Special Efx — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 5 Special Efx setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Lewis A. Swyer Theatre, Albany, United States.
Special Efx live: key facts
Gigvault documents 5 Special Efx concerts from 1985 to 2019 in 5 cities across 2 countries.
- Typical set length: 10 songs (median of the last 5 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2019-10-10 — Lewis A. Swyer Theatre, Albany
- Next announced show: 2026-11-13 — Middle C Jazz, Charlotte
Special Efx — artist information
The stage transforms into an intricate clockwork of syncopated rhythms and liquid guitar runs, where technical precision meets a laid-back, velvet-toned atmosphere. Their sound oscillates between intricate, driving percussion and soaring melodic lines that drift over the crowd like a warm, coastal breeze. In a live setting, the music breathes, inviting the audience into a state of sophisticated repose where every note feels meticulously placed yet entirely spontaneous. It is a masterclass in controlled elegance, turning the concert space into a polished, high-fidelity sanctuary of groove.
Genres: smooth jazz, jazz.
Special Efx setlist — Lewis A. Swyer Theatre, Albany, United States (2019-10-10)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Courageous Cats
- Daybreak
- Sixteenth Heaven
- Scheherazade
- Crazy Eights
- Babycakes
- Dance on the Delta
- Because We Ended as Lovers
- Cruise Control
Full setlist page for this show
Earlier Special Efx setlists
Special Efx setlist — The Soiled Dove Underground, Denver, United States (2017-05-19)
10 songs, in the order played:
- Courageous Cats
- Daybreak
- Speak to Me
- Vonetta
- Greenway North
- Lavish
- Cruise Control
- Dance on the Delta
- Sonora
- Body Beats
Special Efx setlist — Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, United States (1989-06-28)
10 songs, in the order played:
- Modern Manners
- Greenway North
- Aquabogue
- Sabariah
- Nature Boy
- Formal Invitation
- Sambuca Nights
- Uptown East
- The Slug
- Thy Kingdom Come
Special Efx setlist — Casino de Montreux, Montreux, Switzerland (1986-07-12)
8 songs, in the order played:
- Modern Manners
- Fun in the Sun
- Greenway North
- Slice of Life
- High Society
- The Slug
- Formal Invitation
- Sambuca Nights
Special Efx setlist — State University of New York at Binghamton, Vestal, United States (1985-11-02)
11 songs, in the order played:
- Fun in the Sun
- Modern Manners
- The Flow
- After One Empty Step
- Much Too Soon
- High Society
- Zulu
- Fountain of You
- The Slug
- Sambuca Nights
- Mystical Remedies
27 Special Efx setlists are known in total; the most recent 5 are shown here.
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Songs Special Efx plays most often live
Across the last 5 Special Efx concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greenway North | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Modern Manners | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Sambuca Nights | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| The Slug | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Courageous Cats | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Cruise Control | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Dance on the Delta | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Daybreak | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Formal Invitation | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Fun in the Sun | 2 of 5 | 40% |
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Upcoming Special Efx shows on Gigvault
1 announced date for Special Efx, with the venue and city. Mark the ones you go to and they join your concert history the same night.
- 2026-11-13 — Middle C Jazz, Charlotte
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Special Efx played?
Special Efx shows on Gigvault are documented in 6 cities, including Albany, Charlotte, Denver, Montreux and San Francisco. Venues include Casino de Montreux in Montreux, Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, Lewis A. Swyer Theatre in Albany and Middle C Jazz in Charlotte.
When did Special Efx last play?
The most recent Special Efx show on record is 2019-10-10 at Lewis A. Swyer Theatre, Albany, United States.
How many Special Efx concerts are on Gigvault?
5 Special Efx concerts are documented, from 1985 to 2026 across 6 cities.
When is Special Efx playing live next?
No Special Efx dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2019-10-10 at Lewis A. Swyer Theatre, Albany, United States; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find Special Efx setlists?
5 setlists by Special Efx 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 Special Efx play live?
Special Efx typically plays 10 songs — most concerts land between 9 and 10 across the last 5 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Special Efx open with?
Special Efx opened 2 of the last 5 concerts with "Courageous Cats".
What song does Special Efx close with?
Special Efx varies the closing song — 5 different closers across the last 5 concerts, most often "Body Beats" (1 times).
Which songs does Special Efx always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 5 Special Efx concerts. The closest is "Greenway North" at 3 of 5.
What rare songs has Special Efx played recently?
22 songs appeared only once across the last 5 concerts, among them After One Empty Step, Aquabogue, Babycakes, Because We Ended as Lovers, Body Beats, Crazy Eights, Fountain of You, Lavish.