Fan Reviews
They’re fantastic, the band sounded amazing. This is my 2nd Godspeed show this year, Philly then AC. The venue was tiny and great, parking was close by and cheap.
Atlantic City, NJ@Anchor Rock Club
A gorgeous second GY!BE show for me, though again, I saw them in a venue with bad sound, and from a balcony in the back (with Sean and Trev with his broken leg). Nevertheless, what a spellbinding group. Can't wait until next time!
Tacoma, WA@McMenamins Elks Temple
My first GY!BE show. Me, Trev, and Randall. Was just about everything I could have expected it to be, though the sound at Neumos is never the best. Watching the projectionist's film spools was spellbinding.
Seattle, WA@Neumos
Absolutely epic. My first time to see them live and it’s hands down the most epic concert I’ve been too. I didn’t know how they would top their already great studio albums but they somehow managed to skyrocket to epicness. Can’t wait to see them again!
Köln, Germany@Die Kantine
Wow, what a show. The sound put out by this band is out of this world. 1st time seeing them live, been a fan for over 20 years. They did not disappoint. Cannot wait to see them again.
Boston, MA@Paradise Rock Club
amazing to finally see them live! elsewhere was an awesome place, and i couldnt ask for a better setlist. seeing them improv at the end on the looped instruments was awesome
Brooklyn, NY@Elsewhere
I had the opportunity to be near the projectionist during the show. It was cool to see how she manipulated the loops of film on three different projectors. The band was amazing as always.
Portland, ME@State Theatre
Amazing band. Wrong venue. Wrong audience. Something was not right. Maybe a problem with the opening act? Anyway, I will always support GY!BE. So many people talking thru the show, clapping during momentary silences in a song, and even smoking joints (no prob for me, but still, wtf?). The end number, Mladic, blew us all away tho. Thank you, GY!BE. See you again at another venue.
Buffalo, NY@Town Ballroom
I have not had the privilege of seeing them perform until this show, and all I can say is WOW!
It was a wonderful experience. I found myself closing my eyes so as not to be distracted by the videos/visuals. They played just over 100 minutes, but it felt like 20 minutes.
Highly recommend!
Dallas, TX@Texas Theatre
Godspeed was amazing. My first time seeing them live. Definitely now on my "must-see next time" list. The venue was ok. Parking in the lot was easy. The venue was clean for a live music venue. Sound was pretty good. I wish they had somewhere to sit, but other than that it was a great experience.
Houston, TX@White Oak Music Hall
Unbelievable. The kind of show where you can turn to a complete stranger and say Holy Shit and they get it. Small narrow standing only club so arrive early and get up close if you want the best sound a good view.
Boston, MA@Paradise Rock Club
As communicated by petzi.ch, this concert was postponed and did not happen.
> GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR *POSTPONED*
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> Leider kann das Konzert von Godspeed You! Black Emperor nicht am 28.01.2022 stattfinden. > Das genaue Ersatzdatum wird noch bekanntgegeben, alle bisher gekauften Tickets bleiben gültig oder können zurückgegeben werden.
("Unfortunately, the Godspeed You! Black Emperor concert will not take place on 01/28/2022. The exact replacement date will be announced, all tickets purchased so far remain valid or can be returned.")
Berne, Switzerland@Dachstock
This was my first ever post-rock show and I have been a long time fan of GSBYE. So I came into this really excited and not really knowing what to expect. And I can say I've never experienced anything like it. They played a lot of their newer stuff which I'm not super crazy about ( a bit too slow for me) but they mixed it up with stuff through out their catalogue as well. But seeing them live gave a bit of new life to their songs and it made them feel even more Grand and epic than they already were which is saying a lot. But at times especially with their newer material it kinda felt like a snooze fest. I'm really glad I was able to cross this band off of my "seen live" bucket list and would recommend anyone who has never seen them live to check it out.
Portland, OR@Revolution Hall
DodgerDisciple
August 17th 2019
This is the third time I have seen them. While watching tonight’s show a very simple thought came through my head and it was simply this: “This band does not fuck around.” Meaning they are artists, they don’t give a damn about commercialism, getting popular, or how many followers they might have. It’s about the music and their story. Damn lucky to have seen them again and thank you for coming to Tucson...again! Love them.
Tucson, AZ@The Rialto Theatre
First, you have an opening act who almost steals the show with their jazzy-infused post-rock freestyle sound. A two piece who could murder a five piece indie noise rock band in their sleep.
But, Godspeed You Black did not disappoint. Not one note, not one chord, not second, did they bullshit this crowd. I've seen them three times now. In a eight year span.
They have gotten better with their sound and their film collage accompanying their set. Never in my life, have I ever heard a band who embodies a philosophical unity of music, social commentary, and spirit.
When they play, they have this aura that illuminates every song and emotion they express without one vocal note.
They surprised us with ending their set with one of their first song from "Free Riot Canada" CD. From the beginning to the end, this song invoked a preclude to the amerikkka we live in today.
I heard this song years ago and never forgot what it conveyed: our country has transformed into a third world nature.
Speechless. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
If this band is coming to town, catch them. That's all i can say. The music speaks for itself.
Atlanta, GA@Variety Playhouse
Great show. Set was a good hour +30 mins. They played MLADIC and fam/famine bosses hang bringing down a luciferian tower Moya and BBF3. I filmed part of MLADIC and BBF3 in its entirety. You can see them at www.youtube.com/ryanOzirk
Pittsburgh, PA@Mr Smalls Theater
I've been to a lot of memorable shows and heard a lot of great music. I will forever remember this experience. The mix was amazing (possibly the best I have ever heard at a show). The venue was an older concert hall which was perfect for Godspeed. Speaking of which, they were perfection. It's heartening to know that good music is still out there. Theirs is music with sonic and emotional layers for those who are willing to be challenged. I will never forget what I experienced. (also...major props to the sound guys and the gentleman running the old school reel video protectors...I give you all high fives...)
Columbus, OH@Columbus Athenaeum
Listening to Godspeed play in a church was so incredibly atmospheric that I've never had such an experience before. As a band they were fantastic - extremely gripping and intense, noisy yet captivating. I realize that I wasn't there to enjoy their songs but rather the artistry of the band itself. After an hour-and-a-half of them playing I was left speechless.
Los Angeles, CA@The Cathedral Sanctuary at Immanuel Presbyterian
For me GYBE was the best concert of 2016 along with a superb opening act by Xylouris White. All in all it was immense, captivating, epic as hell, true to the core, well executed and professional. Totally mesmerizing from beginning to the very end. Thank you for another great experience that I will take to the grave with me. Cheers!!!!!!!!
Chicago, IL@Thalia Hall
Breathtaking concert, one of just a handful I would go so far as to say as being transcendental. Waited years to finally see them and it was worth the wait.
Lyon, France@Transbordeur
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