Dale Watson — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 16 Dale Watson setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Parker Jazz Club, Austin, United States.
Dale Watson live: key facts
Gigvault documents 17 Dale Watson concerts from 2024 to 2026 in 12 cities.
- Most played city: Marshall (4 shows)
- Most played venue: In The Pines Listening Room, Marshall (4 shows)
- Typical set length: 11 songs (median of the last 16 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-09-22 — Cafe Wha?, New York
Dale Watson — artist information
Dale Watson unfurls a sonic tapestry of rattling bar stools and neon-drenched highways. His live sets are a primal, foot-stomping exorcism of honky-tonk demons, fueled by a raw, unvarnished delivery that’s both defiant and deeply soulful. The air crackles with a palpable energy, a shared catharsis for a crowd drawn into the magnetic pull of his Texas-forged outlaw spirit. You don't just hear Dale Watson; you feel the grit and glory of classic country reborn.
Genres: country, outlaw country, Honky Tonk, texas, Alt-country.
Dale Watson setlist — Parker Jazz Club, Austin, United States (2026-08-27)
1 song, in the order played:
- I Will Always Love You
Earlier Dale Watson setlists
Dale Watson setlist — Parker Jazz Club, Austin, United States (2026-05-28)
1 song, in the order played:
- That's What I Like About the South
Dale Watson setlist — Lulu's Downtown, Colorado Springs, United States (2026-03-28)
15 songs, in the order played:
- Carryin' on This Way
- She Was My Baby
- My Baby Makes Me Gravy
- Thanks to Tequila
- Don't Let the Honky Tonks Go
- Lugnut Larry
- Cheatin' Heart Attack
- Cowboy Boots
- Quick Quick Slow Slow
- Never Mend the Broken Spoke
- Where Do You Want It
- Willie Waylon and Whiskey
- I'm Fixin' to Have Me a Breakdown
- I Lie When I Drink
- Truckstop in La Grange
Dale Watson setlist — Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, United States (2026-01-14)
23 songs, in the order played:
- Feelin' Haggard
- A Couple of Beers Ago
- Flat Tire
- Sit and Drink and Cry
- Life Is Like a Song
- I Lie When I Drink
- Willie Waylon and Whiskey
- Heaven in Baltimore
- A Real Country Song
- Nashville Rash
- Country My Ass
- If I Can
- David Buxkemper
- Yellow Mama
- I'm Gonna See Sparky Today
- Where Do You Want It
- I'm Wondering
- Unwanted
- If You Really Love Me (Outlive Me)
- Exit 109
- Silver Wings
- Whatever Happened to the Cadillac
- I Lie When I Drink
Dale Watson setlist — Buck's Backyard, Buda, United States (2025-06-13)
1 song, in the order played:
- I Lie When I Drink
Dale Watson setlist — Rock'n'Bowl, New Orleans, United States (2025-05-04)
19 songs, in the order played:
- Love at First Sight
- Honky Tonkers Don't Cry
- 17 Miles to Texarkana
- David Buxkemper
- I Lie When I Drink
- Wasted Days and Wasted Nights
- Jonesin' for Jones
- Don't Let the Honky Tonks Go
- If I Can
- Honky Tonk Man
- Tequila and Teardrops
- Flowers in Your Hair
- Ain't Nobody Everybody Loved
- Whiskey or God
- Feelin' Haggard
- Made in Japan
- Starvation Box
- I'll Show Ya
- Truckstop in La Grange
Dale Watson setlist — Old Quarter, Galveston, United States (2025-02-07)
1 song, in the order played:
- Truckstop in La Grange
Dale Watson setlist — In The Pines Listening Room, Marshall, United States (2024-05-10)
11 songs, in the order played:
- The Girl Turned Ripe
- I'd Rather Be an Old Fart
- Don't Let the Screen Door Hit Ya
- Hell and Haggard
- Made in Japan
- I Still Miss Someone
- I Hear the South Callin' Me
- Nashville Rash
- Lucille
- Rebel-'Rouser
- I Lie When I Drink
Dale Watson setlist — Oriental Theater, Denver, United States (2024-04-02)
14 songs, in the order played:
- Time Without You
- Yellow Mama
- Starvation Box
- My Baby Makes Me Gravy
- Truckin' Man
- I Lie When I Drink
- Long-Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man
- Johnny and June
- Sayanora Sucka
- Something to Brag About
- Two Peas in a Pod
- In the Jailhouse Now
- Down Down Down Down
- Truckstop in La Grange
Dale Watson setlist — Capitol Theater, Olympia, United States (2024-03-30)
4 songs, in the order played:
- I Lie When I Drink
- Flowers in Your Hair
- Billy Strawn
- Truckstop in La Grange
Dale Watson setlist — John Henry's, Eugene, United States (2024-03-21)
9 songs, in the order played:
- I Lie When I Drink
- Dow
- Whiskey or God
- I Hate To Drink Alone
- David Buxkemper
- Nothingville
- Willie Waylon and Whiskey
- Texas Boogie
- Truckstop in La Grange
Dale Watson setlist — The Ritz, San Jose, United States (2024-03-15)
12 songs, in the order played:
- Like a Stranger in My Own Hometown
- My Baby Makes Me Gravy
- Jonesin' for Jones
- Tupelo Mississippi & a '57 Fairlane
- Thanks to Tequila
- Truckstop in La Grange
- That's What I Like About the South
- I Lie When I Drink
- Willie Waylon and Whiskey
- I'm Gonna Start Livin'
- Ain't Nobody Everybody Loved
- First Taste of Whiskey
- 2024-05-01 — In The Pines Listening Room, Marshall, United States
Where Did You Sleep Last Night? · David Buxkemper · (We're Not) the Jet Set - 2024-04-18 — In The Pines Listening Room, Marshall, United States
That’s Where the Money Goes · Funny How Time Slips Away · Pity Party · The Daughter's Wedding Song · Memphis, Tennessee · Two Peas in a Pod · Storms Never Last · Big Girls Cry · Flowers in Your Hair · If You're Not Here … +7 more - 2024-04-12 — In The Pines Listening Room, Marshall, United States
Louie's Lee's Liquor Lounge · I Ain't Been Livin' Right · David Buxkemper · Wine Don't Lie · Tell 'em I Ain't Here · Flat Tire · Funny How Time Slips Away · Where Did You Sleep Last Night? · Willie Waylon and Whiskey · Saginaw, Michigan … +14 more - 2024-04-06 — Broken Spoke, Austin, United States
Quick Quick Slow Slow · 17 Miles to Texarkana · Ring of Fire · South of Round Rock, Texas · Willie Waylon and Whiskey
339 Dale Watson setlists are known in total; the most recent 16 are shown here.
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Songs Dale Watson plays most often live
Across the last 16 Dale Watson concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| I Lie When I Drink | 9 of 16 | 56% |
| Truckstop in La Grange | 7 of 16 | 44% |
| Willie Waylon and Whiskey | 6 of 16 | 38% |
| David Buxkemper | 5 of 16 | 31% |
| My Baby Makes Me Gravy | 4 of 16 | 25% |
| Flowers in Your Hair | 3 of 16 | 19% |
| Jonesin' for Jones | 3 of 16 | 19% |
| Two Peas in a Pod | 3 of 16 | 19% |
| 17 Miles to Texarkana | 2 of 16 | 13% |
| Ain't Nobody Everybody Loved | 2 of 16 | 13% |
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Artists related to Dale Watson
These acts have played the same venues or festival line-ups as Dale Watson on the shows tracked here.
Cities where Dale Watson played
- Concerts in New York
- Concerts in Austin — 3 shows
- Concerts in Colorado Springs
- Concerts in Charlotte
- Concerts in New Orleans
- Concerts in Denver
- Concerts in San Jose
Recent Dale Watson shows on Gigvault
Venues where Dale Watson played
- Dale Watson at Cafe Wha?, New York
- Dale Watson at Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte
- Dale Watson at The Ritz, San Jose
Past Dale Watson shows
3 past shows by Dale Watson, kept on Gigvault after the ticketing sources dropped them.
- 2026-10-09 — Eddie's Attic, Decatur
- 2026-10-01 — Rumba Cafe, Columbus
- 2026-09-30 — Beachland Ballroom, East Cleveland
Who has opened for Dale Watson?
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- India Ramey
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Dale Watson played?
Dale Watson shows on Gigvault are documented in 12 cities, including Marshall, Austin, Buda, Charlotte and Colorado Springs. Venues include In The Pines Listening Room in Marshall, Parker Jazz Club in Austin, Broken Spoke in Austin and Buck's Backyard in Buda.
When did Dale Watson last play?
The most recent Dale Watson show on record is 2026-09-22 at Cafe Wha?, New York, United States.
How many Dale Watson concerts are on Gigvault?
17 Dale Watson concerts are documented, from 2024 to 2026 across 12 cities.
When is Dale Watson playing live next?
No Dale Watson dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-09-22 at Cafe Wha?, New York, United States; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find Dale Watson setlists?
16 setlists by Dale Watson are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.
How many songs does Dale Watson play live?
Dale Watson typically plays 11 songs — most concerts land between 3 and 17 across the last 16 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Dale Watson open with?
Dale Watson varies the opener — 14 different opening songs across the last 16 concerts, most often "I Lie When I Drink" (3 times).
What song does Dale Watson close with?
Dale Watson varies the closing song — 9 different closers across the last 16 concerts, most often "Truckstop in La Grange" (6 times).
Which songs does Dale Watson always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 16 Dale Watson concerts. The closest is "I Lie When I Drink" at 9 of 16.
What rare songs has Dale Watson played recently?
70 songs appeared only once across the last 16 concerts, among them (We're Not) the Jet Set, A Couple of Beers Ago, A Real Country Song, Billy Strawn, Blame It on the Whiskey, Cheatin' Heart Attack, Country My Ass, Cowboy Boots.
Does Dale Watson play the same setlist every night?
No — Dale Watson changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 1 of roughly 10 songs.