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Don Was
5
critic concert reviews
jazz
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Live Rating
"How good are they LIVE?" on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
73
%
Based on
5
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating
"How good are they LIVE?"
in the last 12 months
on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
73
%
Based on
5
critic concert
reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are
"Real Live Certified"
if their live shows have
broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 5 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Don Was is rated as a watchable live performer, with decent shows overall.
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On tour
Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, United States (March 26)
Artist Info
Genre
jazz
Origin
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States (1952)
Bio
Don Was (born Donald Fagenson 13 September 1952) is an American musician, bassist and record producer
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Critic Concert Reviews
Glide Magazine (USA)
January 22, 2026
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Don Was and The Pan Detroit Ensemble Pay Tribute To Bobby Weir – Go Deep On ‘Blues For Allah’ With Tom Hamilton At Ardmore Music Hall
Full Review
Local Spins (USA)
October 9, 2025
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Don Was and Detroit cohorts blow the roof off during tour-opening Traverse City show
Full Review
Grateful Web (USA)
October 7, 2024
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Barefoot and Funky: Don Was's Pan-Detroit Ensemble Rocks the Lobero
Full Review
Grateful Web (USA)
June 8, 2024
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Review of Don Was & Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Memorial Hall, 5/25/24
Full Review
Parklife DC (USA)
January 19, 2026
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Don Was performs live at The Atlantis in DC on Jan. 15, 2026.
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Latest Release
Groove In The Face Of Adversity (10 October 2025)
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