Songkick MCP Server for Google ADK 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add Songkick as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="songkick_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with Songkick "
"using 8 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About Songkick MCP Server
Equip your AI agent with the most comprehensive live music intelligence available via Songkick. This unified server provides your agent with instant access to worldwide concert schedules, artist tour dates, and venue calendars. Your agent can instantly search for upcoming shows in specific cities, audit an artist's full gigography, and retrieve detailed event information without you ever needing to browse a ticketing site. Whether you are planning a night out or auditing the tour history of a specific band, your agent acts as a dedicated concert coordinator through natural conversation.
Google ADK natively supports Songkick as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 8 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
What you can do
- Concert Discovery — Search for thousands of upcoming concerts and festivals by artist, location, or venue.
- Artist Gigography — Fetch complete tour histories and past events for any artist in the database.
- Location Intelligence — Retrieve upcoming events for specific metro areas to plan your local entertainment.
- Venue Calendars — Access the schedule of shows for specific concert venues worldwide.
- Event Auditing — Retrieve detailed metadata for specific events, including lineups and start dates.
The Songkick MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Songkick to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Songkick MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 8 tools from Songkick via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the Songkick MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with Songkick through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Songkick
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Songkick tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Songkick + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the Songkick MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query Songkick and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine Songkick tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query Songkick regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including Songkick
Songkick MCP Tools for Google ADK (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Songkick to Google ADK via MCP:
get_artist_calendar
Get artist upcoming events
get_artist_gigography
Get artist past events
get_event_details
Get detailed event info
get_location_calendar
Get events in a location
get_venue_calendar
Get events at a venue
search_artists
Search for artists
search_locations
Search for locations
search_venues
Search for venues
Example Prompts for Songkick in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with Songkick immediately.
"Is 'Coldplay' on tour right now?"
"Show me concerts in New York City next week."
"Get the gigography for 'Radiohead'."
Troubleshooting Songkick MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting Songkick to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkSongkick + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating Songkick MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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Connect Songkick to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.