Taper's Choice — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 40 Taper's Choice setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, United States.

Taper's Choice live: key facts

Gigvault documents 40 Taper's Choice concerts from 2023 to 2026 in 29 cities.

Taper's Choice — artist information

Taper's Choice unfurls a sonic tapestry of sun-drenched psychedelia, each performance a spontaneous combustion of jam band exploration. Their California-born vibrations spiral outward, weaving intricate guitar lines into a hypnotic rhythmic pulse that pulls the audience into its orbit. The air crackles with improvisational electricity, a shared journey where the music breathes and evolves with every unexpected turn. To witness Taper's Choice is to surrender to the moment, lost in a shimmering haze of pure, unadulterated sonic discovery.

Genres: jam band, psychedelic, Jam, Psychedelic Rock, California.

Taper's Choice setlist — Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, United States (2026-07-05)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Close Encounters
  2. See Them Shine
  3. Darkness on the Edge of Midtown
  4. Mesa Blue
  5. Pino Botticelli
  6. Vegan in the '90s

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Taper's Choice setlists

Taper's Choice setlist — Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, United States (2026-07-04)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Running From the Rain
  2. Waiting For The Flood
  3. Lick the Toad
  4. Wild Eternity
  5. So Bright a Vision
  6. Doner Wrap
  7. Walking Around

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — Brooklyn Bowl, Las Vegas, United States (2026-05-02)

8 songs, in the order played:

  1. Running From the Rain
  2. Close Encounters
  3. California 99
  4. Wild Eternity
  5. So Bright a Vision
  6. Speaker Rap
  7. Lilac Palace
  8. Round Room

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — Neumos, Seattle, United States (2026-04-11)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Running From the Rain
  2. Wild Eternity
  3. Darkness on the Edge of Midtown
  4. Sometimes Man
  5. Close Encounters
  6. Doner Wrap

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — Aladdin Theater, Portland, United States (2026-04-10)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Lick the Toad
  2. See Them Shine
  3. Pino Botticelli
  4. Waiting For The Flood
  5. Mahi Mahi Fish Stew
  6. Close Encounters

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — Tower Theatre, Bend, United States (2026-04-09)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. Vegan in the '90s
  2. So Bright a Vision
  3. Darkness on the Edge of Midtown
  4. Doner Wrap
  5. Walking Around

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — WOW Hall, Eugene, United States (2026-04-08)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. Running From the Rain
  2. Wild Eternity
  3. Mahi Mahi Fish Stew
  4. Pino Botticelli
  5. Lilac Palace

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — The Independent, San Francisco, United States (2026-04-04)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Vegan in the '90s
  2. Darkness on the Edge of Midtown
  3. Close Encounters
  4. Waiting For The Flood
  5. Doner Wrap
  6. Lick the Toad

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — Lodge Room, Los Angeles, United States (2026-04-03)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Lick the Toad
  2. Wild Eternity
  3. Pino Botticelli
  4. Walking Around
  5. Mahi Mahi Fish Stew
  6. Doner Wrap

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, United States (2026-04-02)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Running From the Rain
  2. So Bright a Vision
  3. Sometimes Man
  4. Waiting For The Flood
  5. Close Encounters
  6. Pino Botticelli
  7. Vegan in the '90s

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — The Rebel Lounge, Phoenix, United States (2026-04-01)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Close Encounters
  2. Wild Eternity
  3. Darkness on the Edge of Midtown
  4. Vegan in the '90s
  5. Walking Around
  6. Doner Wrap

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — Jackson Terminal, Knoxville, United States (2026-03-26)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Dave Test
  2. Running From the Rain
  3. Waiting For The Flood
  4. Pino Botticelli
  5. Walking Around
  6. Doner Wrap
  7. Mahi Mahi Fish Stew
  8. Sometimes Man
  9. The Dave Test (Yes)
  10. Doner Wrap Reprise

Source: setlist.fm

Taper's Choice setlist — Pool Stage, Miami, United States (2026-02-08)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Close Encounters
  2. Pino Botticelli
  3. Wild Eternity
  4. So Bright a Vision
  5. Doner Wrap
  6. Lilac Palace
  7. Vegan in the '90s

Source: setlist.fm

73 Taper's Choice setlists are known in total; the most recent 40 are shown here.

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Songs Taper's Choice plays most often live

Across the last 20 Taper's Choice concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Doner Wrap11 of 2055%
Vegan in the '90s11 of 2055%
Close Encounters10 of 2050%
Pino Botticelli10 of 2050%
Darkness on the Edge of Midtown9 of 2045%
Lick the Toad9 of 2045%
Wild Eternity9 of 2045%
Running From the Rain8 of 2040%
Waiting For The Flood8 of 2040%
Mahi Mahi Fish Stew7 of 2035%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Taper's Choice played?

Taper's Choice shows on Gigvault are documented in 30 cities, including Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Albany, Boulder and Brooklyn. Venues include Troubadour in West Hollywood, Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas and Ivy Room in Albany.

When did Taper's Choice last play?

The most recent Taper's Choice show on record is 2026-07-05 at Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, United States.

How many Taper's Choice concerts are on Gigvault?

40 Taper's Choice concerts are documented, from 2023 to 2026 across 30 cities.

When is Taper's Choice playing live next?

One Taper's Choice date is announced: 2026-12-11 at Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn.

Where can I find Taper's Choice setlists?

40 setlists by Taper's Choice 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 Taper's Choice play live?

Taper's Choice typically plays 7 songs — most concerts land between 6 and 8 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Taper's Choice open with?

Taper's Choice varies the opener — 6 different opening songs across the last 20 concerts, most often "Running From the Rain" (7 times).

What song does Taper's Choice close with?

Taper's Choice varies the closing song — 9 different closers across the last 20 concerts, most often "Vegan in the '90s" (6 times).

Which songs does Taper's Choice always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 20 Taper's Choice concerts. The closest is "Doner Wrap" at 11 of 20.

What rare songs has Taper's Choice played recently?

13 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts, among them 21 Miles, Born to Burst, California 99, Doner Wrap Reprise, Every Bubble, Mountain Lion, Round Room, Show Biz Kids.

Does Taper's Choice play the same setlist every night?

No — Taper's Choice changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 1 of roughly 7 songs.

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