Will Wood

Oh my god, the way he got into two fake arguments with the drummer, told the audience off (people were filming - totally not me tho because I'm "mature enough to not do that at a concert" /j 😅), and pulled out a rotary phone to have a monologue in the middle of a song were phenomenal. Truly one of the most entertaining displays at a concert I've witnessed! You could tell the Tapeworms were having a blast too, and I loved how the saxophonist put a bowling pin in his horn as a mute! Incredible, just awesome!

it was great! The music was amazing the crowd was lively, my only issue was that there was so much of the balcony restricted to general admission and that the merch table was open before and during the show without any announcements. I had gone to the merch table to buy something and i was told that it was closed when it wasn't. They ended up actually closing about 45 minutes later and i couldn't buy anything so I'm really disappointed i couldn't get anything.

Absolutely amazing show, both Will Wood and Shayfer James! The local opener was amazing as well. Only thing I have to comment on is that in the first two seated rows, the lights at Motorco were pointed at us sort of, so as someone with sensory issues, it began to give me a headache towards the end of the show, but otherwise everything was amazing, music, drinks, etc.

I am genuinely awestruck from this performance. Never have I experienced such impeccable vocals, crowd work, and storytelling rolled into one show, and I’m so grateful he and the crew trekked out to Columbia. I wasn’t able to bring myself to say anything during the pre-show meet and greet or to Shayfer James at the merch stand (for nerves reasons, not because they seemed unapproachable), but I will never forget that night for the rest of my life. This tour has been going on for nearly two months, and to bring such incredible energy (dare I say, “vibrations”) to the stage and amidst the crew is wildly impressive. 10,000/5 stars.

FWIW, I only went because my daughter is a huge fan and I didn't want her to go by herself. But WOW--I was blown away. He was phenomenal as a performer--what an incredible show. And Shayfer James was a great opener (and encore closer) as well! Would definitely see them again. And the Echo Lounge was a cool venue--I didn't know it was mostly seated so we got GA tix, but would get the seats next time (I'm old and don't like standing for four hours :-)

Me and my family travelled a long way to this show and it was certainly worth it! Both Will Wood and Shayfer James’ performances were phenomenal and so entertaining. I couldn’t have imagined what a fantastic live performer Will wood is along with his amazing songs. Whilst my family knew of Will wood and his songs, it was me who convinced them to go, and they all said they absolutely loved it and think he was great. We did the VIP, and despite Will feeling slightly under the weather, he gave very detailed and interesting responses to the questions that the audience had, we have had the pictures back today and they look great!

One of the best shows I’ve been to in a long time. Funny, enduring, entertaining, wild, and most of all, fun. Just a bloody good time all around. My fellow audience members were respectful and kind. Everyone had a blast. It was more than a concert, and that’s all I’ll say as to not spoil anything for those who plan on seeing one of these shows. I was fortunate enough to be VIP, and had the pleasure of meeting the man himself. Will Wood was so polite, kind, and patient with all of us. It’s refreshing to see an artist who is able to uphold boundaries between themselves and the fans, and so so with such grace and consideration. I feel honored to have met Will at this stage in his career, where he’s seemed to learn how to navigate popularity. Generally speaking, he is sweet with his fans. The “Slouching Towards Bethlehem Tour” is a wild ride of emotions and excitement. As always, Will Wood’s live performances are unique and memorable. Thank you to Will Wood, and thank you to all the other audience members who made the experience as wonderful as it was. Thank you!

This event was incredible and I'm so glad I got to experience it firsthand. Despite the traffic delays that pushed back the VIP experience, Will and his team did their best to make sure we got what we paid for and rearranged the meet and greet and did the Q&A portion during sound check to make sure there was enough time. In terms of the show itself, I definitely think it was well worth the 7 hour drive out to the venue for me. The storytelling was beautiful, with perfectly timed jokes mixed with more serious periods, all with extremely fitting expressiveness and acting. I was blown away and the story itself was fantastic. It was thought-provoking for sure and there were very specific moments that were still on my mind all day following the day of the show. The songs were also incredible, as expected. Will is so incredibly talented and his show left me envious of the people who have yet to see it. I would give anything to be able to experience it for the first time again the way I did last night!

The venue was fine. Will Wood spent most of the show telling a depressing story about himself. I get what he was going for, and it worked well for the most part, but if you're the kind of person who wants to see Will Wood for his music or to have a good time, don't go to his shows; you will get sad.

Genuinely amazing show. Couldn’t have asked for a better night. The audience was friendly and very respectful, so it felt extremely homely. It was also a small and intimate venue so everything was personable and in-the-moment. At any given second, the musicians were less than 10ft away from me. Opener Shayfer James was funny and touching and vulnerable with his music. Will’s show was a cartoony, fast-paced, gut-busting comedy detailing a fictionalized (?) version of his break with his greatest hits interspersed like a black-comedy musical. He also sounded as good, if not BETTER than the studio versions of all his songs. If that doesn’t scream fuckin’ awesome, I don’t know what else does… His style is so distinctly him, so I’m so happy he came back. I can’t wait for his next tour (crossing my fingers).

Event was amazing The guest band,Shayfer james and Will were all amazing Honestly so glad my costume had knee pads and elbow pads cus I’m a WUSS call it babies first mosh pit but 6up 5oh had my bopping around like a little ping pall ball And I met amazing people all the way in the back of the pit screaming my throat out during dr.sunshine is dead, accompanied with meeting amazing people I’m absolutely Whipped,10/10 would do it again

This wasn’t just a concert, it was a theatrical experience like no other. Will has an awesome personality and stage presence, and he has an incredible sense of humor :D The delivery on every single one of his jokes was perfect, and the songs were tied together perfectly with a beautifully convoluted tale of psychedelics, pants, timeshares, and Branson, MO. I laughed, I cried, I left the show with a changed worldview and a fresh outlook on life. Will, if you read this, I can’t thank you enough. Everyone else: if you ever have any chance to see one of Will’s live shows, ABSOLUTELY DO IT. It’s honestly so worth it, you’ll have a great time and you’ll probably learn something about yourself while you’re there.

Saw him in a small coffee shop venue, it was an acoustic show with only the keyboard and ukelele as opposed to the previous big band shows. Maybe the venue could have been chosen better but I loved seeing him and he was very kind after the show. He walked into the audience and sang to us. The crowd for some reason wasn't really receptive which was sad but I don't think it was the type of place where they could be and no fault of the artist. Got a shirt though and I still wear it all the time!

Incredible live show. Delivered a truly unique experience including new arrangements of songs (some even on different instruments) and songs that have never been published or recorded before. Will's ability to both antagonize and appeal to a crowd was also in full force. I wish him well on his hiatus and hope I'll get another chance to enjoy his work. I came for a multimedia extravaganza and left satisfied by a guy on stage with two ukes and a piano.

Absolutely OUTSTANDING show. The venue was comfortable (thank God for a.c. in humid LA heat) and the musicians were amazing. Of course I came to the show for Will Wood, but Shayfer and Pless had great energy that was a joy to experience in person. I had no idea Pless was the musician who made Ashtray which I had on repeat constantly just a couple years ago and still listen to regularly! Very exciting and pleasant surprise. I'd been listening to Will since early 2019 and I can't understate how wonderful it was to finally get to see him play in person. Idk if you'll ever see this dude, but thank you so much for playing the west coast. You fulfilled a great wish of mine. I had a great time.

(This photo I’m adding is the only one I have, because Will had asked for no recordings and such after that point) Will Wood! Where do I begin?? This is a concert I loved not only because of the laid-back acoustic nature of it, but also because of the level of personality Will exuded. I say it’s worth going even just for him alone (though the crowd will sometimes ruin it with heckling). Overall great show! The music played was a lot more personable it seems, and it definitely made me happy to see a change in pace from the eccentric nature of Wills old shows.

I laughed at times, I cried at times. I was left so emotionally vulnerable after Will’s Performance that still, 24 hours later, I haven’t even remotely begun to recover from the sheer rollercoaster of this night. Endless Mike, Matt Pless, and Shayfer James also KILLED IT! Lots of good folk and blues and klezmer music! 9/10 would recommend to a friend and/or colleague.

on willy woody’s part, absolute 10/10, amazing performance and attitude and crowd interaction. speaking of, on the crowd’s part, probably a 7.5-8/10—between a fan trying to give him a dead preserved rat and some misc drunks almost getting out of hand toward the end of the show, those were thankfully the only significant offenders i assessed during the night. Overall tho, an amazing night with extremely talented openers on top of william woodly’s show!

an incredibly great time- goddamn that new album is going to be so beautiful, i can tell already. meeting him was great, the opening acts were amazing, and will was incredible live- the force given off of his live performance was just as powerful as his studio recordings. we were taught a valuable lesson about how social media is evil and how people are bad. hopefully will returns to the yeehaw state soon <3

Amazing concert at intimate venue with two great opening acts. I’m a mom of a 17 year old member of LGBTQ who has found Will’s music to be supportive and encouraging. I was pleased to see so many others like my child at the concert and to hear Will talk about inclusion and his own identity and self journey. Thank you Will Wood for being someone these kids can relate to. Music speaks when words fail and you are speaking to so many!