The Persuaders
Soul & R&B band from New York, NY · formed 1969
- classic soul
- funk
- Smooth Soul
- soul
- The Persuaders
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 31
- Cities
- 27
- Releases
- 14
- Last show
- Feb 14, 2026Star of the Desert Arena
About
The Persuaders is a band from New York, NY, formed in 1969, tagged classic soul, funk, Smooth Soul by its sources. Shows on record run from 2012 to 2026, across 31 rooms in 27 cities.
- The Persuaders formed in 1969 — MusicBrainz
- The Persuaders is based in New York — MusicBrainz
- Joe Coleman: member — MusicBrainz
- The Persuaders has 7 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1971–2007 — MusicBrainz
- The Persuaders has 79791 listeners on Last.fm — The Persuaders on Last.fm
- The Persuaders has released 10 recordings between 1976 and 2007 — The Persuaders on Discogs
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 · SongkickShows per year
- 20123 shows
- 201317 shows
- 20145 shows
- 20155 shows
- 20164 shows
- 20174 shows
- 20185 shows
- 20193 shows
- 20201 show
- 20221 show
- 20233 shows
- 20245 shows
- 20253 shows
- 20261 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | Star of the Desert Arena · PrimmSupportwith Pancho Barraza, The Intruders, Malo, +3 | Support | Pancho Barraza, The Intruders, Malo, +3 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | YouTube Theater · InglewoodSupportwith Art Laboe, Zapp, MC Magic, +5 | Support | Art Laboe, Zapp, MC Magic, +5 |
| Mar 22, 2025 | UBU · RennesSupportwith Acid Division, Avenir, TRYPOD | Support | Acid Division, Avenir, TRYPOD |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Star of the Desert Arena · PrimmSupportwith Rose Royce, The Intruders, Bloodstone, +1 | Support | Rose Royce, The Intruders, Bloodstone, +1 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | UBU · RennesSupportwith la penderie noire, Six Ou Sept, TRYPOD | Support | la penderie noire, Six Ou Sept, TRYPOD |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Grandview Amphitheater · GrandviewHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Pershing Square · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith The Stylistics, The Drifters, Thee Midniters | Support | The Stylistics, The Drifters, Thee Midniters |
| Feb 10, 2024 | The Canyon at Opac · OxnardSupportwith The Chi-Lites, The Intruders, The Delfonics, +1 | Support | The Chi-Lites, The Intruders, The Delfonics, +1 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Live Club Rennes · RennesSupportwith Teksa, Acid Division, Loko, +4 | Support | Teksa, Acid Division, Loko, +4 |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Toyota Arena · OntarioSupportwith The Chi-Lites, The Stylistics, The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston, +7 | Support | The Chi-Lites, The Stylistics, The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston, +7 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | UBU · RennesSupportwith Somniac One, Vinka Wydro, TRYPOD | Support | Somniac One, Vinka Wydro, TRYPOD |
| Apr 28, 2023 | The Canyon at Opac · OxnardSupportwith The Dells | Support | The Dells |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre · MabletonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 24, 2020 | UBU · RennesHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 6, 2019 | Brass Monkey Cronulla · CronullaSupportwith Mi Sex, Mi-Sex | Support | Mi Sex, Mi-Sex |
| Oct 5, 2019 | Greek Theatre · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Barbara Mason, Brenton Wood, The Manhattans, +5 | Support | Barbara Mason, Brenton Wood, The Manhattans, +5 |
| May 11, 2019 | Murmrr Theatre · BrooklynSupportwith The Delfonics, The Intruders | Support | The Delfonics, The Intruders |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Brass Monkey Cronulla · CronullaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Reeth Memorial Hall · ReethHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 9, 2018 | Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie · Grand PrairieSupportwith Brenton Wood, Tierra, The Intruders, +3 | Support | Brenton Wood, Tierra, The Intruders, +3 |
| Feb 10, 2018 | Honda Center · AnaheimSupportwith Eddie Holman, Tavares, Blue Magic, +8 | Support | Eddie Holman, Tavares, Blue Magic, +8 |
| Feb 9, 2018 | Selland Arena · FresnoSupportwith Evelyn "Champagne" King, The Delfonics, Zapp, +4 | Support | Evelyn "Champagne" King, The Delfonics, Zapp, +4 |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Brass Monkey Cronulla · CronullaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 11, 2017 | SAP Center at San Jose · San JoseSupportwith Zapp, Rose Royce, Evelyn "Champagne" King, +4 | Support | Zapp, Rose Royce, Evelyn "Champagne" King, +4 |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Don Haskins Center, UTEP · El PasoSupportwith The Delfonics, Zapp, One Way, +6 | Support | The Delfonics, Zapp, One Way, +6 |
| Feb 3, 2017 | Le Redlight · ParisHeadlinerwith GasMask | Headliner | GasMask |
| Oct 22, 2016 | Brass Monkey Cronulla · CronullaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 19, 2016 | Brass Monkey Cronulla · CronullaHeadlinerwith Urban Guerrillas | Headliner | Urban Guerrillas |
| Feb 13, 2016 | Valley View Casino Center · San DiegoSupportwith Art Laboe, Zapp, The Delfonics, +5 | Support | Art Laboe, Zapp, The Delfonics, +5 |
| Feb 12, 2016 | Mortgage Matchup Center · PhoenixSupportwith Zapp, MC Magic, Amanda Perez, +4 | Support | Zapp, MC Magic, Amanda Perez, +4 |
| Dec 11, 2015 | Brass Monkey Cronulla · CronullaHeadlinerwith Bryce Cohen | Headliner | Bryce Cohen |
| May 10, 2015 | Showplace Arena · Upper MarlboroSupportwith Jeffrey Osborne, Enchantment, The Intruders | Support | Jeffrey Osborne, Enchantment, The Intruders |
| Apr 11, 2015 | Last Exit Live · PhoenixHeadlinerwith Compañeros, Woodworks | Headliner | Compañeros, Woodworks |
| Feb 21, 2015 | Brass Monkey Cronulla · CronullaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 13, 2015 | Honda Center · AnaheimSupportwith The Intruders, Heatwave, Deniece Williams, +5 | Support | The Intruders, Heatwave, Deniece Williams, +5 |
| Oct 11, 2014 | Brass Monkey Cronulla · CronullaHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 1, 2014 | District Stage, Tempe Marketplace · TempeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 9, 2014 | Last Exit Live · PhoenixSupportwith Dead Hot Workshop, Jim Swafford, Darkness Dear Boy | Support | Dead Hot Workshop, Jim Swafford, Darkness Dear Boy |
| Mar 15, 2014 | Last Exit Live · PhoenixSupportwith Jamie Woolford, Jet Black Holiday, lip | Support | Jamie Woolford, Jet Black Holiday, lip |
| Feb 15, 2014 | Selland Arena · FresnoSupportwith The Manhattans, Rose Royce, The Chi-Lites, +4 | Support | The Manhattans, Rose Royce, The Chi-Lites, +4 |
| Dec 13, 2013 | District Stage, Tempe Marketplace · TempeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 15, 2013 | Westgate City Center · GlendaleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 12, 2013 | District Stage, Tempe Marketplace · TempeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 7, 2013 | Westgate City Center · GlendaleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 30, 2013 | District Stage, Tempe Marketplace · TempeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Aug 9, 2013 | District Stage, Desert Ridge Marketplace · PhoenixHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 19, 2013 | Johnny Fox's · PeoriaHeadlinerwith Reynaldo Moreno | Headliner | Reynaldo Moreno |
| Jul 16, 2013 | Last Exit Live · PhoenixHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 6, 2013 | District Stage, Tempe Marketplace · TempeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 31, 2013 | District Stage, Desert Ridge Marketplace · PhoenixHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 24, 2013 | Last Exit Live · PhoenixSupportwith Ladylike, JED'S A MILLIONAIRE | Support | Ladylike, JED'S A MILLIONAIRE |
| Apr 12, 2013 | District Stage, Tempe Marketplace · TempeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 22, 2013 | Cunard Centre · HalifaxSupportwith Hey Rosetta!, Soho Ghetto | Support | Hey Rosetta!, Soho Ghetto |
| Mar 8, 2013 | District Stage, Desert Ridge Marketplace · PhoenixHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 16, 2013 | Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood · Universal CitySupportwith Heatwave, Peaches & Herb, Deniece Williams, +3 | Support | Heatwave, Peaches & Herb, Deniece Williams, +3 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood · Universal CitySupportwith Heatwave, Peaches & Herb, Deniece Williams, +3 | Support | Heatwave, Peaches & Herb, Deniece Williams, +3 |
| Jan 11, 2013 | M-bia Club · BerlinSupportwith Deeply Sounded, R.O | Support | Deeply Sounded, R.O |
| Oct 12, 2012 | District Stage, Desert Ridge Marketplace · PhoenixHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 28, 2012 | Martini Ranch · ScottsdaleHeadlinerwith Jay Ryan | Headliner | Jay Ryan |
| Sep 21, 2012 | District Stage, Tempe Marketplace · TempeHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
31 rooms in 27 citiesRooms played most
- Brass Monkey Cronulla · Cronulla8 shows
- District Stage, Tempe Marketplace · Tempe7 shows
- Last Exit Live · Phoenix5 shows
- District Stage, Desert Ridge Marketplace · Phoenix4 shows
- UBU · Rennes4 shows
Cities played
- Phoenix10 shows
- Cronulla8 shows
- Tempe7 shows
- Rennes5 shows
- Anaheim2 shows
and 22 other cities
Live history
112 shows on record- Shows counted
- 112
- First on record
- Jan 1996
- Latest on record
- Feb 2026
Shows per year
- 201125
- 201217
- 201317
- 20145
- 20155
- 20164
- 20174
- 20185
- 20193
- 20201
- 20221
- 20233
- 20245
- 20253
- 20261
Top rooms
- District Stage, Tempe Marketplace, Tempe · 13
- District Stage, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Phoenix · 9
- Brass Monkey Cronulla, Cronulla · 8
- Last Exit Live, Phoenix · 5
- UBU, Rennes · 4
Top cities
- Tempe, AZ · 25
- Phoenix, AZ · 21
- Cronulla · 8
- Scottsdale, AZ · 6
- Rennes · 5
Often on the bill with: The Intruders, Eddie Holman, The Chi‐Lites, The Delfonics, The Temprees, Gene Chandler, Heatwave, Tierra
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
14 releases, 1971–2007The Platinum Collection
2007 · Compilation
Thin Line Between Love And Hate / The Persuaders
2007
Made to Be Loved
2005 · Album
Mama / Hypnotized
2004
Greatest Hits Vol. 1
2003
Stayed Away Too Long
1997 · Album
Everybody's Got A Girl
1997
Another Time Another Place
1981
It's All About Love
1976 · Album
Count The Ways / Two Women
1976
The Quickest Way Out (Vocal)
1976
Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
1974 · Album
The Persuaders
1973 · Album
Thin Line Between Love and Hate
1971 · Album
Discography
21 releases, 1971–2007- 2007The Platinum CollectionCompilation
Rhino · 8122-79993-4
- 2005Made to Be LovedAlbum
- 2004Mama / HypnotizedRelease
It's Soul Time · ST001
- 1997Stayed Away Too LongAlbum
Win or Lose Music
- 1981Another Time Another PlaceRelease
Brunswick · D 215
- 1976I Need Love / Sure Shot A/K/A/ Gamblin' On A Sure ShotSingle
Calla Records · ZS8 3006 · Producer: Norman Harris; Producer: Robert Curington
- 1976It's All About LoveAlbum
Calla Records · CAS 1238 · Producer: Norman Harris; Producer: Potomac Productions; Producer: Robert Curington
- 1976The Quickest Way Out (Vocal)Single
Calla Records · ZS8 3007 · Producer: Norman Harris; Producer: Robert Curington
- 1974Best Thing That Ever Happened to MeAlbum
ATCO Records · SD7046 · Engineer [Assistant, Recording]: Arthur Stoppe; Engineer [Assistant, Recording]: Dirk Devlin; Engineer [Assistant, Recording]: Jim Gallagher; Engineer [Mastering]: Nimitr Sarikananda
- 1974Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me / That's The Way She IsSingle
ATCO Records · 45-6956 · Producer: The Young Professionals
- 1974I've Been Through This Before / Stay With MeSingle
ATCO Records · 45-7012
- 1974Once In A Lifetime Thing / All Strung Out On YouSingle
ATCO Records · 45-6964
Show 9 more releases
- 1973Please Stay / Bad, Bold And Beautiful, GirlSingle
ATCO Records · 45-6919 · Producer: Robert Poindexter
- 1973Some Guys Have All The Luck / Love AttackSingle
ATCO Records · 45-6943
- 1973The PersuadersAlbum
ATCO Records · SD 7021 · Engineer [Re-mix] [Atlantic Recording Studios]: Jimmy Douglass; Engineer [Recording] [Atlantic Recording Studios]: Bobby Warner; Engineer [Recording] [Atlantic Recording Studios]: Lew Hahn; Engineer [Recording] [The Hit Factory]: Harry Maslin
- 1972If This Is What You Call Love (I Don't Want No Part Of It) / Thanks For Loving MeRelease
Win Or Lose · WL-222 · Producer: The Poindexter Brothers
- 1972Peace In The ValleySingle
Atlantic · K 10265
- 1972What Is The Definition Of Love / Peace In The Valley Of LoveRelease
Win Or Lose · WL-225 · Producer, Written-By: Jackie Members; Producer, Written-By: Richard Poindexter; Producer, Written-By: Robert Poindexter
- 1971Love Gonna Pack Up (And Walk Out) / You Must Have Put Something In Your LoveSingle
Win Or Lose · WL-220 · Producer: The Poindexter Brothers
- 1971Thin Line Between Love & Hate / Thigh SpySingle
ATCO Records · 45-6822 · Producer: The Poindexter Brothers
- 1971Thin Line Between Love and HateAlbum
Collectables · SD 33-387 · Engineer [Recording & Re-mix Engineer]: Jimmy Douglass; Mastered By: George Piros; Producer: The Poindexter Brothers
Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.
Lineup
- Joe Coleman
Airplay
Lineup history
7 members on record- Charles Stodghilltenure unknown
- Douglas Scotttenure unknown
- James Barnestenure unknown
- Joe Colemantenure unknown
- John Tobiastenure unknown
- Thomas L. Hilltenure unknown
- Willie B. Hollandtenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Mirage (via Joe Coleman), The Platters (via Joe Coleman), The True Reflection (via Joe Coleman)
Shares members with: The Internationals (via Douglas Scott)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| The Persuaders on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| The Persuaders on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikipedia | 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.