Nicholas Payton — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 13 Nicholas Payton setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Marcus Garvey Park, New York, United States.
Nicholas Payton live: key facts
Gigvault documents 13 Nicholas Payton concerts from 1995 to 2025 in 5 cities.
- Most played city: New Orleans (7 shows)
- Most played venue: Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans (4 shows)
- Typical set length: 5 songs (median of the last 13 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2025-08-23 — Marcus Garvey Park, New York
- Next announced show: 2026-09-27 — Blues Alley Club, Washington
Nicholas Payton setlist — Marcus Garvey Park, New York, United States (2025-08-23)
5 songs, in the order played:
- Woody 'N' You
- Hangin’ in and Jivin’
- Bust‐A‐Move
- Jazz is a Four-Letter Word
- Bleek’s Blues
Full setlist page for this show
Earlier Nicholas Payton setlists
Nicholas Payton setlist — Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans, United States (2025-05-04)
13 songs, in the order played:
- Feed the Fire
- Let It Ride
- Bust‐A‐Move
- Jazz is a Four-Letter Word
- Gold Dust Black Magic
- Ultraviolet
- Fall
- Unconditional Love
- Kimanthi
- The Backward Step
- A Moment of Awakening
- Drums
- BAM Is for the Children
Full setlist page for this show
Nicholas Payton setlist — Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa, United States (2023-07-29)
2 songs, in the order played:
- Freedom Is No Fear
- Feed the Fire
Nicholas Payton setlist — Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York, United States (2019-03-16)
7 songs, in the order played:
- Afro-Caribbean Mixtape
- El Guajiro
- Jazz is a Four-Letter Word
- Just Enough
- Kimanthi
- Othello
- Junie's Boogie
Nicholas Payton setlist — Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, United States (2013-02-22)
1 song, in the order played:
- Drad Dog
Nicholas Payton setlist — Blues Alley, Washington, United States (2001-10-23)
3 songs, in the order played:
- Nick at Nite
- Blacker Black's Revenge
- A Time for Love
- 2025-05-03 — Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, United States
Feed the Fire · Let It Ride · Jazz is a Four-Letter Word · Ultraviolet · Gold Dust Black Magic · Unconditional Love · Drum solo · BAM Is for the Children - 2025-04-30 — Chickie Wah Wah, New Orleans, United States
Big George · Black Is Beautiful · F (for Axel Foley) · Infrared · Radio · Ultraviolet · X-Ray · Six · Gold Dust Black Magic · Kimathi - 2025-04-24 — d.b.a., New Orleans, United States
Gas Tank · NuNu · Infrared · Ultraviolet · Fela · Kimathi · Time Lapse · Drill Steps · X-Ray · Electric Relaxation / Ramblin' … +3 more - 2023-04-28 — Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, United States
E.S.P. · Big George · Kamathi · Six · Infrared · Gold Dust Black Magic - 1999-04-25 — Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, United States
Wild Man Blues · Paraphernelia · Zigaboogaloo · Concentric Circles - 1998-04-24 — Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, United States
My Foolish Heart · Whoopin' Blues - 1995-03-13 — Blues Alley, Washington, United States
In the Beginning · Fair Weather · It Could Happen to You
61 Nicholas Payton setlists are known in total; the most recent 13 are shown here.
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Songs Nicholas Payton plays most often live
Across the last 13 Nicholas Payton concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Dust Black Magic | 4 of 13 | 31% |
| Jazz is a Four-Letter Word | 4 of 13 | 31% |
| Ultraviolet | 4 of 13 | 31% |
| Feed the Fire | 3 of 13 | 23% |
| Infrared | 3 of 13 | 23% |
| BAM Is for the Children | 2 of 13 | 15% |
| Big George | 2 of 13 | 15% |
| Bust‐A‐Move | 2 of 13 | 15% |
| Kimanthi | 2 of 13 | 15% |
| Kimathi | 2 of 13 | 15% |
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Upcoming Nicholas Payton shows on Gigvault
1 announced date for Nicholas Payton, with the venue and city. Mark the ones you go to and they join your concert history the same night.
- 2026-09-27 — Blues Alley Club, Washington
Cities where Nicholas Payton played
- Concerts in Washington — 3 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in New York — 2 shows
- Concerts in New Orleans — 7 shows
- Concerts in Oakland
Venues where Nicholas Payton played
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Nicholas Payton played?
Nicholas Payton shows on Gigvault are documented in 5 cities — New Orleans, Washington, New York, Napa and Oakland. Venues include Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Blues Alley in Washington, Blues Alley Club in Washington and Cafe Istanbul in New Orleans.
When did Nicholas Payton last play?
The most recent Nicholas Payton show on record is 2025-08-23 at Marcus Garvey Park, New York, United States.
How many Nicholas Payton concerts are on Gigvault?
One Nicholas Payton concert is documented so far: 2025-08-23 at Marcus Garvey Park, New York, United States. Shows are added as fans log them.
When is Nicholas Payton playing live next?
No Nicholas Payton dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2025-08-23 at Marcus Garvey Park, New York, United States; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find Nicholas Payton setlists?
13 setlists by Nicholas Payton 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 do I track my Nicholas Payton concerts?
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How many songs does Nicholas Payton play live?
Nicholas Payton typically plays 5 songs — most concerts land between 3 and 8 across the last 13 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Nicholas Payton open with?
Nicholas Payton varies the opener — 12 different opening songs across the last 13 concerts, most often "Feed the Fire" (2 times).
What song does Nicholas Payton close with?
Nicholas Payton varies the closing song — 12 different closers across the last 13 concerts, most often "BAM Is for the Children" (2 times).
Which songs does Nicholas Payton always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 13 Nicholas Payton concerts. The closest is "Gold Dust Black Magic" at 4 of 13.
What rare songs has Nicholas Payton played recently?
39 songs appeared only once across the last 13 concerts, among them A Moment of Awakening, A Time for Love, Afro-Caribbean Mixtape, Black Is Beautiful, Blacker Black's Revenge, Bleek’s Blues, Concentric Circles, Drad Dog.
Does Nicholas Payton play the same setlist every night?
No — Nicholas Payton changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 1 of roughly 6 songs.