Sponge

Sound at the Palladium wasn’t the greatest, but Sponge always puts on a good show

Last night was one of the best nights of my entire life, and Sponge is 100% responsible for that. I’ve been a huge fan for nearly 30 years and it was a humbling honor to finally meet them. It was the greatest interaction with a musician I could’ve EVER hoped for. All the band members were really awesome to be around and not condescending at all. Additionally, I gave the band a photo of my daughter to sign for me and it will be BY FAR my favorite dad relic to pass to her in the future. I cannot express enough gratitude for the show Sponge put on for the people of Liverpool/Syracuse, because it was by far THE BEST DAMN SHOW I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY 39 YEARS OF EXISTENCE. PERIOD. They put on the best concert you could honestly ask for! Andy, bro, that voice box performance of “Got to be a Bore” was beyond epic. It was absolutely legendary. I’ve never had a reaction like that at a show before. I’ve never been blown away by a musical group live until last night. STP, Bush or even Tool couldn’t perform a flawless masterpiece like you all did. It wasn’t just Andy though, all the fellas played a massive part in this hard-to-believe night. I had to pinch myself a few times because there were moments that I thought I could’ve been dreaming, especially during the song Rainin’. This band in particular deserves all the credit in the world. The show was so good that I plan to keep seeing Sponge in the future, and bring more people too. I urge everyone to stop listening to their Limp Bizkits and their Kanye Wests at once and start listening to REAL musicians with actual talent, like them. Their music is not only full of amazing melody, but it’s jam packed full of amazing and inspirational messages and lyrics. There’s an evident reason why Vinnie was a guest on the show Spaceghost. Sponge is oozing with awesome and it is undeniable. Sponge is the equivalent for me that the Grateful Dead is for many deadheads I’ve met. I now realize I wasn’t really living until I saw and met them. Vinnie told me how beautiful my daughter is while he was signing a picture of her, so this is another highlight of my life that nobody can take away from my fiancée and I. I have a few missions in my happy life: be a great father to my children, be a very hardworking painting business owner and spread the word of Sponge. Sponge changed my life in the best possible way. This was such a happy memory for both of us and it will never be forgotten. I’m sure we will be thinking about it on our wedding day next year. Guys, thank you for being such a huge difference in the world. Prost! Zack Reno, biggest Sponge fan of Rochester, NY

Blown away by how good they were! Excellent stage presence and awesome performance!!

Sponge was every bit as amazing as they were 30 years ago. Brilliant music and fantastic humans.

I loved Sponge. They had such enthusiasm and energy and all the guys are insanely good musicians. My only feedback is the inclusion of 3 subpar opening bands and that the only ‘upgrade was early entrance to the venue; unnecessary and was not well explained at all. I’d love to see a schedule in advance so we don’t waste time. The bartender made a FANTASTIC old fashioned. Cheers all around.

Love the band. Been a fan since the 90’s. Let’s Go Detroit Rock City!

Great small venue! Sponge sounded great, even better than in 90’s!!

Great energy ,great sound. Definitely would see them again

Awesome performers and great crowd interaction! Sponge always rocks the house! 🤘

Great show, and probably the nicest and most accessible people in music today.

Sponge was awesome! I’m so glad I was there!

Good show. Sound was off a bit. Solid performance.

Sponge puts on a great show, as always!

Sponge has been bringing it every night for 25 years!

Good show and got to meet them which I was not expecting.. win win for us !

Great show! Well worth what I paid to see them.

Great energy and banter. Very talented group of musicians

Sponge is the best band ever, no brainer. Their performance is on par.

Awesome set list and performance. want to see them again!

Great band, great show. Band Members drank with the crowd at the bar after the show.