrotter Presents No. 36

    2014 · Compilation

  • Perfect Hair

    2014 · Album

  • Ego Death

    2014

  • Arguments With Dreams

    2013

  • Arguments With Dreams

    2012 · Ep

  • Beaus$Eros

    2012 · Album

  • Superhands' Mantra

    2012

  • Computer Cooties

    2010 · Compilation

  • Jhelli Beam

    2009 · Album

  • Roadkillovercoat

    2007 · Album

  • Sun Shower

    2007 · Single

  • Everybody Is The Best / Viacom Puppeteer

    2006 · Single

  • Kill Your Employer

    2006 · Single

  • Avantcore

    2005 · Ep

  • Fear of a Black Tangent

    2005 · Album

  • Cosmic Cleavage

    2004 · Album

  • Heavy Items Such as Books, Record Albums, Tools...

    2003 · Album

  • The Weather

    2003 · Album

  • Touch Type / Winthorp & Winthorp

    2003 · Single

  • Temporary Forever

    2002 · Album

  • This Machine Kills Fashion Tips

    2002 · Album

  • Legion / Bus Driver

    2000 · Single

  • Memoirs of the Elephant Man

    1999 · Album

  • Imaginary Places

    Ep

Lineup

  • Hellfyre Club
  • Th' Corn Gangg

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 47+ plays, 2011-11-25–2022-02-12 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Morgan) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Midday Show' (Cheryl Waters) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Morning Show' (John Richards) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Busdriver — Highways Performance Space, 2016-09-08
Poster · Highways Performance Space, 2016-09-08 — Songkick
Busdriver — Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 2011-04-23
Poster · Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 2011-04-23 — Songkick
Busdriver — Triple Rock Social Club, 2009-09-07
Poster · Triple Rock Social Club, 2009-09-07 — Songkick
Busdriver — Dakota, 2002-07-31
Poster · Dakota, 2002-07-31 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
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MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
Busdriver on Last.fmArtist facts
Busdriver on DiscogsArtist facts
Busdriver on Genius (verified)Artist facts
Busdriver on GeniusArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited 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.