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Michael McDonald

Soul & R&B band from St. Louis, MO · formed 1952

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Shows on record
58
Rooms played
56
Cities
48
Releases
36
Last show
Mar 8, 2025Granada Theatre

About

Michael McDonald is a band from St. Louis, MO, formed in 1952, tagged alternative, alternative pop, Blue-eyed soul by its sources. Shows on record run from 2003 to 2025, across 56 rooms in 48 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. 20031 show
  2. 20112 shows
  3. 20121 show
  4. 20144 shows
  5. 20153 shows
  6. 20168 shows
  7. 201734 shows
  8. 20182 shows
  9. 20231 show
  10. 20252 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Mar 8, 2025Granada Theatre · Santa BarbaraSupportwith Hootie & the Blowfish, Kenny Loggins, Alan Parsons Live Project, +2
Mar 6, 2025Beacon Theatre · ManhattanSupportwith Love Rocks NYC, Beck, Alicia Keys, +10
Feb 8, 2023Dolby Theatre · HollywoodSupportwith John Legend, Weezer, Lady A, +13
Jul 14, 2018Hollywood Bowl · HollywoodSupportwith Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
Jul 13, 2018Hollywood Bowl · HollywoodSupportwith Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
Nov 17, 2017Orpheum Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Marc Cohn
Nov 16, 2017Fox Theater · OaklandHeadlinerwith Marc Cohn
Nov 3, 2017Peabody Opera House · St LouisHeadlinerwith Marc Cohn
Nov 2, 2017State Theatre · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith Marc Cohn
Oct 26, 2017Lynn Auditorium · LynnHeadlinerwith Marc Cohn
Oct 24, 2017Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) · DurhamHeadlinerwith Marc Cohn
Oct 22, 2017Atlanta Symphony Hall · AtlantaHeadlinerwith Marc Cohn
Oct 19, 2017Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall · New York (NYC)Headlinerwith Marc Cohn
Oct 17, 2017State Theatre · PortlandHeadlinerwith Marc Cohn
Oct 13, 2017Hard Rock Live - Northfield Park · NorthfieldHeadlinerwith Marc Cohn
Oct 12, 2017Payne & Mencias Palladium, Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts · CarmelSupportwith Marc Cohn
Aug 16, 2017Vina Robles Amphitheatre · Paso RoblesHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Aug 15, 2017Wente Vineyards · LivermoreSupportwith Boz Scaggs
Aug 12, 2017Maryhill Winery & Amphitheater · GoldendaleSupportwith Boz Scaggs
Aug 11, 2017Northern Quest Casino · Airway HeightsHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Aug 10, 2017Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery · WoodinvilleHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Aug 8, 2017Mountain Winery · SaratogaHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Aug 6, 2017OC Fair & Event Center · Costa MesaHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jul 12, 2017Fraze Pavilion · DaytonHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jul 11, 2017Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre · Sterling HeightsSupportwith Boz Scaggs
Jul 9, 2017Ridgefield Playhouse · RidgefieldHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jul 8, 2017Tropicana Showroom, Tropicana Atlantic City · Atlantic CityHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jul 8, 2017Tropicana Casino & Resort · Atlantic CityHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jul 7, 2017CAPE COD MELODY TENT · HyannisHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jul 5, 2017The Paramount · HuntingtonHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jul 2, 2017Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion · GilfordHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jul 1, 2017South Shore Music Circus · CohassetHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jun 30, 2017Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood · LenoxHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jun 28, 2017Kresge Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts · InterlochenHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jun 17, 2017Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts · Kansas CityHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jun 16, 2017WinStar World Casino & Resort · ThackervilleSupportwith Boz Scaggs
Jun 14, 2017Tobin Center for the Performing Arts · San AntonioHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jun 12, 2017Smart Financial Centre · Sugar LandHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Jun 10, 2017Thunder Valley Casino Resort · LincolnSupportwith Kenny Loggins
Aug 21, 2016PNC Pavilion at Riverbend · CincinnatiHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs, The Musician
Aug 18, 2016Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park · AtlantaHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Aug 18, 2016Chastain Park · AtlantaHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs
Aug 9, 2016Sandia Casino Amphitheater · AlbuquerqueHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs, The Musician
Jul 31, 2016Greek Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Boz Scaggs, The Musician
Jul 29, 2016Mountain Winery · SaratogaHeadlinerwith Boz Scaggs, The Musician
Jul 16, 2016Seneca Allegany Events Center, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino · SalamancaHeadlinerwith America
Apr 23, 2016Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots · New OrleansSupportwith Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Grace Potter, Pearl Jam, +14
Oct 4, 2015Field of Dreams · SonomaSupportwith Doobie Brothers, Gregg Allman, The Edgar Winter Group, +1
Oct 1, 2015Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall · New York (NYC)Supportwith Ed Sheeran, D'Angelo, Sheryl Crow, +1
Jan 18, 2015SOhO Restaurant & Music Club · Santa BarbaraSupportwith Kenny Loggins
Nov 19, 2014Auditorium Theatre · ChicagoSupportwith Gregg Allman, Ryan Bingham, Eric Church, +6
Jun 22, 2014CHI Health Center Omaha · OmahaHeadlinerwith Kenny Loggins, Pointer Sisters, Nile Rodgers
Jun 20, 2014Verizon Arena · North Little RockHeadlinerwith Kenny Loggins, Pointer Sisters, Nile Rodgers
Jun 19, 2014Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie · Grand PrairieSupportwith Kenny Loggins, CHIC
Apr 28, 2012Chrysler Hall · NorfolkHeadlinerwith Virginia Symphony, Dennis DeYoung
Dec 17, 2011Microsoft Theater · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Stevie Wonder, Drake, Justin Bieber
Dec 11, 2011Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts · MelbourneHeadlinerwith America
Jan 17, 2003Honda Center · AnaheimSupportwith Elton John, Ray Charles, Brian Wilson, +11

Where they play

56 rooms in 48 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Atlanta3 shows
  • Hollywood3 shows
  • Los Angeles (LA)3 shows
  • Atlantic City2 shows
  • New York (NYC)2 shows

and 43 other cities

Releases

36 releases, 1982–2026
  • The Ballad of Treeball (Thank you, Nick Triani) cover

    The Ballad of Treeball (Thank you, Nick Triani)

    Mar 3, 2026 · Track · 1 track

  • You Belong To Me

    2022

  • What's Going On (Live)

    2020

  • Empty World

    2019

  • Season of Peace: The Christmas Collection

    2018 · Compilation

  • Hail Mary (Mr Jukes Remix)

    2018

  • Live on Soundstage

    2017 · Album

  • Wide Open

    2017 · Album

  • Show You The Way

    2017

  • When We Were Young

    2017

  • The Last Day cover

    The Last Day

    May 31, 2016 · Album · 11 tracks

  • Cuts

    2016 · Compilation

  • Felt Piano cover

    Felt Piano

    Apr 2, 2015 · Album · 7 tracks

  • Live At Lincoln Center - The Dukes Of September

    2014 · Album

  • Live At Lincoln Center

    2014

  • Unfinished Business

    2013 · Ep

  • This Christmas

    2009 · Compilation

  • Soul Speak

    2008 · Album

  • Finally cover

    Finally

    Sep 26, 2007 · Album · 12 tracks

  • The Ultimate Collection

    2005 · Compilation

  • Through the Many Winters: A Christmas Album

    2005 · Album

  • Motown Two

    2004 · Album

  • The Best of Michael McDonald: The Christmas Collection

    2004 · Compilation

  • Motown

    2003 · Album

  • A Gathering of Friends

    2001 · Compilation

  • In the Spirit: A Christmas Album

    2001 · Album

  • The Very Best of Michael McDonald

    2001 · Compilation

  • The Voice of Michael McDonald

    2000 · Compilation

  • Blue Obsession

    1997 · Album

  • Blink of an Eye

    1993 · Album

  • Take It to Heart

    1990 · Album

  • Sweet Freedom

    1986 · Compilation

  • No Lookin’ Back

    1985 · Album

  • I Keep Forgettin’

    1982 · Single

  • If That's What It Takes

    1982 · Album

  • That Was Then, the Early Recordings of Michael McDonald

    1982 · Compilation

Lineup

  • Steely Dan
  • The Doobie Brothers
  • Artists United for Nature
  • The Dukes of September

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 22+ plays, 2023-02-21–2026-07-09 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Early' (Kevin Sur) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (DJ Miss Ashley) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Morning Show' (Troy Nelson) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Midday Show' (Troy Nelson) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Michael McDonald — Photo
Photo — Bandcamp
Michael McDonald — Photo
Photo — Bandcamp
Michael McDonald — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Michael McDonald — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Michael McDonald — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Michael McDonald — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Michael McDonald — Photo
Photo — TheAudioDB
Michael McDonald — Logo
Logo — TheAudioDB
Michael McDonald — The Ballad of Treeball (Thank you, Nick Triani)
Release art · The Ballad of Treeball (Thank you, Nick Triani) — release
Michael McDonald — The Last Day
Release art · The Last Day — release
Michael McDonald — Felt Piano
Release art · Felt Piano — release
Michael McDonald — Finally
Release art · Finally — release
Michael McDonald — Hollywood Bowl, 2018-07-14
Poster · Hollywood Bowl, 2018-07-14 — Songkick
Michael McDonald — Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, 2017-10-19
Poster · Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, 2017-10-19 — Songkick
Michael McDonald — Wente Vineyards, 2017-08-15
Poster · Wente Vineyards, 2017-08-15 — Songkick
Michael McDonald — Field of Dreams, 2015-10-04
Poster · Field of Dreams, 2015-10-04 — Songkick
Michael McDonald — Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, 2015-10-01
Poster · Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, 2015-10-01 — Songkick
Michael McDonald — SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 2015-01-18
Poster · SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 2015-01-18 — Songkick
Michael McDonald — Microsoft Theater, 2011-12-17
Poster · Microsoft Theater, 2011-12-17 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
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MusicBrainzArtist facts
Michael McDonald on BandcampArtist facts
BandcampArtist facts, Releases, Photos
WikipediaArtist facts
Michael McDonald on Last.fmArtist facts
Michael McDonald on DiscogsArtist facts
Michael McDonald on GeniusArtist facts
Michael McDonald on TheAudioDBArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
TheAudioDBPhotos, Logo
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.