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Mavis Staples

Soul & R&B band from Chicago, IL · formed 1939

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Shows on record
58
Rooms played
51
Cities
45
Releases
31
Last show
Aug 2, 2026The Caverns

About

Mavis Staples is a band from Chicago, IL, formed in 1939, tagged Americana, blues, gospel by its sources. Shows on record run from 1998 to 2026, across 51 rooms in 45 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

58 on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 19981 show
  2. 20092 shows
  3. 20102 shows
  4. 20121 show
  5. 20131 show
  6. 20162 shows
  7. 20173 shows
  8. 20182 shows
  9. 20196 shows
  10. 20203 shows
  11. 202219 shows
  12. 20232 shows
  13. 20243 shows
  14. 20254 shows
  15. 20267 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Aug 2, 2026The Caverns · PelhamSupportwith Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Hurray for the Riff Raff
Aug 1, 2026Hellbender by the Orange Peel · AshevilleSupportwith Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Hurray for the Riff Raff
Jul 30, 2026The Momentary · BentonvilleSupportwith Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Hurray for the Riff Raff
Jun 27, 2026Hayden Homes Amphitheater · BendSupportwith Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Hurray for the Riff Raff
Jun 17, 2026Ordway Concert Hall · St. PaulHeadlinerwith Lucius
Jun 16, 2026Ordway Concert Hall · St. PaulHeadlinerwith Lucius
Apr 25, 2026Saenger Theatre · New OrleansSupportwith Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Leon Bridges, Eric Church, +7
Dec 2, 2025McCaw Hall, Seattle Center · SeattleSupportwith Jeff Tweedy
Aug 23, 2025Harvester Performance Center · Rocky MountHeadlinerwith Tyler Ramsey
Aug 22, 2025The Ramkat · Winston-SalemHeadlinerwith Tyler Ramsey
Mar 6, 2025Beacon Theatre · ManhattanSupportwith Love Rocks NYC, Beck, Alicia Keys, +10
Dec 6, 2024Auditorium Theatre · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Jackson Browne, Margo Price
Oct 17, 2024Kia Forum · InglewoodSupportwith Trey Anastasio, Ryan Bingham, Mike Campbell, +21
Jul 4, 2024Freedom Mortgage Pavilion · CamdenSupportwith Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, +4
May 12, 2023Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort · Miramar BeachSupportwith Brandi Carlile, Hozier, Bonnie Raitt, +5
Apr 5, 2023Palais Theatre · Saint KildaSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Sep 24, 2022Greek Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Bonnie Raitt
Sep 22, 2022Santa Barbara Bowl · Santa BarbaraSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Sep 20, 2022Vina Robles Amphitheatre · Paso RoblesSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Sep 18, 2022Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley · BerkeleySupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Sep 17, 2022Oxbow RiverStage · NapaSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Aug 26, 2022McMenamins Historic Edgefield Manor · TroutdaleSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Aug 22, 2022Hayden Homes Amphitheater · BendSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Aug 20, 2022Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery · WoodinvilleSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Aug 19, 2022Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery · WoodinvilleSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Aug 17, 2022Wine Country Amphitheater · Walla WallaSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Aug 14, 2022Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden · BoiseSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Aug 11, 2022Red Rocks Amphitheatre · MorrisonSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Aug 3, 2022McGrath Amphitheatre · Cedar RapidsSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Aug 2, 2022Pinewood Bowl Theater · LincolnSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Jul 29, 2022The Ledge Amphitheater · Waite ParkSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Jul 22, 2022Meadow Brook Amphitheatre · Rochester HillsSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Jul 20, 2022The Rose Music Center at The Heights · Huber HeightsSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Jul 19, 2022Andrew J. Brady Music Center · CincinnatiSupportwith Bonnie Raitt
Mar 10, 2022Beacon Theatre · ManhattanSupportwith Keith Richards and X-Pensive Winos, Hozier, Warren Haynes, +10
May 9, 2020Ridglea Theater · Fort WorthSupportwith Patty Griffin
May 8, 2020THE AUDITORIUM AT THE DOUGLASS · Oklahoma CitySupportwith Patty Griffin
May 5, 2020The Pageant · St LouisSupportwith Patty Griffin
Nov 10, 2019New Jersey Performing Arts Center · NewarkSupportwith Buddy Guy
Nov 1, 2019Fillmore New Orleans · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Chris Robinson, Anders Osborne, Larkin Poe, +4
Oct 26, 2019Town Hall · ManhattanSupportwith Live from Here, Chris Thile, Rachael & Vilray, +2
May 22, 2019The Theatre at Ace Hotel · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Phoebe Bridgers, Lucius, Benjamin Booker, +7
Mar 12, 2019Clive Bar · AustinHeadlinerwith DRAMA, Magna Carda, Jacob Latimore
Feb 24, 2019Mystic Lake Casino Hotel · Prior LakeSupportwith Buddy Guy
Aug 11, 2018Out Of Doors, Lincoln Center · New York (NYC)Headlinerwith Joe Henry
Mar 15, 2018Beacon Theatre · ManhattanSupportwith Tash Neal, Allen Stone, Billy Gibbons, +27
Jun 10, 2017Wolf Trap · ViennaSupportwith Joe Jackson
Apr 8, 2017Main Street Garden Park · DallasSupportwith Old 97's, The Jayhawks, Lucinda Williams, +4
Apr 1, 2017Macon · MaconSupportwith George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Chuck Leavell, JD McPherson, +1
Jul 31, 2016Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery · WoodinvilleSupportwith The Robert Cray Band, James Hunter, Shemekia Copeland
Jan 27, 2016Beacon Theatre · ManhattanSupportwith Joan Baez, David Bromberg, Jackson Browne, +8
Oct 12, 2013Overton Park Shell · MemphisSupportwith Stars at the Shell, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller
Jul 20, 2012David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center · New York (NYC)Supportwith Aloe Blacc, Bilal, Dr. Lonnie Smith, +9
Oct 30, 2010National Mall · WashingtonSupportwith Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Tony Bennett, +9
Mar 26, 2010Paramount Theatre · AustinHeadlinerwith Booker T. Jones, JJ Grey, JJ Grey & Mofro
May 21, 2009Massey Hall · TorontoSupportwith Spın̈al Tap, Unwigged, UnplUgged
Mar 20, 2009Gig Theatre · KitchenerHeadlinerwith Mel Brown
Jan 19, 1998Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Take 6

Where they play

51 rooms in 45 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Manhattan5 shows
  • Woodinville3 shows
  • Austin2 shows
  • Bend2 shows
  • Chicago2 shows

and 40 other cities

Releases

31 releases, 1969–2025

  • Sad and Beautiful World

    2025 · Album

  • Worthy

    2024

  • Mavis Staples at Symphony Center, Chicago

    2023

  • Carry Me Home

    2022 · Album

  • Fight To Make It

    2022

  • All In It Together

    2020

  • Live in London

    2019 · Album

  • We Get By

    2019 · Album

  • No Time For Cryin'

    2019

  • I'll Be Gone

    2019

  • I'll Take You There: An All-Star Concert Celebration

    2017 · Album

  • If All I Was Was Black

    2017 · Album

  • Livin' on a High Note

    2016 · Album

  • Your Good Fortune

    2015 · Ep

  • One True Vine

    2013 · Album

  • You Are Not Alone

    2010 · Album

  • Live: Hope at the Hideout

    2008 · Album

  • We'll Never Turn Back

    2007 · Album

  • I Believe to My Soul

    2005 · Album

  • Have a Little Faith

    2004 · Album

  • Spirituals & Gospel

    1996 · Album

  • Mavis Staples

    1995 · Compilation

  • Mavis Staples / Only for the Lonely

    1993 · Compilation

  • The Voice

    1993 · Album

  • Time Waits for No One

    1989 · Album

  • Don’t Change Me Now

    1988 · Compilation

  • Oh What a Feeling

    1979 · Album

  • A Piece of the Action

    1977 · Album

  • Only for the Lonely

    1970 · Album

  • Love's Sweet Sensation / Strung Out

    1969 · Single

  • Mavis Staples

    1969 · Album

Lineup

  • The Staple Singers

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 40+ plays, 2025-11-22–2026-08-27 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Troy Nelson) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Midday Show' (Cheryl Waters) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Troy Nelson) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (Kevin Cole) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Early' (Eva Walker) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Mavis Staples — The Caverns, 2026-08-02
Poster · The Caverns, 2026-08-02 — Songkick
Mavis Staples — Clive Bar, 2019-03-12
Poster · Clive Bar, 2019-03-12 — Songkick
Mavis Staples — Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, 2016-07-31
Poster · Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, 2016-07-31 — Songkick
Mavis Staples — Massey Hall, 2009-05-21
Poster · Massey Hall, 2009-05-21 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
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MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
Mavis Staples on Last.fmArtist facts
Mavis Staples on DiscogsArtist facts
Mavis Staples 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.