Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 33 Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band live: key facts

Gigvault documents 33 Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band concerts from 2022 to 2026 in 24 cities across 2 countries.

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band — artist information

Under a haze of warm stage lights, Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band unfurl a tapestry of sun-drenched melodies and melancholic introspection. Their sound washes over the crowd like a familiar tide, blending earthy folk sensibilities with a distinctly British indie spirit. It's a performance that feels both intimate and expansive, where shimmering guitars weave through poignant narratives, leaving an indelible mark of thoughtful resonance. The collective energy is a gentle current, pulling listeners into a shared space of quiet contemplation and understated joy.

Genres: folk rock, indie folk, indie, folk, england.

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom (2026-06-06)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  2. Kismet
  3. The Next Day
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Shirl's Ghost
  6. Gino and Rico
  7. Picklock
  8. Newby Street
  9. A Ricochet Moment
  10. Somethin' Like You
  11. Streets of Kenny
  12. Pretty Child
  13. American Kid
  14. Comedy

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlists

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — District, Liverpool, United Kingdom (2026-05-22)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  2. Kismet
  3. The Next Day
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Shirl's Ghost
  6. Tout Suite!
  7. Gino and Rico
  8. Picklock
  9. Newby Street
  10. A Ricochet Moment
  11. Somethin' Like You
  12. Streets of Kenny
  13. Merry-Go-Round
  14. Pretty Child
  15. American Kid
  16. Comedy
  17. Meant to Be

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — Tolbooth, Stirling, United Kingdom (2026-05-16)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  2. Kismet
  3. The Next Day
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Shirl's Ghost
  6. Tout Suite!
  7. Gino and Rico
  8. Picklock
  9. Newby Street
  10. You Smiled at Me
  11. A Ricochet Moment
  12. Somethin' Like You
  13. Streets of Kenny
  14. Connemara
  15. Merry-Go-Round
  16. Pretty Child
  17. American Kid
  18. Comedy
  19. Coda
  20. Meant to Be

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom (2026-05-15)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  2. Kismet
  3. The Next Day
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Shirl's Ghost
  6. Tout Suite!
  7. Gino and Rico
  8. Picklock
  9. Newby Street
  10. You Smiled at Me
  11. A Ricochet Moment
  12. Somethin' Like You
  13. Streets of Kenny
  14. Connemara
  15. Merry-Go-Round
  16. Pretty Child
  17. American Kid
  18. Comedy
  19. Coda
  20. Meant to Be

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — The Piece Hall, Halifax, United Kingdom (2025-08-09)

11 songs, in the order played:

  1. Kismet
  2. A Ricochet Moment
  3. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Tout Suite!
  6. Newby Street
  7. Gino and Rico
  8. Streets of Kenny
  9. Somethin' Like You
  10. Pretty Child
  11. American Kid

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — The Crescent Community Venue, York, United Kingdom (2024-12-10)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Ricochet Moment
  2. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  3. Gino and Rico
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Tout Suite!
  6. Shirl's Ghost
  7. Undecided
  8. Kismet
  9. Streets of Kenny
  10. Merry-Go-Round
  11. American Kid
  12. Newby Street
  13. Soldier Man
  14. Comedy
  15. Pretty Child
  16. Somethin' Like You
  17. Meant to Be
  18. A House is Not a Motel

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — Thekla, Bristol, United Kingdom (2024-12-06)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Ricochet Moment
  2. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  3. Gino and Rico
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Tout Suite!
  6. Shirl's Ghost
  7. Undecided
  8. Kismet
  9. Streets of Kenny
  10. Merry-Go-Round
  11. American Kid
  12. Newby Street
  13. Soldier Man
  14. Comedy
  15. Pretty Child
  16. Somethin' Like You
  17. Meant to Be
  18. A House is Not a Motel

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — The Sugar Club, Dublin, Ireland (2024-12-03)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Ricochet Moment
  2. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  3. Gino and Rico
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Tout Suite!
  6. Shirl's Ghost
  7. Sgt. Major
  8. Kismet
  9. You Smiled at Me
  10. Merry-Go-Round
  11. Connemara
  12. Newby Street
  13. Soldier Man
  14. Comedy
  15. Streets of Kenny
  16. Pretty Child
  17. Somethin' Like You
  18. The Human Race
  19. Meant to Be
  20. A House is Not a Motel

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — Village Hall, Lindisfarne, United Kingdom (2024-11-10)

13 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Ricochet Moment
  2. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  3. Gino and Rico
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Tout Suite!
  6. Shirl's Ghost
  7. Ambrosia
  8. Kismet
  9. Soldier Man
  10. Comedy
  11. Merry-Go-Round
  12. Streets of Kenny
  13. Meant to Be

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — The Parish, Huddersfield, United Kingdom (2024-11-01)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Ricochet Moment
  2. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  3. Gino and Rico
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Kismet
  6. Shirl's Ghost
  7. Ambrosia
  8. Soldier Man
  9. Merry-Go-Round
  10. Connemara
  11. You Smiled at Me
  12. Tout Suite!
  13. Newby Street
  14. Comedy
  15. Streets of Kenny
  16. Pretty Child
  17. Somethin' Like You
  18. The Human Race
  19. Meant to Be
  20. A House is Not a Motel

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — Storey's Field Centre, Cambridge, United Kingdom (2024-10-31)

11 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Ricochet Moment
  2. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  3. Kismet
  4. Broken Beauty
  5. Shirl's Ghost
  6. Ambrosia
  7. Merry-Go-Round
  8. You Smiled at Me
  9. Tout Suite!
  10. Meant to Be
  11. A House is Not a Motel

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — Nantwich Civic Hall, Nantwich, United Kingdom (2024-10-18)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Ricochet Moment
  2. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  3. Kismet
  4. Gino and Rico
  5. Broken Beauty
  6. Shirl's Ghost
  7. Ambrosia
  8. Stranger
  9. Merry-Go-Round
  10. You Smiled at Me
  11. Comedy
  12. Tout Suite!
  13. Newby Street
  14. Connemara
  15. Streets of Kenny
  16. Pretty Child
  17. American Kid
  18. The Human Race
  19. Meant to Be
  20. A House is Not a Motel
  21. Somethin' Like You

Source: setlist.fm

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlist — Glanusk Park, Crickhowell, United Kingdom (2024-08-18)

11 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ciao Ciao Bambino
  2. A Ricochet Moment
  3. Kismet
  4. Gino and Rico
  5. Shirl's Ghost
  6. Tout Suite!
  7. Streets of Kenny
  8. Newby Street
  9. The Human Race
  10. Meant to Be
  11. Comedy

Source: setlist.fm

102 Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlists are known in total; the most recent 33 are shown here.

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Songs Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band plays most often live

Across the last 20 Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
A Ricochet Moment19 of 2095%
Ciao Ciao Bambino19 of 2095%
Kismet19 of 2095%
Streets of Kenny19 of 2095%
Broken Beauty18 of 2090%
Meant to Be18 of 2090%
Tout Suite!18 of 2090%
Gino and Rico17 of 2085%
Newby Street17 of 2085%
Shirl's Ghost17 of 2085%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band played?

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band shows on Gigvault are documented in 24 cities, including Liverpool, London, Manchester, Dublin and Glasgow. Venues include Gorilla in Manchester, Trades Club in Hebden Bridge, Band On The Wall. in Manchester and BBC Radio 6 Music Session in Salford.

When did Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band last play?

The most recent Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band show on record is 2026-06-06 at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

How many Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band concerts are on Gigvault?

33 Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band concerts are documented, from 2022 to 2026 across 24 cities.

When is Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band playing live next?

No Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-06-06 at Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.

Where can I find Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band setlists?

33 setlists by Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band 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 Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band play live?

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band typically plays 20 songs — most concerts land between 14 and 20 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band open with?

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band opened 12 of the last 20 concerts with "A Ricochet Moment".

What song does Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band close with?

Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band closed 8 of the last 20 concerts with "A House is Not a Motel".

Which songs does Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 20 Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band concerts. The closest is "A Ricochet Moment" at 19 of 20.

What rare songs has Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band played recently?

13 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts, among them (There's Always) Something on My Mind, As Long as I've Got You, Bicycle Thieves, Byrds Turn to Stone, Dragonfly, Fluke, Freedom, I Know You Well.

Does Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band play the same setlist every night?

No — Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 10 of roughly 17 songs.

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