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Last updated April 23, 2021  07:35 EDT

This is a list of all known performances by John Medeski, Billy Martin & Chris Wood. Shows below that have a time listed or a link to a source on db.etree.org were recorded. If you have a copy of any show not included here or a show that's not marked with green in the calendar, please email Tom or fill in the details in the form below.

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In the rightmost column, click on the number links to see the etree source records, s to jump to the show description or t to find recent torrents. Shows that are downloadable from the Live Music Archive have 'LMA' links. At the present time, MMW doesn't allow their shows to be hosted on LMA, but a number of shows where they were part of another band or were a guest for a song or more, are hosted there. For a complete list, go to Solo gigs on Live Music Archive.

Ticket stubs, posters & photos from the shows that confirm the date & venue are included below -- Just click on the thumbnails in the Artist column. 229 ticket stubs, 411 posters, 22 photos added, so far... If you have any that aren't listed here, please email Tom. < tom AT mmwhistory DOT com >

Submit any missing shows, corrections or comments here:
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

January 2003 29 30 31
February 2003 1 15
May 2003 17
June 2003 1 15
July 2003 2 7
August 2003 12
September 2003 5
December 2003 15 19

2003
Date Artist Venue Setlist Time Links
1/29/2003John MedeskiElectric Masada, Tonic, New York, NYs
1/30/2003John MedeskiElectric Masada, Tonic, New York, NYOne Set Only: Kedem, Ashnah, Kochot, Tekufah, Hadasha, Yatzar, Idalah-Abal, Lilin132:11t s
1/31/2003John MedeskiElectric Masada, Tonic, New York, NYEarly Set: Metaltov, Kedem, Kochot, Yatzar, Karaim; Late Set: Tekufah, Idalah-Abal, Neshamah, Kochot, Lilin164:15 160:25t t s
2/1/2003John MedeskiElectric Masada, Tonic, New York, NYOne Set Only: Tekufah, Idalah-Aba, Neshamah, Acharei, Elilah, Unknown, Idalah-Abal, Kedem, Yatzar, Kochot, Lilin171:12 171:12t t s
2/15/2003John Medeski & Chris Woodguest with Galactic, Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO2 songs: Chicken Pox, Blue Peppers
5/17/2003John MedeskiElectric Masada, FIMAV, Colisee des Bois Francs, Victoriaville, Quebec, CanadaOne Set Only: Tekufah, Idalah-Abal, Kedem, Kochot, Peliyot, Yatzar, Lilin93:48t s
6/1/2003John MedeskiThe Session, Adirondack Mountain Music Festival, Moose River Amphitheater, Lyonsdale, NYJohn Medeski/Charlie Hunter/Skerik/Joe Russo/DJ Logic; One Set Only: Improv 66:55t s
6/15/2003John Medeski & Chris Wood
Vusi Mahlasela, Bonnaroo Music Festival, That Tent, Manchester, TNOne Set Only: Ubuhle (Vusi solo), Thula Mama, A Prayer For Our Time, Maibuye Africa, When You Come Back, Silang Mabele, Melodi Ya Mamelodi, Sleep Tight Margaret, Loneliness, Weeping, Red Song, Ntate Mahlasela, Pata Pata79:33 79:33t s
7/2/2003John MedeskiClub d'Elf, Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston, MAOne Set Only: Bass Beatbox > Moroccan Tune, Brahim Tune, Gnawa Tune (Howara) > Trance Meeting > Mogador > The Tingler, Sidi Rabi118:59 139:0319371 t LMA s
7/7/2003John MedeskiNPR "Piano Jazz", South Carolina Educational Radio Studios, Broadcast 1/15/2004, Columbia, SCMarian McPartland's Piano Jazz; Bolivar's Blues, Out Of This World, Bemsha Swing, Threnody, Caravan. Otis, Freepiece, Bubblehouse55:31 57:47 29522 t s
8/12/2003John MedeskiRopeadope New Music Seminar; DJ Logic, John Medeski & Stanton Moore, Bowery Ballroom, New York, NYSwamp Road, Improv, Improv#, Improv#, Improv*, Improv*, Improv*, Improv*, Improv*, Improv*, Improv*, Improv*, Improv*, Lady* > Improv* > Stanton Moore Drum Solo; # with Skerik; * with Skerik (saxaphonics), Jessica Lurie (sax), Cheme Gastelum (alto sax), Jordan McLean (trumpet), Adam Deitch (drums*, Joe Russo (drums)115:37LMA s
9/5/2003John Medeskiguest with String Cheese Incident, Red Rocks, Morrison, CO2 songs: Jellyfish > Birdland34:03 34:0319429 19761 LMA LMA s
12/15/2003John MedeskiBlind Boys Of Alabama, Jay Leno, NBC Studios, Burbank, CAGo Tell It On The Mountain3:30s
12/19/2003John MedeskiBlind Boys Of Alabama, Beacon Theatre, New York, NY

1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021


These pages were created and are maintained by Tom Luhrs. I have no affiliation with MMW other than being a huge fan. Thanks again to MMW for allowing their music to be taped and shared by us all. Thanks also to duggy, moniker, Bill Mulvey (mmwarchives) and RLBayers for various setlist corrections. And, additional thanks go to Drew, Mike, Will, Duffy, Scott, Jamie, Robert, Pat, Derek, David, Mark, Jason, Lance, Matt and Jered for the ticket stubs & posters. The information listed here is for personal use only and may not be distributed in any manner without written permission. ©Tom Luhrs, 2007-2021